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• Re: Refrigerant Regulatory Crap!! (long)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 09:46:22 -0500
  ...OZ-12, HC-12a and Duracool 12a are illegal for all uses *except* > industrial process refrigeration. > >> when the EPA website lists them and tells...
• Re: Stale gasoline in fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:52:49 -0800
  ...with 15 year old gasoline/lacquer from a gas tank. >> I guess it would make good weed killer...but not EPA approved ;-) >> >> S.S. >
• FS: Jumpseats for $75 each & Westy Single Seat pedestals $150 each in San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:16:11 -0700
  ...goes to Epay after that. They are all gray velour. Sorry no diagonal stripes versions. These are for the seats only and not the...
• Re: Where to advertise VW on Web?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 00:40:37 -0400
  Tony Moore wrote: > > Hi Lash, > > Well, you just advertised on probably the best resource :-) > > I've had good luck on EPage, but there are...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil; CD-2 Oil Detergent- Additives
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 19:34:52 -0400
  ...nothings better than powered lead but the EPA doesn't like that anymore. Thanks Todd T 84 Westy Washington DC
• Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba - IMPORTS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:35:59 -0800
  ...3 - EPA certification from an ICI (often under contract with the RI). Individual states may have additional requirements, but these three things must happen...
• Re: Dennis' opinion of emmision mods/Ed"s Soapboxing(long)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 14:09:33 -0400
  ...Anyway, you are right about testing under load.That is why the new EPA standards call for testing on a dyno, so they can...
• types of fire extinguishing agents:
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 19:27:59 -0800
  ...The FM-200 agent is OK for occupied areas, but is slightly less effective and inflicts no ozone depletion.] Halotron 1- Newly EPA approved...
• q
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 20:40:38 -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: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:40:04 -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: WBX bashing
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:32:23 -0400
  ...normal, expected maintenance items): - Catalytic converters (both of them, replaced under EPA-mandated recall) - Fuel injection module (left me stranded) - Transmission (blew its guts...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:40:58 -0500
  ...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: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 21:44:50 -0600
  Easier to pass EPA (smog) than DOT (crash) tests, I'd bet. Precious little deformable structure in the front of a bay-window bus...
• Re: air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:52:48 -0700
  ...This is also why the Vanagon, even with a high refrigerant pressure switch, does not meet the EPA requirements for conversion to R-134A...
• Re: fuel tank sizes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 16:42:36 EDT
  ...Car companies and fuel-fixture companies have spent a fortune to eliminate this problem, and the EPA is VERY rightly insisting that this occurance...
• Re: What about E15?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 1 Mar 2011 14:57:02 -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: Stale gasoline in fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:44:34 -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: Biodiesel as a parts washer solvent report
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 15:24:35 -0700
  ...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: Mexican vehicles --HOW ABOUT SOUTH AFRICAN VANAGONS?
  Historical mailing list - GARTH WOOLSTENHULME
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 00:19:06 -0800
  ...safety/crash requirements and the Audi 5-cylinder also meets the EPA regs--would it be possible to bring these into the US? Even...
• Re: Procedures for Buying Used Westie in Canada?
  Historical mailing list - tellis
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 22:48:02 -0500
  ...You need to make sure from the owner that the vehicle meets EPA standards (look in engine compartment; sometimes on drivers door or door...
• New EPA rules for gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 09:04:00 -0600
  You may have heard by now the Pres. Clinton has signed in to law a bill that will tighten the pollution laws for cars...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 14:54:49 -1000
  ...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: re; smog sympathies
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:22:02 -0000
  ...I won't be consulting your CARB or EPA to verify this for me. About this OBD 11 thing, are you telling me your...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - Neal R. Hansen
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 17:50:37 -0700
  ...Wed, 4 Jul 2001 10:03:08 -0700 > >Interesting comment, as the autofrost 409 website has the text: >"EPA approved for all cars", and...
• Re: AC tinkering
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 30 May 2006 17:13:08 -0700
  ...That's not just a recommendation, > its EPA rules. > > Freeze-12 is (I believe) a mix of R134a and other refrigerants, but > even so...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:54:38 -0500
  ...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: Import Westy from Canada
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 21:01:45 -0500 (EST)
  ...Make sure the vehicle has stickers on it that say that it complies with US EPA and DOT requirements. The Canadian vehicles I've...
• Re: New England's Syncro Westfalias
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 11:23:31 -0700
  ...deliver. > > --- Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA> wrote: > > Saw this on Epage today. Call them NOT me. > > malcolm s > > > > 1) URL: http://ep.com...
• FS: Mitutoyo Digital Micrometer Set
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Mon, 12 May 2003 14:51:19 -0700
  ...I could flog them on epay and easily get $400 for 'em. Does someone want/need them bad enough to give me $350 + postage...
