Recent content by laxman

Thanks! Can you circle the inlet pipe on the picture and repost? I’m not really sure what to look for. Very thankful for your help. I have a deposit on the car, non refundable, and have to pull the trigger tomorrow

Here are some photos of the FJ i'm looking at. Any thoughts as to whether or not the right equipment is there to pass? I don't see the egr.

The fj in question here is currently in Denver. I'm getting mixed reviews...the owner of the consignment shop says he's never seen one like this another mechanic looked at it and said he thinks all the original smog equipment is there. It seems to be missing a few pieces (I.e. erg). Is it hard...

This is a great thread. I’m currently in the final stages of purchasing a 7/76 fj from a shop in Denver. I live in Cali and I’m terrified it’s not going to pass smog. The engine looks great but i don’t think it has an erg. Do you know if there was an erg on the earlier ‘76.

thanks, and what year engine is this? '76?

Thank you. So are you saying mine is missing a heat shield? Is it supposed to have a hot air intake? Nippon Denso coil? Wht's that all about. Thanks for your help

thanks pjohnson. The car is coming from Colorado. I doubt they would provide that certificate. A mechanic just looked at photos and said all stuff is there and it should be okay.

Hey There, I'm pretty new to this world so forgive me for my ignorance. I'm in the final stages of purchasing an 1976 FJ 40. I live in California so I have to abide by the states emissions standards which makes me very worried. I've posted some pictures of the engine below. From what I...