diesel truck inspection - no catalytic convertor

[perfor8]

A buddy and I are doing some trading, I'll be getting back a 2004 Dodge 1-ton with a 5.9 Cummins I sold him about 5 years ago. I cut the catalytic converter off of it in about 2001 in OK (where it's currently tagged/titled). I know it needs to be inspected to import/tag/title it in TX. Will it pass TX inspection? It has a muffler, just no cat.

 

[Axxe55]

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program, a central repository for information on vehicle inspection, emissions testings, and inspection stations and inspectors.

www.dps.texas.gov

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program, a central repository for information on vehicle inspection, emissions testings, and inspection stations and inspectors.

www.dps.texas.gov

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program, a central repository for information on vehicle inspection, emissions testings, and inspection stations and inspectors.

www.dps.texas.gov

 

[perfor8]

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program, a central repository for information on vehicle inspection, emissions testings, and inspection stations and inspectors.

www.dps.texas.gov

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program, a central repository for information on vehicle inspection, emissions testings, and inspection stations and inspectors.

www.dps.texas.gov

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program

Texas Vehicle Inspection Program, a central repository for information on vehicle inspection, emissions testings, and inspection stations and inspectors.

www.dps.texas.gov

Thanks, but doesn't answer the question.

 

[Younggun]

It will pass in a non-emissions check County for sure. But I don’t think it’s technically legal. Don’t know if anyone ever having problems though as long as they live somewhere that it passes inspection.


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[perfor8]

If county is a variable, I'm in Tarrant.

 

[Axxe55]

Tarrant county is listed as an emissions testing county. To answer your question, it's newer than a 1984, and they would test the emissions, so in short, the catalytic converter will have to be replaced is my answer.

 

[perfor8]

Ah, now I see it, right in front of my face, NO emissions test on diesels. Thanks Axxe 55.

 

[perfor8]

Tarrant county is listed as an emissions testing county. To answer your question, it's newer than a 1984, and they would test the emissions, so in short, the catalytic converter will have to be replaced is my answer.

I read the page you linked, instead of immediately clicking the drop-downs. I think it says only gas vehicles are emissions tested.

 

[Axxe55]

It will pass in a non-emissions check County for sure. But I don’t think it’s technically legal. Don’t know if anyone ever having problems though as long as they live somewhere that it passes inspection.


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The vehicle has to be inspected in the county the vehicle is registered in. In Tarrant county they have two inspections. A vehicle safety inspection, and an emissions testing.

For the most part, most inspectors would probably give a pass on the missing catalytic converter, but with it missing, not on the emissions testing.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I read the page you linked, instead of immediately clicking the drop-downs. I think it says only gas vehicles are emissions tested.

 

[Axxe55]

Ah, now I see it, right in front of my face, NO emissions test on diesels. Thanks Axxe 55.

I went back and re-read the OP. Diesel! I missed that first time reading the post.

ETA: Disregard second part of my post #9.

 

[lightflyer1]

Thanks, but doesn't answer the question.

I think it does if you set the toggle value.

Emissions Testing Procedures
Is your vehicle required to be emissions tested?
All Texas registered vehicles are required to receive an annual inspection. All inspections include a comprehensive safety inspection; however, some vehicles are required to have an emissions test in addition to the safety inspection.

Which vehicles are required to have the emissions test?

Vehicles registered in designated counties. Designated counties include: Brazoria, Collin, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Ellis, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Johnson, Kaufman, Montgomery, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis, and Williamson. Gasoline powered vehicles.
Diesel powered vehicles and motorcycles are exempt from emissions testing, but are still required to have the annual safety inspection.
Vehicles 2 through 24 years old OR upon expiration of the two-year initial inspection sticker.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

How is emission testing done now?

 

[Axxe55]

How is emission testing done now?

What To Know About Texas Vehicle Emissions Testing | Sun Auto Service

A complete guide to the Texas vehicle emissions testing requirements as well as exemptions and how to acquire a waiver if you fail.

sunautoservice.com

 

[miniion26]

Of all the big rigs and big trucks that I've seen down here no one has a cat converter! All I hear is the sweet sounding whoosh of turbinesalso
Being that old I don't think emissions are required anymore at least my 2005 Mercedes diesel didn't need it.

 

[perfor8]

I don’t think it’s technically legal.

You'd be surprised at how much one does that ain't "technically legal".

 

[Bozz10mm]

How is emission testing done now?

Mostly using the OBD II connection in the vehicle. Plus the gas cap. You are allowed one system "not ready" as long as the check engine light is not on.

 

[Axxe55]

You'd be surprised at how much one does that ain't "technically legal".

In counties that don't do emissions testing, all the inspector can do in reality is a visual inspection of the emissions devices and verify that they are present, and don't appear to be tampered with or modified.

Years ago, when I did DOT and vehicle safety inspections, I was more concerned with the things that made a vehicle safe, or unsafe to operate on public roads.

 

[Army 1911]

How is emission testing done now?

It's a colonoscopy for your car.

 

[mp_tx]

Diesels don’t get emissions testing. However, inspector might notice it missing during safety inspection. But it’s doubtful.


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