(09-30-2021, 04:26 AM)fixkick Wrote: factoidThank You,
the susuki EPC (master parts catalog)
shows only 1 cat for 92-95, 8valve engine , not 2, and not cal fed , only 16v has that deal
61a02 then later 61a03 (03 code is 2004 year)
just looked it up.
so there is no cal cat, (it is marketing abuse i guess)
Even though the car is a FED car I will need to have a CAT installed for it to pass smog since I live in california. Dont these cars need a CAT for the proper back pressure to be applied in order to make the EGR system properly function?
I actually noticed that there is a large hole in the pipe BEFORE the muffler, which is why the car may be idling so oddly (no back pressure) and is loud. Maybe this is what may be causing it to run rich and smell like gas?
I plan on taking my car to a muffler shop and have them put on a California compliant CAT, even if its a custom job.
I also ordered a new thermostat (BECK 1430688) (hopefully this is the correct one??) along with a couple different gasket types which I will determine which one to use when I pull the STAT. Do you know offhand which STAT gasket I should use?
I ordered 3 different gaskets from rock auto: FelPro 35432, FelPro 36102, and FelPro 35416. I can measure the thermostat lip to determine the correct one to use.....
In addition, I ordered a ECT sensor and a ECT sender / gauge from NAPA which I will also be installing when I put the new STAT in. \
On top of all this Im changing the front and rear diff oil with Sta Lube 80W 90 GL5, the transfer case with Sta Lube 85-90 Gl4, and the transmission with Penzoil Syncrhomesh.