Date: 14 Oct 2004 13:54:42 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: 9-5 2.3lpt PCV/breather hose burst
On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:21:17 +1300, Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> wrote: > In message <2t5gloF1pdu7jU1nospamberlin.de> > Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote: > >> http://www.vehicular.isy.liu.se/~larer/Projects/main.html >> It also has some good stuff on how water injection works in this >> context. > > Yes, I have read that before, but that only SEEMS to deal with the > timing aspect of the plugs as sensors. Please don't tell me off again, > I am very sensitive. Apparently.? I don't think I'm "telling you off", I'm disagreeing with your interpretation of how things work is all. > I quote from The Saab publication (270603) 1997 > Form and Function about Trionic. > "By applying a relatively weak voltage (approx. 80V) to the spark plugs, > we can measure the density of ions in each cylinder and thus determine > whether combustion was complete or if a setting needs to be changed. > .....it can adjust the quantity of fuel being injected during the brief > moment the inlet valves are open...... which rations each and every drop > of fuel and minimises exhaust emissions." OK, fair enough. I'm sure that's buried somewhere in the 8 page article as well, but I didn't read it through this time. Dave