AQcz
01-25-2005, 10:48 AM
Today I failed my emissions test, here are the readings:
Vehicle Readings: HC 1.31 gpm. CO 2.56 gpm. NOx 0.45 gpm.
Test Limits: HC 0.80 gpm. CO 15.00 gpm. NOx 2.00 gpm.
As you see above I failed because of the HC. Guy at the inspection place who my family has been going to for years said the catalytic converter was blocked (or something to that effect) and I needed a new one. Said they could run about $800, but advised since it's a old car and I wanna get rid of it soon I just go to this area out here and get it for around $100+.
Now for the problem. I want to go out now and get that piece, or at least look up prices. If it's not that problem I don't want to have waisted the money. It'll definitely be money wasted, because if that's not the problem I'm gonna definitely either sell it by the 30th or donate it by then. I don't want this car anyway, just using it to get around until I move.
I need opinions on it being the catalytic converter or not. And I'ma also make another thread on selling it.
and yea I did a lot of searching. Some confirmed this, some didn't, I'm just trying to be sure since every situation is different.
88 LXI
Engine stock (took intake off a while ago)
Only thing different is my muffler (could see in pics on my site)
Thanks
Vehicle Readings: HC 1.31 gpm. CO 2.56 gpm. NOx 0.45 gpm.
Test Limits: HC 0.80 gpm. CO 15.00 gpm. NOx 2.00 gpm.
As you see above I failed because of the HC. Guy at the inspection place who my family has been going to for years said the catalytic converter was blocked (or something to that effect) and I needed a new one. Said they could run about $800, but advised since it's a old car and I wanna get rid of it soon I just go to this area out here and get it for around $100+.
Now for the problem. I want to go out now and get that piece, or at least look up prices. If it's not that problem I don't want to have waisted the money. It'll definitely be money wasted, because if that's not the problem I'm gonna definitely either sell it by the 30th or donate it by then. I don't want this car anyway, just using it to get around until I move.
I need opinions on it being the catalytic converter or not. And I'ma also make another thread on selling it.
and yea I did a lot of searching. Some confirmed this, some didn't, I'm just trying to be sure since every situation is different.
88 LXI
Engine stock (took intake off a while ago)
Only thing different is my muffler (could see in pics on my site)
Thanks