• Re: 85 crewcab F/S
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 23:22:58 EST
  ...interested pls P mail me .This is completely US Dot and EPA > certified and (easily passes smog everytime)new cat.It will hit the...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:22:11 -0600
  ...I know the EPA is further curtailing particulate > emissions, which > is one of the immediate reasons the OEMs aren't shipping in, but > there...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 17:51:35 -0500
  ...2012 5:15 PM >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> Subject: Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution. >>> >>> The Emico brand cats are probably...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:04:57 -0400
  ...17/18 city/hwy > 86 GL 2.1 manual Joel Walker 19 EPA > sticker: 16/18 city/hwy > 87 Camper 2.1 manual TJ...
• 58 pickup FS/junkyard tour
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 02:36:48 -0500
  ...days without rain here!) so we took a little junkyard tour. EPA was very disappointing. Used to be always a split screen or three...
• RE: oil leak stains
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 28 Jul 1995 11:55:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Please don't tell the EPA about this-- they'd probably shoot me on sight. Muriatic is available from most hardware stores, as is...
• Re: The "syndrome" solutions
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:59:50 -0400
  ...With th epart install betseen the air intake and the air intake mechanism, (my description and memory is vague. let the mechanics do it...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 22:44:12 -0400
  ...I think the EPA makes the junkyard punch holes in the oil pans. Nice to know I am paying taxes to keep people on...
• Re: New AC Thing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 07:42:46 -0500
  Could be! Who knows for sure? I guess a sniffer test conducted by the local EPA office would tell for sure, otherwise it's...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Ian Butler
  Sat, 22 May 2004 21:29:22 -0400
  ...What I get is almost never the same > as the EPA number. I agree fully with the last two points. My Audi has a...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 30 May 2006 15:10:52 -0800
  ...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: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:42:09 -0500
  ...control the mixture of the engine. (If you are with the > >EPA, > >please hit delete!) > > ________________________________________________________________ > YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! > Juno...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 Sep 2017 12:21:37 -0700
  ...Remember, these were built in the '80s when the EPA mileage numbers were first on the sticker, and they were a selling feature. FWIW...
• Re: Cash For Clunkers
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:14:00 -0700
  ...When I looked up on the EPA site some time ago the MPG rating listed for Vanagons qualified and 1985 and newer vehicles qualify...
• Re: 88 toyota van from japan on ebay
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 09:52:50 -0600
  ...other safety items required. "Manufacturer" then has vehicle checked at an EPA testing facility (don�t know how that gets done but I will...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:51:18 -0600
  ...Yes, the water ends up in the rivers, with more or less acceptable impurity levels according to our EPA, but we get our drinking...
• Re: VW is #1 - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:53:16 -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: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:48:56 -0700
  ...All they have to do is state that their vehicle meets EPA and DOT standards, and they're good to go... Cheers, Jeff -----Original...
• Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:21:01 -0800
  ...I took th eparts but decided to purchase > a set of new AMC heads > and have them installed instead. That was maybe 5-7...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:54:09 -1000
  ...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: [Friday] Volkswagen wins Ig Nobel!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:50:18 +0000
  ...electromechanically producing fewer emissions whenever the cars are being > tested. > REFERENCE: "EPA, California Notify Volkswagen of Clean Air Act > Violations", U.S. Environmental Protection...
• Re: A/C no place for DIY: was how much R134a in A/C
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 28 May 1998 21:49:02 -0400
  ...A/C every few months without to much problems, but the EPA says that we are destroying the environment so R12 is bad. Just...
• 1985 1.9l engine complete FS
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 14:10:36 -0300
  ...Can come in for 2.5% US customs duty and $20 fee, no EPA required, but the engine lid says 'meets all applicable Federal...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution) Ethanol, LVC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 10:56:45 -0400
  ...However the EPA is working to have all of use 15% so we just have > to adapt. Just like all diesel will be 15...
• Selling my beautiful Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 04:48:39 EDT
  ...Figured I'd put the notice up on the lists before I hit thesamba and epages. When you see the below webpage, and the...
• Re: Importing a vehicle to USA - need advice
  Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 14:42:46 -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: Difference between CA catalytic converter and non-CA catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:20:32 -0700
  ...I found an interesting web page on cats which goes into great detail about > them. > http://www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/factshts/catcvrts.pdf >
• Re: Water 4 Gas. com
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:07:50 -0400
  ...What kind of car is it? What's the EPA mpg rating on the highway? What's the capacity of the gas tank? Multiply...
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Peter B.
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 00:18:31 -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...
• Re: Stranded - my first heartbreak
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 06:56:27 -0600
  ...On Dec 7, 2006, at 10:28 PM, Gary Bawden wrote: > but since the EPA started to pay attention to leaking gasoline storage > tanks...
• Re: Freeze-12 and other A/C supplies
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:03:37 -0700
  ...I've been following this thread for some years and realized that If you are really concerned about what the EPA has written on...