An effective catalytic converter will compensate for a multitude of problems during an emmissions test. Here in California, the smog police are very strict. I do a few things in preparation for a smog test.
1. I change my oil to synthetic. If you have a high mileage engine, the burning of oil past your rings will elevate hydrocarbons. This is reduced significantly when using synthetic oil. 2. I put in fuel system cleaner at least two full tanks prior to my test. 3. I do all of the recommended tuneup items (ie. timing, plugs, air filters etc) However--if your catalytic converter is inoperative, you will fail the test no matter what the rest of the car is doing. Les -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 12:24 PM To: Joswick, Chris Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Failed PA emissions Hi Chris, I had very good luck with http://www.smogtips.com/ I gave them all the data I could, and my ideas, and they gave me quite a bit of very useful feedback. After cleaning up my exhaust leaks and putting in a different catalytic converter, I passed. It was certainly worth the $5. JV 92 Carat 89 GLi > > From: "Joswick, Chris" <[email protected]> > Date: 2003/11/10 Mon AM 11:33:29 PST> To: <[email protected]> > Subject: [a2-16v-list] Failed PA emissions > > Hey all, > > I can't detect anything wrong with how the car runs, but it failed emissions badly. I couldn't remember when the oxygen sensor had been replaced so i replaced it this past weekend. Is it most likely that my cat is not working at all? i was under there banging on it while fixing the oxygen sensor and it didn't seem like pieces of it were rattling around in there. is there anything else i should do before replacing the cat? thanks guys > > chris> 91 gti 16v > > -----Original Message----- > From: Oleg M. Smirnov [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 5:29 AM > To: John Lagnese> Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] OXS> > > John Lagnese wrote: > > >Hi, > >Would any three wire oxygen sensor work in my 92 Jetta GL 8V? There is a later model VW O2 sensor for a good price. I think that may be running problem. > > > > > Not sure about "any" in the cosmological sense, but most will. Last time > 'round, I used a "universal 3-wire sensor", which came with crimp-on > connectors and heat-shrink insulation. > > Cheers, > Oleg> > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. > > IMPORTANT: The information contained in this email and/or its attachments is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by reply and immediately delete this message and all its attachments. Any review, use, reproduction, disclosure or dissemination of this message or any attachment by an unintended recipient is strictly prohibited. Neither this message nor any attachment is intended as or should be construed as an offer, solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument. Neither the sender, his or her employer nor any of their respective affiliates makes any warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of any of the information contained herein or that this message or any of its attachments is free of viruses. > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. > [email protected] _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list For list archives, see listinfo link above.
