So my wifes 82 244GL failed the emissions test here in Oregon for the 2nd time in 3 days. The reports have shown high NOX both times. After reading the past posts and the worthless handbook the DEQ gives out, I have determined my problem to be one of two options. Either I have a bad Cat or the "EGR Valve" is gone. Now my question is, is the EGR Valve on an 82 the same as we call the flame trap? I am pretty confused in this area...although I do have a new Flame Trap unit ready to be installed (just never got around to it). I would like to try the cheap stuff out first before I invest some serious money in a Cat to pass this test. Anyone have some great thoughts?

If you are interested, my test numbers are as follows:
1st test:
THC- .54 (standard 2.00)-pass
NOX- 5.79 (standard 3.70)-fail
CO- 4.6 (standard 64.0)-pass
CO2- 667.7 (standard N/A)-pass

2nd test:
THC- .76 (standard 2.00)-pass
NOX- 5.02 (standard 3.70)-fail
CO- 5.8 (standard 64.0)-pass
CO2- 598.9 (standard N/A)-pass

Thanks to everyone
Ryan Rice
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VOLVO LOVER WITH AN 80 AND AN 82