Emissions Fixed - 87 TQW
kzildjian at home.com
kzildjian at home.com
Fri Sep 29 00:12:49 EDT 2000
Steve,
I just failed for the same thing. What did they adjust? I just
failed today with my 1990 Coupe Quattro. I don't know what to do.
Tim
Steve Jensen wrote:
>
> After failing the e-test, checked the recommended stuff: plugs, wires, cap,
> etc., looked okay. Forgot to mention last post that there was a very slight
> off idle stumble, required feathering the throttle. Thought she was running
> a tad rich, so I called Schlep Boys - they're close to work. However,
> asking how much for a mixture adjustment yields $64.95 for a "diagnosis" of
> the fuel injection system. And an additional $33.00 if they have to adjust
> it. Riiiiight. Boat payment musta been due.
>
> A quick run over to Autobahn Performance and Martin the mechanic puts it on
> the sniffer. "Oh yeah, she's waaay rich," and does his magic on the
> mixture. Back over to a different emissions station, she passes with flying
> colors, CO down to .48 at idle and .64 on the 2500 rpm test. No more off
> idle stumble, either. Happy day indeed, thank you Autobahn.
>
> So if you're going to Road Atlanta this weekend and see a black '87 TQW near
> the Audi corral, stop by and say hi.
>
> -Steve Jensen
> 87 5kcstq
> 87 5kcstqw
>
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