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  • Re: SUVs VS TINCANS!
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sun, 10 Jan 1999 10:34:50 -0500
    ...So says EPA > > Yau-Man Chan > 87 GL "Truck" > >> > >then why does it say "'84 VW station wagon" on my title??? > >chris >'84 vanagon...
  • Vehicle importation details for Port Hueneme, California
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sun, 31 Dec 2000 07:14:47 EST
    ...If you are importing the Tri-Star for US conversion, you must have all your EPA/DOT and any bonding paperwork w/ you. The...
  • Re: Fuel Shortage in the Soutland UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Wed, 1 Oct 2008 18:16:56 -0700
    ...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: Who has the real skinny on R-12?
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Mon, 14 Jun 1999 10:46:12 -0400
    ...Who has the real skinny on R-12? > I was on a business trip to DC, meeting with some EPA folks (really). Just > got...
  • Re: Friday NVC: European Union switch to diesel not working so well
    Historical mailing list - James
    Sat, 21 Jun 2014 22:45:32 -0400
    ...http://www.epa.gov/otaq/technology/420f04023.pdf But even with > this it will take until 2030 to see the full benefits. > > > > We are...
  • Re: AC Hose repair
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:55:52 -0600
    ...There are lots of unreliable sources there, too, but EPA and other regulatory agents and auto manufacturers address it, and those sites are reliable...
  • Re: New & Better VW Campers
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:46:44 -0800
    ...segment=Mot > orhome&siteId=GERMANY&negativeFeatures=EXPORT&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNR > EPAIRED&export=NO_EXPORT&customerIdsAsString=&lang=en&id=135565290&pageNumbe > r=1) > > Same...
  • Re: open your eyes - EPA Danger
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Fri, 12 Jul 1996 10:41:16 -0700
    At 07:51 PM 7/11/96 -0500, you wrote: >The bottom line here is that we must unite to fight these lobbying >interests...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:41:07 -0700
    Hi . I'd say 'it depends'. Miles are sure handy. We've gotten used to those very nicely. 60 is pretty fast. 100 is...
  • Re: Mobil-1 shortage
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:38:23 -0600
    ...with >> poor engine design)? >> >> The only concern (again, IMO) is the EPA related reduction in ZDDP, a >> friction reducer important to flat tappet engines...
  • Report - Durham NC gathering 11/1/95
    Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
    Wed, 01 Nov 95 22:16:23 -0500
    ...I understand the praise I read here for them - can't wait to wear it! David showed us the EPA/US Gov. paperwork he...
  • Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Hybrids on NPR last night
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sat, 15 May 2004 21:53:20 -0400
    ...Also their basic point, which was that the way the EPA tests are done is misleading, and that the law prohibits Toyota from advertising...
  • Re: AC
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:38:14 -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: Random Thoughts on Vanagon Maintenance
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 3 May 2014 13:32:59 -0500
    ...And then we had the "American-anation" and EPA beginning in the early > seventies......75 MPH Interstate speeds, pull a trailer or boat running...
  • Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Wed, 22 Dec 1999 19:46:10 -0700
    re: Is the lower sulphur level in the next generation of gasoline going to do terrible things to our WBX engines? This question has...
  • Re: Should I use Digifant-I or Digifant-II injectors?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 16 Feb 2003 21:00:13 -0800
    ...cheap enough???? Unless this is how they are getting past the EPA thing... David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel...
  • Re: FS: Double Cabs and Syncros on eBay
    Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
    Fri, 28 Dec 2001 23:11:45 -0700
    ...US?? Besides none of those vehicles have engines that were ever EPA certified! The trucks he is selling are sold as worthless scrap in...
  • Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
    Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 07:29:24 -0800
    ...check out the 82 Westy diesel I have > for > > > sale. > > > > With EPA 29/29 MPG and no smog test > > requirements, > > > it > > > > could be a...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 1 Jul 2012 23:57:26 -0700
    ...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: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:38:13 -0600
    ...That company must be certified by both the EPA and the NHTSA for vehicle inspections. In some cases that company would also assign a...
  • Re: some vanagon questions.
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 May 1997 02:47:31 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Where can I find the EPA emissions label? I bought it out of CA > (where i live) and am trying to find if it...
  • Canadian van in the US, was: RE: SOMEONE TAKE IT BEFORE THE BANK
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Tue, 6 Oct 1998 17:20:12 -0400
    ...What I remember is that the process looked cumbersome, with lots of EPA and DOT clearances needed before you can get US plates on...
  • Re: Diesel vs. Gas
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:39:25 -0600
    ...acknowledge that the only way to meet the future Euro and EPA pollution standards is with higher percentages of alcohol in the fuel. Most...
  • Importing vehicle and cert from VW
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 22 Jan 2005 07:50:08 -0700
    ...There are revisions to the rules every two years on reviews by customs/EPA/NHTSA. The current manual being quoted on sites appears to...
  • Re: More Catalytic Converter questions
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:19:31 -0400
    ...I have to put OE cats on imports in order to pass the EPA lab test. I get them direct from VW and usually...
  • Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:05:39 -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: Gas Milage problem(?)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:11:17 -0500
    ...This is another one of those reasons the EPA is looking to get our vehicles off the road. We all nned to be more...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 2 Oct 2015 10:37:18 -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: Ethanol free gas
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Fri, 6 Sep 2013 17:57:10 -0400
    ...From what I understand it is going to be even more corn fuel percent due to EPA Regulations. But if you can find 100...
  • Re: What about E15?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 1 Mar 2011 16:13:28 -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: More Engine Woes =(...
