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• Brake adjustment on 88 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 8 May 2002 08:11:27 -0400
  ...I have a pressure bleeder, bled the whole system with new DOT 4 fluid (purging out old fluid) and have no leaks. Now, I...
• Re: Instructions for replacing the Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 22:33:38 -0800
  ...Is this truly not necessary? Also, about how much brake fluid should I be prepared with? DOT 4 is fine? Thanks again, James 90...
• Re: Westy sighting...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 17:52:16 -0500
  ...Audi A6 Avant 05 Jetta Wagon TDI > g r u n g y AT g r u n g y DOT c o m
• testing a water pump...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:22:26 -0500
  ...GL (parting out) 05 Jetta Wagon TDI g r u n g y AT g r u n g y DOT c o m
• Re: Brake question......
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:38:37 -0700
  ...Whoa up cowboy! The 'wet' boiling point of Dot 3 is 284 F and the 'dry' boiling point is 401 F. The wet boiling...
• Re: tach in an 85
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Jun 2011 12:32:48 -0700
  ...tach in an 85 There should be little dots around the edge of your speedometer. One dot for the redline in first gear, two...
• Hankook 185 R14C Tire and Vanagon Wheel - used/for sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blozis
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:44:16 -0700
  ...Date code DOT 5MW1 JM H 0805 or 0905 (manufactured in Korea in wk 8 or 9 of 2005) They are listed on eBay...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires - Update
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:39:25 -0400
  ...sure you could pass a safety inspection in Ontario without that DOT on the sidewall. It is interesting that Michelin is still making them...
• Re: '80 Westfalia: have to replace master brake cyl and brake shoes in back
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 00:33:46 -0500
  Master cylinder about $50.00 Rear brake cylinders about $18.00 each I quart brake fluid about $ 5.00 for DOT4 You can do...
• Re: brake fluid capacity
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 08:16:20 -0400
  ...Preiss <spielmobil@SNUTTIG.NET> writes: > Anybody have a number what quantity DOT4 I need to buy? I want to > replace the fluid this weekend...
• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:12:52 -0500
  ...truck, heating dealer or any other facility that does not refill DOT tanks. You'd have to carry around an adapter to go from...
• Re: Rear reflectors
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 20:57:27 -0600
  ...during > the day. > > I got it off'n ebay (search for "DOT Reflective Tape") but > it's available in various qualities (reflectivites) from > FLAPS...
• Re: Newbie considering purchase of 88 "Transporter"
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 11:52:31 EST
  ...never seen that done to a canadian model, its pointless, as the canadian models are US DOT compliant other than the kph speedo and...
• Re: Let there be LIGHT!!!
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:48:03 -0400
  Do the Eurospecs get rid of that odd cut off line you see on the ground with the DOT ones? Sad part is I...
• Re: Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 8 Mar 2014 02:07:51 -0600
  ...know ... > draw a box with 9 dots, like this > . . . > . . . > . . . > > The quiz is to connect all those dots using only 4 straight lines. ( I > think...
• Re: Wife is done with Vanagon and camping!
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:19:32 -0400
  ...I dot know If he camps. > > -craig
• Anyone making custom curtains?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:28:33 -0700
  ...Something with cows and chickens, daisies, romping puppies, or polka-dots on them? Sunbrella not required nor desired, it's a creepy fabric -- how...
• Re: Returned
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 10:29:28 -0700
  ...shipped to a local port, since (in the US) the EPA, DOT, etc. might have something to say about whether or not your spiffy...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 17:16:57 -0800
  ...The was a discussion on the list a while back about differences between e-code lights and DOT lights. If remember correctly, one of...
• Re: Headlight rewiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:21:44 -0400
  ...beam connection to the H4, looks to the same as the >DOT-code lights, so I assume it will be plug and play for...
• Re: How many Vanagon list members/vanagon chat room?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 22:58:15 -0800
  Yeah- on the left column or the home page of Vanagon dot com it's says Chat. >From: Mike Miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com> >To...
• Re: Syncro Driving / Salt Kills
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 10:38:40 -0500
  ...Our > DOT-heads in Harrisburg seem to think that the only time to resort to > anti-skid is after they have mucked up the...
• Re: updating headlights - the options
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:07:44 -0800
  ...Second I'd say is switching from those awful US-DOT rectangular reflectors to round E-Code H4's (and you might as well...
• Re: LED electrical questions (Building a Sylvania "Dot-Its" unit)
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:53:37 -0700
  ...Like many projects, I bought them but havan't wired them in yet. >> >> Which version of the "Dot-It" did you get? I've...
• Tire Report
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 06:03:30 -0400
  ...Heres the cut and paste deally, http://www-nsa.nhtsa.dot.gov/oldfedworld/nhtsa-ci/utqgs.html I also saw a Michelien Tire interface...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 07:20:40 -0500
  ...you like to see where you're going at >> night? >> the DOT square headlights suck, and the euro's (e-code square) are way...
• Re: brake lines and hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 20:16:57 -0500
  ...For brake fluid I always use DOT4 of a known quality brand. Higher temp rating than DOT3, and flush it every 2 years. Jason...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 31 May 2006 13:11:09 -0700
  ...Next, you'll have to add a DOT approved air-bag system. > Start pony-ing up the dollars boys, we can probably get it...
• Re: lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 23:03:56 -0800
  ...light at the top of the rear window, & installed a blue dot lens in the center of the red lens; looks really hokey, but...
• Re: Apostrophes & spelling (was Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh)
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 09:42:20 -0700
  In the long run I suspect the issue is important only to those of us compulsive about dotting our i's [sic] and crossing...
