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• Re: Emissions failure Nox (the epilogue)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:22:10 -0700
  RE: I looked at the cat and it has no o2 port on it. It's just a cylindrical unit with thick seams on...
• Re: reformulated gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 09:36:28 -0700 (PDT)
  ...By oxygenating the gasoline, smog-producing emissions are reduced, as well as power and efficiency. On Sun, 6 Apr 1997, Dan Fleming wrote: > Reformulated...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:58:17 -0500
  ...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: Emissions Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 10:50:49 CST6CDT
  ...There are documented cases where the only difference between and emission failure (with new regular electrode plugs) and emission pass was the installation of...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:27:15 -0700
  ...He said he'll charge me $150 for the diagnostic work so far and of course I've paid $55 in emissions testing fees...
• Re: gutted catalyctic
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 01:43:17 EDT
  ...With everything perfectly tuned, I also pass the emissions tests in flying colors. Although vanagons do have a high hydrocarbons at IDLE before the...
• Part nembers needed.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:16:58 -0700
  I don't have a parts list and need some part numbers for all the emissions stuff I have installed in my '88 2WD...
• Re: What is up with California and aftermarket Catalytic Converters for the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:12:05 -0400
  ...If all they were concerned about was cats not doing their jobs and affecting emissions, actual testing would stand alone as the primary method...
• Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:44:29 -0700
  ...I passed emissions today-only after I put a good CAT in. I also replaced three leaking injectors. They were leaking slowly after the...
• Re: My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:26:09 -0800
  ...The stink from unburned fuel and burning oil from unregulated emissions is like something from another century! :-) On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 10...
• Re: Failed NOx emission test
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 10:21:33 -0800
  ...Failed NOx emission test Well, my 89 Westy failed the nitrogen oxide emissions. Over 30% higher than allowed. I was told that is typically...
• Re: Salvage Title Consequences
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:31:17 -0800
  ...This is especially common among Vanagons due to their propensity for failing emissions. Owners get fed up with the smog process and donate their...
• RE: For the dreamers ... TDI emissions
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 11:20:00 -0500 (EDT)
  > A properly tuned TDI motor should not smoke and is very clean, emissions- > wise. It's real appeal (to me, anyway) is that it...
• Re: vanagon difficulty
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:12:28 -0700
  ...support for each other in terms of availability of parts for quick validation of many common starting, fuel injection, emission, and electrical problems. David
• Re: Emission Controls, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Songie
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 09:37:41 -0500 (EST)
  Still missing the point. We (U.S) can buy a brand new caddy that doesn't meet standards but we can't buy Mexibus...
• South African Vans
  Historical mailing list - DOINKS99
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 15:12:10 EST
  ...Has anyone ever seen one here? Would importing one to the USA involve the same problem with emissions as those in Brazil? tyler
• 1982 EGR valve
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 15:10:46 -0400
  Is it really necessary to have the EGR valve working on a 1982 aircooled vanagon? Other than keeping emissions in check what good does...
• Re: Emissions Problems/90 Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:07:19 EDT
  ...Emissions Problems/90 Vanagon Syncro HELP! I am having a problem with emissions on my 90 Syncro Westy. It failed the emission test here...
• Re: Failed emission inspection
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:45:30 -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...
• Re: how do I get O2 sensor out?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 13:55:28 CST6CDT
  ...you will get better mileage, fewer emissions, and a reduced likelihood of engine damage due to the mixture being out of whack if a...
• Re: Failed Smog Test
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 14:56:30 -0500
  ...Where to start? Ideas? > Its quite likely the machine which measured the emissions is inaccurate. I get my emissions checked every year here in...
• Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 10:45:46 -0700
  ...I failed emissions:( and I need to fix > something so that I can > get > it to pass. Suggestions? > >> > > This is merely anecdotal: Years ago...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO... Anybody in Cali been able to get theirs smogged and legal?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 18:37:24 -0500
  ...conversions off your hands and ease someone's mind with the emissions folks. If they are efficient enough for all other applications and Californicatia...
• CARB madness! (Friday)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 16:22:51 EDT
  ...From the late 70s when emissions standards were put in place until today we have seen a reduction of emissions that is 98% in...
• Re: passing CA emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 17:18:52 -0700
  ...passing CA emissions? > Hello, > > I have an 81 aircooled westy and am looking into moving back out to > California. > A few things ive noticed...
• Re: For the dreamers ... TDI emissions
  Historical mailing list - swadt
  Wed, 09 Jul 1997 12:08:31 -0500
  Paul Henderson wrote: > > > A properly tuned TDI motor should not smoke and is very clean, emissions- > > wise. It's real appeal (to me, anyway...
• Re: Digijet timing
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 11:59:55 -0400
  ...On my 84, the second vacuum line retards the spark to lower the emissions at idle. Once it looses it's vacuum the spark...
• Re: Calif: Buying out of state
  Historical mailing list - Jason Milam
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 11:43:02 -0700
  ...Not having been manufactured for sale in California the vehicle is lacking emissions equipment required by the CA DMV. Estimates to bring the thing...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:28:06 -0800
  ...run on alcohol/gas mix when I need to go get emissions. > Just remember to drain the tank and put in good gas afterwards...
