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RE: RE: [T3] Emissions failure


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On Fri, 2002-03-01 at 13:27, Kris Kuckowicz wrote:
> According to California DMV website "1973 and older year model vehicles are 
> exempt from the smog certification requirements."  I've heard with Smog II 
> and such that this limitation won't move anymore, all I know is I'm safe and 
> sound with my 68 Bug and 69 Square, and hopefully soon to acquire a 62 TIV 
> powered bug. :-)
> 
> Kris
> 
> 
> 
> 
> >From: krustang@netscape.net (jonathan hesby)
> >To: type3@vwtype3.org
> >Subject: RE: RE: [T3] Emissions failure
> >Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2002 13:43:26 -0500
> >
> >Even here in Northern Cali I dont have to smog my 69, and I believe we have
> >the 25 or 30 year plan or something.   Jonathan
> >
> >
> >"Erkson, Toby" <toby.erkson@intel.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Come to Oregon as we have the 25-year rule:  Autos older than 25 years 
> >are
> > >exempt from DOT checks (emission and sound).  This only applies in metro
> > >areas, meaning if you live outside city limits then you don't have to go
> > >through DOT.
> > >
> > >And yes, the engine must be up to operating temp.  When there are two 
> >cars
> > >in front of you (and one in the bay being tested) then start up your 
> >engine.
> > >When you are next (and one car is in the bay) give the car some fuel 
> >(bring
> > >up the idle) to around 1500rpm.  This way the engine will be nice-n-hot 
> >for
> > >the test.
> > >
> > >  Toby Erkson
> > >  air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
> > >  '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed
> > >  '95 VW Jetta III GL 2.0L, P-Chip, Jamex suspension, 2.25" MagnaFlow
> > >exhaust, etc.
> > >  Portland, Oregon, http://www.icbm.org/
> > >
> > >>-----Original Message-----
> > >>...I went there after work, a distance of only 2 miles.  I then sat in 
> >line
> > >for
> > >>> 15-20 minutes with the car turned off.  Outside temp was 70F.
> > >...
> > >>Or--- you could sell me the car for $100 and I would title it here in
> > >>Iowa. :=)
> > >
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