Recent content by Carsten Kai Giessmann

It is not only the test but the entire certification procedure. My ask was a test to determine if the truck meets the emission standards or needs adjustments and additions. The answer: It does not work that way, we test and make the truck compliant and that process costs a flat fee of $9,950. I...

I am going to check on older models but I am afraid the records won't be available because the Series 2, when imported officially, is now exempt from the SMOG check. I have already looked through the 'big book' that lists all vehicles and their emission standards the local SMOG check is using to...

I spoke to state and federal officials about my case and I am stuck. Unless I go to a authorized facility to get my Landy tested and certified I cannot get it registered in California. I don't think a certificate of conformity has ever been created and without that you cannot even go to an...

Thank you. I have tried to go the 'historic' route but California does not want to hear anything about that topic. CA is the only state that has not adopted the 25y exemption policy and is not about to change that stance.

Hi John, Yes, I have googled for MOT test emissions but I cannot find the 1981 S3 in any of the published docs. Yes, it was imported from the UK and I have replaced the carburetor to a Weber which, I was told, runs very lean. Thanks for your reply!

Good day all, My name is Carsten, I live in California. Last year I purchased a 1981 Series 3, 88", 2.25l gas engine in Washington state. I think the truck was imported to the US in 2009. When I purchased the truck it was exempt from emission tests in Washington state. In August I relocated...

Good day, My name is Carsten and I am new to the Landyzone. I am nearly 50, married, and live in Southern California. Last year I purchased a 1981 Series 3, 88", 2.25l gas engine in Washington state. I think the truck was imported to the US in 2009. When I purchased the truck it was exempt...