For the Vanagon the 2,500 rpm is usually the easiest. The idle test can be challenged for HC and O2. The Dyno will test the cat for NOx and can also be a problem with any modifications such as gearing or tire changes, over advanced timing, raised compression etc. Of course since the water boxer relies mostly on the Cat and O2 sensor for NOx reduction these parts actually get tested. The idle and 2,500 rpm tests should be able to be passed even with the cat missing.
Dennis From: Mike Miller [mailto:mwmiller6@att.net] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 12:54 AM To: Dennis Haynes; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: California Emission Test?
Regarding the emissions test: As a matter of curiosity which is easier to pass, dyno or idle/2500 RPM?
Mike
_____ From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sun, July 15, 2012 9:46:34 PM Subject: Re: California Emission Test? The 86 and later vans were all 50 state versions. If all is well it will pass. Being a Syncro they will only doe the idle and 2500 rpm test. No dyno.
Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of David Klein Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 12:07 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: California Emission Test? I have a stock 1986 Syncro and I am wondering if it will or can be made to pass the Cally emission test? I don't live in Cally but might be soon. TIA, David |
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