California smog analysis, ask a smog tech

[mightymaximus]

The V6 does have an EGR system. After 250K miles it may be plugged or no longer operable and that could cause elevated NO readings.

Ok, here are comparison pics of where my book says the EGR system should be, and what is not there on my engine.
Also, it appears that I have an engine built to federal smog regulations, and not CA as can be seen on my engine under hood sticker.
Perhaps that is why I don't have the EGR system?
If anyone is familiar with an EGR system that is located in a different place, let me know.

I did notice on the pic of the header, to exhaust, that my gasket looks pretty bad. That may be one of the locations I have an exhaust leak.
I believe that the gaskets I need for that joint is the one below.
rock auto gasket link

If anyone knows a good mechanic that is in the San Diego county area, that works on our older vehicles, I'm willing to take it there, if he/she can fix it. Just went to a place that said they wouldn't fix smog related issues, seemed kinda strange thou

Thanks again!