Is the issue the material or that the system has be tested and proved to
be working? I doubt the DMV would require a systems change. It is
reasonable that the vapor recovery system is doing what it is intended to
do. As quick test, when pulling into a fuel station and opening the
filler, do you often hear air escaping? If not than most likely the system
needs repair.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
PB
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:17 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: California Smog Test 2008

I got my Westy smog tested when I bought it in April, 2007, and now they
(CA
DMV) want me to have it tested again in August 2008 when I renew the reg.
Last hear it passed without a hitch, but a mechanic told me that this year
it will fail due to a new law that went into effect on 1-1-08.  I think it
has something to do with the fuel tank vent lines.  He said that they had
to
be replaced with different material.  Is there anyone from California who
is
familiar with this new smog requirement that seems to particularly affect
Vanagons?
Patti
90 Westy Automatic