I spoke with Peter over at Volkscafe about this a few weeks ago. Since the beginning of the year, they have done at least 6 fuel tank reseals due to vehicles failing this test. They all passed fine after the reseal. Cheers, Jeff
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Michael Elliott Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 4:10 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
I may be late to the game on this, but don't recall anyone writing about it. I just read on GoWesty's site that "Starting in 2008 in California ... a new law now requires that [t]he fuel tank vapor control system pass a pressure test as part of the regular smog test."* So, California Vanagon owners: anyone here on the list had any experience getting smogged in 2008? They pump your fuel tank up and did you pass or fail miserably (as I expect my '84 will)? ============ * http://www.gowesty.com/files/Newsletter/march.html -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR |
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