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Offline weazgti

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Emmisions query
« on: 28 September 2010, 18:38 »
Just had my digi in for its mot and although it failed on insecure gaiters it passed on emissions which i had my doubts about..
Just wanted to run these past some of you guys to see what you think

c.o max limit 3500
actual value 3258

hc max limit 1200
actual 129

The car burns oil when its hot and because of this i was worried about the outcome,looks like i was worried about nothing.
My concern is the co reading which seems way too high. I thought it was supposed to be about 1.5 % not the 3.2 % its showing.
Does the value differ on the meter when its running normally to the value you get when setting up with the blue sensor unplugged?
I just need to know whether to set it up again or if this is normal.

Also if anyone has an easy way of getting the nearside steering rack gaitor on and tied up,let me know because i cannot get 2 hands in to get it on.

Many thanks.

Offline Ben Lessani

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Re: Emmisions query
« Reply #1 on: 28 September 2010, 21:54 »
Also if anyone has an easy way of getting the nearside steering rack gaitor on and tied up,let me know because i cannot get 2 hands in to get it on.

Remove the track rod end, put a film of ATF over the track rod and slide it into place, then secure with a metal/plastic cable tie. If you mark up exceptionally well, you won't need it tracked.

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Re: Emmisions query
« Reply #2 on: 29 September 2010, 18:44 »
Tis tight to get on the flange,got a genuine one but that didnt help much.