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• Re: capacitor fix mitigated buck, did not fix
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 19:44:25 -0500
  ...The rest of the time they make an interesting conversation piece, with the moving dot display going continuously. They fit in the switch blank...
• Re: Oh no, not tires again!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:18:09 PDT
  ...I'm hoping somebody can shed some >light on what the other numbers mean. > >One tire: >Continental Transport >185R14C RS771 >DOT CUKM CWC 496...
• Re: Propane tank Certification.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:21:06 -0700
  ...There's a checkoff box for the date stamp on the tank, but no info about DOT vs ASME tanks. Recertifying a tank involves...
• Re: Any Canadian Van owners want Euro lights for $300?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:31:33 -0800
  ...Do you have to provide photgraphic proof? Then hammer up a couple of USA DOT units (that's what they're worth anyway ;-)), take...
• Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:46:20 -0800
  The RI's I deal with charge between $5,500 & $7,000 to DOT and EPA a vehicle. That may not be an option...
• Solving sliding door lock contact troubles.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:29:17 -0400
  ...That makes sure the contact is on the little raised dots on the door connector, which are the only part you can keep bright...
• Re: 97 EV's
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 23:17:05 -0400
  ...Does anyone know if the vw's imported and sold in Canada are US (DOT) approved. Could someone go up to Canada and buy...
• Re: Importing new Vanagons from South Africa to US?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 04:29:49 EST
  ...to get a new bus over here? Are there > issues > with DOT, beyond the usual import paperwork? I had no idea they were still...
• Heated LT mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 17:09:42 +0000
  Anyone ever heard of this or do I have to make my own? I really like the LT mirrors but I dotn want to...
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break? -PLASTIC ROT
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:53:11 -0700
  ...The material it is made out of does not seem to be really effected by DOT fluids. Now I am wondering if that is...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:11:28 -0500
  ...So far as the DOT rules reaching into other countries, the Camper was sold in both the U.S. and Canada, and the owner...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:36:57 -0500
  ...They are far superior to the stock US DOT Rectangular headlights in their ability to put useful light on to the road in front...
• Turn signals Blinking Too fast???????
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:20:31 -0700
  ...Synthetic DOT8 blinker fluid will raise all manner of havoc in these older systems, which specifically call for only the finest organic DOT7 type...
• Classic Status-DOT
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:43:01 -0500
  Fellow VWer told me he pays $50 for 3 years license fees and no safety inspection(no smog required for anyone in TX as...
• Re: How many Vanagon list members/vanagon chat room?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 02:52:46 -0500
  ...Yeah- on the left column or the home page of Vanagon dot > com it's says Chat. I guess you guys did not realize...
• Re: South Africa Vanagaon
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 06:06:12 -0700
  Not to mention that the DOT has a slight objection to the steering wheel being on the wrong side. Mark Ben T wrote: > > > > Does...
• Re: Dometic, Installing in a non-camper
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:16:06 -0400
  ...Built to ASME spec instead of DOT. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage," '85 GL...
• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 21:16:44 -0500
  ...Unlike the DOT tanks however there is no requirement to >retrofit such valves to existing ASME tanks, nor is there any >requirement for periodic...
• www.recalls, notices, service bulletins??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 10:49:43 -0500
  ...can someone with decent web access check this out and see what it has of any value?? http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov it supposedly...
• Re: German translation NO vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 23:52:49 EDT
  ...Thanks Rob >> Hi Rob,, it's "Deutsche Wasser Kafer" You'll need to put two dots over the letter "a" in the word "Kafer...
• Diesel Heater in 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 11:31:25 -0400
  ...Jason +======================================================================+ | jewing(at)sprint(dot)ca | http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/jason/ | +======================================================================+
• Re: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:22:32 -0600
  ...What I know so far: - DOT approved stainless = OK - doing front hoses = most benefit - less bulge in hose = firmer pedal But.... Aside from pedal...
• Question about 2.1l main bearings red or blue?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 15:14:18 -0700
  ...Guess Kolbenschmidt figures that most used engines could use the blue dot, as very slightly larger than the red dot, even without resurfacing crankshaft...
• Re: Solvent / Chemical Guru needed - Sikaflex-227 removal
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 16:25:31 -0400
  A Sawzall blade for metal cutting will go right through it, unless the "dots" are thinner than the blade. David Marshall wrote: >Volks, >I...
• Re: ya say ya can't see at night? blind as a bat?? ..
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 03 Nov 96 12:50:28 CST
  ...ONE headlight that is glowing dimly in the night. (b) it says on the box "SAE/DOT Approved" and "Now U.S. Legal!". joel
• Re: Are these tires even safe?!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 23:06:29 -0600
  ...got 'em at 38psi since they always look low) > -radial ply > -DOT pjt7 > -M+S p125/60R14 > -tread 3 plies (1 polyester, 2 steel...
• Re: Which years/models had centre seat attachments?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:39:06 -0500
  ...Does anyone know which years/models >had the attachments in the floor for the removeable >middle seat? > >Thanks, > >--tabe johnson >xtabe AT yahoo DOT...
• Demons X
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:58:35 -0400
  ...This was not quite idle fear, the instructor had managed to give me "polka-dotted" glasses previously when testing a spray can of undercoat...
• Re: IMPORTING A BRAZILIAN BUS-?
  Historical mailing list - dworkin
  Tue, 17 Jan 1995 22:01:43 -0800 (PST)
  ...Finding "DOT" lenses for the lights might be possible if they really did reuse the mid-70's fixtures, but installing 1995 site impact...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:09:48 -0400
  ...If the DOT stamp is important to you, there is a lower-performance cousin of the H4 called an HB2 which gets the DOT...
