Date:         Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:27:18 -0400
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
Comments: To: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 8:08 PM, Bob Stevens wrote:

> "One quibble.  Is the Zetec cleaner?
> I've heard that it cannot pass California emissions test.  Waterboxers
> properly maintained pass, don't they?"
> Look at the engine data on the Bostig website instead of using "I've
> heard".
> Not even close. There ARE NO CURRENT ENGINE CONVERSIONS THAT BURN/SMOG
> DIRTIER THAN A WASSERBOXER. None.
> Not having the CARB sticker has nothing to do with the Zetec not being
> an
> allowed Calif. conversion option, just like the Subaru 2.5 hasn't.

Well, where I heard that was on this list.  But, not being a
Californian, I did not know that it was the simple fact of it being a
Frankovan that prevented the passing.  So, it's not the emissions per
se, but not being factory.  Hmmm.

Thanks for informing me.

Dave Mc