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Is it worth while removing the rat's nest?

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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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And, the gas smell usually gets better, not worse, after removign the nest. Why? I really don't know O_O
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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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so can somebody tell me what rats nest is? i'm assuming some sort emmisions bullshit thing.
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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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Hi, welcome to the forum. Yes its the emission controls in the engine bay and associated parts.
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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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and where do i find it under the hood?

thanks for welcoming me
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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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this small block with multicolored solenoids and vacuum hoses going in and out of it, right of the engine.
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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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ohh ok, well i think i know what ya mean
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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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In reality, how hard is it to remove? I live in a city where we dont have emissions testing...hehe
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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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i allways wondered how bad is it for the enviroment?
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 01:47 AM
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I'm lucky enough that they dont do an emissions test, but every 2 years they do a visual inpsection to make sure everything is there
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