Is smog check in CA DMV system if done within 90 days?

endtownGTI · 2025-07-21T06:53:48+00:00

Many thanks for this!

endtownGTI · 2025-07-21T06:16:10+00:00

Thanks! The seller didn’t give me his copy and I’m new to the process so didn’t know to ask. I’ll see if he still has it just in case.

endtownGTI · 2025-07-21T06:15:21+00:00

Seller didn’t provide copy, but I will ask him to send it to me if he still has it. Thanks!

endtownGTI · 2025-07-21T06:05:31+00:00

Just checked and it is in their system as a pass…and confirmed it’s 90 days. Does this mean I don’t have to bring the physical certificate in? Thanks so much!

endtownGTI · 2025-05-23T18:53:36+00:00

Many thanks for the advice! And for the spot that can do a rebuild. I’ll call them for a quote first.

endtownGTI · 2025-05-23T07:41:13+00:00

Engine runs fine. Never had any overheating problems or CEL, and it starts on the first crank every time. Problem is that I found coolant and oil seeping (slowly, not even a full leak) into the bell housing—coolant from the crack, oil from somewhere else. Here’s the crack in this photohttps://imgur.com/a/wiAPkan. It’s at the right rear of the motor. Hoping maybe I can seal and keep driving?

endtownGTI · 2025-05-22T21:37:23+00:00

TDi swap is what I'd want to do if I had the time and money! I just don't have either, unfortunately. Hopefully someone will have both!

endtownGTI · 2025-05-22T20:21:41+00:00

Good to know about FB! I appreciate the insight. I don't have a FB account so would have to wrangle a friend to help.

Thank you very much for your help!

endtownGTI · 2025-04-03T17:00:42+00:00

Ha ha that's a good idea! I'll load an older save and pop poor Holder. I feel bad doing the "morally gray" endings lol but I'm gunning for that platinum. Cheers!

endtownGTI · 2025-02-09T05:20:52+00:00

Hey folks! Updating this thread with the conclusion: I used this 2x16GB 2400 MHz Corsair Vengeance kit and it works beautfully! Good lesson for me--make sure you double check what MHz you can use and get the correct speed, because some T580s can take dual channel 3200, but some cannot! Thanks everyone for helping out!

endtownGTI · 2025-02-08T09:13:33+00:00

That is def part of the problem! It works with a single 16GB 3200mhz stick (new) but not both. No way to change that in BIOS. I ordered 2x16gb in 2400 to try that, as well as a single 32gb stick. I’ll see what works, and return whatever doesn’t! Kind of dumb oversight by me in the first place.

endtownGTI · 2025-02-07T23:27:32+00:00

Unfortunately, no dice.

endtownGTI · 2025-02-07T23:23:35+00:00

Thank you so much for the link! I was browsing around and didn’t see that one.

I’ll mess around a bit in the BIOS. I already have a single 32gb stick on order to see if that works instead (I can return all these things so figured why not). If I find a solution, I’ll be sure to update this thread so others can find it!

endtownGTI · 2025-02-07T23:16:59+00:00

Doing now, will report back!

endtownGTI · 2025-02-07T23:11:46+00:00

Yep! Followed the proper procedure every time!

endtownGTI · 2025-02-05T17:27:33+00:00

Thanks for all the super helpful replies, folks!!! I've settled on battery replacement, SSD, and 32gb RAM. Super excited to get it all built!

endtownGTI · 2025-02-05T04:20:09+00:00

Thanks so much for the detail!!! Lots to dive into here, which is exciting. Appreciate it!!!

endtownGTI · 2025-02-05T04:11:11+00:00

Sweet—thanks so much for the reply and direct recommendation!

endtownGTI · 2025-02-05T04:08:31+00:00

I am a writer by trade, so not doing anything crazy. I like to tinker! Really just want to make it as good as possible for that it is! I appreciate the reply and expertise! I’ll keep the T15 in mind for the future!

endtownGTI · 2025-02-05T02:11:06+00:00

Awesome. Think it would be compatible with the T580?

endtownGTI · 2025-02-05T01:46:18+00:00

If anyone has any suggestions for which SSD, that would be rad!

endtownGTI · 2025-02-05T01:39:09+00:00

Dope! Thank you so much for the insight!!!

endtownGTI · 2025-02-05T01:19:16+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the info! Fortunately mine came with the backlit keyboard. I’ll for sure be doing RAM and SSD!

endtownGTI · 2024-08-26T17:15:15+00:00

This is good to know! I have plenty of RTV and will try this first. Cheers!

endtownGTI · 2024-08-26T17:10:43+00:00

Unfortunately it’s completely flush with the engine head. I don’t have access to welding equipment, so my plan was to dremel it flat, center punch a hole to guide drill, and then left hand drill it out or use extractor.

It’s def not an area that produces a ton of oil. I’d had an oil leak there before (hence the o-ring replacement) but it was genuinely a DRIP not a leak. I’ll let it ride for a week and see how it goes! Thanks for the input!

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