I've had several mechanics tell me to run a couple of tanks of High
Octane before getting smoged.  Also, when was the last time a new Cat
was put on--it might be time.

Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of S.Harrison
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 9:03 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!

82 Vanagon Westy. 89K on original engine.

Took it to a local garage that is certified to smog test vehicles up for
the
CA biennial inspections. Drove it for a about 2 hours prior so it was
good
and warmed-up.

I passed all aspects of the test but the CO% at idle -- I was at 5.56%,
with
a maximum allowable of 2.00. The CO% at 2500 RPM measurement was fine,
about
0.62%.

So what could help? I'll be changing the oil and filter, installing new
plugs, cap, rotor, and points before the next check, but any ideas on
how I
can lower the CO percentage? Could the AFM be at fault? Leaky injector
seals?

TIA ...