Date:         Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:38:04 -0700
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: California Smog Test 2008
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I recently (May) had my 84 GL smog tested at a Test-Only station down the
street and they didn't even bother with pressure-testing the Evap System.
Their reason was that they were very much aware of the Vanagon's
shortcomings regarding this area, so they just automatically pass it without
checking.  On some list, either on BAR's or DMV's site I saw that the 1985
Vanagon was exempt from the test, along with a list of additional vehicles.
This list may have grown since I last checked it a couple of months ago.
Stupid Red Tape.
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
jim@airheadparts.com
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On 8/3/08, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I got my Westy smog tested when I bought it in April, 2007, and now they
> (CA
> DMV) want me to have it tested again in August 2008 when I renew the reg.
> Last hear it passed without a hitch, but a mechanic told me that this year
> it will fail due to a new law that went into effect on 1-1-08.  I think it
> has something to do with the fuel tank vent lines.  He said that they had
> to
> be replaced with different material.  Is there anyone from California who
> is
> familiar with this new smog requirement that seems to particularly affect
> Vanagons?
> Patti
> 90 Westy Automatic