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Help on importing a EV Double Cab from Canada (still at it)
Historical mailing list - colin byrne
Tue, 18 Mar 1997 12:19:21 -0800
...I'm curious if there is any mention of US compliance or any mention of EPA/DOT/NHTSA. Finally, if anyone has had experience...
Re: Recharge AC every year??
Historical mailing list
Mon, 12 May 1997 17:47:53 GMT
...Freon aka R12) without a certificate from the EPA. > >The run up in prices on Freon result from the Montreal Protocol of 1989 >that...
Re: Auchtum Canadians! Nice 82 diesel Westfalia FS
Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:37:08 -0800
...This Westy has 94.5 K miles gets the EPA 29/29 MPG and is going for $6900. Email me for pictures. Rob --- Stan...
Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 30 May 2006 16:43:39 -0400
...Secondly, you'll need to swap out the > current drivetrain with one that meets the current EPA standards > and is > OBD-II compliant. Next...
Re: California Emissions compliance in a 1990 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Fri, 7 Apr 1995 15:41:45 +0100
...Apparently because they are already EPA approved, >it is relatively to import a Canadian Vanagon into the us...presumably >including Vanagon Single Cabs and...
FS Seattle: 1963 dbl cab w/ orig CANOPY new engine/trans/tires excellent... (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Mackenzie
Wed, 28 May 1997 15:27:19 -0700 (PDT)
...Steve (Seattle) 2063284532 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This (free) classified was posted at the request of the author by EPage Classifieds, http://ep.com/ (ca48944) Posted from Seattle...
Re: Cost of Freon R12
Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
Wed, 14 May 2003 11:24:44 -0400
...According to EPA rules you need to change fittings and re-lable so that during evacuation it doesn't get mixed with another type...
Re: Exhaust Ceramic Coatings - New Reasonable Price
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:01:42 -0700
...I still have about nine products that require controlled baking and are considered EPA hazardous material in the hands of do it yourself folks...
Re: VW gets busted (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:02:57 -0400
...mcneely > > ---- Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> Here's my take. >> >> These cars have been getting better than EPA published mileage. If you >> turn the...
Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:04:19 -0700
...Not "open vented", but it will not pass EPA lab testing in brand new, original stock configuration. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes...
Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:55:47 -0500
...2012 5:15 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution. > > The Emico brand cats are probably...
not friday and here we are with Crossing into Canada with just a "pink slip" ???
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:53:49 -0700
...Version Not Modified or Altered* vehicle (according to > > 2C(2) at Overview of Vehicle Import Requirements | Importing Vehicles and > > Engines | US EPA <http://www...
EGR for aircooled vanagon
Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
Wed, 6 Mar 96 8:19:33 PST
...and is not EPA approved. Ultimately I suppose I will have to take this up with the local EPA office, but any insight/comments...
Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:55:29 -0400
...independent reports >to NHTSA; and testing by the insurance institute. > >EPA issues usually come to light via customer complaints. > >Cheers, > >Jeff > > >-----Original Message----- >From...
RE: Relabled Trooper
Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
Wed, 15 May 1996 13:01:41 -0400 (EDT)
...don't have to comply with those pesky US DOT and EPA regulations. > > Also, the German military (airforce?) has a substantial presence > in the...
Re: Many Questions
Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
Mon, 10 Nov 1997 14:07:06 -0800
...you > have > on how i can buy these items to pass EPA requirements. Vanagons are cool. What state ? It makes a BIg difference ! Some...
Re: IMPORTATION INFO
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:14:04 -0800
...The engines were not EPA certified either. Use of a Registered Importer will get most German/Austrian made Vanagons legally into the US. The...
Re: freeze 12
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 3 Jul 2006 11:42:42 -0700
...The simple fact is that we are stuck with R134a because the large corporations that lobby the EPA were able to get R12 off...
Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:42:33 -0700
When they say "carbon" they really mean carbon dioxide, CO2. Hence, the weight of the "carbon" emissions exceeds the weight of the fuel, since...
