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• Re: 86 Camper: Voltage light sending unit; fuel pressure emission test; for sale in California
  Historical mailing list - Silvia Carranza
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 06:18:01 +0000
  ...Voltage light sending unit; fuel pressure emission test; for sale in California Sent: Sep 7, 2009 7:46 PM --snip-- 1) I believe that...
• Re: Vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:40:48 -0700
  Not an expert on emissions; others on this list are. From what I've been reading, some states have adopted the CA standard while...
• Re: Help!: Passing CA smog with a modified VW engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 96 09:08:16 PDT
  ...Since the fee is charged regardless of the fact that the car >passes emissions in non-stock form, the visual inspection is irrelevent as...
• Re: Emissions: Vacuum Leak ID'd 82 aircooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:40:53 -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: Move to CA - emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 17:30:32 -0700
  ...Move to CA - emissions? > There is a good chance I will be moving to the Bay Area in the very near > future. I live...
• Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:49:38 -0800
  ...My '90, original engine with 180k+ miles has passed emissions with numbers so good that the attendant has remarked on it in the past...
• inconsistent emissions on an '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rice, Douglas
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:56:35 -0700
  Greetings! My '85 is driving my mechanic (and I) crazy due to it not passing emissions. Lot's of stuff is new on the...
• Re: My New Westy!
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 00:31:32 -0400
  part 2 oh yes you can try searching the archives for keyword 'emissions' to see what comes up. that will give you some great...
• Re: WOOHOO! Passed Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 15:09:29 -0700
  ...WOOHOO! Passed Emissions! ::: :::I can "breathe easy" so to speak for another 2 years, my '84 Westy with :::2.1 passed Virginia emissions. My...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:53:15 -0800
  ...not only does the vehicle have to pass the >emissions test, it must have all the original emissions equipment in place. >That means your...
• Re: Fail air are
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 22:28:40 -0500
  I can be much more helpful if you include the CO emissions and if a dyno test the NOx emissions. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Was Failed emissions testing, now is testing a good thing
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:49:15 +0000
  ...Failed emissions testing Not for nothing but how can no emissions testing or a annual safety inspection be a good thing? On Thu, 2010...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test-NOx
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:27:25 -0400
  ...The Dreaded Emissions test My van�(1987 Wolfsburg) failed the emissions last weekend. Failed on NoX (2.75 when limit was 2.5), easily...
• Re: Are there Emission Compliance Stickers in US Diesel vans?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:42:42 -0700
  ...It says: > > "VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION > THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO USEPA REGULATIONS > APPLICABLE TO 1982 MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHICLES > NON-CATALYST" > > and along...
• Re: 1984 Emissions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:48:49 -0400
  ...Does anyone know if all Vanagons came with CA >emissions by 1984 or were there still Vanagons sold with Federal >emissions systems? How can...
• CA emissions
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 15:52:26 -0400
  ...new CA emissions standards Michael. Joe, John, and others, I am very sad to report that the Governator of California has signed legislation to...
• Emissions - does this sound right
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:39:37 -0700
  �Took my Vanagon in for diagnosis/repair after it failed emissions��. I'm not sure I can beleieve anything this shop says but they...
• Re: TEXAS SMOG LAW ORDEAL (don't fear!)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 10:55:47 -0400
  ...However I have had no problems getting past emissions testing with a good running vehicle. Even my '85 Westy that has 132k miles on...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:19:24 -0500
  ...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: Failed emissions for third time
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:16:02 -0700
  ...Failed emissions for third time | |I posted a while back about my 1987 Vanagon failing the AZ |emissions on CO and NOX levels. |The...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:46:35 -0500
  ...To indicate you may have other trouble than just > the idle affecting your ability to pass emissions. I > run at 5 BTDC and easily...
• Re: emission ethics
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 15:03:18 -0600
  ...In Utah, if your vehicle fails the emissions test, there is a maximum amount of cash you are required to spend to get it...
• Re: Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:22:12 -0500
  ...The emissions test station literature suggests high NOx can be > caused by a lean burn just as some of you suggest. However, the mix...
• Re: Vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:04:58 -0400
  ...I tried looking for sprinter emissions details online but they don't seem to be available. Happy Trails, Greg Potts 1973/74/79 Westfakia...
• Re: Carat value
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:50:15 -0700
  ...California are 1975 & older. '76 & newer must > pass yearly emissions with the original emissions equipment intact - can > be a major headache. Seems like 1980...
• 87 Vanagon Emission failure -No Va
  Historical mailing list - Ned Arnold
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 05:33:57 -0800
  My van had been sitting most of the winter -took it out for an emission test and it failed. The mechanic thought it might...
• Passed emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 18:33:33 -0700
  ...my '84 Hershey Westy passed emissions in GA! I didn't do a thing to it! I could not believe but HC and CO2...
• Re: Tiico Emissions in CA and elsewhere...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 18:59:13 EST
  ...As such, if your state requires emissions and they 'catch' you with an engine swap you've probably got to go through an arbitration...
• Re: Emissions (CO) still out...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 22:20:01 -0400
  ...After the emission test return your spring to approx 2.5% mixture as this is ideal for stochiometric performance setting.Good luck.Ed
• Re: Calif. Emissions Testing
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Fri, 3 Jan 1997 14:06:34 -0800 (PST)
  ...California has to be in order to > be exempt from auto emission testing. I've been told "20 years old" and > I've also...
