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Subject:Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
From:Dan N
Date:Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:04:01 -0700

oxygen sensor?

On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 3:02 PM, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net>
wrote:

> I could go on and on about CARB and why they are the bane of my existence..
> But I also like my air quality..
>
> Anyway, took the Vanagon to the SMOG shop. They were nice enough to pretest
> without charging me.
>
> Failed on the EVAP test, this is where they pressurize the fuel system and
> test for leaks. Any common places where I should look first before going
> from nose to stern looking for it?
>
> Also failed on the emissions. Previous owner stated that they replaced the
> catalytic converter. I've done all of the vacuum hoses that I could find.
> Complete ignition tune up and timing. I've also got an air-flow meter
> ordered as the one on the bus has been "compromised" (opened up).
>
> Anything else I should play with?
>
> -- Tyler
>
> 85 Westy Weekender
>