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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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rubuilding a carb

as for rebuilding a carb, would it be safer for me just to drop it off somewhere for a day and spend the extra 50-100 bux for labor...kinda would feel safer letting a pro do it for me seeing that Im told its my carb that is causing me to fail smog test...kinda need the carb to be perfectly redone if possible
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by javpowell
as for rebuilding a carb, would it be safer for me just to drop it off somewhere for a day and spend the extra 50-100 bux for labor...kinda would feel safer letting a pro do it for me seeing that Im told its my carb that is causing me to fail smog test...kinda need the carb to be perfectly redone if possible
Well rumour has it that bolting the ACV open will help you pass smog. Rumours to be used at your own risk.
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 03:19 AM
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would that be for california smog or ohio smog?..matter of fact, which is more strict?
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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Cali has the highest emissions laws anywhere.

For carb rebuilds, I doubt you'll be able to find a "local expert" who can do it for you.

Either do it yourself, or send it off to Rx7Carl/Sterling to get it rebuilt. If you want it done right, you want it done by them... but it won't be cheap.

Jon
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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do it yourself it is so easy.
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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Buy a IDA. It will be the last carb you will ever buy. you want a good stock used nikki? Come over and I got one here. Just buy me a 24-pack of heiene.
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