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    Hi

    I recently got a Defect Notice on my Sprinter (4AGE) for Emission Controls and for all modifications to be inspected.

    1. What will be checked and what does a Sprinter need to pass emission controls?

    2. I have a 2.5" straight through with a cannon and I dont have a cat or evap canister, are these needed?

    3. I have modified the suspension (8kg/mm front 6kg/mm rear) would this pass inspection?

    Any other useful information...

    Thanks

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    where are you located?
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jazz9 @ Jan 20 2008, 01:25 AM) </div>I guess it depends where you are. Can you take it anywhere or does it have to go to the RTA?
    Here in ACT,

    1. Usual stuff. Tyres, brakes, worn bushes, steering, etc.....
    2. Exhaust size doesn't matter, they only care if it's too loud or if it leaks. If any motor originally had a CAT and canister, YOU WILL need them for emmissions.
    3. Your springs can be as stiff as you like etc, they only care if it makes the car too LOW

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    I'm in WA


    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Maxhag @ Jan 20 2008, 05:32 AM) </div>I guess it depends where you are. Can you take it anywhere or does it have to go to the RTA?
    Here in ACT,

    1. Usual stuff. Tyres, brakes, worn bushes, steering, etc.....
    2. Exhaust size doesn't matter, they only care if it's too loud or if it leaks. If any motor originally had a CAT and canister, YOU WILL need them for emmissions.
    3. Your springs can be as stiff as you like etc, they only care if it makes the car too LOW
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    god dam. u got caught with no cat? thats usually a pretty massive defect with a rediculously huge fine to boot.
    stroked 2L ca18-ae86 in the build...eta xmas 2012?

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    Does a 1984 Sprinter *need* a cat? The 4AC had one but is it needed for the 4AGE? Is there a rule about older cars?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (johl @ Jan 20 2008, 08:57 AM) </div>

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    the CAT has to match the engine, not the chassis

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    I think pre-84 cars didn't require a cat, but then again 4-AC was designed to run on Leaded fuel - Super (lead replacement) not sure if too many people on here would remember those days... when premium unleaded was only 95 octane too :lol: 4AGE was a later generation engine so used Unleaded fuel from the outset and should be fitted with a cat. converter. Now that there is only unleaded fuel available, I'm guessing that a cat would be required regardless of year of production >1984> as carbonmonoxide = (n)

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    Well my 86 went over the pits today and the examination report was alot nicer than I expected:

    * indicator to cancel out
    * horn to operate (haven't connected the wire to my nardi)
    * windscreen washer hose needs connecting
    * repair ripped seat
    * seatbelt to retract
    * movement in steering (?? all the bushes etc are brand new ??)
    * diff leak needs rectifying (its a locker!!)
    * rectify running performance on fuel line (???)
    * fit immobiliser

    thats it.

    I'll have to see the examiner people tomorrow to clarify some stuff but overall not too bad I think.

    I guess now I can start to work out how to fit the SC12 I just got...

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    movement in steering could be worn tierod ends or ball joints.

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