On Mon, 10 Nov 1997, Mc Connon James (by way of Ron Lussier <coyote@likeminds.com>) wrote:

> Greetings from northern Italy. Bought A 1984 Vanagon last year and it
> doesn't have a cat. converter or unleaded adapter on the fuel filler neck
> but was sold and carries an American spec. VIN number .I'll be attempting
> to ship it next summer to the states and would appreciate any info you
> have
> on how i can buy these items to pass EPA requirements. Vanagons are cool.

What state ? It makes a BIg difference ! Some states are very lenient with
regard to exhaust emissions, while others are very strict. If you are
planning on bringing it into California (for instance), it could cost you
upwards of $1000 (US) to rebuild the exhaust system (assumming that if you
don't have the cat conv you probably don't have an original functional
FEDERAL/CAN cross-over pipe). These parts are hard to come by.

Chris
San Diego