Date: Wed, 6 Dec 95 11:48:18 -0500
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: David Rankin <dbr.systems@mhs.unc.edu>
Subject: NC 80 Vanagon Emissions testing concerns
Could anybody in the state of North Carolina tell me how your Vanagon (mine is a 1980) is dealing with emissions testing. I called a local inspector and he
said the cut off for not having to emissions test is 1974. I'm particularly interested because the PO installed a 3rd party exhaust system which did not
include a Catalytic Converter. I've got until the end of February to resolve this issue. Thanks all and I'll see you Saturday in Durham :-)
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1980 Vanagon Westfalia camper
Currently Under Construction
Next Projects:
1. Replace Valve Cover gaskets
2. Purchase Bentley Manuals for less than $60
3. Inner and Outer CV Boots on the Right Side
4. Concerns about Emissions Testing and Exhaust system $$$ (before Mar 96)
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PREVIOUS MESSAGE------for the history of the problem...
I recently bought a 1980 Vanagon Westfalia. I recently determined that one of the previous owners installed a different exhaust system than the factory. The
replacement system appears to have the muffler attached to the heat exchangers - no Catalytic Converter . I am concerned about this because I live in a city
where certain vehicles must pass an emissions test before passing the North Carolina Department of Transportation inspection. I have three questions:
1. Is the 1980 exempt from this emissions testing because of its age?
2. If not, can I just install a Catalytic Converter onto the exhaust system?
3. If not who can suggest a reasonably priced exhaust system?
Thanks again...
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