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Subject:Re: Gutting the Cat
From:Joe
Date:Tue, 11 Nov 1997 13:24:31 -0500

On Tue, 11 Nov 1997, John P. Stoneback wrote:
> Chris,
> Keep in mind that it is only a matter of time before all of PA is going to
> require "advanced" emission inspections. Moreover, if your van is sold and
> someone tries to register it in a state which requires emission inspections,
> you will be the dreaded PO!
>         John
  Sorry to disagree with you John but It maybe just the opposite. The
  PA emissions test will get less advanced. This is because of what is
  called "OBD II" (on board diognostics 2). All 1997 cars have it. IT
  is the computer that controls the engine emissions. This system checks
  exhaust pollution at 1 1/2 times the legal limits now.
                            Eric
                     Still paying the legal bills!