Failed emissions due to timing? Can it be?

[Eric_R_Kissell at whirlpool.com]

Dave Haupt <quattrodave at yahoo.com> wrote:

>Subject vehicle is a 1989 200 turbo quattro sedan,
>early MC engine with single knock sensor.

>The youngster at the smog station claimed "the timing
>measures 10 degrees BTDC and it should be 15 degrees".
>The Bentley confirms it should be 15 degrees, however
>it also claims it's not adjustable.

I think some of you missed Dave's point.

His emissions passed with flying colors. He does not need to play any games
to improve them.

The monkey lab tech who did the test failed his car because of the timing
"discrepancy."

Go figure,

Eric Kissell
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