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  • Re: What about E15?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 1 Mar 2011 16:42:24 -0600
    ...What about E15? Here's a quote I pulled from an e-newletter I get on alternate fuels: "The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has...
  • Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 16 May 2005 08:06:13 -0700
    ...need to spend another $2900.00 for >a propane UL, OSHA, EPA approved pump to do the filling. > > > > Well, if you do it for...
  • Re: A/C -R12--R134a (a bit off point)
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Wed, 19 Aug 1998 15:44:49 -0500
    Why the US is the only country in the world trying to ban the superior freon R-12 ??? If EPA and "Tree Huggers" would...
  • Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:13:15 -0700
    ...Your "$100 Cat" will not pass any of the EPA lab tests even when new. The $200 cats will not pass the EPA lab...
  • Re: Middle seat headrests
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:30:26 -0800
    ...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: oil advice
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:24:57 -0700
    ...See www.toptiergas.com A constant diet of cheaper EPA minimum quality gas (Arco, Costco, Sam's, Safeway, etc.) can lead to carbon buildup...
  • Re: Diesel Holes!
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:26:46 -0500
    ...Vanagons while the Air cooled ones where blowing up and the EPA > said you can't sell them no more. And why they geared...
  • Re: Burnt Vanagon of the Week
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 4 Mar 2006 22:51:18 +1300
    ...The EPA would be onto you... A factory steel lid will not STOP the fire getting through, unless the engine compartment has nothing flammable...
  • Re: Importing a vehicle to USA - need advice
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:22:59 -0800
    ...country, and you have committed a federal crime by circumventing Customs, EPA, or the NHTSA. One more thing, if you ever get into an...
  • Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
    Historical mailing list - John
    Wed, 12 May 2004 18:15:31 GMT
    ...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: repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Diehl
    Sat, 16 Dec 1995 14:39:05 -0500 (EST)
    ...call and leave message for Shelly at: > 1-(618)-867-2266. (Illinois) > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > This classified was posted at the request of the author > by EPage...
  • Re: Red tek r-134 question
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 7 Jul 2003 16:41:59 -0400
    ...It seems like there must have been a better alternative for the EPA to approve as the One True Refrigerant than this junk, but...
  • Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 30 May 2006 19:20:32 -0700
    ...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: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:35:29 +0000
    ...Canada, not the nation of California ;o) (or so sez the EPA :o) That they don't have to pay the $300 insurance I...
  • Re: AC
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 4 Jul 2001 10:03:08 -0700
    Interesting comment, as the autofrost 409 website has the text: "EPA approved for all cars", and an article from the "North American Council of...
  • Re: poo powder and related
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 3 Oct 2011 11:37:28 -0500
    ...The company claims EPA approval for disposal in regular solid waste (trash) stream. I also looked for how back country travelers are recommended to...
  • Re: Air Conditioner Question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
    Thu, 21 Feb 2002 20:47:36 -0900
    ...Of course, all work should be performed by an EPA certified technician; air conditioning is not a user-serviceable system. FWIW, Yes, I am...
  • Re: NVC - Not sure what to think of a web article with sponsorship from such crazy adverts but the story is the story
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Sat, 19 Sep 2015 08:40:46 -0600
    ...mcneely > > ---- Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/09/18/epa-accuses-volkswagen-audi-evading-emission-laws...
  • FW: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
    Historical mailing list - al jordans
    Mon, 28 Jul 2003 15:57:55 -0400
    ...to it to render it safe and inert, a friend at EPA said there are no guidelines for the proper disposal of old gasoline...
  • all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
    Historical mailing list - honemastert
    Tue, 24 May 2005 15:53:57 -0700
    ...sure I have no 'massive' leaks, then go and get my EPA license so I can buy cans of R12 off of ebay. Some...
  • Freon Conversions / Substitutes
    Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
    Thu, 3 Jul 97 01:45:13 UT
    ...This is an EPA approved, non-flammable, low-toxic blend of refrigerant gasses that comes very close to R12 in properties and requires minimum...
