I've posted this the other day. Nobody answered. I need direction for proper steps to take. My 1988 300CE is not smogging. I have a smog check from this January. My friend bought the car then. He bought from the 2nd owner. I recently bought the car. Since I have a smog check cert. and the registration is still good, do I need another smog this year?

If I recall correctly, it was that way in the past.

Also, what steps ought I take to get the gummed up HCs out of my motor? I took the car into my uncle's smog man and we were able to dial the mix to within allowable limits but the engine won't start. So I'm driving somewhere between 'Gross Polluter" and Smog legal.

Car is all original aside from a possible valve seat guide job.

Thank you in advance for any and all advice.

Yours,
Jason Carpenter
Los Angeles