Old cats getting over the hill will often have an odor associated with them.
A new cat would be the cheapest and quickest fix if.

On 3/23/05 7:15, "Wognacious" <wognacious@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:

> Just failed my smog test with my 85 Westy, both emissions tests and the fuel
> filler cap too.
> Here are my results:
> 
> 15 MPH Test
> HC  221  Max allowed 131
> CO  0.87 Max allowed 0.82
> NO  1970 Max 1085
> 
> 25 MPH Test
> HC  193  Max allowed103
> CO  0.77 Max 1.10
> NO 1577 Max 1120
> 
> This was at a Test Only Station, the tech said he thought that a new Cat would
> probably help it pass or at least it would be a fairly inexpensive attempt
> before going to more extreme lengths.
> The guy seemed to be a pretty straight shooter. He also stated that the
> exhaust smelled stale, whatever that means, and it was probably due to a
> really old Cat.
> 
> What do ya'll think? Need more info from the test?
> Thanx,
> Paul Rogers
> 85 Westy
> 
> 

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