Smog on a '76 911

[911mike]

Can anyone tell me if an EGR valve is req'd on a Ca.'76 911? Last time I went to smog test, the technician said his book didn't show an EGR on a '76, but does on a '77.

Thanks!

[markwemple]

A '76 california model did have an egr.

[Jim Sims]

I just pulled part of the EGR system off a 1976 911S first sold in California. I've read that the lack of said components would cause the car to fail the visual inspection for emissions equipment. Don't know what the latest rules are regarding '76's. Cheers, Jim

[911mike]

I have pulled the schematic on the system and see that the EGR hooks up to the muffler and charcoal canister. There is a 3rd line that connects somewhere to the back of the engine. Can someone help me figure out where that connects?

[deanp]

Here are three pics from the back of my (dirty, recently removed) motor. You can see where all but the bottom line go, but you should get to that one without a problem anyway. If you need more images, let me know.

[911mike]

Great help! Thanks for the pictures and the offer.

[911mike]

I just passed the TEST ONLY CENTER smog test! What a relief. If the laws don't change it should be my last time. Thanks for all of your help.

[TerryH]

Congrats!

My 1981 RoW recently passed pre-sale test somehow with the smog pump hose pinched shut and an o2 sensor wire broken.

My 1986 Buick Grand National just got it's orders to TEST ONLY this year. So that means a little more stringent inspection. It's always nail biting time when the older cars need to pass.

If any of my state representatives side to negatively impact smog exemption laws, they lose my vote and a lot of others votes too.

[vash]

911mike, you just passed! hellyes! no more worries anymore! congrats bro. now start shopping for SSI's, and unbolting things. i ditched my airpump this weekend. new or used SSI's are in the works.

[911mike]

I was very jazzed to get thru this smog test. The test only center actually did a less thorough check than my regular smog station did! I failed the first test and leaned it out a bit, 1/2 turn and it passed.

[GenX Porsche]

I however did not pass the smog. psdimfpdfpdopsmcposmvpodsvm. <- frustration. I took my car to my wrench before the inspection in order to make sure that I would pass. Hmm lets take a guess at what he overlooked...EGR valve. So I failed. Anyway I guess its time to go look for an EGR valve. MAN...

[Jim Sims]

Don't throw away the smog stuff you strip off your car; you or somebody else may need it someday. Some of the '76 911 EGR stuff is NLA. Jim

[deanp]

I pulled the smog pump and the EGR stuff last winter and it's sitting in a box. I am in China for business and won't be back until the late on the 3rd of Sept. Let me know if you need anything....

[speeder]

I also have the part that goes from muffler to EGR(?) in good condition, I have offered it for sale once on the parts board. If someone wants it, send me an email or PM.

[vash]

opps, i think the law changed. (see other post)

that warm fuzzy feeling you got when you passed? well, looks like we get to relive it FOREVER, every two years.