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• Looking for an air flow meter for AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:51:26 -0400
  I am looking for a good used or rebuilt air flow meter for an 82 California emissions Vanagon. The part number should be 071906301B...
• Re: Emissions failure Nox (the epilogue)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:48:09 -0400
  ...Emissions failure Nox (the epilogue) My 1987 2.1L Vanagon finally passed the emissions.... The total bill $985. Pretty expensive if you ask me...
• Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 11 May 2004 16:23:16 -0700
  If you look at the latest emission controls on Renault, VW, Audi and others, you'll find that the new Oxi-cats and soot...
• Re: 80 Westy & Emmissions (+hybrid question)
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 18:53:07 -0600
  ...Apparently, the rocker arm is frozen, caused by overheating?. > > Assuming I can get an emissions waiver, my emissions mechanic says I'm > > looking > > at...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 22:19:04 +0100
  ...It is used in some city buses (along with LNG) to reduce harmful exhaust emissions in densely populated areas. Tony ================ ** Lower CO2 emissions help...
• Re: new CA emissions standards
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 08:45:08 -0700
  At 07:04 AM 9/28/2004, you wrote: >Hi All, > >I'm wondering if any WestCoasters know more about this new CA emissions...
• Re: Only other Vanagon owners understand the humor in this . . .
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:46:25 -0500
  ...The "mechanic" checked my engine emissions by putting the test wand in the exhaust pipe for my gas heater! Since the heater wasn't...
• Re: passed DE inspection :-)
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:49:13 -0700
  Fortunately, here in Washington State we don't have to go for emission test if the car is 25 years or older. Zoltan ----- Original...
• Re: Emissions Continued
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 09:35:01 -0600
  650RPM Idle is pretty much normal for an EJ25 ~ What was your previous engine? ORR ~ DeanB On 7 Aug , 2013, at 11:05 AM...
• Re: Emission Testing.....PASS!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 13 Jun 1996 16:58:39 -0700 (PDT)
  So SSGSPEAR@aol.com says: > > > Here are the readings: > > HC (ppm) CO (%) CO2(%) Minimum > Test Max 0220 01.20 04.0 > > Initial Test readings...
• Re: Emissions Testing, passed! (third time's a charm)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 21:25:19 -0600
  >3> Set the timing properly. I had it slightly advanced to improve > performance How far do people recommend advancing the timing for additional power...
• Emission Advice
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 21:09:54 -0500
  Well I am going for my emmission test tomorrow. I've just had an oil change, the idle is set right. I was planning...
• Re: Failed emission test
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:59:03 -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...
• ABQ emission test
  Historical mailing list - William
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 12:14:56 -0600
  ...Does anyone have ideas on what may have caused this and suggestions on how to repair? The results of the last four emissions tests...
• Re: California Emissions...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 95 17:56:46 PDT
  ...California Emissions... >>X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas >>Content-Length: 295 >>X-Lines: 10 >> California requires every car to have a...
• some vanagon questions.
  Historical mailing list
  9 May 97 12:21:00 -0700
  ...Where can I find the EPA emissions label? I bought it out of CA (where i live) and am trying to find if it...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 13:11:15 -0400
  ...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: Failed emissions (DEQ)
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:50:51 -0800
  well i guess my next question is, what is the catalyst and what will it take to pass emissions? just the O2 sensor? or...
• Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Sep 2015 19:18:03 -0600
  ...All the vehicles did, although the two VW's exhibited emissions that were "excessively" high and could not be reconciled by the testers. Sent...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:41:07 -0700
  ...engine with an idle emissions figure of 1.0 % CO, >> or a 1 liter engine with that same emissions spec at idle ? >> >> Europeans measure...
• Re: Scary happening plus fuel injectors/catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 21:01:09 +0000
  ...I replaced my cat years ago after not passing emissions. When  I took the old cat out, I noticed that the insides were gone...
• Re: gutted Catalyctic
  Historical mailing list - margie reyes
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 09:10:17 +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: Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:26:56 -1000
  ...On 3/18/2016 11:14 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote: > What blows my mind is that the emission controls were there and workable...
• Re: 86 Camper: Voltage light sending unit; fuel pressure emission test; for sale in California
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 20:51:49 -0700
  ...the fuel tank is not holding its pressure during the > California emissions test. If anyone has had this professionally > repaired, what is the ballpark...
• Re: Replacement Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:09:59 -0700
  ...Its hopless tarying to call the MVD or Emissions Office in Arizona as you can never get a live person. -David, 1987 Vanagon, Tempe...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 00:53:37 EST
  ...in Montgomery, we have emissions, and I know that they are planning to convert the entire state to emissions testing. You may want to...
• Re: CARB madness! (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 09:15:45 -0700
  ...BTW, the 2002 Nissan Sentra CA (as in CAlifornia) qualifies as as Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle meeting the 2004 standard and, according to...
• Re: Go Westy Introduces 2.4L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 14:13:29 -0400
  ...Seems to imply that it may not pass emissions test for the 2.4L > whereas says the 2.25L will pass emissions. > > I just...
• Re: I didnt pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:17:48 -0500
  ...I didnt pass emissions---why? > > I took 1984 vanagon over 2 weeks ago and I just missed the mark so ever > slightly on the...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:04:47 -0700
  On 6/28/2012 10:11 AM, Rob wrote: > in three years I can get a free collector vehicle > plate (or nearly free, one...
