Re: Smog check

[sabuti@nyc.pipeline.com (Sabutin)]

On Jul 14, 1996 23:43:19, 'Stef <stagnaro@mail.sdsu.edu>' wrote: 
 
 
>Well, my audi failed the smog check I guess I have low compression in the 

>4th and 5th cylinders that is xcausing it to emit too much co2 and  
>something else.  They said the fuel mixture is too rich.  This happened  
>last year and they said it was just out of adjustment. I went to a  
>mechanic I trusted(a different one had messed it up) who adjusted it and  
>it passed. 
>Unfortunately after last years smog check I had a leaking head gasket  
>replaced by the same mechanic who screwed the fuel mix up previously (I  
>was obviously disoriented or possibbly brain dead when I brought it to  
>him!!!so stupid!!!!!!!!) I could tell it was not running smoothly when I  
>got it back. 
>Anyway this year I took it back to the trustworthy mechanic and they were 

>able to adjust it somewhat but said that the compression was low, as I  
>said before and that it was not simply an adjustment problem.  I would  
>have them do the work but they dont do valve work on Audi's  and I won't  
>take it back to the mechanic from hell.  Does anyone know what is wrong  
>with this car--do not, i repeat, DO NOT, TELL ME I NEED A NEW CATALYTIC  
>CONVERTER, cause I will cry. 
>The test readings were fine at the RPM of 2500 but the car registered  
>more than twice the maximum allowable "HC PPM" and more that 3 times the  
>maximum allowed CO2 at idle speed. 
>I hope this makes sense, probable not but give me you best shot of advice 
> 
>thanks! 
> 
>Stef 
 
--Stef-Include your location... maybe someone knows a mechanic who works on
Audi engines in your area who can be trusted. 
Sabutin