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• Re: emissions data
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 08:24:27 -0400
  ...emissions data ::: :::given all this talk about emissions i am interested in :::getting some :::emissions data. i have always generally considered :::that the new...
• emissions data
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 21:26:09 -0700
  ...emissions data given all this talk about emissions i am interested in getting some emissions data. i have always generally considered that the new...
• emissions data
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 12:41:46 -0400
  given all this talk about emissions i am interested in getting some emissions data. i have always generally considered that the new the engine...
• Re: emissions data
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 12:10:58 -0400
  ...emissions data > ::: > :::given all this talk about emissions i am interested in > :::getting some > :::emissions data. i have always generally considered > :::that the new...
• Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It !
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Tue, 8 May 2012 22:12:26 -0400
  ...Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It ! Please disregard. Passed emissions w/o it. test results image: https://lh3...
• Re: Vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:58:32 -0400
  ---- Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU> wrote: > Having the emissions of a light truck isn't saying much. Pretty bad, in > fact. > > Emissions are...
• Yea! Passed State Inspection and Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:45:34 EDT
  Well my new (to me) 91 Westy Syncro finally made it past Virginia State Safety and Emissions inspections. It had previously failed for a...
• Re: 1984 Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:48:40 -0700
  ...1984 Emissions > > Hi all- > > I am looking at purchasing a 1984, 1.9L Westfalia in Southern > California and want to be educated about emissions...
• Re: German emission regulation
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 18:08:06 -0700
  ...If anyone have information on German emission regulation, why not let all list members know? It's not clear from this message where the...
• 1984 Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:22:14 -0700
  Hi all- I am looking at purchasing a 1984, 1.9L Westfalia in Southern California and want to be educated about emissions system before...
• Re: emissions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 13:26:42 -0800
  > >and I'm having trouble passing emissions w/ my '84 wasserboxer GL. > >Any helpful hints about quick and easy fixes for elevated CO? I...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:33:12 -0700
  ...Are you saying here that you moved the timing from 5 degrees BTDC to TDC and your emissions improved? Why would this improve emissions...
• Re: Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:54:29 -0500
  Not for nothing but how can no emissions testing or a annual safety inspection be a good thing? On Thu, 2010-12-30 at...
• Re: dealing with emissions
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:43:04 -0500
  ...My '84 never failed its emissions test, but I don't miss the experience. MD historic tags are cool. Kevin '84 Westfalia, owned since...
• Re: California difference...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 22:33:11 EST
  ...one for CA emissions vehicles and one for non CA emissions. Sketchy, I know, but that's all the info I've got. Best...
• dealing with emissions
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:18:44 -0500
  Volks, I'm pleased to say that I've found a permanent solution to the challenge of passing Maryland emissions. My 1990 is now...
• Re: Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:56:27 -0600
  ---- Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote: > Not for nothing but how can no emissions testing or a annual safety > inspection be a good...
• Re: Engine fire-what next?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 10:21:04 -0400
  ...Depends on your state emissions testing though. You might >>be able to sell it to a Canadian (no emissions testing up here) Where are...
• Emissions (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:26:12 -0400
  A couple of weeks ago I reported that a (new to me) 91 Syncro Vanagon with original WBX engine had failed emissions. Well, after...
• German emission regulation
  Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 22:18:22 -0500
  ...I am also doing now, and contacted Transportation Bureau to ask regulation policy of emission. Asking German guy to send his vanagon's emission...
• Engine temp and emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:10:41 -0500
  ...This morning's frigid temps and the lack of heat got me to thinking about my impending emissions test. I will have to have...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:36:47 -0700
  There is a bill pending in California (AB 2289) to revamp the emissions testing program. For those interested, here is a link to a...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:23:39 -0700
  Dennis Haynes has done some great emissions explaining, many times. They should be in the archives & it's worth taking a look. http://gerry...
• emissions inspection failed on 83
  Historical mailing list - Marc
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 11:20:21 -0500
  Well, everything passed state inspection except emissions, which failed miserably. Since I never had a mechanic look over the whole vehicle when I bought...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:19:06 -0230
  That's great news, that the court upheld EPA regs on GHG emissions! It got lost under all the talk about the Supreme Court...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:49:00 -0600
  Craig Oda wrote: "Are you saying here that you moved the timing from 5 degrees BTDC to TDC and your emissions improved?" yes Steve...
• Re: California Emission Test?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:54:11 -0700
  Regarding the emissions test: As a matter of curiosity which is easier to pass, dyno or idle/2500 RPM? Mike ________________________________ From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• Re: SHUT THE HELL UP ALREADY
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 18:08:06 -0500
  I have to take issue with Sam's issue regarding emission control systems not working or not being designed right...maybe my observation was...
• Re: Vanagon's and Carburetors - Again
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:49:34 -0700
  Volks, There are even locations in California that don't have emissions testing! The problem is ... there are still emissions! Kim ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: My van failed Maryland emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:58:40 -0400
  Back in high school, we put a half dozen bottles on "dry gas" in an empty tank to pass emissions. I'm not sure...
• Re: Emissions (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:42:25 -0500
  ...Topped the gas > tank with gas (from a 10% ethanol fuel source) and got it resmogged. > > Passed with flying colors. > > Old Emissions > Limit Idle...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 12:56:31 -0700
  ...EPA and Vanagon Emissions To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 6:00 AM A liter of water weighs a kilo...
