I hate to disagree if you live in Quebec and the vehicle is more then 5 yr's
old you must pass provincial inspection in order to license it and to insure
it....

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From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 11:25 AM
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject:      Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!

> Its not BC that's setting the bar.  There is no Provincial Inspection
> requirement to register an out of country vehicle, its a Federal
> Inspection,
> and the individual shop chooses how close to stick to the rules, just like
> anything else.
>
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 5:51 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> Well, one thing this reveals is that in B.C. you have safety inspection
>> requirements with some teeth.  Here in Oklahoma we aren't even required
>> to
>> have an inspection, period, to register and operate a vehicle.  I suppose
>> one could even have a car with no brakes, and register and drive it
>> legally.
>>  In fact, lots of vehicles here are involved in accidents due to failure
>> of
>> what one would think would be normal safety features like tires with
>> tread
>> (or lack of tread).  No safety inspection, period. David
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 11:46 PM, neil n wrote:
>>
>>  On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 8:37 PM, Pat Sloan  wrote:
>>> ....
>>>
>>>
>>>  Today I went for the final step - Prov. of BC inspection prior to
>>>> registering and insuring her. To my great surprise, she failed (!!!!)
>>>> and
>>>> (Gulp). Here's what needs fixing:
>>>>
>>>> 1.      Turn signals and 4-way flashers are blinking too quickly.
>>>> Wiring
>>>> issue. A few hours work.
>>>> 2.      Left rear bumper missing corner. Allowing sharp edges to catch.
>>>> 3.      Fuel lines leaking fuel. Siliconed and held by electrical tape
>>>> 4.      Fuel filter not secured
>>>> 5.      Multiple stretches of loose wiring. Must be resecured.
>>>> 6.      Front wheel bearings have too much end play. Must be replaced.
>>>> 7.      Sway bar bushings are cracked - all 4.
>>>> 8.      Upper and lower ball joints all have split boots.
>>>>
>>>> I wasn't at a VW garage since, of course, this inspection was only
>>>> going
>>>> to
>>>> be a formality. They estimated that the repairs needed would cost about
>>>> $3000. They referred me to Justin at Capilano VW for a more informed
>>>> opinion.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> There should be tips the Vanagon archives
>>>
>>> http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon
>>>
>>> on how to deal with eBay sellers. If that's needed/warranted. (there's
>>> also lots of other great info there)
>>>
>>> The bumper cap is not an expensive part.
>>>
>>> Securing the fuel filter(s) should be simple. The metal canister type
>>> is secured to frame with simple parts. Not sure about the square type.
>>> Mine had nothing securing it.
>>>
>>> Sway bar bushings aren't too expensive. (parts)
>>>
>>> The larger part of that cost of upper/lower ball joints and wheel
>>> bearings is labour. i.e. the parts themselves shouldn't be too high.
>>>
>>> Wiring? I bet they saw this while inspecting fuel filter and hoses.
>>> This might simply mean loose wiring harnesses near the frame. As long
>>> as wiring isn't molested in some way, it is *likely* a matter of
>>> securing these harnesses to the frame or wherever.
>>>
>>> Fuel lines have to be done regardless. Just good practice when
>>> purchasing a used Vanagon. Personally I'd consider that a "given".
>>>
>>> I guess what I'm saying, is that this shouldn't be thousands of
>>> dollars to fix. And, except for the poor work done to fuel lines, and
>>> possible messed up wiring, the rest is normal maintenance.
>>>
>>> There are other VW mechanics that could do this work.
>>>
>>> Rudy and Peter Vancouver
>>> Wetmore in West Van
>>> Van Wonder in North Van (he likely has some spare used parts.....
>>> where appropriate)
>>>
>>>
>>> Hopefully that sets your mind at ease.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>>>
>>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Jake
>
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
>
> Crescent Beach, BC
>
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