[V8] Having problems sending this message to the V8 List

[george.fallot at verizon.net]

    I agree with Ingo,I just had the same problem.Why not check the codes,
either problem leaves a code.
    George
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ingo Rautenberg" <irautenberg at comcast.net>
To: "Campozano, Robert" <RCAMPOZANO at mgmmirage.net>; <v8 at audifans.com>;
<V8-request at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: [V8] Having problems sending this message to the V8 List


> Zay,
>
> First off, does your exhaust seem sooty?  If so, I'd look to either:
>
> 1) Frayed, burnt insulator wire for the O2 signal wire
>
> 2) Coolant sensor at back of pass cyl head (next to distributor)
>
> Just my opinion -- and maybe a bit of experience ;-)
>
> Ingo
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Campozano, Robert" <RCAMPOZANO at mgmmirage.net>
> To: <v8 at audifans.com>; <V8-request at audifans.com>
> Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 11:53 AM
> Subject: [V8] Having problems sending this message to the V8 List
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I have been trying to send this message to the list and so far my
> attempts have been unsuccessful.  Would you please help?  Thank you.
> ------------------------------
> Subject:  Failed Emissions Miserably 1990 V8 Quattro Auto
>
> So, if I were as rich as my car is running right now I wouldn't be
> having this problem...I failed all aspects of the emissions test, all of
> them.  Results are:
>
> HC ppm
> Limit   Reading
> 220      687 (2500+-300)
> 220      1208 (Idle 775+-425)
>
> CO%
> Limit   Reading
> 1.20     9.95
> 1.20     10.62
>
> What's really bugging me is that I replaced the 02 sensor over a year
> ago (passed then with no problems).  I also replaced the Fuel Pressure
> Regulator about 4-5 months ago.  What else could be affecting this?
> Right now I am assuming that I have a prematurely failing 02 sensor.
> What else should I look at?  The only other recent work I have done is
> PS hoses and fixing most of the problems with my instrument cluster.  I
> have 10 days to fix the problem so any immediate ideas are greatly
> appreciated.  Thanks...
>
>
> Zay Campozano | Computer Engineer | MGM MIRAGE(tm)
> rcampozano at MGMMirage.net
>
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