Re: need cheap egine
 

"Bill Kearney" <wkearney99@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> Be carefull. "Some" states will only let you replace an engine from
>> the same year that of the vehilce (ex: 1990 vehicle must have a 1990
>> or newer engine).
>
> And how would the clerk doing the testing know this? As long as the
> vehicle
> passes the inspection levels required for it's year, would they even
> bother
> checking serial numbers and/or attached equipment? Don't get me wrong,
> it's
> a good idea to make your vehicle operate as cleanly and efficiently as
> possible.
>

Actually, in some states, they do check the engine serial number as part of
the emission certification test. the serial number contains a date code
specifying the manufacture date of the engine.

Chris

Re: need cheap egine
 

"Bill Kearney" <wkearney99@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> Be carefull. "Some" states will only let you replace an engine from
>> the same year that of the vehilce (ex: 1990 vehicle must have a 1990
>> or newer engine).
>
> And how would the clerk doing the testing know this? As long as the
> vehicle
> passes the inspection levels required for it's year, would they even
> bother
> checking serial numbers and/or attached equipment? Don't get me wrong,
> it's
> a good idea to make your vehicle operate as cleanly and efficiently as
> possible.
>

Actually, in some states, they do check the engine serial number as part of
the emission certification test. the serial number contains a date code
specifying the manufacture date of the engine.

Chris

Re: need cheap egine
 

"Bill Kearney" <wkearney99@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:zpSdnb-BD_eomrjYnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@speakeasy.net...
>> Be carefull. "Some" states will only let you replace an engine from
>> the same year that of the vehilce (ex: 1990 vehicle must have a 1990
>> or newer engine).
>
> And how would the clerk doing the testing know this? As long as the
> vehicle
> passes the inspection levels required for it's year, would they even
> bother
> checking serial numbers and/or attached equipment? Don't get me wrong,
> it's
> a good idea to make your vehicle operate as cleanly and efficiently as
> possible.
>

Actually, in some states, they do check the engine serial number as part of
the emission certification test. the serial number contains a date code
specifying the manufacture date of the engine.

Chris

Re: need cheap egine
 

martinsburg wv

eric@rr.com wrote:
>Be carefull. "Some" states will only let you replace an engine from
>the same year that of the vehilce (ex: 1990 vehicle must have a 1990
>or newer engine). My best guess is that this would apply to those who
>have emissions testing in their area. Check with your local Motor
>Vehicle or garage to verify.
>
>Eric
>
>>Where do you live?
>> I have one i just picked up from an 88. There all the same from 88-90.
>>
>>Later Mike

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Re: need cheap egine
 

martinsburg wv

eric@rr.com wrote:
>Be carefull. "Some" states will only let you replace an engine from
>the same year that of the vehilce (ex: 1990 vehicle must have a 1990
>or newer engine). My best guess is that this would apply to those who
>have emissions testing in their area. Check with your local Motor
>Vehicle or garage to verify.
>
>Eric
>
>>Where do you live?
>> I have one i just picked up from an 88. There all the same from 88-90.
>>
>>Later Mike

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martinsburg wv

eric@rr.com wrote:
>Be carefull. "Some" states will only let you replace an engine from
>the same year that of the vehilce (ex: 1990 vehicle must have a 1990
>or newer engine). My best guess is that this would apply to those who
>have emissions testing in their area. Check with your local Motor
>Vehicle or garage to verify.
>
>Eric
>
>>Where do you live?
>> I have one i just picked up from an 88. There all the same from 88-90.
>>
>>Later Mike

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Re: need cheap egine
 

martinsburg wv

Mike chambers wrote:
>Where do you live?
> I have one i just picked up from an 88. There all the same from 88-90.
>
>Later Mike

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Re: need cheap egine
 

martinsburg wv

Mike chambers wrote:
>Where do you live?
> I have one i just picked up from an 88. There all the same from 88-90.
>
>Later Mike

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martinsburg wv

Mike chambers wrote:
>Where do you live?
> I have one i just picked up from an 88. There all the same from 88-90.
>
>Later Mike

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Mike chambers wrote:
>Where do you live?
> I have one i just picked up from an 88. There all the same from 88-90.
>
>Later Mike

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