Date:         Tue, 06 May 1997 22:23:23 -0700
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From:         Austin <austins@ix.netcom.com>
Subject:      Re: Dyno Testing Q's

At 05:52 PM 5/5/97 -0500, you wrote:

>The CHP (California Highway Patrol) is randomly pulling vehicles over 
>to perform a smog check.  No citation if you violate.  You get a 
>Here's my problem with the way the test is performed.
>
>I observed a standard front wheel drive car.  Drive (front) wheels on 
>the dyno.  To provide air to the radiator (to simulate air flow) they 
>
>- Jeff '80 Westi


Note to all Syncro owners - DON'T let anyone put your all-wheel-drive (VW
or other) on a (2 wheel) dyno; you'll be looking for a new transfer case!!!

Austin

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