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Date:         Fri, 26 Feb 1999 07:42:28 -0800
Reply-To:     Todd Last <rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
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In CA, a portion of the cars are smog-tested on a dyno. However, the DMV explicitly states that vehicles with full-time 4wd are excluded.

But, hey, what a great way to get a new vicious coupling - sue the state for putting your vehicle on a dyno <g>

Todd '88 Westy

Rick Koller wrote:

> At 10:45 PM 2/25/99 -0500, Bob Stratton wrote: > >Hi all, > > > >I've received my new '89 Westy Syncro, and it's every bit as wonderful as I > >thought it would be... > > > >I'm in the process of making it legal, and I noticed something in the > >manual that worries me a little...on page 73, in the "Vehicle Operation" > >section, it reads: > > > >"Performance testing > > > >If the Vanagon/Transporter Syncro requires testing on a dynamometer (engine > >output analysis and brake test) the transaxle drive shaft must be > >disconnected. > > > >The differential lock must not be engaged." > > > > > >Does anyone know whether the two-speed dyno emissions tests would also do > >whatever they're worried about in the paragraph above? I don't think > >Virginia has replaced all of the emissions stations with dynos yet, but > >they're planning on it, and I don't want to be surprised. > > > >Thanks, > > > >--Bob, KE4GDC > >89 Westy Syncro > > > > > Hi Bob, > Here in Md. they have 4 wheel dynamometers so that front and back tires > are on rollers, it made me very nervous when the "technician" got into my > driver's seat. My syncro was tested a year ago and suffered no ill effects, > however it still makes me angry that I'm not permitted to be in control of > my own vehicle. So don't let them dare to put your van on a 2 wheel > version. Good luck. > > Rick Koller > '90 syncro-westie > '91 gl autobox


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