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Post by drewski on Oct 16, 2008 8:23:56 GMT -5
Hey Folks! If you live in the GTA or near by, I can offer my services to you! I own Express Test, an accredited test-only facility with the gov't of Ontario's Drive Clean program. We do light duty diesel, light duty gas and heavy duty gas vehicles. You can check for directions at my "less than ideal" web site: expresstest.ca Call me at the shop at 905.814.4991 ;D My cell # is 416.435.4055 ;D The regular fee for Light Duty vehicles is $35.00 + GST. My deal for KTC members is $30.00 even.We'll negotiate the fee for Heavy Duty!!  ;D |
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Post by drewski on Oct 16, 2008 8:27:52 GMT -5
If you have e-test questions fire them up right here! To start: No, I can't do triples! ;D No, my dyno doesn't read horsepower! Sorry!!  (It's a low speed dyno!) |
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Post by rz350ypvs on Oct 16, 2008 16:16:13 GMT -5
I have a 240sx that I may be putting on the road in the future.. what are basic things I can do/ replace to make it pass? I've changed plugs, distributor cap rotor, wires, PCV valve, valve stem seals. ..What happens if it won't pass?
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Post by drewski on Oct 16, 2008 17:11:37 GMT -5
I have a 240sx that I may be putting on the road in the future.. what are basic things I can do/ replace to make it pass? I've changed plugs, distributor cap rotor, wires, PCV valve, valve stem seals. ..What happens if it won't pass? Do you have the car in your name now? If you do, and it was also plated at one time in your name, you can fix it and get it to pass or you can get a 'conditional waiver' for a temporary pass. If the car isn't in your name, and you need to change it to be in your name, it HAS to pass! Things to also consider along with the items you mentioned are O2 sensors, EGR systems and catalytic converters. Vacuum leaks can be a problem on old vehicles when they involve these systems too. I hope that gives you an idea! Phone me if you want more details! |
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Post by rz350ypvs on Oct 16, 2008 17:37:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the info.The car is in my name, but it is unplated, and i've never had it plated. The car was burning a ton of oil before I did the valve seals, and I think the Catalytic converter needs replacing for sure. It smells like its running rich.. and I have a feeling it will fail for sure.
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Post by drewski on Oct 17, 2008 8:15:01 GMT -5
Thanks for the info.The car is in my name, but it is unplated, and i've never had it plated. The car was burning a ton of oil before I did the valve seals, and I think the Catalytic converter needs replacing for sure. It smells like its running rich.. and I have a feeling it will fail for sure. The best thing to do is get it tested then you'll be able to form a plan on how to proceed. It will need to get a full pass! I have a '92 Mazda B2200 that failed last year! It only needed a cat to pass. If you've fixed the oil burning problem, you might be 90% on your way! You might have carbon build up in the head that might need to be cleaned out. De carbonization could be helpful there. Still, get a test done and go from there! Until you get the test results, you're just blind guessing! Good luck! |
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Post by rz350ypvs on Feb 28, 2011 17:22:52 GMT -5
Best E-test center in the GTA...  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2011 12:00:57 GMT -5
I can get you a hot one |
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Post by drewski on Mar 1, 2011 12:40:37 GMT -5
Best E-test center in the GTA... Haha! Best in ONTARIO!!!!!! ;D ;D Not to brag or anything,  but we're consistently #3 in the province in volume and I'm the "Gretzky" of e testing with over 35,000 tests personally done! No one else is even close.  Good to see you Dave! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2011 12:48:53 GMT -5
over 35,000 tests personally done! No one else is even close whats the fail rate Drewski? do you ever get hassled by a customer when you failed their car? thats a pile of cars you tested, no wonder the triple progress is a little behind |
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Post by drewski on Mar 1, 2011 18:35:54 GMT -5
over 35,000 tests personally done! No one else is even close whats the fail rate Drewski? do you ever get hassled by a customer when you failed their car? thats a pile of cars you tested, no wonder the triple progress is a little behind Fail rate is about 12 to 13 percent. That's across the board, including the old and newer vehicles. Obviously, older ones are more likely to fail. Do we get hassled?? Sure!! It used to happen a lot in the early years, but now not as often. "We" don't fail 'em... "we" just test 'em. The vehicle fails all by itself!  Mostly people get "upset" when they spend 500 bucks on repairs and the results don't change!! Because we're a "test only" facility, we are trusted to give a fair test. We have nothing to gain if your vehicle does fail. Truth is, I have that many tests because I've been doing this too stinking long!! The Triple is suffering because of the hassles of running a little business that struggles to keep it's head above water!  |
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but we're consistently #3 in the province in volume and I'm the "Gretzky" of e testing with over 35,000 tests personally done! No one else is even close. 
Mostly people get "upset" when they spend 500 bucks on repairs and the results don't change!! 