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  • Re: Tempurature
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Wed, 8 May 2002 09:15:40 -0600
    ...the light dot > and the bottom, sometimes even below the middle......latley though it's been > running at about the dot or a little...
  • Suburban Design Core at Buses of the Corn
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Fri, 23 Jul 2004 12:26:56 -0400
    ...I personally suggest making a decision before hand, and emailing an image to anarraway_at_mgrp_dot_com. That way SDC can have all...
  • Re: is this a group member ?? saw on BAT
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:49:29 -0600
    ...2016 1:41 PM, "Roger Whittaker" <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> wrote: > http://dothan.craigslist.org/cto/5444227133.html > > -- > roger whittaker 604.414.6266 > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > http://www...
  • Re: What's my Westy worth?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Mon, 15 Sep 1997 17:20:58 -0400
    In a message dated 97-09-15 16:25:01 EDT, RZEZOFF@TRMX3.DOT.CA.GOV writes: << What do you'all think my Westfalia...
  • Re: Head light relay modification.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Oct 1999 05:05:01 EDT
    ...chris (who now has euro's (non DOT) running H4's on every car i have)
  • Sliding door fell off center track....
    Historical mailing list - Veedub
    Sun, 9 Jan 2000 02:14:47 -0500
    ...Jay 82 Vanagon 1.6TD +======================================================================+ | jewing(at)sprint(dot)ca | http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/jason/ | | * Rent a VW Bug Limo : http://kozmik.guelph...
  • Hotmail is Slow Mail
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Thu, 16 Aug 2001 18:39:30 -0700
    ...The makers of the new hotmail deserve to be shot by the people who lost money in the dotcom melt down. So can anyone...
  • Re: Importing a car into the USA -- Was: Ebay item
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:33:00 -0400
    ...years old, unless it is already certified as meeting U.S. DOT and EPA specs (which a European spec VW van would not be...
  • Upholstery Source Needed
    Historical mailing list - DB
    Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:30:29 -0500
    ...stereo amp bolted under there) The van has the tan pin dot/diagonal striped front seat material. I haven't seen either seat covers...
  • Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
    Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
    Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:07:30 +0000
    <although the idea of little light decoration sounds really neato there might be local police laws against other than standard DOT approved lighting yours...
  • Re: Headlight bulb upgrades - which bulbs are best? Brands? Color?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:28:53 -0800
    ...I prefer the E code housings to the DOT housings. The pattern on the DOT housings is just not very good and lacks the...
  • Re: German Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Pierce
    Mon, 1 Nov 2004 21:11:10 -0500
    ...In fact I helped him do the epa and DOT on a 1980 Vanagon camper, it was easy enough and now it is considered...
  • Re: Vanagon Crash Test Ratings Not So Good --
    Historical mailing list - Isaiah
    Thu, 18 Oct 2001 18:05:25 -0500
    ...We're not usually the dot-commers in BMWs racing each other in and out of traffic on 101 at 100 mph. At least...
  • Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 10 May 2002 18:22:25 -0400
    ...But still, what about that icon to left of the red dot, >what is that? I can't tell what it looks like from...
  • Brake Fluid
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 16:05:11 -0400
    ...No NAPA, Advance Auto, what gives???? Do you folks use/trust anything other than Castrol Brake DOT 4 fluid? If so, what brand, and...
  • Re: I need advice/help getting a letter of conformity
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sat, 5 Feb 2005 20:17:11 -0800
    ...This is an individual or company that is >licensed by the DOT/NHTSA to import non-conforming vehicles into the USA. >Most RIs charge...
  • fuel pump question...
    Historical mailing list - Grungy
    Sat, 5 Mar 2005 08:58:10 -0600
    ...Audi A6 Avant 05 Jetta Wagon TDI g r u n g y AT g r u n g y DOT c o m
  • Re: Cibie H4 rectangular in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:34:24 -0400
    On 10/16/07, Kai Mei <kai@newclear.us> wrote: > The rectangular 200mm lamps, DOT or H4, will use a 2 part mounting > system...
  • Re: seatbelts + airbags
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 06 Nov 95 16:28:34 EST
    ...I told him that I thought that the DOT did not require them until '68, but to no avail. I have since replaced the...
  • Re: brake question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:09:21 -0400
    ...Please cite any credible source (brake fluid manufacturer, DOT standard, etc.) to support this assertion. This will live forever in the list archives and...
