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Subject:Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
From:Tyler Hardison
Date:Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:04:51 -0700

Brand new right after I bought her in May. But that doesn't mean that I got
a good one.. ;-)

On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 3:04 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>>
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