Paul,

Don't worry too much about it, BenT was right when he stated that the test
only stations use the same equipment as the standard smog shops.  I
recommend using a test only station that offers free retests if you fail.
Not only will this save you money if you fail, but they try harder to pass
you the first time.

If you fail, odds are that it'll be due to NOX, which means new cat time.

Good Luck,

Jeff
www.vanagonparts.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Wognacious
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 6:08 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Test Only Center BS

Listies,
I have an 85 Westy and got my registration renewal in
Arnold's California and it too has a Test Only Center
requirement for my smog test. First time that's
happened and I want to know what I should/need to do
to ensure that I pass. Meaning adjusting the timing,
putting in the fuel additives etc, etc. I've got a
pretty clean running engine, I think, but I don't want
to go through any hassles. Is a pre-test available at
test only centers? I'm pretty sure that if I have the
time I could get the CAT hot enough to burn off any
bad stuff, do they give you that kind of time? Any
experienced help would be greatly appreciated....
TIA,
Paul Rogers
85 Westy Weekender, I think