Are you able to certify diesels now for straight to California consumption?

BenT

On Jan 24, 2011, at 2:40 PM, Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Another option would be to import a clean, later model Westy from Germany
> with an original 1.6TD motor and 5 speed.  After the import certification
> and vehicle registration, you can do the TDi upgrade without having to deal
> with the gas to diesel issues.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 1:02 PM, Sullivan Scott <se7en.scot@gmail.com>wrote:
> 
>> Anyone had Grease Works in Oregon do a conversion for them? Not just the
>> parts.
>> 
>> This is a long term project for me and I am just in the planning
>> stages. I live in California so focusing on an '82 or '83 Westy.  Have
>> had two D-Westys in the past as well as a Syncro Westy. Next is a
>> TDi-Westy to do some touring and replace a mini-van.
>> 
>> Current idea is to have an '82 D-Westy or Vanagon that is totally
>> stock gone through.  Thinking that a vanagon has less rust issues and
>> can have a later Westy interior added with the poptop or find a good
>> D-Westy candidate and pull everything out and renew the interior. Not
>> interested in fancy just functional and reliable.  Not sure if it is
>> better to do the motor conversion first or the paint and interior.
>> 
>> Apologize for the being duplicated on other forums as well.
>> 
>> Before kids the DIY route would have been fine. Now I am greedy with
>> my time with my kids.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Scot
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> --
> Casey