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  • Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:29:37 -0700
    ...There is no way it would meet the EPA requirements if it wasn't. I make these vans U.S. legal as part of...
  • Re: '86 Syncro Crew Cab
    Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
    Fri, 29 Dec 2006 19:06:20 -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: What is rpm @ 70 mph?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Small
    Thu, 16 Oct 1997 11:59:20 -0600
    ...Even the EPA indicated that the van would get 17 city and 19 highway and they are usually optimistic. Has anyone else got different...
  • Re: O2 Sensors
    Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
    Fri, 30 Sep 2005 19:01:13 -0400
    recycle it with your freon so the epa does n ot lock you up bueses wrote: >>Does this shop advocate changing the air in...
  • Re: Anybody burning WVO in Illinois?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:20:30 +0000
    ...At the EPA federal level the first fine is $2,750 for using un-approved fuels. Luckily, most emissions and fuel related compliance issues...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:45:43 -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: Importing a Vehicle from Germany to the States. (was Detlev S ays Hi to List from Germany!)
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Thu, 26 Aug 1999 21:49:28 -0400
    ...They both have different rules and if I recall > the EPA imposes the tough rules. > > Peter > > '87 Syncro Westy w/Detlev 5 cyl in...
  • Re: Substitute for the RM182B
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:33:29 -0400
    ...Yes, there is this one > <http://www.vwbusshop.de/epages/GuenzlClassicParts.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/GuenzlClassicParts/Products/%22255RM4181M%203%22> > I have one...
  • Re: open your eyes
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 14:02:39 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Even the aftermarket would last, but for the fact that the EPA and the car manufacturers already have put in place the means to...
  • 1985 vw 1/2 ton ,2.1 ltr liquid,fuel inj.65Kmiles,good ... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen White
    Wed, 18 Jun 1997 09:13:29 -0500 (CDT)
    ...1985 vw 1/2 ton ,2.1 ltr liquid,fuel inj.65Kmiles,good ... *** ----------------------------------------------------------------- *** Per your request... *** We forwarded this classified from EPage (http://ep...
  • Re: A/C tools question
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 11 May 2013 01:01:10 +0000
    ...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: eBay Adventurewagen:Si?..No!!
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 15 Feb 2002 01:29:57 EST
    ...California), you are correct in that any vehicle with the proper EPA approved emission equipment (with a 50 state tag) can be registered here...
  • Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:27:42 -0600
    ...http://tinyurl.com/ky723 Also, I found a comment on an EPA page, Choosing & Using Alternate Refrigerants..." that says that barrier hoses are needed...
  • Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 22:56:56 -0800
    ...I'm pretty sure the EPA has a rule like this for the United States as well. You should really try to keep the...
  • FS: '81 7pass w/factory full sunroof, Napa, CA
    Historical mailing list - David Greenland
    Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:44:29 -0800
    ...Owners manual, EPA sticker, dealer price/options window sticker, mint condition brochure. I'll have pictures in a day or two. Please e-mail...
  • Re: Diesel vs. Gas
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:15:23 -0600
    ...Hybrids For the same reason that honda doesn�t like the epa milage stuff. Hybrid is fantastic for around the city but looses back...
  • Re: Tires
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 25 May 2013 21:09:18 -0500
    ...Call your local jurisdiction! > > Jeff The link I provided earlier is to the US EPA tire disposal information site. It has links to each...
  • Re: repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
    Historical mailing list - David L Finet
    Sat, 16 Dec 1995 06:43:50 -0600 (CST)
    ...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: Non R134a refrigerants are flammable right?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 18 Jun 2004 12:43:08 -0700
    ...http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/snap/refrigerants/macssubs.html Hope that helps somebody. Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> To...
  • Vanagon Importing Costs? LONG
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
    Mon, 24 Jul 2000 17:54:50 -0400
    ...one of the reason that NA Vanagons cost so much "way back when" was > all this DOT & EPA red tape. > > Even Bill Gates can...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 1 Oct 2015 22:52:38 +0000
    ...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: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:56:44 -0600
    ...Your �$100 Cat� will not pass any of the EPA lab > tests even when new. The $200 cats will not pass the EPA lab...
  • Help on importing a Canadian EV Double Cab
    Historical mailing list - colin byrne
    Fri, 14 Mar 1997 15:09:48 -0800
    ...To date, I have contacted the EPA and their response was no problem. All 1988 and up vehicles sold into Canada meet US Federal...
  • 85 crewcab F/S
    Historical mailing list - Stacy
    Sun, 5 Feb 2006 14:26:44 -0800
    ...If interested pls P mail me .This is completely US Dot and EPA certified and (easily passes smog everytime)new cat.It will hit...
  • Re: For Joel: Ultimate bus FS!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 19 Jul 95 20:21:13 CDT
    ...Copley said: >1989 TRISTAR, rare, 1 owner, 35,000 mi, collectible, EPA sticker for USA, >only 19 built in N. America, fact. mags, pw...
  • Re: More Engine Woes =(...
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sun, 21 Mar 1999 00:29:24 -0500
    ...This is exactly the type of work the EPA is trying to prevent. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA...
  • Re: "carat" FS on ebay PROFANITY WARNING
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Sun, 26 Mar 2006 10:51:17 -0500
    ...fwd his kind response to my >inquiry to the >folks at epay, and the ad would have been yanked, im sure. and would >have...
  • Re: How many miles do you drive per year?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:55:26 -0800
    According to the US EPA, the average annual mileage is 12,500 miles for passenger cars and 14,000 miles for light trucks. On...
  • Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 23 May 2007 17:08:20 -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...
