When I buy a new vehicle I like to start with the basics.  Check all the
ignition components and replace as necessary, change filters if necessary, make
sure the timing is good......... then troubleshoot from there as required.

Max Brustein wrote:

> Just welcomed a new member to the family, an '84 Westy. She's a beauty, and
> I can't wait to get her out on the road. So excited... :-). Of course, first
> I have to go through getting her registered and such. You know, all that fun
> DMV stuff.
>
> Anyway, being a bear of little brain, I ran a Carfax report AFTER buying it
> (flame on! I deserve it). She checks out great EXCEPT for the past two years
> she has failed the New York State emissions test. So, looks like I am going
> to be getting some work done, right off the bat. I know, "welcome to the
> world of Vanagons." My question, oh sage ones... typically, what kind of
> work needs to be done to bring these vehicles up to state emission
> standards???
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan
> '84 Westy :-)