<VV> Inspection and Emissions

[Eric Kirven]

 I would normally edited the initial postings....

I needed an EGR valve for my pick up. The first two were $25.00. After 
the ten year period the government mandates for smog equipment to be 
available the price on the same valve in the same box (well JR not the 
very same valve and box as I all ready had them) went to $168.00. I took 
the 2 or 3 hours to take mine apart, clean and reassemble. What would 
some who doesn't work on their vehicle do but send the money for the new 
one. Seems a little excessive

Eric




Bill H. wrote:

                                        B"H

Guy, true that the Government imposes requirements. 
But $2300 for an EXHAUST PIPE?!?!?! (oh, I forgot to
tell you it has a valve that opens and closes with
vacuum from a separate little motor and a tiny vacuum
hose attached to the pipe.  The motor and hose aren't
included)...Bill H.


Hi Bill,

I have to disagree with you about the emission stuff
just to make a
profit for dealers and manufactures, they are mandated
by state and
federal government.  I will admit that both the
manufacture and dealers
do make a profit on the repairs but that is on the
vehicle as a whole,
and the cars are getting more and more technical and
complicated in
order to meet regulated emissions and fuel economy
standards.

Regards,

Guy Brandes

65 VAIR 140