Re: South African Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
Wed, 1 Mar 2000 08:45:51 -0800
...on what companies might provide this administrative > service to handle DOT, EPA etc.? > > -- > Lee Roesner > PARADIGM Graphic Design & Web Development > Northbrook Office 847-509...
Re: The skinny on importing German Vanagons!
Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
Thu, 2 Sep 1999 10:55:07 -0400
...It seems that in the late 80's the EPA standards for diesel emissions went up. So our 1.7l diesel van might have...
Re: Eurovan prices
Historical mailing list - SLIP User
Fri, 2 Feb 96 09:20:27 PST
...But when I look at E-Page Internet Classified AD's (http://ep.com:80/h/epages.html) I see that the $6K is...
Re: Oil coolers?
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Thu, 20 Aug 1998 04:40:04 -0500
...I took a Harrison A/C epavorator coil from a junkysrd(75 montecarlo) had 1/2" aluminum pipe thread female connectors to the inlet...
Re: Anyone ever tried this on their vanagon??????????????
Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
Wed, 15 Aug 2001 08:55:58 -0400
...oil conspiracy, but the car companies still have to meet the EPA fleet mileage requirements and this would be an easy way to do...
Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 22 Nov 2001 08:22:36 EST
...California Certification A federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified (federal or 49-state) engine cannot be used in a vehicle that was originally certified...
Re: A/C tools question
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 9 May 2013 09:27:38 -0700
...http://www.epatest.com/609/ thanks, Todd '88 Westy
Re: Advice on repainting the van?
Historical mailing list - John C.
Sat, 25 Aug 2001 08:19:53 EDT
...a lot of sense to me, because of all of the EPA laws & such, plus the fact that your neighbors just aren't going...
Re: R-12 alternatives
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 8 Sep 2006 00:07:04 +0000
...your list are listed as "Unapproved for automotive use" by the EPA Everyone has there own level of risk aversion - I was just providing...
Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 12:10:25 -1000
...people outside of the LA and Frankfurt 'smog basins' or the EPA care that much about NOx. By running with this 'trick' software, VW...
Re: FS: Double Cabs and Syncros on eBay
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sat, 29 Dec 2001 03:53:34 EST
...US?? Besides none of those vehicles have engines that were ever EPA certified! The trucks he is selling are sold as worthless scrap in...
Re: Failed emissions testing
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:56:27 -0600
...So far as emission testing, even Tulsa and Oklahoma counties are listed by EPA as "attainment areas," meaning air quality is not sufficiently impaired...
Re: Attn: Vehicle Importers (LVC)
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:27:58 -0700
...Any vehicle greater than 21 years old is exempt from EPA testing, but still needs to be certified by an RI as meeting US...
Re: Gas consumption higher in winter? The Reasons!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:51:44 -0500
...Part of it is EPA requirements for the renewable (!) sources. There is a reduction of energy and the o2 sensor circuit will compensate for...
some vanagon questions.
Historical mailing list
9 May 97 12:21:00 -0700
...Where can I find the EPA emissions label? I bought it out of CA (where i live) and am trying to find if it...
Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:19:24 -0500
Just as a comment, boy, the SE (metric system) is sure easier than our antiquated system. thanks for reminding us, Scott. mcneely ---- Scott Daniel...
Re: Replacement Catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:09:59 -0700
...come with a manufacturers warranty card? I've looked on various EPA sites and most of the literature describes laws relating to emissions failures...
VW Engine - 1600cc - $400 neg - triangle.forsale #10408
Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
Mon, 31 Oct 1994 12:47:52 -0500
...and I know yours are your own too. ----------------------------------------------------------- -- ------------------------------------------------- Frank Terhaar-Yonkers fty@vislab.epa.gov Martin Marietta Technical Services P.O. Box 14365, Mail...
CNN@lenti.umn.edu?????
Historical mailing list - Leavitt
Sat, 05 Apr 1997 23:01:30 -0500
...watch it, grrrr! If I wanted to hear discussion about the EPA and our unfair government I would just turn on CNN! Meanwhile... Does...
Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:55:48 PDT
...Wish I could find it again. > > Speaking of websites, for those seeking info on a/c conversion please >check > > www.epa.gov and type...
