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No, turbo axles have more splines in the DOJ.

Cleaning it might be difficult; I just look for one at the wrecking yards that has less miles/years than mine and just replace the old one. I really don't know if it helps any.

I'll try to be more careful....but it IS an old thread started early this year.

Yes especially if it's dirty or oil soaked.

Yes, you will have to take it out.

Thanks, but this was an old thread that cameltoe dredged up from somewhere. The recent emissions test was for my new Brat and altho I passed was not quite as happy.

You are correct they are primary and secondary air bleed jets.

I believe the exemption from emissions testing is 25 years from the date of manufacture; my next test is due in 2006 and after that 2008; so it'll be exempt after that. I'm not sure of that; might be 20 or 22 years. I'll check into it again when I need to.

Bow Wow in Lynnwood, WA sells the EA81 adapter for $30 plus tax. Ask for Chris and tell him you got the number on the USMB. 425-771-6411 or toll free 888-226-9969. Shipping shouldn't cost too much since they are light. He also sells a linkage adapter (better than the hitachi one) for under $10 (worth every penny).

Sorry, but the linkage from the hitachi only opens the primary throttle; the connecting link (which you'll need) opens the secondary as the primary goes past the half way point. Sorry, no help on the jets but it won't be too bad since the 2002 is a 2L engine and is pretty close. Check the jet sizes for Subaru (find it in the info in the USRM I think) and compare to what you're getting.

I will be sending a complaint to the state on this; also, I will expect them to pay for a brake inspection by Smart Service and whatever parts might be needed. The annoying thing here is that I can do this all myself but they wouldn't pay for the parts if needed unless I take it to a shop. I'll still check it out myself before I decide what to do.

It WAS the Lynnwood one; watch out for Sharon the operator that did this. I've finally realized why she had the handbrake on; i didn't see her put the wheel chock under the rear wheel and she probably pulled up the handbrake thinking the brakes were on the back wheels since it was FWD. Trust me the Supervisor will remember and you can insist on talking to him to insure they do it right. Listen for the rpm and make sure they shift into second and watch the tach display on their monitor. Good luck.

WA state does it every other year also; but it's required again if you purchase a new vehicle and the last emissions test done is more than a year old.

Probably not, since that round thing next to the hose is a temp controlled flapper that diverts heated air into the air filter housing in the winter when it's cold; during the summer it's normally closed anyway and you're pulling in unheated air.

WA state used to have it's own testing people and shops. Then, last year, they sub-contracted it out to some company. First thing they did was close a few stations to save money resulting in longer lines and less convenient locations. Also, it's obvious that the people working there are the smartest around. I should have know this was a problem when the guy asked me if the car was rear wheel drive.

My new Brat went to emissions today. The good news is that it passed, the bad news is that some WA state testers don't have a clue as to what they are doing. One of the things I hate about the new test company is that they insist on driving your car and having you sit off to the side. So anyway I take my seat and she gets in and starts off and stalls the car; I can live with that and I didn't think much of it since that could happen to anyone. She's having a heck of a time with keeping the speed at 25; so I'm watching the display on the monitor (too far away, but I can tell that she's holding the car at 19 or 20 mph). Finally she gets it to settle down at 25 after a short jump to 30. I'm watching the monitor and I see the tach display just to the left of the Speedo display and it's at full scale. Then I realize from the sound of the engine that she's STILL IN 1ST GEAR!! At this point I get up and I see the smoke COMING OUT OF THE FRONT WHEELS! SHE'S STILL GOT THE HANDBRAKE ON!!! Now I also understand why the car stalled. I get her to stop the test and shut down the engine and I call a supervisor over and tell him what's going on. The printout comes out of the machine and he tells me it passed. I'm glad but "what about the fact she's revved the tar out of the engine trying to run it in first gear?" "Oh, that display isn't accurate; doesn't mean a thing." I can tell there's no point in arguing with the man but I know what I saw, what I heard, and smelled from the brakepads. I take the paperwork into the office to talk to a supervisor, and it turns out it's the same guy as I talked to earlier. I tell him I'm letting the brakes cool down because they are definitely faded. I get him to initial the test that it was run with the handbrake on, but he refuses to acknowledge it was done in first gear. Just what I needed; now I need to check the pads, rotors, and heavens knows what over-revving the engine might have done.

Firstly, he's not my buddy. But that being said, I've run enough cars by him to know him on a first name basis and he knows most of the cars I bring by are Subarus. As mentioned before he is a certified emissions specialist and works out of a van parked right next to the emissions testing place on 6th Ave. South in the industrial area just south of Spokane Street. His engine analyzer is in his van and as northwet said, he tweaks, probes, adjusts, looks for vacuum leaks, etc. until he finds the cause. Sometimes he locates the faulty component, tells you what it is, what it will cost and you can install it and bring the car back. He doesn't charge until he actually gets a good reading and is sure that you can go right next store and pass. Sometimes he even will take the car through for you if it requires proper "techniques" to pass. Trust me, I haven't spent more than $39.95 plus tax (and parts if needed) in the last five years. I got tired of the so called experts that were dinging me $150 and up and if it didn't pass, that was enough money to get a "waiver." Occasionally, he will write up enough information for you to get a "waiver." I don't know what he charges you then since I've never had that problem.

There is no secret recipe; at least no single recipe. Different failures require different solutions. And it's almost impossible to solve this problem without an emissions analyzer. The guy I suggested is a certified emissions specialist, with the proper equipment, and at least 20 years of experience dealing with problem cars. I wasn't being a teaser, just offering a working solution if you have another reason for justifying a trip to Seattle.

Emissions is a black art; if you're making a trip to Seattle in the near future, I can suggest a guy that will guarantee you pass or he doesn't charge for his services. His cost is $39.95 plus tax and he's gotten at least a dozen cars to pass for me over the years. Sorry, that's the best I can do for you.

Which model do you have? That would help.

No, if you're bringing the XT6, I'll save you the trouble. I'll be able to bring the pallets to your place in the next two weeks, maybe sooner.

You're right it's not cool. However, if you want to drain the bottem half just disconnect the lower hose. Or if you really want to clean it, take the radiator out completely....only takes about ten minutes to remove the radiator. Northwet is correct in his response to the reading on the gauge. My test is to take it on the highway and run the car up to the speed limit and look for a hill at that speed. Temp gauge should not climb above that same reading no matter what the load.

Rob, if you're coming up to inspect the tarp, let me know. I have some pallets for you and could bring them to Corky's.

Up to $31 with 28 bids! Just goes to prove there is more than one fool in the world.

EA82 is wider than EA81 and won't fit between the frame rails unless that's what you mean by "slightly customized." Currently there are two EA81 engines at the Lynnwood PAP that might be worth pulling for you.