futures Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I think this had to be the worst news I gotten all week. I agree, young Eric, I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Yeah I ended up watching This Old House. My boyfriend is the architect on one of the houses they are doing this 8 episode series on so he was upset when I said sports were on, lol. That is really cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 That is really coolYeah he's really excited about it. He's not in the show at all, but he designed everything for the one house. The series is showcasing the rebuilding of the Jersey shore after Sandy and they are working with 3 houses, one of which is in my town. It's kinda weird to watch but I'm glad they're doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Wow I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for the show to see the work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Depending on your cable service it could be on Thursdays or Saturdays I believe. At 8pm. It's on one of those public access channels like PBS or WHYY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Sure thang! jtcohenour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oohdoiloveyou Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Oh man, that's really awesome! Wish I could watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Oh man, that's really awesome! Wish I could watch it. They have links to full episodes on their Facebook page I believe. Which I don't have the link to, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 They have links to full episodes on their Facebook page I believe. Which I don't have the link to, lol. did you ever have the phone interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 did you ever have the phone interview? No sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacaroo21 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Ashton, you have to tell us how Gates/Vasudeva show is/was tonight! I'm wicked jealous you're there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Ashton, you have to tell us how Gates/Vasudeva show is/was tonight! I'm wicked jealous you're there. it is awesome! Such a cool vibe in here tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 For the last few weeks I've been working on trying to find out why my car isn't passing emissions. Good news is, I think I found the problem. Bad news is, I think the catalytic converters need to be replaced. There's a slim chance that they just need a cleaning to clean off all the carbon deposits inside, but I'm not getting my hopes up. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 We don't have emissions tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 We don't have emissions tests.I envy you. My car runs fantastic, it's just ruining the environment a little more than the state likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I have literally seen cars held together by duct tape on the interstates here. At least your state is doing something. I envy that. codeine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 For the last few weeks I've been working on trying to find out why my car isn't passing emissions. Good news is, I think I found the problem. Bad news is, I think the catalytic converters need to be replaced. There's a slim chance that they just need a cleaning to clean off all the carbon deposits inside, but I'm not getting my hopes up. :/ Dude! I did this a couple months ago. I cleaned the cat, replaced spark plugs, new O2 sensor, new air filter, new fuel filter, new oil change and filter, new PCV valve, made sure all the hoses were good, cleaned the EGR system, made sure the EGR pump worked, made sure the EGR solenoid worked, turns out it was the EGR BPT VALVE. What car are you running? Mines was a 1995 200sx se. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Finally I gave up on it as I ran out of free smog checks twice. (pay for one get a free one if fails) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I ended up paying the SMOG Technician ASE Certified to diagnose the problem. That's the route I suggest. They literally manually check everything and are trained to get your car to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Oh btw I was running rich. Oh if you're barely failing, try this stuff. This virtually eliminated my high NOX problem and everything on the second gear. My EGR BPT was faulty as so was my dashboard speed sensor. Had to replace those naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Dude! I did this a couple months ago. I cleaned the cat, replaced spark plugs, new O2 sensor, new air filter, new fuel filter, new oil change and filter, new PCV valve, made sure all the hoses were good, cleaned the EGR system, made sure the EGR pump worked, made sure the EGR solenoid worked, turns out it was the EGR BPT VALVE. What car are you running? Mines was a 1995 200sx se. It's a '93 BMW 325is. the only thing it failed on the emissions test was the idle test. The HC level is too high so I cleaned the mass airflow sensor, ran a tank of Guaranteed To Pass, and took it back in. It failed again. The deviation on the first test was 117 and the second test after the GTP was 116, so it didn't do much. So far I've checked the spark plugs and ignition coils. There was a bit of oil in some of the spark plug wells, so I replaced the valve cover gasket. The ignition coils were within the voltage range that they should be in, and the spark plugs still look new and the gaps are where they should be at. I've also cleaned the contacts on most of the sensors in the car. I put the car on jack stands tonight to take a look at the exhaust system. I ran the car for a few minutes to let it warm up and measured the temperature. It was around 350 degrees before the cat and the temperature dropped to about 125 in the cat and around 100 on the pipes after the cat. If everything was functioning as it should, the pipes should have been hotter in the cat and after it, so it makes me think either the cats are bad, or (hopefully) they're just plugged up. I didn't hear any rattling, so that's a good sign. How did you clean your catalytic converter? EDIT: Post #666! SATAN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 For the last few weeks I've been working on trying to find out why my car isn't passing emissions. Good news is, I think I found the problem. Bad news is, I think the catalytic converters need to be replaced. There's a slim chance that they just need a cleaning to clean off all the carbon deposits inside, but I'm not getting my hopes up. :/ I had to replace one on my car a few years ago. It was pricey. I hope you don't have to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I hate e-check. In Ohio there are only 6 counties that do it, and mine is one. It's such a hassle to get get it done, since there is only one bay out of 8 open and the line is usually long. I have to get mine done by February to get my tags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpazzyMcGee Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Just did an emissions...serendipity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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