Re: Dak failed VET testing - need advice

From: bernd@texas.net
Date: Tue Nov 28 2000 - 12:40:18 EST


And do NOT run Isopropyl Alcohol...it glazes cylinder walls. Run Methyl
Alcohol or, even better, a can of the Emissions Pass additive works great.

- Bernd

>
> >Right now I'm looking at cleaning my K&N (and actually removing it before
> >next test), new plugs (suggestions????), new plug wires (suggestions
> >again???), and will probably run a bottle of alcohol or the like before
> >retesting. Any help would be great!
>
> All that you've listed would be good. Replacing the distributor cap and rotor
> wouldn't hurt while you're at it. Autolite 5224s would probably be as good
> as any and not expensive. The MP wires have worked for me but MSD, Taylor
> are high quality wires as well.
>
> When you go for the retest, run it on the hiway for about 1/2 hour before
> and do not have a full tank of gas. If you feel your gas cap is not up to
> scratch, replace it ... stats have shown that's one of the most common causes
> up here for test failure.
>
> Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
>
> Bob
>



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