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Failed Emissions - Pressure Test

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dromeda

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MY 90 lx 5.0 failed the "Pressure Test." They crimp some hose in my engine compartment (to the charcoal canister I think) and then attach a big pump to my fuel filler pipe and pressurize it, not sure how high. They are saying there is a leak somewhere. I've installed a new fuel pump and inspected the lines and fittings and can't find a problem. Anyone have any suggestions on what else to check?

Also, anyone know what size my front sway bar is?
 
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where are you from? WOW! never heard of anything like that. that seems excessive. i mean come on people, just take some readings from the exaust for cryin out loud!!!
 
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Phoenix, Arizona. They are pretty anal about their emissions here.
 
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Just try goin some where small maybe there not some f*** crazy
 

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it means that a evap hose is off or broken. check your evap hoses from the EVAP canister in the engine compartment to the gas tank.

i worked in AZ for about 1yr and i repaired at least 5 of those types of failures a week(normally had to lower the gas tank to replace a evap hose).

pollution wise; with the hose broken, it's almost like not having a gas cap on the car. lots of HC


where in phoenix are you??
 

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89_Cobra said:
Just try goin some where small maybe there not some f*** crazy
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the test centers in AZ are owned and run by the state(maybe the county). they might be contracted out but either way they'll test it.
 
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cjones said:
it means that a evap hose is off or broken. check your evap hoses from the EVAP canister in the engine compartment to the gas tank.

i worked in AZ for about 1yr and i repaired at least 5 of those types of failures a week(normally had to lower the gas tank to replace a evap hose).

pollution wise; with the hose broken, it's almost like not having a gas cap on the car. lots of HC


where in phoenix are you??
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I live in Gendale but work in Tempe. Thanks a ton for the advice, I've been reading my Chilton's forever trying to figure this out.
 

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i worked at a place in Tempe a couple blocks west of the university called Ronny's auto service. they were good people there when i was there.
 
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I'll take that into consideration if I look for outside help. I work at 52nd st and broadway about 3 minutes from www.bieberfever.com mustang.
 
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