Date:         Mon, 10 Apr 2000 11:55:20 +0100
Reply-To:     margie reyes <mreyes@TVI.CC.NM.US>
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From:         margie reyes <mreyes@TVI.CC.NM.US>
Subject:      Re: The gutted cat girl...who knew nothing
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Well Rob, it is an '82 Vanagon L.  I just heard from the shop and they said it
will not pass emissions since it has dual carburetors.  We need to go to a
single Carburetor or fuel injection, they suggest the single carburetor because
maintenance will be less expensive.  He quoted me about $600 to go to a single
(not bad).  Right now he is going to write up the paperwork, because here in new
mexico (albuquerque) if it is major mechanical work in order for it to pass
emissions  (over $500) you can get a 1year extension to make the necessary
repairs.  I am also checking into registering it to one of the small counties
around me that don't require emissions to register.  The guy is saying it runs
bad, but I have been driving it for a couple of days and the only problem I have
had is that it wants to stall (stalled once, but started after a few minutes,
and as long as I keep my foot on the gas hard when I take off its okay.  It was
parked for awhile when we bought it, and then we put denatured alcohol in
it(friends suggestion to pass emissions), so it may be cleaning out the bad
gas)
I figured a good tune up and it would be fine, but I guess not.  He says it
needs major carburetor adjustments, and that we should just replace the dual for
the single since it needs that much work.  Thanks for the interest Rob, any
suggestions?
Margie
Sad Vanagon owner

Rob & Lrae Winterkorn wrote:

> I honestly don't think a catalytic converter is all your going to need to
> pass the test.
> Your van sounds like its been totally modified with no management system for
> the fuel in tack.
> You may find the money needed to invest for the van to pass is not going to
> be worth it.
> Questions: What year is the van, what state do you live in and also what are
> the minimum standards for the test. like CO idle, 2500 rpm levels.
> You may want to try to locate a complete engine with all the fuel injection
> than sell your motor or possible trade.
> It sounds like a good motor with the carbs, just not for areas that test.
>
> The cost could balance out.
>
> Good luck
>
> Rob
>
> margie reyes wrote:
>
> > Okay, I don't know if you remember me, but I am the one who asked about
> > the gutted cat.  Well, come to find out we have one (we were told it did
> > not have one when we bought it).  It may be no good but we have one.  My
> > uncle looked at it and I guess it use to have fuel injection, now it has
> > duel carburetors.  There is lots of stuff missing, like an oxygen
> > sensor, and lots of stuff unplugged.  It won't pass emissions.  We have
> > just taken it into the shop, and are on pins and needles waiting to hear
> > the news on cost $$$$$.  It runs great, except when it is driven a lot
> > it wants to stall.  I am just hoping it won't be too expensive.  We are
> > just waiting to hear.  I will let you know.  Thanks to all who helped me
> > out when I asked about the cat.
> > Margie
> > 82 vanagon