John,

If it isn't going to be too long until you put the Subie in you may want to
apply for an extension of the emissions test.  Here in MD I can get a six
month extension just by submitting a request on-line.  That may buy you
enough time to get to the Subie install point, and save you the $$$ of new
parts for a 2.1 that is going to go away.

Good luck.

Dave O
'87 Westy with 2.5 Subie in process

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> John C...
> Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 5:03 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it isnt so Joe:" :o)
>
> Hi All,
>
> Yup, my new (to me) 87 Syncro 2.1 Failed Emissions ( for the 3rd time) !!!
>
>
> Bus runs quiet enough & I'm going to put a subbie in soon.
>
> What can I do to the MAFM? (clean? adjust somehow?)
> Timing? (retard)?
>
> Any & all help much appreciated !!!
>
> thanks,
> John C...