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All my conversations and research trended towards that same conclusion. I can now understand why it would have to be carb compliant -...
Apr 19, 2024
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Maybe they backed off on that then, because I had a vehicle labeled as such in the 90s as such and I had to have a Repair Only facility...
Apr 5, 2024
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I wonder if mine is shown as a gross polluter because it is a 3/4 ton without catalyst converter, or egr, just the smog pump, check...
Apr 5, 2024
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No, not if it No, not if it was built that way. They have to test it before they can label it a "Gross Polluter".
Apr 5, 2024
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I don't know how good you are with a drill,but drilling and tapping holes on assembled engines is super common in a shop setting. Take a...
Apr 5, 2024
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I don’t want to keep you guys hanging so I’m posting an update. I had to replace the throttle linkage bracket which bolts on the last 2...
Apr 5, 2024
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The cats must be up to temp before they operate (change HC and CO to H2O and CO2) and normal operating temp also ensures the choke is...
Apr 3, 2024
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I think they do that on purpose. Mine shows up as a gross polluter as well, and there has never been any mention of it needing to be...
Apr 3, 2024
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I would do those things, then have a PRE-CHECK. That way if it flunks, you won't have to worry about them labeling it a Gross Polluter...
Apr 3, 2024
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Y'all know way too much about smog compliance. Thanks to reading this thread I know more than I ever wanted to know now and I'm almost...
Apr 3, 2024
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The breather hose to the air cleaner would not raise HC. The PCV valve to manifold vacuum would. As far as the timing, you are allowed...
Apr 3, 2024
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High hydrocarbons is caused by a misfire. It is unburned fuel. Check anything that would cause a misfire like tune up stuff, over...
Apr 3, 2024
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I’ll keep you posted haha
Apr 2, 2024
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According to the smog report it was already labeled gross polluter but no one has said anything about where to get it repaired. I did...
Apr 2, 2024
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Do you think that a disconnected pcv hose, the one from the valve cover to the air cleaner, could cause such a large amount of HCs...
Apr 1, 2024
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