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Originally Posted by algs911 View Post
I have an '86 911 and live in California (Santa Cruz area). My car does not have a smog pump (SC was the last 911 to have one) and passes smog every time. Sounds like you need to go to a different smog station, the person doesn't sound like they know with they're talking about.

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Alan, thanks for the clarification.
Most smog station techs go by their books, especially when it comes to older cars, so he wasn't sure if the 86 needed an air pump.
Good to know an 86 can pass smog every time! Looking forward to having my car "legal" in CA (bought it in Maryland).
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