What you need to do is start here with the basic's don't assume anything.
So fine out what works and what dose not work .
Look for clogs air restrictions and most importantly vacuum leaks in vacuum reservoir's and hose connections .
You will likely find a problem that if corrected will fix it all
The a.i.r. Pump that injects air into your exhaust , that is driven by the accessorie belt does not push enough so there is a secondary electric a.i.r pump that pushes the extra air needed to burn off the emissions in the catalytic converter if the secondary pump is not working properly it will not pass because the convertors are not getting the extra air needed to do there job.
SOURCE: No AIR pump
Your vehicle came with a smog pump. It may have seized up (probably breaking the fan belt) and my have simply been removed by a mechanic at an earlier time. It is located below the alternator on your vehicle.
If there is no pump but a bracket to hold it, it has definitely been removed. Vehicles will often pass a state smog test without the pump. It only works during engine decelleration (when you lift your foot off of the gas pedal)
Charlie
SOURCE: my truck wont pass virginia state inspection
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SOURCE: unable to pass smog test, what to do
You just have to drive it . If you have more than 3/4 of a tank of fuel in it so the evap will run. All the others will run after is has fully warmed up.
SOURCE: 97 CAVALIER (Z24) FAILED SMOG TEST
No, the water pump leak would not cause it to fail the smog test. The only way that could have any bearing on the test results, would be if you lost a lot of coolant, and the car was overheating, then maybe it would have something to do with failing. What were the results (specific #;s and exactly what failed?) Is the check engine light on?
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