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Q & A: De-Smogging / Wiper Switch

I have been sifting through your many videos and I must say I have learned a great deal. I am starting to restore my 1978 MGB Roadster and have a few questions to ask, if you don't mind that is. Firstly, the previous owner took off the emission system and very badly plugged the holes and just left some open. I ordered a "Detox Kit" off of ebay and hope to take care of some of that, but I was wondering, will this give me worse gas mileage by him taking this system off and me plugging the holes? Could this have any adverse effects on the performance of my MG? Second, my windshield wiper system is a bit funky, I have to have the switch in between settings for it to turn off, could you maybe tell me if the switch is bad, or if the wipers just won't seat properly, or maybe something entirely different? If you don't feel like responding or something along those lines let me know and I won't take it to heart or anything as I know you are a busy man.

It is actually better for your car with the smog equipment off of your car. Make sure the evaporative system is still on your car and the charcoal canister is still on your car. The charcoal canister is good for your car. As for the wiper switch,... read more