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• CA emissions standards for 83.5 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 00:19:11 EST
  Does anyone know where can I find the specs for exact emissions standards I have to meet here in California with my 1983 watercooled...
• Exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - aaron
  Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:26:55 -0500
  ...Any suggestions for an 82 Air Cooled that lives in a state with no emissions check. All the best Aaron
• Re: Confessions of a Emissions Passer
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 23 May 2001 08:09:52 -0400
  Excellent, my man! Thank you for taking the time to detail the problem and the solution. Excellent post. You get the HK Golden Boxer...
• WV Listers?
  Historical mailing list - Grant Bessom
  Mon, 6 May 2002 16:08:24 -0400
  Are there any listers out there that live in WV? I may move there and I want to know about their Safety and Emission...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:29:58 -0500
  ...Actually we could easily put all of the emissions gear into the vanagon, the stock cat, the differential pressure sense EGR, the evaporative emissions...
• Re: California emissions laws
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:34:25 -0500
  ...New emissions > requirements have come as continual efforts to keep up with the sheer volume > of vehicles and their tailpipes (and filler pipes). > > And...
• Re: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 2 Mar 2011 16:15:04 -0800
  ...From 86 onwards all Vanagons sold in the USA meet California Emissions specs for the test. It's been that way in other states...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:49:09 EDT
  ...YM (and emissions)MV. The disclaimer: My state doesn't have emissions inspections and who measures the emissions coming out of a Vanagon's...
• Re: Enhanced Auto Emissions Test in NJ
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 08:51:48 EST
  ...You could tell the folks running the emissions test were still getting thier act together. I saw the fan that I knew was supposed...
• Re: Emissions shuffle - quick fix for test
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 13:55:08 -0700
  ...1.65) However, in order to get these passing emissions figures the mech had to tune down the engine so severely that it barely...
• Re: CAT vs EGR (or both?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:36:50 -0800
  ...CAT vs EGR (or both?) > > > If you are in CA you need to have all the emissions components that came > on the vehicle from...
• Re: passed DE inspection :-)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:51:58 -0500
  In TX, no emissions is required at all. Not sure that is a good thing. Michael. On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 5:27...
• Mexican buses
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 13 May 1999 10:35:21 -0400
  ...on vehicles there is no way a Mexican bus could be registered in the US due to the lack of safety standards and emission...
• Emissions Ethics
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 19:02:39 -0700
  ...Failed Emissions Check > > > >Hi all, > > > >I know it's nice to pass your emissions test without > >any expense, but > >you > >know, those emissions tests...
• Emissions Failure
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 21:17:15 -0400
  ...My problem is that i'm due for emissions in connecticut in a couple of weeks. (connecticut has gotten really severe concerning emissions). Last...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:06:49 -0400
  Here in lovely Maryland, one only needs to wait 25 years to register their non-daily driver as 'historic.' And that means no emissions...
• Re: gutted Catalyctic
  Historical mailing list - margie reyes
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 08:35:12 +0100
  ...We want it to pass emissions so we will have time to save up the money for the cat...any suggestions? It has 106...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:14:31 -0400
  ...Again this NOx reduction is what brought us the dyno emissions testing. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re-introduction, looking for a list member.
  Historical mailing list - R Neyhart
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 11:41:16 -0400
  ...Vermont seems to be fairly easy on emissions, but does anyone know first hand? If I was to utilize the '88 or '90 emissions...
• Re: Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 22:22:56 -0400
  ...Caterpillar tried to avoid some of the emissions reductions strategies and what I heard the 2007 and later on road engines had all sorts...
• Re: Exahust Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 11:03:48 -0600
  ...Dummy that I am, I did not notice that an emission testing port is not mentioned or shown on the web site, nor when...
• My New Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Max Brustein
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:03:12 -0400
  ...She checks out great EXCEPT for the past two years she has failed the New York State emissions test. So, looks like I am...
• Re: Adjustments to help 81 Air Cooled Westy pass emissions?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:57:06 -0800
  ...For many > years I had an empty cat and just barely passed > Colorado emissions (CO, HC, NOx)--but I did. > > Then I put a...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 13:42:47 -0800
  ...Your emissions guy & your smog check referee can be your best friend. Oh yeah, I know the lady who send out those letters to...
• Re: flow-through muffler -> cool cat -> failes emissions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:44:00 -0500
  ...flow-through muffler -> cool cat -> failes emissions > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Were tests done at idle and 2500 RPM or moving test on...
• Re: Emissions: Vacuum Leak ID'd 82 aircooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:24:36 -0400
  ...It's hydrocarbon output is about 4 times higher than it should be at 800 ppm instead of 220 ppm or lower., The emission...
• Re: Original Vanagon heater for sale ...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 4 Jan 2015 18:52:02 -0500
  ...Since the heater was off, the emissions showed perfectly clean - a zero emissions vehicle! Without batting an eyelash, he passed it. :-) Ron Salmon The...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:04:01 -0500
  ...the "tailpipe rule" in May 2010 setting limits on greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks. The door is wide open for all...
• interior smells like exhaust...
