The "Gas Cap Test" is an old test dating back to BAR-90. It amazes me that
they're still checking. We used to just check the restrictor place on the
filler neck to make sure that it's the correct size for the Unleaded
nozzles. (Yes, there was a difference on the pumps back then.) Hell, we
used to fail vehicles if they didn't have the TAC hose hooked up. (Talk
about strict regulations.)
They've been talking about the emissions testing in Austin and the
surrounding areas but it's been pushed back until 2001 for "re-evaluation".
Hehehe...can't wait until then...wonder what I need to "hide" under the hood
then. ;)
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Short" <ashort@flash.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: DML: K&N dissed at inspection/ TX inspection
> They're implementing all kinds of new emissions/inspection rules in Texas.
> I got my '84 Chevy work truck inspected last month, they checked the GAS
CAP!
> Hooked it up to some kind of a pump-up pressure device that had a l.e.d.
> readout that said "pass" or "fail"......and this is a '84 model!
> Houston and Dallas have "hazardous" air quality most of the year, with
very few
> days within the standards for healthy air.
> The Government is threatning to cut back on highway funds if we don't
clean up
> our air very soon.
> Bernd may not know about this, living down there in Austin. With the
population
> exploding there, I'm betting they'll be having the same trouble soon.
> As for the open element air cleaner, isn't it the base and top that are
the
> problem?
> I have a K&N element in the work truck and it passed. It's in the factory
> assembly, though.
> Alan S.
>
>
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