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• Re: Clear front turn signal lenses?
  Historical mailing list - Hubert Wetekamp
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 13:24:40 +0100
  ...Actually, I don't know, if they are DOT- approved, but they have the european approvement. I have to check on my own lenses...
• Re: Classic Status-DOT
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:07:11 -0500
  My Westy has classic tags, but I don't recall if I am getting 3 years for $50. I just brought it into the...
• Re: Looking for a PCB
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:15:02 -0400
  ...Like I said, I had to go back and connect the dots to realize that it had to be the instrument cluster circuit. d...
• Re: Clear front turn signal lenses?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 16:20:07 +0200
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > These lenses are not DOT approved, but I see these all the time on Japanese > cars and no one ever...
• New BusDepot Gas Tank Prep Instructions???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 10:21:54 -0500
  ...Praytell, what wisdom doth The List offer as to pre-installation prep? Undercoating all of exterior, any inside coating, any outside painting? Thanks! Regards...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:51:03 -0700
  ...The monitor works as advertised, a >>> good deal for a measly 20 bucks, and the little bouncing dot is fun to >>> watch. On Mellow...
• Re: What is best program to make a website? NVC
  Historical mailing list - Galleons Lap Photo
  Thu, 20 May 2004 11:11:07 -0700
  ...Andrew; (or anybody else curious) I use a outfit called Doteasy (www.doteasy.com). They offer a free website, with no banner ads or...
• Re: Additional LED interior lighting for the westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:24:12 -0600
  ...I was remarking about the Sylvania Dot lights someone mentioned. Jim On Feb 16, 2006, at 6:31 PM, Luke Sponholz wrote: > It looks...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 19:48:28 -0400
  ...With the original US DOT spec headlights, cars behind me illuminate the road better than my own headlights do. This is just plain dangerous...
• Hella Headlights and Such
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 20:51:40 EST
  ...The difference in the two is the H4s are not DOT approved (for off road use only) and the Vision Plus is DOT approved...
• Re: whos 15" steel rim is GW re-selling ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:49:42 -0800
  ...W part 150070-002-010 a raw rim that is a dot JJ style rim the mfg is http://www.carlisletire.com/ aka http...
• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:06:29 -0700
  ...Or, you can swap out your DOT squares with E-code squares. Make a world of difference. Even better lighting than the round E...
• Re: FS On The Samba (interesting visual experience)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 02:45:00 EST
  ...Before people realized that the DOT square headlights suck. :) chris
• Re: Further Thoughts - EV Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 00:25:06 -0500 (EST)
  > >optimistically uses hook and loop dots to support a heavy > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > Dan, I think this stuff is called "Velcro". Say 'vell - crow' :) Velcro (R) - brand...
• Wanted: timing advance cable for diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 00:16:47 -0400
  ...cable? Someone out must have one in their van not being used! Jason +======================================================================+ | jewing(at)sprint(dot)ca | http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/jason/ | +======================================================================+
• Where to aim the headlights? SA grill
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 22:55:57 -0700
  ...nobody ever "flashes" me cause they think I'm on brights. DOT lights cannot be aimed very well and are best thrown in the...
• Re: rare lapel pin on ebay
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 09:58:37 -0800
  ...Just not possible. The South African Vanagon was never U.S. DOT/EPA >approved. This means that you will have to wait until one...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:59:36 -0700
  ...looks nice Speaking DOT, those blue lights can get you into a heap of Terry with the local constables. Blue is reserved for public...
• Re: smoked tail lights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:44:02 -0700
  Legal in the European Union and Canada is different than legal in the USA For the USA, any light must have SAE or DOT...
• Re: Help on importing a Canadian EV Double Cab
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 20:35:53 -0400 (AST)
  ...car regs differ, check a bit further on the DOT stuff. Tim Smith
• Tachless Vanagons (1984)
  Historical mailing list - Les Shiaman
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 21:57:53 -0800
  ...Living without one for the time being, I see that the makers were thoughtful enough to include little "shift dots" by some speeds on...
