Date:         Fri, 1 Sep 2006 10:13:56 -0400
Reply-To:     Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
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From:         Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
Subject:      should I replace my cat before even getting an emissions test?
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Hi folks,

As some of you know, my engine blew a year and a half ago.

I have not had a state inspection since, because Matilda is registered in
Virginia and she hasn't been there in two years.  (The DMV has her on file
as temporarily based in Colorado, so I was able to renew my registration
without an inspection.  Useful option to know about, for those of you on the
road for a long time.)

I am now heading back to Virginia, though, and she'll have to get inspected
right away or I can't drive her - I'll get ticketed fast with an inspection
sticker that expired in 2005!

So the question is, should I assume that I'll need a new catalytic converter
in order to pass my emissions test (required in northern VA), and just order
a new one before I even take her in?

Or should have an emissions test first in case I don't turn out to need one?

I'm guessing the former, but perhaps having had the engine blew wouldn't
necessarily trash the cat?



Joy


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Joy Hecht
and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon

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