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RECENT EMAILS: Hard to find smog
parts, emissions parts, smog check components. Emissions
parts. California Smog Parts Locator Hotline for
Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Intinity, Jaguar, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mistubishi, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Saab, Saturn, Toyota, VW, Volvo.
Question:
It has no Catalytic Converter; it’s a 1979 International Scout
II. 108K miles. Is it required
for a Smog Test? I just want to
know so I can negotiate if I have to have one
installed.
Answer: It should have a CAT.
The only 1979 model International without a CAT is the diesal
version. And yes, it will require a smog inspection before
registration.
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Question: How I
would go about getting around smog because I have no emissions
parts on my truck and its a 1977 Ford F-150 full time
4-wheel drive and i have no way of getting the smog
parts.
Answer: The State's Part Locator
helps motorists locate hard-to-find emissions parts that are
needed to bring their vehicles into compliance with state law.
If the parts are not available, the they may be able to issue
you a "Limited Parts Exemption". In most cases the needed parts
are found. You may contact the State
Smog Check Parts locator by calling (800) 826-3566. They can
offer you places to find the parts for most cars, trucks, vans,
SUVs and even RV/Motorhomes. Common manafacturers they deal with include, Acura,
Audi, BMW, Buick, Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM, Honda, Intinity, Kia,
Jaguar, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Saab, Toyota.
If
they are unable to help you, you may seek assistance from the
state smog referee’s office in the form of a
waiver.
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Question: I have a 1985
Chevy Corvette that I am trying to repair. All the
emission hoses have been removed (locations not identified)
and the underhood decal is missing. I have tried to find
the routing. I bought a Haynes and Chilton manuals but
they were of no help. I've tried a couple of dealers but
the decal has been discontinued. I've tried Ecklers but
they do not carry the decal. I've spent hours searching
the web with no success. Do you know a location where I can find the hose routing
information?
Answer: You have two
options... The first is visiting a reputable smog check repair
business which has been in business for at least 15 years, and
has kept their old Chilton repair manuals (these are not the
type sold at auto part stores - these manuals are intended to
be used by expert mechanics rather then the public). You may
then ask them if you can copy/note see the diagram for your
vehicle.
If that doesn't work you can try checking
with the State's Smog Check Parts Locator Hotline at
(800)826-3566.
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Question: My Ford
truck has exhaust headers on it instead of
factory exhaust manifolds. They are properly mounted
and function the same as the factory manifolds. The only
difference is they are made of tubing. The smog
station said they will not test the truck unless I put
the factory manifolds on the engine. These headers have been
on the truck for at least 6 years and it has passed smog 2 or
3 times with them on. Do I need to change to factory
manifolds?
Answer: The headers you've
installed must have an executive order number, in order to
show proof that the units are legally for use in
California or are 50 State legal AND possess an EO number, (EO
stands for Executive Order- this is the number given to the
product by the government, certifying that the component is
emissions legal) then you shouldn't have a problem passing the
visual portion of the smog inspection.
Manufactures of aftermarket exhaust and
emission components will stamp this number on the actual unit
or they will print it the units manual, catalog or some other
paperwork which pertains directly to the component in
question. In some cases decals with the EO or ARB (Air
Resource Board) numbers on them are provided
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