Jeff,
Thanks for your effort.  So far you are the only one that answered this question.  It sounds that the catalityc converter is different.  And there could be some more others that are different.  The List knows.  But will it let me know.
Zoltan
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Oxroad@aol.com 
  To: zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET 
  Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com 
  Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 7:33 PM
  Subject: Re: California difference...

  In a message dated 2/23/2004 7:03:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET writes: 

    Someone asked me about if there are any differences between the California vans regarding the emission parts.  The van in question is a 1989 model Westfalia with airconditioner.   
    Would any of you be able to give me info on that? 

  I have a Vanagon brochure for the 1989 Model and it specifically lists California Emissions as an avaialble option--not standard. My 1983 Westfalia is not equipped with CA emissions as it was originally sold by a dealer in Nevada. I'm not sure what parts are different between a "regular" Vanagon and one with CA emissions. For my 1983 Vanagon the one time I remember it coming up was when I purchased a catalytic converter and two models were available: one for CA emissions vehicles and one for non CA emissions. 

  Sketchy, I know, but that's all the info I've got. 
  Best 
  Jeff 
  83.5 Westy 
  LA,CA