• '82 vana sunroof fs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jun 1997 00:03:49 -0400 (EDT)
  ...here goes. '82 (california emissions) van, good body, problem with fourth gear and exhaust. she wants 2200. I laughed. any offers? ok, thats over...
• Re: TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 12:52:24 EDT
  OH-I forgot to add-Turbo-Diesels are the engine of the future!!! Cleaner emissions(forget what you used to see coming out of...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:48:29 -0500
  ...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > Aren't we talking about a $100 part that helps emissions and the air we all > breath. Say...
• Re: Fw: emission tests are a fraud
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 17:44:49 -0700
  ...The state did a study over the next five years > that showed that the emissions in the state did nothing. > That's right, they...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:45:55 -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: '80 exhaust (California vs. Standard)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:30:29 -0500
  ...I am in need of advice. > > The van has the California emissions package (i.e. everything is harder to > find/more expensive) Is it...
• Re: Vanagon vs Toyota emissions - New York
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 07:59:02 -0600
  At 11:37 11/7/99 -0500, David M wrote: >Just got my 1987 Vanagon emissions checked here in NY. >The new test includes...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:43:29 -0700
  ...register > their non-daily driver as 'historic.' And that means no emissions > test. There was, however, a thrill every other year when my '84...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:56:49 -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...
• Re: Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:25:25 -0500
  ...Emissions failures make me feel like a failure Maryland emissions are driving me crazy.I just failed a third test this evening. My previous...
• Re: Emission test on 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:01:50 -0500
  ...David McNeely ---- Sallye Clark <sallyeonlake@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > We are having a problem with emission test for our ve.  It seems we have an...
• Re: '87 Failed emissions test now PASSED
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:27:38 -0700
  ...Re: '87 Failed emissions test Richard, Change the oil, remove the air filter and run it hard on the way to the testing. Tightening...
• Re: 86 Camper: Voltage light sending unit; fuel pressure emission test; for sale in California
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:26:31 -0400
  Jesse, The component sounds like a noise suppression capacitor to reduce static on a.m. radio. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it...
• O2 Sensor is NOT a thermistor - I stand in error
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 22:43:01 -0700
  ...They are two different animals althought both used for emission/air mixture controls for FI engines. Les Lesovsky .-)
• Re: Increase in performance??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Dec 1996 09:34:31 -0400 (AST)
  >device that fits over the fuel line that reduces emissions and increases gas >mileage. Is this a hoax or a scam??? no Matt, it...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 11:41:11 -0800
  ...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: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:32:21 -0600
  ...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > Aren't we talking about a $100 part that helps emissions and the air > we all > breath. Say...
• Re: You won't believe this one!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:38:40 -0500
  At 10:43 PM 6/20/01, Terry Kay wrote: >Hey all, >Today I went to get my GL emissions inspected, and left shaking...
• Re: Failed emission test
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:19:18 -0700
  ...Failed emission test After all the years being on this list as a lurker, I have a minor problem with my 1984 Vanagon. I...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 23:25:43 -0600
  ...NOX emissions are harmful to all of us, and to the natural >>environment of which we are one small part - those controls are there...
• Re: Just like a Vanagon, but modern..
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:52:28 -0800
  "Must be something other than emissions control that kept these from being marketed here." � Focus groups probably play a big part, but it's...
• Re: What is up with California and aftermarket Catalytic Converters for the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:08:37 -0400
  ...They're not expecting to bring emissions up to current standards on the old vehicles. You may find a niche welding the proper flanges...
• Re: Can't get '80 Vanagon to pass emissions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 21:44:48 -0500
  Grant Bessom wrote: > My 1980 Vanagon did not pass the emissions test. The test consists of both > idle and 2500 rpm runs. It was...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:15:54 -0700
  Never mind the gaseous emissions. If NYC still ran on Horse power, you'd have been tying "old snort" to the top of the...
• Re: Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Sun, 9 Jan 2011 12:02:04 -0800
  ...Failed emissions testing > > I went to have my Westy emission tested today, and it failed the test. > The van had been sitting for a...
• Re: 1982 EGR valve Redux, now flaming cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 23:13:17 -0400
  The primary purpose of the EGR valve is to reduce NOx emissions. I guess the 3-way Cat with the O2 sensor combined with...
• Re: Beetle TDI test drive (almost no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 20:29:56 -0700
  ...Because it's not the fuel by itself that makes diesel cars meet emissions standards, but rather the emissions equipment that can be installed...
• Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 23:17:40 -0800
  I'm just conjecturing, but here in BC at the annual emissions test, the guy at the AirCare testing station has NEVER opened the...
• Re: SHUT THE HELL UP ALREADY
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 06:19:02 -0800
  ...The environmentalists on the list support compliance > of the emissions laws, that I'm sure they supported, out of a > utilitarian drive to clean...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:40:54 -0400
  ...It had to pass emissions every year and it did. With a new cat, it continued to pass emissions, perhaps with slightly lower readings...
• CARB Certification
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 15:17:12 EST
  ...a disaster for any owner in the emissions savvy states. Remember, what's in CA today will hit the rest of the lower 48...