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Howdy fellers,
Many may remember my recent posting (Bushing Woes) regarding current PA state inspection... Long story short my mechanics and I decided to make a bushing for the steering rack which actually does the job quite nicely and holds the entire assembly snugly in position.
So after that drama, I expected to have the remainder of the inspection finished with little incident followed by the phone call saying "come get your car and pay us"... Instead however I got the call... " Ummm... it wont pass emissions..
Now keep in mind that I have owned this car for only a mere three years and have never ever had this problem.... It always ALWAYS passed with ease...
The car runs fine, no check engine warning lights (and I know they work because I did trip it once playing with the AFM) ...
So at this point I am unsure of how to proceed. This isnt an alfa specific shop and the only alfas these folks see are my small four member fleet. My mind thinks perhaps the O2 sensor is bad... or wasnt allowed to heat up properly before the emissions were tested...
What sort of tricks or tweaks can I make... because its really really hot up here in the north east with 95+ heat and 100% humidity... my spiders arent exactly making for comfortable driving... and I am becoming a little tired of my coworkers joking at the "sweat sash" that I wear daily across my shirt from the seat belt.
Thanks guys for the suggestions and letting me rant.
Cheers
Martin.
Many may remember my recent posting (Bushing Woes) regarding current PA state inspection... Long story short my mechanics and I decided to make a bushing for the steering rack which actually does the job quite nicely and holds the entire assembly snugly in position.
So after that drama, I expected to have the remainder of the inspection finished with little incident followed by the phone call saying "come get your car and pay us"... Instead however I got the call... " Ummm... it wont pass emissions..
Now keep in mind that I have owned this car for only a mere three years and have never ever had this problem.... It always ALWAYS passed with ease...
The car runs fine, no check engine warning lights (and I know they work because I did trip it once playing with the AFM) ...
So at this point I am unsure of how to proceed. This isnt an alfa specific shop and the only alfas these folks see are my small four member fleet. My mind thinks perhaps the O2 sensor is bad... or wasnt allowed to heat up properly before the emissions were tested...
What sort of tricks or tweaks can I make... because its really really hot up here in the north east with 95+ heat and 100% humidity... my spiders arent exactly making for comfortable driving... and I am becoming a little tired of my coworkers joking at the "sweat sash" that I wear daily across my shirt from the seat belt.
Thanks guys for the suggestions and letting me rant.
Cheers
Martin.