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• Re: Fwd: [Q] : cut wheel wells
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 07:26:30 -0500
  ...my buddy just bought for $800 ( it was advertised on the Epage Internet Classifieds web site)... the other thing we're dealing with are...
• EPA Emission testing Tatics!
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 24 May 2000 23:53:57 -0500
  Last week I went for my emissions test, (manditory here in "Crook" Co. IL.) and failed it hands down, no problem. So, having a...
• Warped discs and silly honda theories
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:07:32 +0100
  ...Modern cars have been shipping with thinner and thinner brake rotors, as a way of saving weight and improving EPA fuel economy numbers. Rubbish...
• Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba - IMPORTS
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:49:29 -0800
  ...If you're so confident about these "facts", send me the VIN and I > will run it through the DOT and EPA to confirm...
• Re: EPA Abuse -- It gets worse !
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 10:48:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...alter of sacrifice to the gods of instant gratification at the EPA and their State accomplices. Guard your children well my friends. I am...
• Re: '86 Syncro Crew Cab
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:44:33 -0800
  ...It's currently undergoing EPA & DOT certification and then it's off to the body shop for new paint. Cheers, Jeff www.autostadtwest.com...
• Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:42:19 -0700
  ...The EPA only approves the gear that goes into fleet conversions and not individual cars. If you look on most sites that sell the...
• Re: Need Help regarding VW Conformity Letter for Vanagon importation
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 21:12:50 -0800
  ...is the same as the US vehicle in all NHTSA, and EPA standards. in the last few years vehicles sent to canada from europe...
• Re: vw tools?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:22:28 -0700
  ...http://www.jcwhitney.com/VOLKSWAGEN-FLYWHEEL-LOCK/GP_2004289_N_111+10201+600017952_10101.jcw Or this one on Epay: http://cgi.ebay.com...
• Re: re; smog sympathies
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:40:57 -0500
  ...O2 sensor if equipped, catalytic converter and even the pesky smog pump on the older cars, the CARB and EPA could relax the regulations...
• Re: Vans in europe?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 19:01:37 -0700 (MST)
  ...Iwouldn't do this with a '68 or later bus as the EPA will make you re-certify your bus for emissions when it...
• Re: Ever heard of a "Hunter" ? syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 21:08:57 -0500
  ...DOT and > EPA > should be done by spring. the tristar is just a basic tristar. reports > to > follow. > > I would love to hear of...
• Re: cheap trucks! FS: '90 Doublecab $1800 US!!, '86 Doublecab $3500 US!! in michigan
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 14:31:06 -0600
  ...The vehicle was never US EPA or Canadian certified or type classed from what I was told. Don�t know how he got it...
• Re: SUVs VS TINCANS!
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 08:57:59 -0800
  ...So says EPA Yau-Man Chan 87 GL "Truck" >> then why does it say "'84 VW station wagon" on my title??? chris '84 vanagon
• Surprising Syncro Sighting Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Mon, 18 Dec 95 08:28:04 0800
  ...But he says that the EPA (ie, smog) requirements and inspections were particularly heinous, and would have taken months to perform - all while the...
• Re: Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:00:15 -0400
  ...California is a bit of an exception since the CARB was around before the EPA. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 22 May 2004 20:23:43 -0400
  ...What I get is almost never the same as the EPA number. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 09:12:30 -0600
  ...Check the epa web site, you will find that there are plenty of federal laws aimed at preventing anyone anywhere in the US from...
• Re: Autofrost R-406a
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 2 May 2001 23:50:31 -0500
  ...I have been using 409-A since the new EPA laws arrived, and it does work excellent, but it is not available at your...
• Re: canadian title transfer to Texas
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 17:52:50 -0800
  As it is >25 years old, it is a non issue - EPA / DOT and Duty exempt. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel...
• Re: Importing Van from Canada
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Fri, 24 May 1996 13:51:38 -0400
  ...Will vans sold in > Canada from 1980 to 1990 meet US EPA and DOT standards for US > importation? Maybe you might know or direct...
• VW Camper Van wanted in CA...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Jun 1995 23:56:12 -0400
  ...It was perfect!! After 3 months of discussions with US Customs and the EPA, I have been convinced that I can't import one...
• Water Purifiers - Possible Solution
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 17:44:48 -0700
  ...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: AC Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 23:14:42 -0500
  ...R-12 went outa sight simple because the EPA taxed the death out of it. They wanted to eliminate it from being used, and...
• Re: Fuel Shortage in the Soutland Spreading Fast
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 15:50:48 -0400
  ...We've had some relief, getting an EPA bye for "foreign" fuel (dirtier) delivered by tanker truck, but it still ain't pretty out...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:25:18 -0700
  I'll forward your findings to the EPA and CARB. I'm sure they'll be relieved that their procedures and testing is ABSURD...
• Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 17:05:05 -0700
  ...to it to render it safe > and > >inert, a friend at EPA said there are no guidelines for the proper > >disposal of old gasoline...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 12:25:49 -0600
  ...However if you are using the sticker mpg for a newer vehicle take into consideration that the current epa sticker ratings take highway speed...
• Re: A/C tools question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Fri, 10 May 2013 12:11:50 -0400
  ...want to buy R-12 you have to get EPA609 certification. > http://www.epatest.com/609/ > > > thanks, > Todd > '88 Westy > > > ----- > No virus found in...
• Re: Just spent 2 days in a VW LT Florida!
  Historical mailing list - Roger
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 22:29:50 -0700
  ...that rig and engine are not made to US DOT and >> EPA standards, forget about bringing it home. Ask VW if it is. Good...
