[VB] CA Emissions requirements

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The Type 4 2.0s used separate CA and Fed Emission Standards from 79-83.5.
 From 76-78 CA and Fed Emissions standards test is essentially the same,
but actual test standard is based on both the VIN/DOT/EPA sticker in the
Rear of the Front Left Door Jam above the striker and on the DOT/EPA
Sticker in the engine compartment (if it is still even there, a lot aren't
after 35+ years).

If the Cat has to be replaced, you are required by CA law to use a
California Approved Cat if it is registered in CA (as of Jan 2012), about
$500 give or take these days.  If the current cat is good, shouldn't be a
problem.  Some 75-78 Federals didn't come with a Cat, but did have EGR, but
only the BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) Referee can give the final
determination as to the actual requirements.

As to the Sciroccos, unregistered stored out of site, shouldn't present a
problem.  But I foresee nothing but aggravation and heartache when it comes
time to finish and passing them down the road.  I friend of mine with a
totally tricked-out Scirocco and Rabbit who moved to CA was forced to sell
them out of state, CA BAR wouldn't budge.

Jim Thompson
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On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 1:01 PM, John Anderson <wvukidsdoc at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Can somebody who lives there and is versed in the ways of classic
> cars give me a quick rundown (or point to a concise www) giving me the
> rules year to year.
> We may be looking to move to the gold country (San Andreas, Angels Camp,
> Murphys area) and I'm wondering how this will impact the "fleet" as to what
> I might be better off selling.  The vehicles by ascending years at present
> would be:
> '77 Westy, solid engine, would likely meet emissions though I don't have
> an EGR or a stock exhaust on it or for it.  Would a 1 piece ANSA style
> exhaust be OK if I track down an EGR if it has to meet emissions?  Would it
> (and the Sciroccos I guess thinking now) have to meet CA emissions for the
> year, and when the heck did the 2.0 T4 go to separate CA emissions anyway,
> just for '79 or was it earlier?
> That is it for the moment, aside for modern things all post '97, some
> other things sitting still in WV, but they are a ways off.  Anyone that can
> comment (pmail is fine) would be appreciated.
> TIA
> John
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