In a message dated 10/03/2007 10:10:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Frank,  if your van is a US model, it should be easy.  If it is a
Canadian  model, you may want to read through Richard Atwells comments
at  http://www.ratwell.com/technical/Importing.html under his section
From  Canada to USA:

You will for sure need a smog test done (has to comply  to California
OR US49 state emissions).  The smog testers look at  EVERYTHING during
their visual check, it must be stock, and most California  smog places
in the Bay Area are quite familiar with Vanagons.

If you  are missing one vacuum hose you will fail.  If you don't have
the  yellowish US emissions sticker (behind the license plate door on
90's) you  will most likely fail.

If your van is Canadian, I suggest you replace  your Burgundy license
plate door with the same color US door that has the  US emissions
sticker on it.  Also, remove any Canadian emission  stickers from your
engine bay.

You will also need the VINS verified  by the DMV or CHP (easier at a
DMV, CHP often requires an appointment 2  weeks in advance)

Paul, it's a US model,  originally from Long Island.  I don't think they ever
sold CARATs in  Canada.  Maybe see you up or down the road ?

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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