[alfa] RE: Spider problem

[Gil Gagne <gilgagne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Your thermostat may not be letting the water get hot enough
to satisfy the computer and it may be assuming the engine is
still in the warmup phase needing a richer mixture. It's also
possible the temp sensor is bad producing the same result.
Here's a temporary solution to get around your immediate
problem, however I'm disowning any responsibility.
Just before enterring the inspection station, block off most
of the radiator with cardboard until the temp gage reads a few 
notches higher. Loosen the radiator cap to prevent pressure
from developing; if the fluid boils, it will get rid of heat
faster. Watch the gage and don't overdo it as you could warp 
the head!
Gil
Port Orange, FL
1985 Spider

Nick wrote:


> Figures, its 70F until I get the car inspected, then its 20F!!
> Failed emissions (again) '84 Bosh Ljet spider......
> In order to spare myself some frozen knuckles, I'd thought I'd 
> ask for some advise first:
> HC 844 of 220
> CO .59 of 1.2
> Sounds super rich (?)  the O2 sensor is about 4 years old, 
> the cat about 2.
> Any hints?
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