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a great present!
WOOOOT! My car passed the smog exam! ^V^
*wags tail* ... I really stuck with this, because in the long run, it's still cheaper than getting a new car, and I want it to be a responsible, clean motor ennyways.... *purrs and fluffs feathers*
so Yeeehaw!!.. back to enjoying a car with air conditioning, and 47 mpg! ^V^
(details for gearheads in the audience)... :>
First Smog Check, January 13th, $50
2nd Check, Jan. 14, free
3rd Check, Jan. 16, $50
Muffler and Catalytic Converter installed, $260
4th Check, after 45 minutes cancelled due to operator and testing equipment errors
5th Check, Mar. 24, $50
CAP Program Initiated - First center over budget, but had to fix my electrical regulator and replace battery, $160
6th Check, at second CAP center, May 27, $40 (this is where they damaged engine parts)
1st car tow, free
Carburetor and hoses et. al. needed repair, $580 (claim was pursued, but mechanics fled town)
2nd tow, free
Distributor needed repair (due to parts also broken by 2nd CAP center), mechanic fixed for free
7th Check, Jun. 9, $50
8th Check, Jul. 31, $45
9th Check, Aug. 30, ... Fix Leak in AJC Valve, Clean EGR, Adjust Valves, Change Spark Plugs, Change Rings and Gaskets, Pre-Chamber Overhaul, $560
SUBTOTAL $1,845
( - CAP Contribution of $500 )
TOTAL SPENT $1,345
Relief Accrued, Priceless. ^V^
Best Wishes, you all!
*wags tail* ... I really stuck with this, because in the long run, it's still cheaper than getting a new car, and I want it to be a responsible, clean motor ennyways.... *purrs and fluffs feathers*
so Yeeehaw!!.. back to enjoying a car with air conditioning, and 47 mpg! ^V^
(details for gearheads in the audience)... :>
First Smog Check, January 13th, $50
2nd Check, Jan. 14, free
3rd Check, Jan. 16, $50
Muffler and Catalytic Converter installed, $260
4th Check, after 45 minutes cancelled due to operator and testing equipment errors
5th Check, Mar. 24, $50
CAP Program Initiated - First center over budget, but had to fix my electrical regulator and replace battery, $160
6th Check, at second CAP center, May 27, $40 (this is where they damaged engine parts)
1st car tow, free
Carburetor and hoses et. al. needed repair, $580 (claim was pursued, but mechanics fled town)
2nd tow, free
Distributor needed repair (due to parts also broken by 2nd CAP center), mechanic fixed for free
7th Check, Jun. 9, $50
8th Check, Jul. 31, $45
9th Check, Aug. 30, ... Fix Leak in AJC Valve, Clean EGR, Adjust Valves, Change Spark Plugs, Change Rings and Gaskets, Pre-Chamber Overhaul, $560
SUBTOTAL $1,845
( - CAP Contribution of $500 )
TOTAL SPENT $1,345
Relief Accrued, Priceless. ^V^
Best Wishes, you all!
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excellent news!
MLD
Re: excellent news!
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And a very merry birthday to you!
I hope it is full of warm fuzzies and fabulously bright sparklies and lots and lots and LOTS of great fun!
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Have teh best
-=TK
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Happy birthday feathery one!
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Make it even cleaner-- install a Condensator. :)
Have teh best
-=TK
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Where do I sign!!
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Have teh best
-=TK
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except for good ol' lanakila :D :D who made it QUITE obvious *gryn*
and so, without further noise, Happy Fluffin' Birthday, C. Hope it's as cool as you are!
*lurve*
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what kind of car do you drive? 47mpg..god D:
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(it'sa 1983 carburetted Hondy Civic 1500 DX... tasty!) :9
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Wow! It is your birthday too! Happy Birthday! :)
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So do you still have your window sticker that proudly announces 34 city, 47 highway? :)
you sure do your research!
and yeah, knowing me, I probably did keep it in a box somewhere :D