Patti -

Yes, the fuel tank vent test has been added for 2008. I read a notice about
it while I was getting my van smogged last month. As far as I know, the
test involves putting a positive pressure on the fuel tank filler and doing
some type of leakdown test. I didn't see any requirements about the type or
material of the vent lines themselves, just a pressure test.  Lucky for me
they didn't do this test on my van, and I'm not sure why. It would have
failed for sure. A fuel tank reseal job is on my to do list now. For more
info, see the CA DMV site. This link will get you close:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/smogfaq.htm.

Walter
85 Vanagon

>--- On Sun, 8/3/08, PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>> From: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
>> Subject: California Smog Test 2008
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Date: Sunday, August 3, 2008, 6:16 PM
>> 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