  • Re: Friday nvc: Sprinters
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 26 Aug 2016 13:37:08 -0400
    ...on current vehicles or to deal with the extra BS the EPA demanded to meet USA emissions specs [Kalifornia especially]. 'Dodge', 'Freightliner' = Mercedes, zero...
  • Re: What is the Cubic Capacity of the RM182B Fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 6 May 2003 16:18:48 -0500
    ...When you melt them down they produce toxic fumes that the EPA finds offensive to there purposes. --------------------- Clip ----------------------- I've found that the Westy...
  • Re: brain-eating
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:13:01 -0400
    ...did a lot of the early work on this at the epa, :::it is called parasitic encephalitis, the ameoba just reproduces untill it :::physicially...
  • Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:38:23 -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...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:18:04 -0600
    I'm not a chemist so I'm not sure how this applies but keep in mind that the "Fuel" that we burn in...
  • Re: Fuel Master
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Mon, 5 May 2003 18:45:02 -0700
    ...In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has evaluated or tested more than 100 purported gas-saving devices and additives, and has not found...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
    Historical mailing list - James
    Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:22:26 -0400
    ...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: Cat. Converter..
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Sat, 20 Mar 1999 02:48:11 -0500
    ...I tried to buy one from two seperate junk yards and they both refused to sell saying the EPA forbids it. They may not...
  • Re: AC convert
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:53:44 -0700
    > > 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: Replacement Catalytic converter
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:34:36 -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...
  • Parting out an EV in New England (plus Vanagons)
    Historical mailing list - Southard Family
    Sat, 8 Jan 2000 20:01:22 -0500
    ...I saw his ad on ePage the other day. http://ep.com/js/mi?ad=342823 This EV had an engine fire, although it...
  • Re: Eurovan NOT built on a Passat Platform!
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:07:04 -0600
    ...they are both too small and neither has a "history" with EPA or NHTSA in the USA or Canada. The "NEW" daimler designed chrysler...
  • Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:19:33 -0400
    ...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: A/C -R12--R134a (a bit off point) -Reply
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Thu, 20 Aug 1998 08:31:43 -0800
    ...What is good for ozone layer (even if the claim by EPA was right) if all other countries are still using R-12 (and...
  • Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Sun, 7 Nov 2004 20:50:04 -0800
    ...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: Buses by the Beach
    Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
    Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:56:33 -0700
    ...Even if you have no interest in taking the ferry, Sign the Badger's petition ( the EPA is trying to torpedo it because of...
  • Re: Bad fuel economy (solution) Ethanol, LVC
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 1 Sep 2013 06:35:37 -0700
    ...However the EPA is working to have all of use 15% so we > just have to adapt. Just like all diesel will be 15...
  • Re: Who has the real skinny on R-12?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Sun, 13 Jun 1999 22:10:30 -0400
    I was on a business trip to DC, meeting with some EPA folks (really). Just got in. Short form (cause I got a bunch...
  • Re: Fwd: I like to buy a Vanagon or EuroVan,4WD,camper,Diesel,model1995 to 1999.
    Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
    Mon, 18 Mar 2002 19:27:04 -0800
    ...It should save on motels for many years and gets the EPA 29/29 MPG. $6900. Fly into Dulles (Northern Virginia), I'll pick...
  • Re: Diesel Conversion Kit web site
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 00:01:27 EDT
    ...If the diesel engine you want to use has ever been EPA and CARB certified for sale in California, then you have only to...
  • Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:48:49 -0500
    ...Alteration of emission related >components constitutes tampering under the US EPA guidelines and can >lead to substantial fines and penalties. Your state/district may...
  • Re: VW is #1 - NVC
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
    Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:58:02 -0500
    ...a bit longer > tomorrow morning! ;-p > > What is it with the EPA and > Diesels? Anyone know the CO output of an H2? I bet...
  • Envirotest and your money
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 11 Oct 1996 20:04:55 -0800
    ...The staffer faxed the lobbyist back a memo - which >>was circulated among legislators - stating that if the measure >>became law, the EPA would impose...
  • Smog device
    Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
    3 Jan 1997 12:06:10 -0800
    ...These figures are based on a standard high mileage vehicle tested by the Environmental Research & Development Corporation (the only EPA approved test lab on...
  • 1980 vw vanagon camper, good body $400 yea $400.00... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen White (aka Thoreau)
    Fri, 9 May 1997 09:32:33 -0500 (CDT)
    ...1980 vw vanagon camper, good body $400 yea $400.00... *** ----------------------------------------------------------------- *** Per your request... *** We forwarded this classified from EPage (http://ep.com). *** ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1980 vw...
  • Re: 120 MPh, 99 Eurovan, Winnebago
    Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
    Tue, 6 Jul 1999 20:10:56 -0400
    ...I was told by a good source that the reason the US never got a five speed gas transmission was because of the EPA...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 2 Mar 2011 16:15:04 -0800
    ...I'm surprised that rule-happy Federal EPA just doesn't default to CARB standards, but I'm glad they don't. My Quarter...
  • Re: What about E15?
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Tue, 1 Mar 2011 15:21:22 -0800
    ...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: some vanagon questions.
    Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
    Fri, 9 May 1997 22:33:49 +0200 (MET DST)
    ...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: FS 1985 DOKA german military, Dayton OH
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 19 Apr 2005 17:20:03 -0600
    Note the EPA notes in the sale. I looked at the ETKA for the mil version and found that you will probably need a...
  • Re: (F) New to the list... Vanagon itch needs to be scratched!
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:40:21 -0300
    ...I have these bookmarks and check them every other day or so. (A) http://epage.com/js/browse/1158030.html (B) http://search.ebay...