Re: CARB madness! (Friday)
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Sun, 22 Jul 2001 09:15:45 -0700
...senses regarding MTBE and its removal as an fuel oxygenator, the EPA refused to allow California to proceed to meet the California emission standards...
Re: all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 25 May 2005 12:34:27 -0600
...Found this link http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/refrigerants/hc-12a.html It appears duracool changed their formula and lost their certification from...
Adventures in Air Conditioning 2
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Jun 1999 09:48:01 EDT
...Went to a site on the web at http://epatest.org/. They have the 609 EPA test online along with the study guide. You...
Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Wed, 12 May 2004 12:50:46 -0400
...see http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/ and you will see that the VW diesels are among the worst polluting cars sold - even giant SUV...
Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
Historical mailing list
Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:30:39 -0700
...I've taken several vehicles to the EPA test lab for emissions testing and not one has ever passed the test with an after...
Re: Check out this crazy Porsche-powered Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 7 Oct 2010 08:57:10 -0700
...Transmission > Clean and Clear California Title > California Smog Legal with current EPA/BAR Sticker > No Accidents or Paintwork > SoCal Car > > Offered at $57,990...
Re: VW Customer Relations & reality check
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Wed, 10 Jul 1996 11:06:48 -0700
...Remember, they're _your_ >EPA/DOT/whatnot criteria, what's good for the company is good for you :-) Wouter, I have to take strong...
Re: A/C performance with Freeze-12
Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
Tue, 18 Jul 2000 07:58:32 -0700
...F12 site there is a link for the text for the EPA-approved certification test for AC technicians, via the site of the trade...
Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:00:19 -0400
Have you tried the Emico Cats? http://www.emico-catalytic.com/appchart/searchresults.php The 13581 claims to be EPA, Europe, and CARB approved...
Re: picture of VW Sharan
Historical mailing list - Mike White
Fri, 6 Oct 1995 09:08:03 MST
...cyl and get it all over with. (I can see the EPA screaming right now...) That would be one bad van! - Mike White [Mail...
FS: 86 Syncro Wolfsburg Westy at EPage Ad 149054
Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
Mon, 9 Nov 1998 21:32:40 -0600
On the "e-page" an 86 Vanagon Syncro Wolfsburg is advertised. The car is located in northern Ohio and has only ~63tmls on it...
Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:16:47 EST
...control the mixture of the engine. (If you are with the >EPA, >please hit delete!) ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno...
Re: all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 25 May 2005 16:54:52 -0400
...However, from the US EPA site this information was gleaned: It is illegal to replace R12 in a system with a hyrdocarbon refrigerant. It...
Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:01:10 -0700
I just upgraded my 300TD to 17" rims, so I have the stock ET 37 15" rims available for my Vanagon (will they fit...
SA vanagons ... was rare lapel pin
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Sat, 11 Dec 2004 11:58:57 -0500
...DOT/EPA approved. This means that you will have to wait until one is 25 years old to import it. - Ron Salmon The Bus...
Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:43:13 -0700
Ben, you should be able to fit those flat ones with a regular old fashioned flat bottomed mag wheel nut, just like the olden...
Re: [vanagon] Water Purifiers - Possible Solution
Historical mailing list - Jack
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 11:05:36 -0800
...for "Pop Up" campers (& smaller RV's ) that is certified to EPA Guide Standard for Microbiological Purifiers against bacteria, cysts, and viruses. No hold...
Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 16:17:21 -0500
...people outside of the LA and Frankfurt 'smog basins' or the EPA care that much about NOx. By running with this 'trick' software, VW...
Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 22 Dec 1999 23:14:42 -0700
...New EPA rules for gasoline > In Mass we have a new, expensive and more stringent emmisions test. As > my 92 Nissan Pathfinder ( have to...
Re: Middle seat headrests
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:53:15 -0500
...Basically you need these parts: <http://www.vwbusshop.de/epages/GuenzlClassicParts.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=1182754> I do not have any in stock but...
Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 23:18:03 -0400
ha! Looks like a good deal with 20 hours to go. Why does everyone add the disclaimer (not mine) when they mention a sale...