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:47:23 -0500
  ...with poor engine design)? The only concern (again, IMO) is the EPA related reduction in ZDDP, a friction reducer important to flat tappet engines...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - gmbulley
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 10:05:48 -0400
  ...Propane and diesel - something about the EPA and % of fleet requirements. So this vehical starts on diesel until warm then switches to propane. and...
• Re: Engine cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 14:37:36 -0800
  ...Best I've used since the EPA outlawed a bunch of other stuff. Just don't used it on a hot engine!! Cheers, Jeff...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 May 2007 16:41:57 -0700
  ...TDC anyway? I thought > the > ATDC specs were mostly for early EPA requirements. When I had mine at 5* > atdc it didn't have...
• '86 engine swap progress report (long) and question
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Fri, 23 Sep 1994 11:09:40 -0400
  ...the road ------------------------------------------------- Frank Terhaar-Yonkers fty@vislab.epa.gov Martin Marietta Technical Services/U.S. EPA P.O. Box 14365, Mail Stop 4201-2...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:23:05 -0700
  ...All > they have to do is state that their vehicle meets EPA and DOT standards, and > they're good to go... > > Cheers, > > Jeff > -- Neil...
• In "Transit" that Van like little ford thing
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:48:40 -0800
  ...isolate the front from the rear. The sticker price was $25k. EPA miles per was est.25. It was all locked up so I...
• re:Carb vs FI in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  12 Dec 95 18:56:00 +1800
  ...you reside in the US, without circumventing a few customs and EPA laws(unless the engine is available in the US to begin with...
• Re: Importing
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 19:11:20 EST
  ...You can still get info for those countries as well as the rest of the world by navigating thru the DOT and, EPA and...
• Re: Biodiesel as a parts washer solvent report
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:13:46 -0500
  ...I figure the pick up alone is worth it! Keeps the EPA weasels away from the door. Keep us posted, the Bio may be...
• Re: regarding ZSImports, ubidzmall, Vic
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:44:54 -0500
  ...It is also illegal to register a "parts car" in the USA without performing a DOT and EPA certification. These are not opinions, just...
• Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba - IMPORTS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:07:28 -0800
  ...If you're so confident about these "facts", send me the VIN and I will run it through the DOT and EPA to confirm...
• Re: Used Oil Heating? (very little VW content)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 19:03:31 -0800
  ...Burning engine oil is the only way to Dispose of old oil according to EPA. Used engine oil in my area is collected and...
• emissions data
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 12:41:46 -0400
  ...i assume the epa site might have the data some where or it could be in an emissions test manual or book. i have...
• Re: A/C tools question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 10 May 2013 13:30:06 -0500
  ...want to buy R-12 you have to get EPA609 certification. > http://www.epatest.com/609/ > > > thanks, > Todd > '88 Westy > > > ----- > No virus found in...
• Re: Turbo Muffler, Jacobs Ign, Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 13:39:51 EDT
  ...Not to > mention the difficulty of getting past the EPA 50k-mile endurance test > with even an occasional misfie. The days of the feeble...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:14:31 -0400
  ...2012 6:01 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution. One middle ground option to consider...
• FWD: 1981 Vanagon, (Bla. bla. bla) $250!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 09 Dec 1996 18:30:13 -0500
  ...good bod... > Date: 8 Dec 1996 20:34:32 GMT > Organization: EPage Classifieds > Lines: 14 > Message-ID: <58f8oo$lu7@la1.digilink.net> > NNTP-Posting...
• Re: Who has the real skinny on R-12?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 20:52:06 EDT
  ...Please, Ken, if you have doubts, read the scientific literature, not EPA. You can't be serious that this is all a wacky conspiracy...
• Re: Mo'details on FS 90 Syncro Westy: New Hampshire
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 11:12:39 -0700
  ...May be able to deliver. --- Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA> wrote: > Saw this on Epage today. Call them NOT me. > malcolm s > > 1...
• Re: Stale gasoline in fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:46:16 -0500
  ...with 15 year old gasoline/lacquer from a gas tank. > I guess it would make good weed killer...but not EPA approved ;-) > > S.S.
• Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 01:35:31 -0500
  ...New EPA rules for gasoline re: Is the lower sulphur level in the next generation of gasoline going to do terrible things to our...
• Re: End the hegemony of the US auto makers
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:16:21 -0400
  ...It's the EPA, DOT. It's the FAT lady in the mini-van, sitting in a parking lot, with the dog on ther...
• Re: freeze 12
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 13:23:02 -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...
• 1986 Syncro Westfalia for sale - $2000 Canadian
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:18:02 -0800
  Volks, I have a Canadian Market (has EPA / California / FMVSS stickers) 1986 Syncro Westfalia camper here that I would like to find a good...
• Re: OT emission testing in NM?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:17:37 -0600
  ...http://www.epa.gov/otaq/epg/420b03012.pdf ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech...
• Re: What about E15?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 1 Mar 2011 14:18:51 -0600
  ...e-newletter I get on alternate fuels: > "The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given the green light for E15 ethanol to be used in...
• Re: Stale gasoline in fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:36:28 -0500
  ...with 15 year old gasoline/lacquer from a gas tank. > I guess it would make good weed killer...but not EPA approved ;-) > > S.S.
• Diesel verse gas?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 16:39:28 -0800
  ...Is diesel a decent candidate or am I way off the mark? Having search the EPA web pages and the general web, I couldn...
• Re: Conversion Kits: Beware 1991 Clean Air Act!
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 09:00:23 -0700
  ...al., > Be careful, -very- careful in considering removing your EFI for carbs. > New EPA standards are being forced in from the Feds US wide...