Date:         Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:31:28 -0700
Reply-To:     Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
Comments: To: Roland <syncronicity1@gmail.com>
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"He" is an idiot. But a very nice guy.

Ya ever notice what happens to your sense of smell when you follow some guy
in a 65 Mustang, Galaxy 500, or even a Beetle around? It stinks.

If there wasn't a CARB in CA, it would all still stink like this.

Get your van fixed and be pleased to live in a state where they care about
your health (somewhat)

tim in san jose



On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 12:02 PM, Roland <syncronicity1@gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, one of our favorite subjects:  good old CA smog test, '89 2.1.  It has
> passed twice before without needing help, but not this time.
>
>
>
> I would do those "tune-up" items myself, but by the time I get it done, and
> maybe adjust the AFM (which I've never done), I'd be guessing, and then go
> back to get it checked again, and if it fails, then guess again, and go
> back.  The process stinks, given all the governmental stuff in CA, I am
> getting sick of this state anyway (sorry for the editorial).  Recent
> reports
> show the smog test system as useless:  now there are so many newer cars on
> the road which don't go bad, that this whole smog test junk is just a tax
> on
> older car owners.
>
> Things I learned from the Smog Test station (who is a really good guy):
> - don't use premium fuel - it will increases the probability of failure.
> - don't ever buy ARCO gas, he was adamant about this!
> - California has a CAP program which my Van qualfies.  I have to mail in an
> application, then if approved I go to a CAP qualified repair facility, and
> I
> pay the first $100.00 of smog repairs, then the state pays the next
> $500.00.  But many of these "certified" CAP stations refuse to touch
> vanagons.  Takes about 2 weeks to hear back from the state after you send
> the application.
>
> Any comments appreciated.
>
> Roland
>



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