Date:         Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:32:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET>
Subject:      Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
Comments: To: Raymond Markett <raym02@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <97B2AB2D-0382-4151-AF12-FE056ED54CFE@yahoo.com>
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Thanks all! I think I have enough info to get started.

On Monday, June 15, 2015, Raymond Markett <raym02@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Jeff,
>
> That is a very good point about declaring the EVAP system non-testable.
> However if they smell or see leaking gas, the test fails.
>
> Raymond
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jun 15, 2015, at 4:48 PM, Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Odd that the smog guy did the EVAP test.  All the guys around here put
> it down as "not testable" due to the location of the hoses.
> >
> > Most smog guys are clueless about how the Vanagon EVAP system works.
> >
> > Funny (or not) thing is, a brand new, stone stock Vanagon would never
> pass the CARB laboratory EVAP test as the system is "open vented."   Lucky
> for manufacturers that they never had to have any CARB tests done on their
> vehicles because manufacturers are considered self-reporting entities.  All
> they have to do is state that their vehicle meets EPA and DOT standards,
> and they're good to go...
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Tyler Hardison
> > Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 3:02 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
> >
> > I could go on and on about CARB and why they are the bane of my
> existence..
> > But I also like my air quality..
> >
> > Anyway, took the Vanagon to the SMOG shop. They were nice enough to
> pretest without charging me.
> >
> > Failed on the EVAP test, this is where they pressurize the fuel system
> and test for leaks. Any common places where I should look first before
> going from nose to stern looking for it?
> >
> > Also failed on the emissions. Previous owner stated that they replaced
> the catalytic converter. I've done all of the vacuum hoses that I could
> find.
> > Complete ignition tune up and timing. I've also got an air-flow meter
> ordered as the one on the bus has been "compromised" (opened up).
> >
> > Anything else I should play with?
> >
> > -- Tyler
> >
> > 85 Westy Weekender
>