1976 Volkswagen Beetle Didn't pass smog

1976 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
108,399 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KINGSFANS
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The 1976 fuel injected beetle didnt pass smog and i was wondering if you guys could tell me if i need a new catalitic converter or what. here are some things that they wrote why it didnt pass! smoke detected in tail pipe co2 & nox(1pm)
Feb 7, 2009 at 11:56 PM
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If the car failed due to visible smoke then there is a mechanical issue involved and replacement of the cat will not stop visible smoke. If it failed for an emission related issue then I need to know all the numbers from the test.
Feb 8, 2009 at 11:17 AM
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Heres the document


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/314434_20090208131851_1.jpg

Feb 8, 2009 at 4:38 PM
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The test results came through but I cant see the numbers. Could you please resend them to my E-mail address?
Feb 12, 2009 at 12:37 AM