Failed Smog in CA: need help s/ 88 16v

[pbureau@attbi.com (ATS - Patrick Bureau)]

all you seem to need is to get your Mix set properly. As for the hunting,
can't help you I run an 8v.

I usually do the following 15mins before getting car tested.

Engine Gumout(drop oil, change filter, run gumout, change filter, drop oil),
spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter. I never had acar not pass
inspection with flying colors yet (and we use the CA rules in TX with
rolling testing ans shit)

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=>-----Original Message-----
=>From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
=>[mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of dave t
=>Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 3:56 PM
=>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
=>Subject: Failed Smog in CA: need help s/ 88 16v
=>
=>
=>I failed smog and would like some tips on how to get
=>my baby to pass. The problem is w/ the idle emissions.
=>I failed both HC PPM (462) and CO% (4.78) with
=>terrible scores. I have a hunting idle that's always
=>been there since I've owned this car which will be
=>2yrs in september. I don't understand how i passed
=>2yrs ago and fail now when really nothing's changed. I
=>alway use 91 octane if thats any consolation.
=>
=>Things that I plan on doing:
=>- replace sparkplugs
=>- clean out the air filter (k&n, no not sure if i'm
=>better off leaving it dirty)
=>- use a fuel additive to clean fuel system
=>- pay someone to set the idle and fuel mixture
=>- replace the O2 sensor
=>- clean the idle stablizer w/ some Gumout
=>
=>Any comments/suggestions?
=>
=>I'm in san jose.
=>
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