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Old 31-07-2005, 09:55 AM
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my erst just failed the mot on the c/o its at 5.9 can someone tell me which way ive got to turn the c/o screw and roughly how far to get it under 3.5? ive got no access to a c/o meter and need to fix it asap

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Old 31-07-2005, 10:17 AM
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You will regret it if you mess with it. Get it done properly.
Old 31-07-2005, 10:36 AM
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ditto
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its only gonna be adjusted for 1 day all i need to do is adjust it slightly then cruise to the mot station get it passed then adjust it back to where it was, ill be going to power enginering the next day for a full set up so it shouldnt cause any probs

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should be set at 2.5 shouldnt it?
Old 31-07-2005, 04:54 PM
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mot guy said 3.5 is the max pe set it at 3.8 at the last rolling road set up
Old 31-07-2005, 05:01 PM
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mine failed on the same two weeks ago, was 6%... i just let him do it

will get it set up asap
Old 31-07-2005, 06:07 PM
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can anyone tell me? otherwise im gonna have to take pot luck and hope i get it under 3.5

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Old 31-07-2005, 06:11 PM
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sm. Seriously mate. I had my car set up at APT. even with all the equipment they use it took a little while to get to a level which was acceptable.
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thanx but ive got no choice its in for re mot tomorrow so i need to sort it asap then pe can set it all up properly on tues

thanx for replyin
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couldnt the mot tester turn it down???
then get it setup again soon as!!
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i asked this but they said it would have to be booked in again to have it adjusted as there not supposed to do mot work whilst the car is bein mot'ed and theres no spaces free till thurs and the re mot is monday
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can anyone tell me how much i need to adjust it?
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counter clockvise till it starts to idle more erratically, then just a little back so it runs ok.
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