Just out of curiosity, what's the deal with pre-OBD II versus OBD II vehicles in your area? I live in Illinois, so my case may be different, but I'm just interested in how they do this there.
David
Straight from Va DEQ (Also, keep in mind that NoVa and Virginia are basically two different states):
"Also Virginia regulations (9VAC 5-91-490) stipulate that the emissions standards for the year & model of the vehicle chassis or engine, whichever is newer, apply for the emissions inspection program. Diesel vehicles up to 8500 lbs gvwr are required to pass an on-board diagnostic emissions test in the northern Virginia area. If either the engine or the chassis is 1997 or newer, this would apply to your vehicle."
So, if you are OBDII, the truck will be plugged in to the computer and if there is a disconnect anywhere, automatic fail. I have a 95 OBDI, so Im good to go. I would be emissions exempt and as long as Im not pumping out a ton of smoke, free to go. Im looking to go diesel for the added range and theres a biodiesel station around the corner from here too.
David, there is going to be enforcement at some point in time I am sure of it but by that time, my currently 15 yr old D1 will surely qualify for classic status and then theyll be far from caring.
Viggen, will the truck be done in time for the next ROAV event? Would love to come see it, short of importing a truck from Doug, this is my next option.
Bad Land Rover owner I am and had to look it up. Theres a very good chance that it will be done by then. Itll be a close shave but I hope it will. Anyway, if its not and youre around, you can come take a looksee/ drive whenever. Im going to blaspheme here and keep her auto so that the girlfriend can drive when she wants too (I let her drive it for the first time Saturday night and we never went above 25 mph as she was afraid of it as it requires more concentration than her Jetta to pilot).