[Shotimes] Re: Emissions Test ??? Help !!

[Alan Fanning]

If your engine is basically stock, there's something more to the problem
then needing to pull the spout connector.  Has the car had it's 120k
service? You should be running nearly new plugs at this point, no oil in the
plug wells, a new set of wires and O2 sensors wouldn't hurt, and the EGR
ports in the intake should be cleaned out (if applicable). In the FAQ on the
SHOtimes web site there is a description of how to pull the trouble codes
from the computer. That's a typical first step for any drivability issues.

Tell us more about the test numbers and the maintenance history on the car.

    Alan



> 
>> I'm really up a creek.  My car failed emissions a while back and I have
>> to get it to pass.  If I don't I can't drive it and it is somewhat
>> worthless to have.  As far as what's wrong I don't know.  The readings
>> were not very much over, so I think it can't be something too major.  I
>> just put two new mufflers on it and it has a leak right where the y-pipe
>> meets the cat-back.  Other than that it seems to drive fine.  I don't
>> know where to begin looking.  Please, any help would be greatly
>> apprieciated!  Thanks a lot.
>> 
>> Shaun
>> 91+ Red