• emissions test failed
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 11:22:54 -0400
  Recent emission test revealed the following results for my 87GL 2wd. Can any of you list members suggest what needs to be fixed? So...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:39:43 -0800
  ...in CA say that no safety inspection is > required -- just pass emissions and you're fine. In VA they'll fail > you for torn...
• Re: You won't believe this one!!
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 22:41:35 -0400
  ...Decreases the accuracy of emissions testing (we have had cars that never passed the old idle emissions test, pass the dyno test!) 3. Increases...
• Re: CAT vs EGR (or both?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 12:18:50 -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: Failed Emissions Test NVC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 14:14:37 -0900
  ...Failed Emissions Test NVC To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Hey all, My girlfriend's 97 Honda Civic failed her emissions test > today. She passed...
• Emissions and cat life on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 23:45:26 EDT
  ...What's the experience on the expected life of a cat on the WC Vanagons? I failed emissions with an 89 Carat (NJ) after...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it isnt so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:03:54 -0700
  ...wrote: >Hi All, > >Yup, my new (to me) 87 Syncro 2.1 Failed Emissions ( for the 3rd time) !!! > >Readings: ( and the third test was...
• Re: You won't believe this one!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 09:10:24 -0500
  ...Decreases the accuracy of emissions testing (we have had cars > that never > passed the old idle emissions test, pass the dyno test!) > 3. Increases...
• Re: Failed emissions ( now Mobil 1)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:24:05 -0700
  ...Failed emissions > >In my personal experience, old oil can contribute to High Hydrocarbon (HC) >readings. Do an oil and filter change whiler yer at...
• Re: emission ethics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 10:39:46 -0400
  ...Failed Emissions Check > >Hi all, > >I know it's nice to pass your emissions test without >any expense, but >you >know, those emissions tests...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 11:04:56 -0500
  ...arial; COLOR: #000000">My '81 with engine swap (more modern FI) flies through emission tests<BR>partly b/c I can only assume they...
• Emissions Inspection 1980 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Mon, 4 Dec 95 17:48:03 -0500
  ...I am concerned about this because I live in a city where certain vehicles must pass an emissions test before passing the North Carolina...
• CO testing: port vs pipe
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Thu, 21 Nov 96 09:51:51 -0600
  ...when doing *emissions checks*, the CO level should be taken POST-catalyst to measure the actual emissions from the tailpipe. your car has a...
• CO2 grams per mile 345.90 / NA
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 08:03:37 -0700
  Dan, If you had perfect combustion your emission would contain only water and C02 so I am guessing there is no limit on this...
• 1991 Vanagon 2.1L auto: failed DE emission test: CO (high)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 31 May 2023 17:41:50 -0400
  ...of the table is somewhat screwed up but it failed CO emission at low and at high RPMs (935 and 2580). What would be...
• Emissions Test Failure
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:46:43 +0000
  I recently moved to Idaho and had to get an emissions test for my '85 Westy, which I did today. It failed one part...
• Emission test on 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sallye Clark
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:40:28 -0700
  We are having a problem with emission test for our ve.� It seems we have an aftermarket02 sensor with only 2 wires instead of...
• Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 16:50:31 -0700
  John-Reed Maffeo wrote: > > I failed emissions:( and I need to fix something so that I can get > it to pass. > > Suggestions? Check the...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:45:23 -0800
  ...One might run up against air-quality (pollution/emissions) tests if your state/province has that, depending on the relevant laws. Nova Scotia has...
• Re: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Jerome A Perkins
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 10:55:15 +0000
  ...Of course this applies to carbon footprints and not the other tailpipe emissions, it seems that California is a unique case due to it...
• '80 exhaust (California vs. Standard)
  Historical mailing list - gbasey
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:37:51 -0500
  ...The van has the California emissions package (i.e. everything is harder to find/more expensive) Is it possible to put a standard exhaust...
• 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it isnt so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:03:28 +0000
  Hi All, Yup, my new (to me) 87 Syncro 2.1 Failed Emissions ( for the 3rd time) !!! Readings: ( and the third test was Way...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - robyn rudisill
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 09:56:05 -0800
  howdy, here is the criteria for their "Green Car" book: <snip> We analyze automakers' test results for fuel economy and emissions as reported to...
• re: My Volkswagens-an EPA Danger
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 09:53:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Bill, I think the argument is not whether or not we want tail pipe emission tests or not. I think most people do. Begrudgingly...
• Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 11:23:34 -0700
  ...The problem is that the emissions equipment are > unavailable to the home mechanic and many mechanic shops won't work on > vanagon emission problems...
• Re: emission failure, HC 229 @ idle (ok @ 2500 rpm)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 20:56:22 -0400
  I think its always a good idea to change the oil before getting the emissions checked It can make the differance between pass and...
• Re: Carat value
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:48:18 -0700
  In California, emission checks are every other year, not yearly. Steven 91 Westy On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 9:33 AM, Jon VO...
• Re: WOOHOO! Passed Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:46:40 -0500
  ...WOOHOO! Passed Emissions! ::: :::I can "breathe easy" so to speak for another 2 years, my '84 Westy with :::2.1 passed Virginia emissions. My...
• Re: Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:53:58 -0500
  Ken - Did these people mention if their kit will fit a syncro? Also, I thought I'd just add this little tidbit about emission...
• Re: Diesel conversion and SMOG
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 17:49:46 -0800
  On 12/8/05, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > > Don't bet on a Diesel being exempt from emissions inspections. My > Caterpillar Powered...