On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 8:08 PM, Bob Stevens wrote:

> "One quibble.  Is the Zetec cleaner?
> I've heard that it cannot pass California emissions test.  Waterboxers
> properly maintained pass, don't they?"
> Look at the engine data on the Bostig website instead of using "I've
> heard".
> Not even close. There ARE NO CURRENT ENGINE CONVERSIONS THAT BURN/SMOG
> DIRTIER THAN A WASSERBOXER. None.
> Not having the CARB sticker has nothing to do with the Zetec not being
> an
> allowed Calif. conversion option, just like the Subaru 2.5 hasn't.

Well, where I heard that was on this list.  But, not being a
Californian, I did not know that it was the simple fact of it being a
Frankovan that prevented the passing.  So, it's not the emissions per
se, but not being factory.  Hmmm.

Thanks for informing me.

Dave Mc