• 1987 Vanagon GL,Auto -NO RES, $5k+ invested!!
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 12:20:40 -0700
  ...Failed Emissions Inspection The tests and inspections performed at a specific emissions check indicated the vehicle was emitting more than allowable emissions standards and...
• Re: Calif. Emissions equipment?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 13:02:17 -0700
  I would be carefull about removing the stock emissions equipment. It used to be true that removing it would increase your performance, but now...
• Re: new CA emissions standards
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 09:19:04 -0600
  Colorado is coming due on its review of emissions laws. What worries me is what has been going on behind closed doors by various...
• Re: TEXAS SMOG LAW ORDEAL (don't fear!)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:19:04 -0700
  ...You see OBD-II cars > actually have thier own emissions test equipment built in. The > oxygen sensors and other sensors in the system actually...
• Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It !
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 May 2012 23:09:32 -0700
  ...Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed > Emissions w/o It ! > > Please disregard. > > Passed emissions w/o it. � test results image: > > https://lh3...
• Re: new CA emissions standards
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 18:11:54 -0700
  ...new CA emissions standards > Hi All, > > I'm wondering if any WestCoasters know more about this new CA emissions > bill or have a ore...
• Re: Vanagon's and Carburetors - emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:18:48 +0000
  ...In 1990, I moved from Fairfax County west to Loudoun County, for a variety of reasons, one being no emissions testing in Loudoun. Joke...
• Re: new CA emissions standards
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 08:17:07 -0700
  ...new CA emissions standards Hi All, I'm wondering if any WestCoasters know more about this new CA emissions bill or have a ore...
• Re: Emissions (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:15:25 +0000
  ...Topped > the gas > tank with gas (from a 10% ethanol fuel source) and got it resmogged. > > Passed with flying colors. > > Old Emissions > Limit Idle...
• Re: emissions inspection failed on 83
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 11:33:23 -0500
  ...Eric Marc wrote: > Well, everything passed state inspection except emissions, which failed > miserably. Since I never had a mechanic look over the whole vehicle...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:30:07 -0400
  ...Failed Emissions Check :::> ::: :::> :::Both W-boxer and TIICO emissions experience: I have failed emissions :::in :::> :::> :::> :::this :::> :::area in the past with both motors, went...
• Re: Calif. Emissions equipment?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 14:28:46 -0500
  ...Which I feel it is odd because CA should have the toughest emission standard in the US. Even in Texas we have annual emission...
• Re: I didnt pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:10:24 -0800
  ...I didnt pass emissions---why? > Check your ignition timing,and they say to put some gasohol or alcohol in > your tank for bueno emissions...
• Re: Passed Emissions-Failed Safety Inspection
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 16 May 2003 15:37:47 -0400
  ...Took it to a local garage to get emissions an safety > inspection done. I expected to fail emissions and pass safety-the > reverse was...
• Re: Vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:45:25 -0400
  ...Life-cycle emissions include the total of the emissions created from mining, manufacturing, use, maintenance and disposal of the vehicle. B. Regardless of your...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 23:25:39 -0400
  Hi all, I know it's nice to pass your emissions test without any expense, but you know, those emissions tests are there for...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 21:33:01 -0700
  ...Failed Emissions Check > ::: > :::Both W-boxer and TIICO emissions experience: I have failed emissions in > > > :::this > :::area in the past with both motors, went...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:54:57 -0400
  Except for the California Air Resources Board, (CARB since they were around before EPA addressed auto pollution), all state and local emissions test programs...
• How much do cams and ratio rockers affect emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 18:54:28 -0800
  ...The local shop i was talking to here in california brought up the issue of passing emissions... Do these modifications drastically affect emissions? Looking...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 08:22:36 EST
  ...Emission Control Configuration Mixing and matching emission control system components could cause problems and is generally not allowed. Engine and emission control systems must...
• Re: Fw: emission tests are a fraud
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 22:26:11 EDT
  ...What if there was no change, because of the emissions testing. What if, there was no emissions testing, and it got worse? Maybe the...
• Re: California Emission Test?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:02:37 -0500
  ---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: > I'm so glad I did not move to Kalifornia! We have no emissions testing in > Alabama. Do...
• Re: California Emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 00:31:12 -0400
  In a message dated 96-09-17 12:59:55 EDT, you write: << What would = have to be done to meet California emission laws...
• Re: I didnt pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:02:45 -0500
  Check your ignition timing,and they say to put some gasohol or alcohol in your tank for bueno emissions.
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Warren McQuiggan
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:06:05 -0700
  ...Failed Emissions Check > :::> ::: > :::> :::Both W-boxer and TIICO emissions experience: I have failed > emissions > :::in > :::> > :::> > :::> :::this > :::> :::area in the past with both motors, went...
• Re: new CA emissions standards
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 18:52:01 -0700
  ...new CA emissions standards The stchick is... the great rolling law that exempts vehicles over 30YO from emissions test is gone. Any vehicle after...
• Re: Calif. Emissions equipment?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 15:21:03 EDT
  ...i live in PA, and there is no emissions testing where i live. If your state doesnt have stringent emissions testing requirements, i would...
• Re: I didnt pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 14:44:41 -0800
  ...I didnt pass emissions---why? > Check your ignition timing,and they say to put some gasohol or alcohol in > your tank for bueno emissions.