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Subject:Re: CA Smog check: dilution problem
From:Roland
Date:Mon, 3 May 2010 14:44:26 -0700

Hi Kevin,

I am still in the middle of getting my CA Syncro smogged, it has been
months, just haven't worked on it until I started again lately.  So far over
$600 into it, the last few steps are put in new spark plugs, a new cat, and
then go to the test with some "heet" in the tank -- supposed to help.  Maybe
we can share stories, I have no idea what "dilution" means.

Roland

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 12:43 PM, Kevin <Kevin@onshakyground.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
>  We went to have our 1987 Syncro CA smog check done and for the first time
> it failed the initial test due to what they called a �dilution� problem
> and suggested we check the exhaust for leaks.
>
> We had a smoke check done on the exhaust which didn�t reveal any leaks.
> Has anyone had any experience with this or any ideas what else  might cause
> this �dilution� problem?
>