[ROVERNET - UK] SD1 on eBay

[Aidrian Bridgeman-Sutton]

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~This SD1 is in Reno, Nevada and the eBay number is 4643067657.  The car =
is
~California certified but will require a full emissions inspection to =
bring
~into California as it is registered in Nevada. This could turn out to =
be an
~expensive process if it fails the inspection.  The eBay information =
leads
~you to believe that the EFI system has been converted to a BMW system.=20

Would a new fuel system pass CA inspection?=20

The way I understand it is that the visual inspection has to certify =
that
all the original bits are there as well as the car needing to pass the
sniffer test at the tailpipe.=20

I can't find any exemption in the regs for cars which were originally
equipped with unobtainium and have had replacement systems fitted. Got =
this
from the Bureau of Automotive Repair website so I don't think this
particular car would work in these parts - not so much the parts used =
but
from the lack of certification.
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>>Emission Control Configuration
Mixing and matching emission control system components could cause =
problems
and is generally not allowed. Engine and emission control systems must =
be in
an engine-chassis configuration certified by the California Air =
Resources
Board (ARB) or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The engine =
must
meet or exceed the requirements for the year and class of vehicle in =
which
it is installed. <<

>>Engine Modifications
No internal or external engine modifications (cams, pistons, intakes, =
etc.)
may be performed unless the parts are ARB-exempted or EPA-certified for =
use
in the installed engine. Use the database on this site to search for
aftermarket parts covered by ARB Executive Orders.<<

>>The following apply to any modifications or deviations from the =
original
emission control configuration:=20

You must use Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specification parts =
for
use in your specific year, make, and model of vehicle; or=20
The part must have an Executive Order (EO) number that shows it has been
exempted by the California Air Resources Board for use in your specific
year, make, and model of vehicle; or=20
The equipment used must be certified by the U.S. Environmental =
Protection
Agency (USEPA) for use in your specific year, make, and model of =
vehicle.=20
Check out the Bureau's " Engine Change Guidelines" brochure on this Web =
site
for additional information.<<

Aidrian

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