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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 08:49 PM
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It won't pass emissions!!

Hi guys I have a 1989 Buick century. i know this isn't a buick site!!! I need help though. Anyway, It has a 3.3L v6 with fuel injection. The darn thing just won't pass emissions. Here is a list of what I had changed so far.

Cat. Converter
1 Fuel injector
Oxygen sensor
spark plugs/wires
air filter

The symtoms are it smells like rotton eggs and blows out black smoke. I'm failing hydro carbons and carbon dioxoide. Please I need some help!!
I have spent well over $600 buck the car only cost 1200!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 03:52 PM
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It won't pass emissions!!

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 12-Dec-02 AT 04:55 PM (EST)]fuel pressure regulator is bad - fix it quickly or you'll wind up destroying the new catalytic converter. Isn't your mileage rather poor also?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 09:39 PM
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It won't pass emissions!!

Temperaly plug the breather hose running from you valve cover to the canister. That little trick will drop on of the readings to zerp.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 09:42 PM
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It won't pass emissions!!

You know that is weird. My converter just went bad again. Also my mechanic told me it could be al the fuel injectors, what do you think?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 09:53 PM
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I think I'd hire aerocolorado as my new mechanic. Sounds like he hit the nail on the head.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2002 | 12:28 PM
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