In CA, a portion of the cars are smog-tested on a dyno. However, the DMV explicitly
states that vehicles with full-time 4wd are excluded.

But, hey, what a great way to get a new vicious coupling - sue the state for
putting your vehicle on a dyno <g>

Todd
'88 Westy

Rick Koller wrote:

> At 10:45 PM 2/25/99 -0500, Bob Stratton wrote:
> >Hi all,
> >
> >I've received my new '89 Westy Syncro, and it's every bit as wonderful as I
> >thought it would be...
> >
> >I'm in the process of making it legal, and I noticed something in the
> >manual that worries me a little...on page 73, in the "Vehicle Operation"
> >section, it reads:
> >
> >"Performance testing
> >
> >If the Vanagon/Transporter Syncro requires testing on a dynamometer (engine
> >output analysis and brake test) the transaxle drive shaft must be
> >disconnected.
> >
> >The differential lock must not be engaged."
> >
> >
> >Does anyone know whether the two-speed dyno emissions tests would also do
> >whatever they're worried about in the paragraph above? I don't think
> >Virginia has replaced all of the emissions stations with dynos yet, but
> >they're planning on it, and I don't want to be surprised.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >--Bob, KE4GDC
> >89 Westy Syncro
> >
> >
> Hi Bob,
>         Here in Md. they have 4 wheel dynamometers so that front and back tires
> are on rollers, it made me very nervous when the "technician" got into my
> driver's seat. My syncro was tested a year ago and suffered no ill effects,
> however it still makes me angry that I'm not permitted to be in control of
> my own vehicle. So don't let them dare to put your van on a 2 wheel
> version. Good luck.
>
> Rick Koller
> '90 syncro-westie
> '91 gl autobox