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:05:49 -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: ES-12 Replacement for R-12 Refrigerant
    Historical mailing list - Rolf Hastrup
    Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:01:44 -0700
    ...replacement than R-134a, which performs poorly compared to R-12. EPA regulations require that the charging fittings be changed to the R-134a...
  • Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
    Historical mailing list - Jim King
    Mon, 16 May 2005 11:52:53 -0400
    ...need to spend another > $2900.00 for > >a propane UL, OSHA, EPA approved pump to do the filling. > > > > > > > > > Well, if you do it for...
  • Autofrost R-406a replacement for R-12
    Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 20:06:02 -0700
    ...This stuff looks good, because it is compatible with R12 oils and seals, and has been EPA approved for use in vehicles as of...
  • Re: I4 Engine conversion - german diesel parts source
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 27 May 2008 03:02:05 -0700
    ...Of course, that is all change now on Epay.(that's another story for a different day) Prices aren't too bad and shipping...
  • Re: Fwd: more mpg and emmison lowers with magnetic fuel saver!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Hotch
    Sat, 28 Jun 1997 17:04:05 -0400
    ...the mr3 and > stuff.....ok heres what is written bye the epa accepted lavoratory > results.... > > before after change > HC .430 .328 -24% > CO 3...
  • Re: Vanagon Ignition Timing
    Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
    Wed, 3 Sep 1997 02:59:19 UT
    ...Of course it would be best to check CO and verify - and with tightening EPA testing I expect to be looking for a reasonable...
  • Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
    Mon, 8 Nov 2004 13:39:51 -0600
    ...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: AC SERVICING
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 2 Jun 2016 21:17:04 -0500
    ...Seems the EPA can't get it's collective act together Thanks, John On Jun 2, 2016 20:42, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com...
  • Re: German Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 1 Nov 2004 12:00:40 -0800
    ...The RI will then need to certify the vehicle for the EPA and the DOT. This process will cost between $5,500 & $7,000...
  • Re: types of fire extinguishing agents:
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Fri, 10 Nov 2000 23:48:54 -0700
    ...The > FM-200 agent is OK for occupied areas, but is slightly less effective and > inflicts no ozone depletion.] > > Halotron 1- Newly EPA approved...
  • Re: Buses by the Beach
    Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
    Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:23:02 -0400
    ...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: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Mon, 18 Feb 2002 16:15:46 -0800
    ...Yes, the water ends up in the > rivers, with more or less acceptable impurity levels according to our EPA, > but we get our drinking...
  • Junkyards are to blame
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 9 Mar 2004 09:15:48 -0800
    ...Ah, but I'm sure any huge operation would be challenged by the EPA and DOT,etc. OK-so this is just another coolant...
  • Re: AC convert
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 10:17:31 -0700
    ...No one who doesn't already deal with EPA regulation and depend on a license to do their job (e.g. a shop that...
  • Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:16:33 -0400
    ...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: Stale gasoline in fuel tank
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:13:14 -0600
    ...with 15 year old gasoline/lacquer from a gas tank. > >> I guess it would make good weed killer...but not EPA approved ;-) > >> > >> S.S. > >
  • Aux fuel tank update.
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 1 Nov 2004 19:02:46 -0800
    ...On the environment front, is there any resources to see what it would take to make a setup like the EPA / CARB compliant? Tanks...
  • Re: Conversion Kits: Beware 1991 Clean Air Act!
    Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee
    Thu, 18 Sep 1997 09:54:17 -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...
  • Attn: Vehicle Importers (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:30:27 +0430
    ...The vehicle being "X" years old) can the vehicle be imported as is, or does it have to also be modified (DOT & EPA) as...
  • New & Better VW Campers
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 26 Nov 2010 06:32:22 EST
    ...segment=Mot orhome&siteId=GERMANY&negativeFeatures=EXPORT&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNR EPAIRED&export=NO_EXPORT&customerIdsAsString=&lang=en&id=135565290&pageNumbe r=1) Same...
  • Re: '89 Westy - Canadian?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Wed, 4 Mar 1998 12:53:04 -0800
    ...Neither DOT nor EPA requires that imported buses have the OXS light added. I'd guess that the PO of this bus was travelling...
  • Re: A/C -R12--R134a (a bit off point)
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Wed, 19 Aug 1998 19:01:33 -0500
    ...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 - Jeff at Vanagonparts
    Sun, 7 Nov 2004 21:42:04 -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: cheap trucks! FS: '90 Doublecab $1800 US!!, '86 Doublecab $3500 US!! in michigan
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 16 Apr 2005 13:09:36 -0700
    ...you NEED paperwork from these guys showing that duty was paid and that they pass EPA and DOT regs before you can title them...
  • Re: Anyone ever tried this on their vanagon??????????????
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:47:25 -0700
    ...oil conspiracy, but the car companies > still have to meet the EPA fleet mileage requirements and this would be an > easy way to do...
  • Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba - IMPORTS
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:42:44 -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...
  • Clean Extinguishers--Informational Repost
    Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
    Sat, 16 Nov 96 17:49:45 -0500
    ...Call the FD, EPA and any other toxic spill agency that comes to mind. > >A fire extinguisher is rated as follows. > >4A 20B:C...
  • FOR SALE: Complete 2.0L 50 degree I4 setup
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 23 Jul 2002 18:15:37 -0700
    ...This is basically the same setup as TiiCo sells, only it is an EPA legal Digifant II setup that almost any VW familiar mechanic...
  • Re: 134 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:44:43 -0600
    ...Once you have your EPA > > number, you can buy R-12. > > > > > > Ah, I love A/C topics. So many opinions, such little actual experience...