On the subaruvanagon list where california smog checks and smog refferees
are a big deal- like a frequent concern,
thare has been talk of a new part to the Ca smog check where they pressure
test the integrity of the evap system.

I think it's a simple hand pump they put on your gas filler neck, and
pressurize to see if it'll hold pressure.
if it won't, it's a fail.
Places like Van Cafe have been selling a lot of evep re-seal kits for this.
As long as one of their adatpters will fit your car/van.........
they have to do the test.
 A few oddballs have gotten out of the test if their car/van's filler neck
wasn't compatable with the testing equip.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: California Smog Test 2008

> 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