CA Smog issues

[tberk@mindspring.com (T Berk)]

Scirocco Lover wrote:
> 
> Im having problems getting my 16v to pass smog.. they
> think its the Cat, as ive done basic tune up
> procedures to try and bring the hydro carbons down.
> Going to my local exhaust shop , they quoted me $900
> for the system i guess its down pipe and cat. saying
> there wasnt any other way to do it , this sounds like
> BS ,thats why i thought i would pester you. Anyone
> have a semi cheap solution for a starving student ?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> ____________

Where in California are you? In or near the SF Bay Area? I know
Wolfsport (German Auto Salvage) will sell you a new replacement for
cheap- They are in Berkeley. Otherwise I'm thinking Hi-Flow from
somewhere. Don't go for the Okey-Doke from the local muffler shop.


WassenEvaEyeDo, It's got to be fonky. (James Brown) 

TBerk