• Re: Headlights: 2D1 types to Euro H4 types?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:34:10 -0700
  ...Bosch or Hella ...maybe Pensioner will chime in with his fav Cibie Z beams :) In my mind there is no comparison to DOT pattern...
• Re: BusFusion 2010 Photos, Now Gipsy out east
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:43:12 -0400
  ...PLUS, I have this lovely ? Karman Gipsey Lawn Ornament >in my yard thanks to Paul & Dottie who have flown back to the left coast ! >
• Re: European VW Delivery
  Historical mailing list - M. A. Bhatti
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 17:16:57 -0500
  ...http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/ --Asghar Bhatti
• Re: Diesel burning block heater?!
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 11:56:28 -0500
  ...But you'd have a really warm van all winter!! +======================================================================+ | jewing(at)sprint(dot)ca | http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/jason/ | +======================================================================+
• Re: timing help needed!
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:33:10 -0700
  ...to 7.5,(by turning the dist) should be the round dot between 7&8 on the timing scale, vacuum hose can be either...
• Re: Cibie H4 rectangular in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:29:38 -0400
  The rectangular 200mm lamps, DOT or H4, will use a 2 part mounting system... a front ring, and a rear ring fastened together... the...
• Re: Hella E-Codes vs. Vision Plus?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:59:04 -0500
  Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> writes: > For high wattage bulbs you want e-codes or you'll blind oncoming > traffic with the scattered DOT...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:43:42 -0400
  ...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: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 02:54:55 UT
  ...I am somewhat suspicious that someone some time may have put DOT3 brake fluid in instead of DOT 4, so I plan on going...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:20:02 -0800
  ...Are these LEDs designed to work with e-code (euro) lenses and not the DOT lenses on U.S. vans? E-code lenses throw...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:06:44 -0400
  ...manual, and on the >label on the propane port, is per DOT. Why not use the refrigerator >as it is supposed to be used...
• Re: No Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 1 Feb 2014 17:03:59 -0600
  ...DOT4 is far less hygroscopic than DOT3 which makes DOT4 a much better brake fluid than DOT3. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:42:59 +0100
  ...1) Replace the DOT square against the E1-code squares. (better as 0) or standard on the dual beam) Total about 160 USD 2...
• Re: LED electrical questions (Building a Sylvania "Dot-Its" unit)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:03:29 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 8/23/2008 12:20 PM neil N wrote: > Hi all. > > I have 3 Dot-Its...
• Slave Cylinder?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Aug 97 09:14:16 -0700
  ...Marten's are getting doused with Dot 4, both the cylinders buried in the dash are "masters". -Blaine
• Re: recall notice web site
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 13:32:06 -0800
  ...TAOS.MIDWEST.NET> 04/01 6:50 AM >>> ------------------------------- http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recmmy1.cfm Don't know if this has...
• SA etc
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 15:48:27 -0800
  Hi L, Turns out you'll need to adapt the 9004 plugs and wiring to an H4/DOT 7" socket. Easily done. Sockets available...
• Re: Horn
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 21:03:39 -0700
  > Hella Dual-Tone Air Horn Kit, sold at VolksCafe... > > Someone once said that porsche horns are really cool... > > So how dothese two compare??? > Porsche...
• Re: Brake and Clutch Bleeding; Sequence
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 23:16:40 -0500
  ...Open all four brake bleeders at once and > stand by master cylinder with dot 4 brake fluid in left hand to top > off cylinder...
• Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:34:04 -0600
  ...There's a reason it's >listed as a parts car, that removes all liability from the seller for little >things like DOT, EPA...
• Re: Frozen slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:17:56 -0500
  ...Also, maybe other listees will confirm this, but I think it's important to use DOT 4 fluid, (not DOT 5) when you fill...
• Auto or Standard Westfalia- Which is best?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 19:04:31 -0500
  ...Is there a reason I should consider an auto over a standard? Thanks, --tabe johnson xtabe AT yahoo DOT com Vancouver, BC ______________________________________________________________________ Post your...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 04:56:15 -0700
  ...Time for a nap and dream about Vanagons running over a field of DOT's. BenT
• Re: 82 w/square headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 May 2007 03:03:10 EDT
  ...until people realized how crappy the DOT quare lights are.. lol ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
• Re: Carrying loose propane tanks?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 16:40:19 -0400
  ...Two serious injuries in 500 million tank-years (all types of DOT tanks, not just propane) sounds pretty good to me. And notice how...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:34:29 -0500
  ...Canadians got DOT lights. Both my Canadian Dokas and >> >>> Canadian Panel all had DOT >>> >>>>> lights when I got them. >>>>> >> That's 3 out of...
• Importing Van from Canada
  Historical mailing list - Don Bulman
  Thu, 23 May 1996 18:07:54 -0700
  ...Will vans sold in Canada from 1980 to 1990 meet US EPA and DOT standards for US importation? Maybe you might know or direct...
• Re: Vanagon's End
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Diggler
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 12:37:10 -0400
  ...and how you wish to suffer ! Hey,why not start Vanagon.marines dot com ( like the Macmarines.com site ) ? Captain Dirk
• Re: Clear front turn signal lenses?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 03:09:53 EDT
  In a message dated 4/3/00 10:20:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes: << These lenses are not DOT approved...
• Re: speedo/odo error confusion
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 11:22:28 -0400
  ...I remember reading that the DOT regs had some stupid thing in them for a few years that reguired car manufactures to have thier...