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I failed a smog test over the weekend with high NOX.
I just had it tuned up with new plugs, filters and oil in December.
2 years ago I got an after market cat. I was hoping it would last for 2 tests.
Does anyone have an OEM cat that might still be good?Comment
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Looking at selling the four door to get an suv/4x4. I don't see a reason for my brother and I to both have e30's, especially if he doesn't appreciate it.
So I am looking to spend anywhere from $2-2500. I have narrowed my search down to Jeep cherokee xj's, toyota 4 runners, and suzuki samurai's. Any other vehicles you guys know about I should check out?Comment
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Before buying a new cat, check for vacuum leaks and make sure the injectors are in good shape, new plug wires, distributor cap/rotor, etc. The car may be running lean, causing higher combustion temperatures (aka too high of NOX). A new o2 sensor would probably not hurt either (usually a good start with many emissions problems).
If you had high HC (unburn fuel, running rich, etc.) then I'd say look at welding in a new cat if everything else was in check.
CA smog just keeps getting tougher and tougher....Comment
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What's up guys.
Going to be up in SF for the weekend staying in INDIA BASIN and BAYVIEW.
any good places at eat, drink, see, walk, drink, take pictures... did I mention drink?
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The Mish, SoMa, Divisadero, North Beach, Chinatown, Inner Sunset, I'd go to with an empty stomach.
1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
1983 Peugeot 505 STI
1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WDComment
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East bay/Oakland area guys ...
can anyone recommend a really good alignment shop?
MUST be in the vicinity of Oakland.
1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
1983 Peugeot 505 STI
1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WDComment
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