• My butt is sagging
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 08:19:03 -0500
  ...They apparently used different color dots on the springs, depending on floor plan of your bus. So my question, is which springs do I...
• Re: Dual circuit Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 08:32:19 -0700
  ...to service well maintained systems (yearly fluid renewal on clean systems, sleight yellow/amber tint only). > Is DOT 4 the only acceptable fluid? Yes!!!
• Re: [vanagon] FS: '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia on samba in Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 16 May 2007 14:44:14 -0700
  ...out on a major claim if the vehicle did not meet DOT safety requirements? Would the owners personal liability be raised in the event...
• Re: HIDs on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 20:52:41 -0800
  ...http://absolutehid.ca/index.php?cPath=23 Martin (still running ancient DOT 7" lights... '82 Westy 1.9TD) __________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere...
• What Bentley says Re: Speedo calibration (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:06:10 EDT
  ...As of May of 1983 the existing regulations (FMVSS 127) concerning vehicle speed indication were cancelled by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Starting May...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:59:01 -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: Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 21:50:45 -0700
  ...The Vision Plus lights are basically a DOT-certified lens with a replaceable bulb element. They do not have the same lens as the...
• Re: Fryeday, PG13
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:52:01 -0800
  ...Doty says the selection of "Chargers" as mascot was driven by the desire for originality, despite a poll of some future students that showed...
• Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba - IMPORTS
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:37:16 -0500
  ...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: Running rich and low mpg
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:46:24 -0700
  ...running good no > hesitation or stumbling, good idle @ 900 rpm, coolant gauge needle just > under the red dot. > > so the questions are: > > - is there...
• Re: BusFusion in my Karmann Gipsy diesel camper
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:13:46 -0400
  ...Ottawa. > > Stop over and say hello if you see us! > > Paul & Dottie > > PS, This unique camper is for sale, and price is negotiable if...
• Re: 14? 15? or 16 inch Tires.............
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 10 May 2010 15:01:13 -0400
  ...You still need extra-load or LT rated tires even in those sizes, as per the DOT and VW themselves (plenty on this in...
• Re: The Existance of Santa Claus <Kris Kringle, Father Christmas,
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 01 Dec 94 09:18:37 CST
  ...the dawn of mankind, light up the night sky, so too doth the light of Santa Claus, Rotund Reminder of the Good in Man...
• Re: Are these tires even safe?!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 07:06:12 -0400
  ...got 'em at 38psi since they always look > low) > -radial ply > -DOT pjt7 > -M+S p125/60R14 > -tread 3 plies (1 polyester, 2 steel...
• Re: Importing a car into the USA -- Was: Ebay item
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:52:16 -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...
• Re: from ebay.de (Dehler Profi FS in the US?)
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 23:59:32 -0700
  ...Karl Mullendore syncrowestytd at mindspring dot com
• Digifant FI System Pro Training Manual PDF
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 13:22:38 -0500
  ...Any ideas where to give this thing a permanent home on the web site for downloading by the membership???? Vanagon dot com perhaps? Others...
• Re: [vanagon] FS: '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia on samba in Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 16 May 2007 18:13:16 -0400
  ...out on > a major claim if the vehicle did not meet DOT safety requirements? > Would > the owners personal liability be raised in the event...
• Re: Largest diameter... tire failures
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 08:09:27 -0500
  ...Following these guidelines will NOT make a vanagon unsafe, if it did then DOT's worldwide would have intervened decades ago. Good luck finding...
• Re: LED electrical questions (Building a Sylvania "Dot-Its" unit)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:41:08 -0700
  ...Like many projects, I bought them but havan't wired >>> them in yet. >>> >>> Which version of the "Dot-It" did you get? I've...
• Re: Wife is done with Vanagon and camping!
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 15:37:39 -0400
  ...I dot know If he camps. -craig On Jun 30, 2013, at 1:06 PM, ANTONY MARSH <apetermarsh@ME.COM> wrote: > WOW - maybe theres...
• Re: 1.6 TD Motor...Timing help....
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 00:25:49 -0400
  ...Jay +======================================================================+ | jewing(at)sprint(dot)ca | http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/jason/ | +======================================================================+
• Reducing brake fade on '88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 07:26:53 -0700
  ...I flushed the system 2 years ago with fresh DOT4 fluid, so I suppose it's time to do this again. But since the...
• Re: Reducing brake fade on '88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 04:16:03 -0700
  ...Use DOT 4 fluid. NOTE: There are some up and coming performers in the brake pad business which may be available for the Vanagon...
• Re: wonderwagon friday funny
  Historical mailing list - Max and/or Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 26 Jul 1997 02:30:30 -0500
  ...He floors it, and within 15 seconds the speedometer reads > >> 320.(wow!) > >> > >> Suddenly, the guy notices a dot in his rear view mirror. It...
• Re: 90 RectangularHeadlamp wanted
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:03:36 -0500
  ...There are DOT versions and European versions (of the low beams). High beams do only have a single version. Sent from my iPad On...
• Re: TIRES
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 11 May 2010 11:44:07 -0400
  ...So a tire with DOT U2LL LMLR 5107 on the sidewall was made in the 51st week of 2007.
• Re: Labrador Trip photos...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 07:03:10 EDT
  ...Hi everyone, Dot and I have spent the last month or so traveling in "Betty," our first ever Syncro Westfalia. Betty is an '86...
• Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings, one more question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 07:51:43 -0400
  ...Are the red and blue dot larger or are they smaller than the standard (no dot) main bearing? And which is larger of the...
• Break job questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:30:21 -0400
  ...My notes from Dennis recommends using synthetic dot 5.1. How much do I need to have on hand to be sure to have...