4000 smog test and emission related problems.

Thu Jan 16 16:40:16 EST 2003

Gent(s):
Beyond the previous advice, make sure the kid or other tester has the car
warmed up to operating temp.

Not just brought to the test from being parked on the lot for 30 minutes or
an hour plus.
HTH -Scott in BOSTON

Subject: Re: Trouble in 4KCSQ Land

Greg,

I'd second Javad's suggestion.  My 84 4kq had 319k miles on the original mo=
tor and passed CA smog check cleaner than the averages printed on the recei=
pts.  Amazing.  I had a local shop do the rear portion with a stainless ste=
el muffler for $125 and the 84's has a unique bend in the back.  Shouldn't =
be much more to plumb the rest.

Hth,
Steve