Ben, They've fixed the year at 1976 & newer. As time marches by, they will probably adjust the year. But don't hold your breath... Cheers, Jeff
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Ben Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 2:28 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: California law (smog)
Many thanks Jeff.... so it's everything under 30 years old! or it's precise year? Ben Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: >Ben, > >In California, all vehicles from 1976 on must undergo emissions testing >every other year. > >It gets even uglier though: not only does the vehicle have to pass the >emissions test, it must have all the original emissions equipment in place. >That means your '78 Westy would have to have the original fuel injection >setup to pass. > >Cheers from Sacramento, CA. > >Jeff > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf >Of Benny boy >Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 1:17 PM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: California law (smog) > > >Can someone enlight(en?) me on the emission/smog test: > >Let's say you have a 78 westy, carburated or injection, do you have to pass >a smog test? is it a 25 years old car/van max law? what about collection >vehicle? (special promenade plate = no smog test?) > >I sais Clifornia but any other state for that matter! > >Of what i know, California is more strict then other state? > >We have a local debate here... > >Ben > > > > > |
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