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I agree with ConnClark, the leak was small enough that it would be unlikely to have a measurable effect on the emissions numbers.
For the rpm numbers to match, you either have to believe that Bubba retrieved the test from machine memory (didn't think that was even possible until yesterday*) or you have to believe in coincidence - but not a huge coincidence - Bubba probably used the exact same, fixed length stick to prop the throttle open for the high-idle portion of the test.
Even if you believe Bubba retrieved the emissions numbers, the numbers would have to right at the failing limit before you could believe that repairing such a small leak might have changed the test results in a meaningful way.
Just out of curiosity, what are the rest of the numbers on your test results anyway?
*Yesterday morning while tracking down references for the debate with ConnClark, I read the Texas statutes defining what inspectors must or must not do. One of the provisions specifically forbade them from retrieving the emissions numbers of previous tests for reuse in final certification of a vehicle. Evidently some test equipment allows that.
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