  • Re: Power Steering Line
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:10:16 -0600
    ...For that reason, DOT does not allow the use of copper for brake lines. Copper plated steel is pretty common though. I suspect that...
  • Re: H-4 lights
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 3 May 1999 17:23:12 EDT
    ...in a circle on mine too) and the outter lamps are DOT. This means that pretty much all Vanagon later models have great high...
  • South African Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Tue, 29 Feb 2000 22:56:56 -0600
    ...clue on what companies might provide this administrative service to handle DOT, EPA etc.? -- Lee Roesner PARADIGM Graphic Design & Web Development Northbrook Office 847...
  • Re: Burgandy 89 GL for Sale
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 4 Jan 2001 21:25:35 -0600
    ...http://www.skybusiness.com/jimsvw My thanks to all who pointed out that I had a dot after "com" in the original message John...
  • Re: Square Headlight Uprgade? Round, Square, Lighting Relays . . .
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 26 Dec 2003 12:48:48 EST
    ...49.65 each. >> Be careful here; this number might be for DOT headlights which are just what you are trying to avoid by changing...
  • Re: trip out west
    Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
    Tue, 3 Aug 2010 18:39:45 -0400
    Dave, There's a heater valve for sale on thesamba dot com www.thesamba dot com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=205238 that is...
  • Re: E-Code Headlights
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:53:14 -0800
    ...Canadians got DOT lights. Both my Canadian Dokas and > >> > >>> Canadian Panel all had DOT > >>> > >>>>> lights when I got them. > >>>>> > >> That's 3 out of...
  • Re: Tuktoyaktuk
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:38:50 -0700
    ...OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >> >> Day after tomorrow We'll be able to Drive Our Vanagons to Tuktoyaktuk ~ >> >> http://ith.dot.gov.nt.ca/
  • RE: Relabled Trooper
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Wed, 15 May 1996 11:57:40 -0400
    ...because diplomats don't have to comply with those pesky US DOT and EPA regulations. Also, the German military (airforce?) has a substantial presence...
  • Re: In mittel englisch -- no personal
    Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 23:27:25 -0400
    ...Sir Horace doth find personal jousting deathmatches to be laden withe extreme distaste in his mouth. Henceforth shall the lance be not used in...
  • Dometic Recall
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:07:18 -0700
    Think you're having a bad day? I just got my regular recalls update from the DOT and it appears that Dometic has a...
  • Re: Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Wed, 4 Apr 2007 07:13:17 -0700
    Dottie and I ended up spending a couple nights in Mike and Mary's Maine "campground" en route to Newfoundland last summer. Wonderful hospitality...
  • Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:49:05 -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: ventilation levers- tips for usage
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:33:04 -0500
    ...from the top (lever >that has a blue dot on the left and red dot on the . >right------this is your temp control)....the...
  • Re: Importing a vanagon from canada?/FS
    Historical mailing list - tony yeh
    Wed, 19 Jun 2002 15:53:49 -0700
    ...documenting correction of any exceptions noted >on >the certificate of conformity > - DOT form HS-7 > - US Customs form 3299 > - EPA form 3520-1 (may...
  • wonderwagon friday funny
    Historical mailing list - D.Belick
    Thu, 24 Jul 1997 21:00:55 -0700
    ...He floors it, and within 15 seconds the speedometer reads >> 320.(wow!) >> >> Suddenly, the guy notices a dot in his rear view mirror. It...
  • Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Thu, 6 Feb 2014 23:25:47 -0600
    ...These tools are from Amazon Dot Com. Joh
  • Re: Rememberance Day In Canada (No Vanagon Content)
    Historical mailing list - Veedub
    Thu, 11 Nov 1999 08:43:31 -0500
    ...Jason 82 Vanagon TD +======================================================================+ | jewing(at)sprint(dot)ca | http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/jason/ | +======================================================================+
  • Re: [Re: Hella E codes]
    Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
    Tue, 13 Mar 2001 19:20:42 EST
    The Hella vision plus are NOT E CODES!!! They are DOT complying junk, not much better then sealed beams Visit www.mbz.org and...
  • Re: � � � Re: Importing a car into the USA� --� Was: Ebay item
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 15:36:17 EDT
    ...years old, unless it is already certified as meeting U.S. DOT and EPA specs > (which a European spec VW van would not be...
