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failed smog (gross polluter)...time for catalytic converter 200 1990

posted by  Rosy on  Mon Oct 18 14:11 CST 2010
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I went to my sisters on Saturday.

>changed out the plugs (now she has better performance).
>"Steam-cleaned" her out with seafoam fuel treatment.
>checked the hoses for any issues.
>checked for exhaust leaks.

Drove her home (roughly a bit over an hour), and she performed beautifully!

Today I drove around town, took Tami to the vet, then went to smog the car.

SHE FAILED HORRIBLY! GROSS POLLUTER! In fact, the numbers went up.

I think it is now time for the catalytic converter.

So, I was directed to eEuroparts.com by somebody here (sorry, I can't recall your name) and found these:
http://www.eeuroparts.com/main/partsresults.aspx

Now, I just need to find out if she has EGR or not. AND if she has a FIXED TRIANGLE FLANGE. So, I called my local Volvo dealer. Terry tried to look up the information with the VIN#, but was unable to. So, he said to bring her in. Tomorrow I will be taking her into the service center to see what she has so I can order the right part.

I think we pretty much tried everything gang and it is the cat.

Rosy in California
1990 240DL





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