• Re: I feel like a outcast at my VW dealership
  Historical mailing list - Miller - James W.
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 19:32:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...Boy, that really shows 'em who means business! Jim Miller 83 diesel vanagon "RADHAUS" no emission testing!!! > > >
• No smog test problems!
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 07:26:27 -0800
  Yippee No problems with the smog cert. at all. Emission readings well below the average passing vehicle and WAY below requirements!!! Also, the smog...
• Re: Gas mileage / emissions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 21:18:43 EDT
  Well , all this time I was thinking how unlucky I was to have an'84 Westy that gets about 20-22 mpg ! My other...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Steven Gager
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 22:36:35 -0500
  or it could be that thing with the emissions. and I have to say that my tired 1.9 waterboxer has a lot more...
• emission failure, HC 229 @ idle (ok @ 2500 rpm)
  Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 11:14:39 EDT
  ok, Volks- plugs, dist. cap, rotor and/or oxygen sensor or cat. converter (PASSed on report...), or ......? CO PASSed (.15 @ idle, .44 @ 2500 rpm...
• SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 12:07:39 -0800
  Thanks to all who provided suggestions on how to pass the "Dreaded California Emissions Test" I was puzzled at how my HC values could...
• Fresh Air Fan Blower (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Clein
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:20:27 -0800
  ...I'd like to be more environmentally conscious - can't register w/o emissions certificate - also can't sell without emissions cert. - so I...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:36:01 -0400
  ...Not having a local emissions testing/enforcement program just moves the issue up to the federal level. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:42:33 -0600
  Howdy vanagonauts, I'm having trouble getting my 1982 westy to pass Utah emissions. Scary thing is that it has a new (3000 miles...
• Failed emission inspection
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:51:01 -0500
  Hey folks, Guess I'm not too suprised that something was amiss when I went for my emissions inspection today (Virginia). As many goofy...
• Re: Emissions Comparison: Gas/Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 07:48:40 -0700 (PDT)
  At 12:22 AM 4/22/97 -0500, you wrote: >Can anyone tell me which engine would do better in an emissions test, a...
• Re: Carbs R.I.P.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 15:54:41 -0300
  ...I had the emissions recorded and posted the results to the list ( http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0005B&L=vanagon...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 19:11:11 -0700
  So their magic box said all that stuff is bad huh? Whatever you do, don't do it with that shop! If it...
• Re: Emissions failure Nox (update)
  Historical mailing list - David McSparron
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:10:58 -0700
  Latest from the shop that has the van. They put a sensor in before the cat and found that the Nox is ok at...
• Re: '87 Failed emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:06:48 -0400
  I had the same symptoms with the same new stuff, and more, about six months ago. The cure was a thorough adjustment of the...
• RE; EV Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 09:07:33 -0500
  Right now, the only state that is emission testing dtesels is California. I have heard that the EPA will soon begin testing of Semi...
• Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 16:16:41 -0700
  Hi all, Anybody in the Portland area have a used cat for sale? I need one for my Federal Emission 82 aircooled westy. I...
• Re: Rip-off or not?
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 17:31:11 -0800
  ALWAYS take your vehicle in for the emissions check BEFORE you have any work done. I don't know about any States except Washington...
• Re: Eliminating mosquitoes while camping
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 23:35:32 -0600
  Entity Joel Walker spoke thus: > skeeters and ticks and such are guided to their > victims by being able to follow carbon dioxide emissions So...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 17:26:11 -0400
  Melvin, A lean burn will cause high NO. Most likely the spring in the AFM has stretched with aged. Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew...
• wtb poptop/weekender, non VW ok
  Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:47:13 EDT
  ...Priorities-- mechanics excellent, young/low mileage- no immediate problems & honesty re future. (To be daily driver- must pass VA emissions, etc.) Can travel from...
• Wiring Harness Differences
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:43:12 -0600
  ...non-California model in the wiring harness? I know there are emissions differences, but I am not sure what all those differences entail. Any...
• Re: Help needed for 88 Cabriolet emissions failure
  Historical mailing list - Karen Gritis
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 00:42:12 -0400
  ...Help needed for 88 Cabriolet emissions failure > It would be helpful to know the year/engine in the Cabriolet but the > readings indicate the...
• Re: emissions inspection failed on 83
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 12:52:30 -0600
  ...emissions inspection failed on 83 > > The way to go about getting past emissions is to set > the AFM as lean as > it will go...
• CA Smog Legal Conversions/Facts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 23:50:58 EST
  ...is installed; that all emissions components be present as were originally installed and that the functioning engine meet the emissions performance of the original...
• intake air temps, was:Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 01:28:28 -0700
  The people who check IAT's on waterboxers are people who are trying to figure out why the engine is failing emissions tests. The...
• Re: Not giving up!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 20:29:48 -0700
  ...A mechanically sound engine, well tuned, should meet emission requirements and run at the stociometric ratio. The O2 sensor is there the provide feedback...
• Failed emissions for third time
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 13:14:36 -0700
  I posted a while back about my 1987 Vanagon failing the AZ emissions on CO and NOX levels. The place I took it to...
• Re: Old Cars and engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:12:04 -0800
  ...The emissions measured for a good running subaru motor are generally significantly better than any WBX. So? So a converted vanagon is BETTER emissions...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:38:37 -0700
  ...is a bill pending in California (AB 2289) to revamp the >> emissions >> testing program. For those interested, here is a link to a press...