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Subject:Re: emissions inspection failure(Utah)
From:Joshua Van Tol
Date:Wed, 9 Jun 1999 18:46:48 -0500

>john silverman wrote:
>>
>> Well, Vic (90 syncro westy) has been at the local mechanic several times
>> over tyhe last few weeks in a (so far unsuccessful) attempt to pass
>> emissions.  He was able to get the CO down fine, but the Hydrocarbons don't
>> seem to drop, especially at 2500 rpms (part of the test).
>>
>> Dropped the van off yesterday, and he spent time this AM on it.  He just
>> called and said he  couldn't get it down, and he thinks I need a new AFM and
>> O2 sensor.  He's also concerned that there may be a problem inthe digifant
>> brain.
>>
>> Any other thoughts?
>>

Has the fuel pressure ever been checked? How about the temp sensor, AFM,
and ignition system? If not, find a better mechanic. This type of problem
can be time consuming to find, but not difficult.

Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@uswest.net