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Date:         Mon, 4 Dec 95 17:48:03 -0500
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From:         David Rankin <dbr.systems@mhs.unc.edu>
Subject:      Emissions Inspection 1980 Vanagon Westfalia

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...

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1980 Vanagon Westfalia camper Currently Under Construction

Next Projects:

Replace Valve Cover gaskets Inner and Outer CV Boots on the Right Side +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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