Re: IML: down to crunch time: getting the '82 Imp through smog

[Nat Hall <nathall@xxxxxxxx>]

>  Wow.  Emission tests really are not a waste and do a lot to help air
>quality.  I remember what California was like in the 60s. From what you
>said it sounds like it is running too rich when it is being run on the
>dyno.  Even though the car has a carburetor, a 1982 model has electronic
>engine controls.  It could be a problem with the carb, it could be an
>oxygen sensor....and the list goes on.  It is best to have it checked by
>someone who knows the system.  If it is running so rich that it is failing
>the test repairing the problem will save you a lot of money on wasted fuel
>as well as improving air quality. 

Don't get me wrong.

I'm all for repairing the problem, but I'm 0 for 2 on that one.  Since WA
state requires you take your car to a "emissions" certified specialist, it
seems that most of these (in my experience) are more interested in taking
your top dollar than actually repairing anything. And that's my hangup--
that I don't want to spend a bundle of cash on something that's not going
to fix me up. These cars are rare enough as it is. If they can't get it
right on a Dodge Omni that was built in multitudes for 12 years, not to
mention a Toyota Corolla, how can I have faith anyone is going to get it
right on a car they made less than 3,000 of in my model year?


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Nat Hall
1982 Imperial Coupe
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