  • Re: Conversion Kits: Beware 1991 Clean Air Act!
    Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
    Thu, 18 Sep 1997 16:36:48 -0500
    ...al., > > Be careful, -very- careful in considering removing your EFI for carbs. > > New EPA standards are being forced in from the Feds US wide...
  • Re: Headrest
    Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
    Sat, 5 Oct 2013 15:01:14 -0400
    ...or Passenger Vanagon velour seats > are configured. > > http://www.vwbusshop.de/epages/GuenzlClassicParts.sf/en_GB/?ViewObjectID=1182754 > > Jeff > 83.5 Westy > LA,CA...
  • Cleaning CV joints
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Mon, 24 Jan 2000 12:16:26 -0500
    ...The solvent recovery service deals with the waste per EPA regulations (which are stiffer than the homeowner could comply with and afford a mortgage...
  • Re: Running without a cat
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:25:02 -0500
    ...I'm running way below the standard's set by the EPA with an free flowing empty converter. Why spend more money to accomplish...
  • Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:12:35 -0700
    ...17/18 city/hwy 86 GL 2.1 manual Joel Walker 19 EPA sticker: 16/18 city/hwy 87 Camper 2.1 manual TJ...
  • For Joel: Ultimate bus FS!
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Wed, 19 Jul 1995 09:52:03 -0700 (PDT)
    ...1989 TRISTAR, rare, 1 owner, 35,000 mi, collectible, EPA sticker for USA, only 19 built in N. America, fact. mags, pw, pdl, ps...
  • Re: Re[2]: IMPORTING A BRAZILIAN BUS-?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Jan 1995 13:33:22 -0500
    ...According to the >report, >VW of Mexico had designed a version of the bug that totally meets all US EPA >and >DOT requirements (reinforced...
  • Re: Flywheel, crankshaft shims, and seal - was; oil leak between eng & trans
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
    Sun, 6 Dec 1998 08:02:18 -0500
    ...road - 5 quarts in about 3.5 miles! Good thing the EPA wasn't following that day. Tyrone Big Pine Key, FL 87 GL...
  • Refrigerants
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 13:23:22 -0400
    ...Is that epa license for $20 to buy Freeze 12 still for real? 6: COLD! I want it COLD! I hear conflicting stories about...
  • Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:32:40 -0700
    I just went home for lunch and checked out the rims again. They're indeed 7", but don't have any steel inserts like...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-collector or other auto insurance!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:49:10 -0700
    ...2012 5:17 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions > > Hi .. > thanks for making that clear, but if a...
  • '85 Vanagon GL with weekender package CHEAP!... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen White (aka Thoreau)
    Thu, 29 May 1997 14:54:47 -0500 (CDT)
    ...maillist@ep.com Subject: '85 Vanagon GL with weekender package CHEAP!... *** ----------------------------------------------------------------- *** Per your request... *** We forwarded this classified from EPage (http://ep.com). *** ----------------------------------------------------------------- '85...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:21:47 -0700
    ...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: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 22 Nov 2001 07:31:32 -0800
    ...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: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:23:07 -0700
    On 6/29/2012 12:36 PM, Ben T wrote: > Ya goes to the hose, ya sticks in in the gashole, fill er up...
  • FS: VW Parts
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Dec 1995 08:42:37 -0600 (CST)
    ...Thanks, Brian ---------------------------------------------------------- This classified was posted at the request of the author by EPage Classifieds, http://ep.com/ Posted from Denver Colorado ---------------------------------------------------------- Now you...
  • Re: Autofrost R-406a
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Thu, 3 May 2001 21:43:20 -0700
    ...readily available. > I have been using 409-A since the new EPA laws arrived, and it does work > excellent, but it is not available...
  • Re: Aftermarket *snip* .TIICO issues
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Thu, 25 Apr 2002 14:24:31 -0700
    ...I somewhat agree that the kit won't pass epa b/c it's the wrong engine, etc, but at the same time, my...
  • Re: Just spent 2 days in a VW LT Florida!
    Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
    Wed, 6 Jun 2012 20:20:03 -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: VW buy & sell / swap web page - KILL THIS THREAD!
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Fri, 7 Feb 1997 05:32:47 -0500
    You're right, not too mention Epage and there's at least 5 or so on personal and club homepages. Maybe we should list...
  • Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 22 Dec 1999 11:10:06 -0500
    Alan- Maybe you misunderstood. Perhaps the emissions reduction is EQUIVILENT to removing 54 million cars. No one said anything about removing cars, although I...
  • catalytic converters input
    Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
    Thu, 6 Apr 2000 11:17:25 -0500
    ...I think that VW new that they were running well under the EPA guidelines for the rest of the country. So the majority of...
  • Importing Vanagon from Canada to US
    Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 18:53:22 -0700
    ...I need a certificate of Conformity confirming that this particular Vanagon meets EPA, NHSTA,DOT etc. regulations. I need to pay a duty of...
  • Re: all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 25 May 2005 10:51:15 -0400
    ...into the high pressure access port,then connected in series to your compressor.The EPA licence/test is avaliable on Ebay for 7 dollars.
  • Re: AC convert
    Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:50:58 -0500
    ...Some EPA testing agency ran a test where they had a fixture to opened a can of propane mix in a fully enclosed Ford...
  • Re: VW is #1 - NVC
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:36:15 -0400
    ...a bit longer tomorrow morning! ;-p What is it with the EPA and Diesels? Anyone know the CO output of an H2? I bet...
  • Re: Importing
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 6 Feb 2005 00:29:03 -0800
    ...There are also factory installed JX (69 hp Diesel) and DJ (112 hp gasser) engines in these which DO NOT meet EPA specs as...
  • Re: waterboxer pinging
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:37:03 -0600
    ...how the lower octane at altitude is specified and by whom--EPA, DOT? I haven't stumbled on any detailed info about that. A...
  • copper coolant hoses?
    Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
    Sat, 24 Apr 1999 22:45:58 -0400
    ...Anybody out there buy the one on the left? Nice vehicle, that--only 60,000 miles! -George 83-1/2 Westy EPA Superfund site
  • Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:20:51 -0700
    Well, maybe. You'd be surprised what you can find if you ask. Long ago in a land far away, I used to have...
  • Re: Some potentially stupid questions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:42:31 -0500
    ...US EPA states on their web site that anti freeze is regulated by the states. In Oklahoma, unfortunately, that means it is not regulated...
  • 58 van forsale
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sat, 10 Aug 1996 19:19:36 -0400
    ...free) classified was posted at the request of the author by EPage Classifieds, http://ep.com/ (ca15198) Posted from Great Neck New York (Our...
  • Re: 2.1L engine
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Tue, 29 Jan 2002 11:57:29 -0800
    I once found the original EPA estimates for the 89 vanagon with 2.1L, and if I remember correctly, they were 20/20 2WD...
  • Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba - IMPORTS
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:28:45 -0800
    ...Customs entry (HS-7 form, etc.) > 2 - DOT (NHTSA) certification and labeling from an RI. > 3 - EPA certification from an ICI (often under contract...
  • Re: Eurovan/Winnebago - just
    Historical mailing list - John Pinkham
    Wed, 13 Jul 94 15:41:03 EDT
    ...PB 5 speed manual or 4 speed slushbox optional ABS optional EPA estimates 18 highway, 16 city LP gas & Co detectors GFI protection CFC...
  • Re: Diesel Holes!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:03:20 -0500
    ...Vanagons while the Air cooled ones where blowing up and the EPA said you can't sell them no more. And why they geared...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:47:26 -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: Freeze-12 and other A/C supplies
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:40:22 -0500
    ...Freeze-12 is on the EPA's "acceptable subject to use" list, as well as some others that have less than 5% isobutane. Perhaps...
  • Re: FIVE Assorted Westies/Multivan for sale on Epage!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 24 Feb 2000 12:55:07 -0800
    Dealers usually mark up 30% over what they have into a vehicle, including what they bought it for and any repairs or safety required...