  Historical mailing list - gordy jones
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 14:20:39 -0700
  I took my 83 air cooled vanagon in to a shop because it didn't pass emissions and there is a place here that...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:05:33 -0800
  I've always thought that a smog test should measure TOTAL emissions instead of parts per million. As it is your Hummer may well...
• Re: Failed Emissions - High HC at Idle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 01:09:55 -0600
  ...Failed Emissions - High HC at Idle > > Just failed UT emissions with high HC at idle. Strange thing is this > is the exact set up...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:26:50 -0700
  ...I'm sure there is conflict between state's rights to set there own emissions requirements and what the Feds want. I think it...
• Re: Why convert to a engine that is not better than WBX?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 19:25:56 -0700
  ...ALL inline four cylinders will pass emission testing assuming that the swap is done right. Using California for an example, as long as you...
• Re: My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:03:43 -0800
  ...California is going to be able to do what THEY WANT with emissions requirements. now would be a really good time btw............to try...
• Re: new CA emissions standards
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 10:25:39 -0700
  ...1976 and later will have to go to the biennial emissions inspections. Little Arnie, we are so disappointed in you. BenT http://members.aol...
• Re: TIICO EMISSIONS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 20:00:08 -0400
  ...TIICO EMISSIONS Has anyone with a tiico conversion had any problems with emmissions. My HC's are at 400% and the CO is at...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:54:50 -0800
  Other than a possible random road block safety inspection, California inspects nothing but tailpipe emissions. //Jack > > What country are you in to say " > > very...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:31:35 -0700
  I would say to begin with you don't take it unless it's running to spec. Here in Cali you can flunk on...
• Re: WOOHOO! Passed Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:30:11 -0500
  Nope - not a damn thing. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new...
• Re: using ethanol to pass emissions;
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:52:16 -0400
  No, totally fine. Jim Akiba > On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 10:01 PM, John C... <trvlr2001@comcast.net> wrote: >> Hmmm, will the e85...
• Re: Failed emission inspection
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 06:18:17 -0500
  ...Failed emission inspection Hey folks, Guess I'm not too suprised that something was amiss when I went for my emissions inspection today (Virginia...
• vanagon passes emissions, YES!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 08:26:44 EST
  Good morning all ye vanagon lovers, Yesterday the van passed PA emissions, all the shop had to do was to tweak the CO and...
• help me understand US emissions control strategy.(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:00:01 -0700
  ...diesel may stem from the fact that people can see diesel emissions (black smoke) and thus think that diesel is more "polluting". That, coupled...
• Re: Running without a cat
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 07:19:27 -0600
  ...For emissions, your NOx and carbon monoxide output > will go way up. Generally you won't see any significant improvement in > power when removing...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:40:05 -0800
  ...California is a little pyscho when it comes to their emissions laws. Engine swaps are okay, but only if you take everything emissions related...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:18:54 -0500
  ...What amazes me is that friends in CA say that no safety inspection is required -- just pass emissions and you're fine. In VA...
• Re: My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:23:41 -0800
  ...My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!! > On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 9:34 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans > <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: >> hot dog man...
• Re: WAS Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 24 May 2012 17:07:51 -0700
  ...A far cry from Cali emissions. Same 87 degree thermostat. Mark Rocket J Squirrel wrote: .............. > But when I asked both of the well-regarded...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:49:08 -0500
  ...Is the Zetec cleaner? >> I've heard that it cannot pass California emissions test. >> > > It's far cleaner than a waterboxer. California won't...
• 2.1 Emissions Test - Passed but need analysis help....
  Historical mailing list - allan harris
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:56:42 -0700
  Volks, Emissions tested after 20 months and 20,000 miles when done by previous owner. Seemingly big changes have occurred since last tested. DRIVING...
• Re: [vanagon] rough idle and emission control
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 18:49:23 -0800
  ...I still like to keep the EFI if only I know how to set it up without the problematic emission controls. I hope someone...
• Re: '87 Failed emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:47:28 -0400
  Richard, Change the oil, remove the air filter and run it hard on the way to the testing. Tightening the spring in the AFM...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:06:07 -0400
  ...Works fine, is the same part number, and passed emissions. It looks rather high mileage.
• Re: Scary happening plus fuel injectors/catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:23:24 -0700
  ...Steven 91 Westy On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 1:41 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > Emissions failures are rarely just something...
• Re: emission tests are a fraud
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 02:57:57 -0000
  ...My cars are well kept, and don't exceed the emissions standards > of the county, but there are still a lot of cars that...
• Re: Going air cooled on my water cooled? complexity?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 15:01:49 -0700
  ...Federally mandated emissions regulations. 2. Need for safer cars, for legal reasons probably. New cars with OBD II and III pollute far less per...
• Re: Where do I stick this?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:31:14 -0400
  ...Where do I stick this? >> >> >> http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/WBX_transplant/Example_Pics/Emissions1.jpg >> >> Background: In the early 80s VW...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:28:43 EDT
  In a message dated 8/20/02 8:12:09 PM, jbrush@AROS.NET writes: >Good luck, this emissions and safety stuff is a...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:08:38 -0700
  ...I don't know how much higher the emissions would be if it wasn't installed. I also don't know if emissions would...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:14:00 -0700
  ...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? Aren't we talking about a $100 part that helps emissions and the air we all breath. Say...