Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 15:12:04 -0400 From: Dexter J <lamealameadingdongnopsamlamelame.org> Subject: Re: Failed Emissions test
Salutations: Grunff wrote: > > Dexter J wrote: > > > That almost sounds like you have a cold start injector leaking on (if so > > equipped - I don't remember)- or - fuel pressure too high.. Was the old '84 > > was more mechanical than 'managed' engine control? > > It was indeed CIS mechanical injection. You could well be right, > Dexter - a leaking coldstart injector would have much the same > effect. > > Ok, so next things to do are check your coldstart injector for > leaks (just remove it, put it in a jar, and see if it's leaking > with the engine at normal temp.), and clean the main injectors. > > -- > Grunff Thx brother Grunff.. I wonder if Matt will pick it up in the static about how weird and expensive these cars are to fix and repair after a certain point... Did you bother to read though my first long piece on the 'SAAB - to buy or not to buy' thread? I was feeling wordy - but it's fun if you know about older SAABs.. You particularly might get a kick out of it.. -- J Dexter - webmaster - http://www.dexterdyne.org/ all tunes - no cookies no subscription no weather no ads no news no phone in - Real Audio 8+ Required - all the Time Radio Free Dexterdyne Top Tune o'be-do-da-day Stan Rogers Live - Barrett's Privateers http://www.dexterdyne.org/888/167.RAM