• Re: Vanagon Alloy wheels $300
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 11:35:07 -0700
  ...My son was over yesterday, helping re-bleed the brakes and replace the DOT3 fluid we put in a few weeks ago with DOT4...
• Gas tank leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 22:05:09 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Has anyone ever called the NTSA hotline (1-888-DASH-2-DOT) To see if they would be interested in investigating the problem as...
• Re: CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 18:29:53 -0500
  ...Does this mean they will finally wise up and accept e-code as the better alternative to DOT headlight requirements? We can all certainly...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 16:24:26 EDT
  ...IIRC there should be an EPA and DOT link there somewhere too. (i'm too lazy to check obviously). See: http://members.aol.com...
• Re: Non R134a refrigerants are flammable right?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 13:33:55 -0400
  ...RedTek, DuraCool, Freeze 12 [?] > > That is why their certification by DOT is not the same as R134a. >
• Re: It's Almost Friday...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:08:59 -0600
  ...my a**. > >Tom > >--- Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM> wrote: > > > >>http://www.dotfart.com/ >> >>Pleaze, if you're easily offended, do not click on >>the...
• Fire Ravages VW Bus Heaven
  Historical mailing list - Jim Digennaro
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 21:37:54 -0400
  ...The worst part of the whole ordeal, besides the loss of Bill and Dots just completed high-roof Vanagon camper, is the lack of...
• Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Sun, 12 May 2002 09:03:15 -0700
  Mine (87 Wolfsburg) does not have an icon left of the red dot, and it's not clear in the photo. Hmmm. As for...
• Main bearings for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 11:54:07 -0700
  ...My crankshaft is a "red dot" unit (from an 85 1.9 liter engine). The mains measure 1) 58.775 mm 2) 54.972...
• Re: sneaking friday - jerry can find
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:31:32 -0700
  There are DOT approved outboard motor fuel containers that fit quite well into the westy luggage tray. They can be siphoned with out removing...
• Labrador Trip photos...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:08:36 -0230
  Hi everyone, Dot and I have spent the last month or so traveling in "Betty," our first ever Syncro Westfalia. Betty is an '86...
• Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously-Note
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 May 2011 15:07:55 -0400
  At 02:11 PM 5/15/2011, Jeff Schwaia wrote: >Don't know about the Thermo King, but the Red Dot that I linked...
• Re: Propane upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Thu, 1 May 2003 15:39:09 -0700
  ...certified by a different governmental organization than barbeque tanks. ASTM vs. DOT? Don't remember... Do a Google for "OPD" and you'll easily...
• Re: Westy closet mods?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:46:50 -0800
  ...One of those push on push off types works, or now, with all the LED stuff the Dot Light or the bigger/better/cheaper...
• Re: H4 Headlight Upgrade $35/PAIR
  Historical mailing list - al brase
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 21:41:38 -0600
  ...This is why they are not DOT legal and what DOT is protecting us from by making us use sealed beams. Sealed beams are...
• Help on importing a Canadian EV Double Cab
  Historical mailing list - colin byrne
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 15:09:48 -0800
  ...Things have fallen apart though after contacting DOT. They suggest contacting the manufacturer to determine what if any compliance issues there are with a...
• Re: Hella E-Codes vs. Vision Plus?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 09:36:35 -0500
  ...The HID light pattern is closer to e-code than old DOT and they are insanely bright. When cresting a hill or incorrectly aimed...
• is this a group member ?? saw on BAT
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 11:31:33 -0800
  http://dothan.craigslist.org/cto/5444227133.html -- roger whittaker 604.414.6266 ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.tvthatworks.com http://www.tvpowellriver.com LinkedIn - - ca.linkedin.com...
• Tires easy dot com
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:16:45 -0700
  I'm just mounting some of the 43$ tires someone linked a few days ago...said to be a knock-off of Hankook...For...
