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Old 03-31-08, 09:08 PM
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BS CA smog failure questions

Went to rusty's today to get my smog check.

Results:
Emissions: PASS, running VERY clean.
Visual: PASS
Functional: EGR broken, fail

So now I have to go in there and pull off my plenum , find an EGR and replace it.
The mechanic admitted to me that the EGR doesn't do much in a rotary and that it's a BS california law thing, in addition to the car running very clean for a rotary.

Anyone know where to start looking for an EGR? I checked mazdatrix and they don't carry them.

Anyone done this job before and have any advice or cautions for me?

Thanks, TW

P.S. I hate california
Old 03-31-08, 09:13 PM
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i would try pick and pull. The egr only work when you are cruising.
Old 03-31-08, 09:19 PM
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Curious, how did they test your egr? Each time I got my 1986 one tested( 3 different places), the EGR would come up as a non testable item on their computer screen. I didnt have one since I was running a s4 t2 center plate, but these guys were very meticulous with everything else they needed to do.
Very odd
Old 03-31-08, 09:25 PM
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it would be really nice if it was non-testable, because if it was I would pass.
Maybe instead of digging through my car I should go to the CA DMV and ...politely enquire about it.
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Junk it?
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Did you pm wackyracer?
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no, I don't want to take time away from wacky, I'll leave him the time to help the people who REALLY need it.
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Just take it too another smog place.

The only way to test it, is too disconnect it from the vac line and see if the engine stumbles. 75% of the places won't test it, they will just visual it.
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just get it done illegaly
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Tim, PM me. I'm in SC and can help.
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I guess you got it done?

I set it all up with my bro for you yesterday, but you never responded to my PM.
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Man, I love how Cali rotary heads hook each other up!
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I sent you a PM, natey.
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