Damn Cali Emissions

[TalonR]

I have a question that I hope someone has had a problem with so I can get it answered. I just had the car smogged recently to license it out in Cali and it failed in the HC and NO areas...The diagnostic read that EGR system is plugged with carbon. I am taking this as just the EGR valve is plugged....Is there any other parts of the system that can get plugged with carbon????? I HATE POLLUTION CONTROL!!!!!!!

 

[markGSX]

I think the passages in the head to the EGR can get clogged also.

You don't wanna know how much the EGR valve costs!! OK, I'll tell you! I paid 90+something dollars at Satan after the 20% club dsm discount!!

 

[PaulPDX]

That'll do it. Make sure the cat is good too.

You paid Satan? What? Satan gives 20% discount to members? What?

 

[markGSX]

Yeah my local dealership gives me 20% off for the "club dsm discount" if I'm buying over $50 in parts.

 

[PaulPDX]

San Rafael Mitsu?

 

[TalonR]

Well the cat isnt even a year old so I am hoping that it is good....So I guess I am taking the EGR valve off and try to clean it....If not, new one it is.....Thanks.....anymore inputs???

 

[BISHILVR]

if you deciede to replace the egr, i have a 90' cali egr you can have if you want to pay shipping on it.....let me know

 

[leet]

The Diaphragm inside the EGR valve is probably ruptured.

 

[TalonR]

Appreciate all the help....I think I am gonna try to clean it first....Bishilvr, i will let you know if I need it..thanks

 

[BISHILVR]

ok....just pm me if ya want it

 

[TalonR]

All right now Im in business......Finally passed smog....after replacing the timing belt, stupid thing skipped, a new intake gasket, from a leak, and cleaning up the EGR, which turned out good, IT PASSED.....Thanks for the help and advise...

 

[leet]

Awesome, now go have fun.