Vernon Craddock wrote: > Yippee > > No problems with the smog cert. at all. Emission readings well below the > average passing vehicle and WAY below requirements!!! Also, the smog cert. > mech. did not notice or question the broken trap door behind the fuel tank > nozzle restrictor. > > Happy Friday to all > Vernon Craddock The reason they put in the fuel filler trap door, is that this door wont let you fill leaded gas on yur car. The un-leaded gas filler is thinnner than the leaded. It also double as a valve to keep all your fuel from spilling, if you should be stupid enough to place your car up side down. PerL 88 Syncro (without trap door in filler) |
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