• Re: Further Thoughts - EV Winnebago (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 27 Mar 96 15:01:19 EST
  > > > >>>optimistically uses hook and loop dots to support a heavy > >> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > >> Dan, I think this stuff is called "Velcro". Say 'vell - crow' :) > > > >Velcro (R) - brand...
• What's my Westy worth?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 13:12:23 -0800
  ...bill of sale starts easy, no smoke What do you think? Please send a copy of any responses to rzezoff@trmx3.dot.ca.gov
• Extra bulb in rear lens: What is it for (Westy 85)
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 20:17:23 -0400
  ...The lens assembly is marked DOT (USA version), and that extra light is behind the cateye part of the lens (middle of the bottom...
• Re: THANKS - Report (brakes)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:39:36 -0700
  Oh there's nothing but the best DOT 4 in there. And really d**n fresh too! Neil. On 4/16/07, Mike Collum...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:27:54 -0700
  ...Polyglycol DOT 3 & 4 brake fluids and silica gel are hygroscopic. Hydrophilic is water loving, meaning it will hold on to water if exposed...
• Re: rear brake needs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 20:08:22 -0500
  ...Requires about a quart of Dot 3 or Dot 4 brake fluid. $4.00 to $8.00. That is about all there is but...
• Re: Antenna and headlights
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 5 Jun 2023 21:52:45 -0400
  ...here is a google search on ecode vs dot codes and throughout the boards (vwvortex, audi, jeep etc) the opinions agree. https://www.google...
• Re: draining clutch lines
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Fri, 9 May 2003 21:32:57 -0500
  Stan, I thought we were supposed to use dot 4 fluid. b On Fri, 9 May 2003, Stan Wilder wrote: > It would be a...
• Re: old propane tank lost cause?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:34:47 -0400
  ...That's the large I have to point out that you're talking about a DOT/ICC tank. These are ASME tanks which are...
• something to look at on your down time
  Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 14:14:11 -0700
  Ok so today I went out with my digital camera, and took a bunch of photos, to put up on my new dot mac...
• Re: Dot 3 brake fluid question
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:03:54 -0400
  Scott said... >>...A person would have to be clueless or dense to get heavily into serious brake fade...<< I drive in the Smoky Mountains...
• Re: antenna- Vandals last night ... can the Huns be far behind
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:16:09 -0600
  Roger, I hate it when that happens! Try both Volks Cafe dot com and Go Westy dot com .... I was surfing their sites the...
• Re: Import Westy from Canada
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 08:24:15 -0800
  ...DOT is another matter...the regs for DOT differ slightly, but I never got info on late model vehicles. Their general information number is...
• Re: our new 87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Patrick & Stephanie Harris
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 23:10:58 -0700
  ...Federal DOT regulations suck as far as lighting goes. However, if you drive a $60,000-$70,000 luxury Mercedes you can have some...
• Re: article on A/C retrofit to R-134a (new freon)
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Aycock
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 12:32:02 -0400 (EDT)
  I heard the other day that DOT and EPA had given tentative approval to a company making a direct replacement for r-12. The...
• [rec.autos.marketplace] ! 1984 VW Vanagon for sale $1600.00 obo (picture available)
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 11:36:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...http://www.globeshop.com/misc/1984vw.htm Chicago Area dotcom@LND.com or call 847-740-7652 ------- End of forwarded message -------
• Brake Upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Jason & Angela Ewing
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 12:16:54 -0500
  ...them as well? Jay 82 Vanagon 1.6TD +======================================================================+ | jewing(at)sprint(dot)ca | http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/jason/ | | * Rent a VW Bug Limo...
• Re: Importing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 18:17:35 -0600
  ...months ago, someone on the list posted a URL from a DOT > licensed importer. It was straightforward on the actual prices to > get a...
• Re: South Africa Vanagaon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 09:10:00 EDT
  In a message dated 7/18/2003 6:06:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, drillock@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > Not to mention that the DOT...
• FS: new five-cylinder SA bell housing, external oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 20:32:40 -0700
  ...Email me, not the list, syncrowestytd at mindspring dot com. Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures