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

[pearl16v@yahoo.com (dave t)]

I failed to mention that the Catalytic converter was
replaced about a year ago. I have my suspicions that
the O2 sensor is bad.

--- dave t <pearl16v@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 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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