  • Re: wanted: RF turn signal lens.......euro style
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:04:48 EDT
    ...Just trying to help, > Doug in CT > > its the european non-DOT turn signal. all european vanagons got them. they have a notched out...
  • Re: Brake warning light flickering
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:47:56 -0800
    Of course Dot 4 is 'better.' I believe the actual vanagon spec is Dot 3 . and the poster said he had a hard time...
  • Re: Oh no, not tires again!
    Historical mailing list - Dan Landry
    Tue, 29 Aug 2000 08:08:39 ADT
    ...Continental Transport 185R14C RS771 DOT CUKM CWC 496 185 R 14C 99/97 N 55 PSI Tread: 5 Plies (2 Rayon, 2 Steel, 1...
  • Re: Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 2 Sep 2014 22:05:16 -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: How not to bleed the brakes. Help needed!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:42:33 -0400
    ...But apparently one 475 ml bottle of DOT4 is not quite sufficient > > > for the entire job. > > > > > > So off I go back to Canadian Tire...
  • Re: Brake Fluid, Flushing
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:33:27 -0700
    ...I am buying ATE in quantity below what WalMart sells regular DOT4 in the small container. The quality isn't anywhere near the same...
  • Re: Friday off topic update
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:30:32 -0700
    Congratulations Mom, Jeffdad, and little B.E.E.P. <beep!><beep!> My girls are DOT and MET. If I wasn't BenT enough, my...
  • Re: 97 EV's
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 12 Dec 1996 10:12:13 +0200
    ...How long does it take to get the DOT approval? Helmut '80 Camper
  • Re: Ignorant glow plug question
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:26:37 -0500
    In a message dated 96-11-15 10:50:49 EST, rzezoff@trmx3.dot.ca.gov (Robert Zezoff) writes: << On a '82 diesel Westy...
  • Re: recall / technical bulletins
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 28 Sep 2000 15:08:30 -0500
    ...and / or technical bulletins for my '86 Westy? http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/index.html click on Recalls, then use the right...
  • Re: Tachless Vanagons (1984)
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Mon, 28 Jan 2002 16:59:08 -0800
    ...Living without one for the time being, I see > that the makers were thoughtful enough to include little "shift dots" by > some speeds on...
  • Re: 91 Westy - SA Grill upgrade?
    Historical mailing list - James
    Sun, 16 Nov 2014 19:51:14 -0500
    Those particular ones on Amazon might not be legal, but GE does sell an LED equivalent that is DOT legal, has the aiming standoffs...
  • Re: Additional LED interior lighting for the westy?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 17:33:27 -0600
    ...Jim On Feb 16, 2006, at 1:56 PM, Thomas Myers wrote: > A couple of folks have talked about those new sylvania DOT lights...
  • Fwd: Re: Slowly Disappearing Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Fri, 7 Feb 2003 08:41:29 -0500
    ...e-mail the next day Hey So-and-so >at thingy dot com, your hubcaps are for sale by Sleazebag Motors out of >Sacremento...
  • Needed: Steel wheel
    Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:01:44 -0400
    ...I would just buy a new one, but I'd rather help clean up someone else's garage if possible :) Brian Keese brian dot...
  • Re: Michelin Agilis Tires - Update
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:15:06 EDT
    ...the only real point is there is no DOT certification number. Maybe that's all that's needed ! So...........if you need tires while...
  • Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:47:39 -0800
    ...on the ones that I do have a spare key hidden on, I paste a round colored 'dot' ...... the sticky-backed kind you'd...
  • Re: square headlight upgrade kit
    Historical mailing list - KBatzler
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 21:01:19 -0800
    H-4 square headlights came only on European models....All US and Canada models came with DOT approved headlights (9004). Euro Vanagon lights work...
  • Re: 1982 Vanagon Diesel Washer Reservoir
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:34:42 -0400
    ...The tanks is built to ASME specs, much heavier than a DOT tank, and has no recertification requirements. As long as it's in...
  • Re: Propane tank color-- need to knw ASAP
    Historical mailing list - Ed L Lloyd
    Thu, 22 Nov 2001 19:18:28 -0800
    ...which does the VW tank, and they said that only a DOT tank needs to be Re-certified. The VW tank is a ASME...