I pretty much had the same feelings & did some calling but need to do more.

Pep Boys did say they can't test CC's.
You're right some techs no matter how certified will have limited experience with 30 year old cars.

Problem is I need to choose state approved smog repair stations in order to qualify.

I may have to ask Enrique again. Maybe he can help confirm the fuel ratio adjustment so I can make sure its done right.

I can't epect a smog repair stations to deal with old vacumns.
I'll have to work on that in near future.

Thanks for your input.

Great idea....wonder if I can set up a candy thermometer?

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This is funny!

Finding Engine Vacuum Leaks With A Cigar - YouTube



I just don't know how to test for vac leaks & I don't want to try spraying intake cleaner on my rubber parts.

What about UV dye?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgCLGXTlim0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA9Ixd_LGRo&list=PLE61C7F088CA8BC35

I'll try to get all the bigger rubber pieces changed out.

Interesting on leaner because of leaks. will have to try to get thinigs tightened

Seems I may need to get a Temporary operating permit. Then I would assume I could use the car for the DMV road test.

Yeah...

Guess we'll get this beast straightened out

Interesting about taking temps of exhaust system.

Still couldn't a cat get hot enough bu8t still not work correctly?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zH22Qpe2GA&list=PLE61C7F088CA8BC35

Nox needs to be run artificially rich///in contrast to HC & CO which are best lean...
I guess 80's converrers & syatems are dinosours

Darm Blast
the car is 30 years old
let it enjoy its golden years.

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its screwed into exhaust pipe on drivers sude.
How do I know where it attached in engine & if its connected?
It was replaced by original owner in 1989 & changed by Enrique in 2009.

Just trying to see whats goign on
I didn't fail that bad so she should be fixable with not too much trouble.

This is it..looks new

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I'm tempted to get a temp gun.
Inteesting to see the temps of exhaust system areas esp cylinders.

Still isn't it possible a cat heats up but still doesn't work properly?



My mechanic has a temp gun

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Don't worry about the cats until you have identified and repaired the vacuum leaks and adjusted the fuel mixture properly---waste of time. Mark

Points taken just I need to be up to speed or at least versed in the emissions systems as I'm trying to avoid shops that just want to throw parts on & then see what happens.

If I knew my cat was ok I could give full attention to changing these rubber parts.

My guy doesn't like playing with my car.
I know that they can make so much $ in the time they spend getting parts.

I guess first thing is getting the temp operating permit
2 plus hour waits at DMV
No appointments for at least a week.

Arrrgh

Wow, after all that can go wrong I'm just glad she runs
Sometimes my head just spins not knowing what direction to go first.




Wowo 13 steps

Need this!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kogbJ6iMgVs&list=PLE61C7F088CA8BC35

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Just ordered a used BLUE-POINT RTEMPB3A temp gun
Measures close to 1000".

Gonna take her temps & see whats going on...
No one messes with my beast!

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Nice! Mine only goes to about 500 degrees.

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83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 401,xxx miles
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88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.
99 Mazda Miata 183,xxx miles.

Blue Point Infrared Thermometer RTEMPB3A w Case | eBay

This one looks nice too.
They are on the snap on site for about $100

-58 to 932 deg...
Cats radiator hoping to check cylinders too?

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looks like the line goes inside the pass comp.
My guess is remnants of old euro headlights.

If these lines are open then it would cause a vac leak???
Maybe plugging them would get my econ guage pinned 0????

golf teees are ideal





That would be great

oh well back under the hood.

Also armed with temp gun to measure exhaust ports.

tried to do cats at idle 1000 rpm last night but didn't get any hot areas in cat.



I pushed down w 3mm hex on fd tower & it slowed & got bit lumpy...is it too rich?
should it just slow a tad? How much do you push down?

Don't want to mess too much there but have been trying to tighten the vacs?

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Plugged purple lines(old headlights euro)?

No change in econ guage

Checked cat temps again at idle could not find them any hotter.



Checked temp of exhaust ports most in 270 range but found 2 in rear to be hotter??? 350 375..F?

Wonder what that means

arggh

Have to check again

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2 yrs ago Kartek North Hollywood did some airflow fuel ratio adjustment (guess I really got it wrong trying to do it by ear...some things best left to the pros)

She passed last smog on her own without repairs.

Smog is due again...

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