[DML] Re: I failed inspection!

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

Try pulling the CO mixture plug out of the hole have it tested again. With
the plug removed the mixture will go lean and reduce the HC's. Be aware
that this will probably cause hesitation until the engine reaches operating
temperature.

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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> From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>
> 
> I was sure I would find a answer to this in the back issues, but no
> luck.
> 
> I went through inspection yesterday, and failed. The guy that put the
> red sticker on my car said "The HC was a bit high".
> 
> I would prefer not to mess with the mixture because this car is
> Turbocharged (Island Twin). If its not broke, don't fix it.
> 
> I have passed inspection with this setup for the past few years, since
> PJGrady replaced the O2 sensor, and a few other items that were removed
> when the turbos were installed.
> 
> I recently replaced the air filter (if you read my post of a week ago,
> it became oil drenched when oil was sucked in through the PVC).
> 
> So, Is there a quick fix to get it to pass? If I disconnect the PVC
> hose? disconnect the idle switch? Remove air filter? Maybe some fuel
> additive?
> 
> This weekend is the Fall event for De Lorean Mid Atlantic, and I would
> be embarrassed to show up with a big red sticker :)
> 
> Thanks,
> Marc