somick Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I learned the hard way the difference between heater hose and emission hose: they fail my smog test with the verdict - "MODIFIED PCV SYSTEM" Could not find any 5/8'' emission hose anywhere. Had to spend 50 dollars at the Subaru dealer for three foot long pieces. I hope this information will help somebody. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I've heard nightmares about CA emission inspection. To be that pickey is just insane, stupid, and a few other choice words. nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Heater core hose will not withstand motor oil and gasses. If you need specific types of hose, you need to call someone that does exclusively hoses and fittings. Automotive parts places aren't going to have specialty hose types. You need high temp/oil rated hose for PCV. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beataru Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I do hate CA. for alot of reasons, one of the big ones is their emission people. but thats just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niku-Sama Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 i cant stand california either. i suggest...move, before california falls off into the ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 That Sounds Very Apocalyptic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somick Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 I've heard nightmares about CA emission inspection. To be that pickey is just insane, stupid, and a few other choice words. nipper I failed inspection in Pennsylvania because of ... bad wiper blades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 this CA crap is just lame, does it vent the gases to the right place? yes will it hold up over time, no, but it will take quite a while it's like, some knee jerk fail by some idiot that doesn't know what they're looking at - no common sense in a bureaucracy what actually came out of the tail pipe? was everything other than that functioning? my first impression of CA was formed on an Army bus, I was looking at the pretty beaches - but my view was constantly blocked by signs that said 'no parking' 'no fires on beach' 'no pets without leash' 'park closed after dusk' 'gate closed at dusk' 'no alcohol' 'no overnight camping' etc etc on and on they went, every 100 yards there was some damn sign later, when I'd get off post for a weekend I'd try to go camping - it was the same thing in the hills and mountains - for just a second you'd think you were someplace untread - but then you'd find some damn sign telling you what to do, or not do, or no trespassing, or no camping etc etc move to a free country, let CA go, it's already going to collapse under it's own weight if the fault doesn't get it first sorry for the rant, but this CA emissions stuff keeps popping up, and people are being failed for stupid crap that doesn't seem to actually affect the quality or composition of the exhaust - maybe if you had painted the heater hose with krylon plastic paint - flat black - the labeling would have been gone and it wouldn't have attracted their attention, but that's a painful lesson and hindsight sorry you got burned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 CarQuest carries all sizes of Evap hose, heater hose, and trans hose. they are my go to hose source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niku-Sama Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 better move soon.... http://news.aol.com/article/tremors-detected-on-san-andreas-fault/564374?icid=main|hp-laptop|dl1|link2|http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.com%2Farticle%2Ftremors-detected-on-san-andreas-fault%2F564374 any day now....ker-splash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somick Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 CarQuest carries all sizes of Evap hose, heater hose, and trans hose. they are my go to hose source I will stop by and see what they have for future, but as of now it is too late to return used hoses to the dealer. Thanks, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 my Oreilly's auto had nothing at all for my Brat, no fuel hoses in the correct size, no vacuum lines of the correct size/length, no coolant lines, etc etc. They are worthless. I ordered coolant hose off Ebay, and found the breather hoses in the Ag fertilizer section of a farm and home store (Theisens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beataru Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Arizonas Emissions stuff isnt too picky, they are about the tailpipe emissions, but as far as vehicle inspection goes, not so much, because if you saw my engine compartment, you will fail me instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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