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It all sounded good til the end.... 90 days.. but thank you it is interesting. I had been wondering about exemptions. Is the parts exemption the only type of exemption?

There's 22 bucks I could have used for something else... I figured out that if I remove the heat shield I can get to the plugs for maintenance... I guess I can live with that but it remains to be seen if the plug wires will be ok... I really don't want to do without the shield and I also don't want to pull the exhaust to swap out the gasket..I already have the stock ones... Uuuugh..

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OMG.. once I mounted the alternator I forgot all about that... Sheesh.... Thank you!!

So..... Turns out that hose just feeds into the atmosphere!.. I had ordered the hose and forgotten that I did. So I ordered a second one, due in a few days...that's over 40 bucks when I could have used just about anything else (or even nothing) oh well, what started as a head gasket repair has turned into a rebuild and a cleanup of the engine bay...and inevitably, each shiny new part makes the old stuff stick out so I've got a lot of new bolts clamps, etc... So I guess having the correct hose isn't that bad. Thanks fellas! Sooooo...what about that hose that comes off the bottom of the intake? Where does that go?

Very useful thank you... 🙂

Excellent! Yes 2002 words! Lol

I am adding the text for my thread which seems to have disappeared.. I'm getting close to completing this.. I've got all the smog gear and hoses and I can't figure out how this hose connects and to what. Also, the hose connector on the bottom of the intake near the EGR valve has me stumped. I don't think 11/68 or 11/69 is what I have I do have what matches 11/73 The two smog pump drawings are different (compare the mounting bracket to the motor). 11/68 shows a hose but that's not like mine. On 11/73b, where does hose number 12 go?

Thank you...is the air pump bypass valve the same as diverter valve which in RealOEM drawings is called a control valve? I have the hose that goes from the diverter to the smog pump and it seems to fit perfectly. Yes, the EGR to intake is a simple hose...what about that hose connector on the intake. What's that for? I've got a few wiring and hose details to figure out since it's been over a year... I will search as you suggest thanks again 🙂

I ordered the gasket from the dealer. When I got my engine back from the machine shop it also came with a gasket. They're different. On realoem.com, there are multiple diagrams and show each different type. BTW how do know which of the 18/x drawings applies to my car? Probably not a big deal but I'd rather return the unused one to the dealer. Which gasket is better/correct? ....and is the side with the ridges around the port supposed to face the manifold or the pipes? Thanks

My 1976 has the sheet metal shield..VIM 2392110...

Thanks ... I had read specifically to NOT use the Red... tonight I have the Blue and the Copper in front of me. There really is a chance of them backing out? Is that on a performance use or even just moderate street use?

Fresh Engine rebuild. New exhaust studs and copper nuts from Ireland Engineering. I know the top row needs to seal against oil leaks. Some say Blue Permatex. Others say Copper RTV and I know I can't use both. Does my choice affect the torque setting? When I screw them in by hand I can still wiggle them. I know they are not yet torqued but I get the impression the thicker Copper RTV would seal better. Also, What exhaust gasket has built-in heat shields for plug wires?

I am getting ready to re-install the engine and going over the parts I removed. I believe this is emissions related. Sure looks like asbestos around the hose....gulp... Anyone know?