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• Propane bleeder valve gloves..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:13:01 -0800
  ...The DOT probably frowns on it.. Don Hanson
• Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba - IMPORTS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:35:59 -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...
• Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 12:28:02 -0400
  ...will DOT4 brake fluid and attentive use of engine >>> drag via downshifting pretty much make bigger brakes a non-issue? >>> >>> If the answer is...
• You and your van can be famous..
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:38:10 -0600
  ...hoping for more details) please contact me at hoopanista (at) hulahoopla (dot) com with a few pictures (side, front & rear) and description of your...
• Re: 1984 Vanagon GL Parts Available
  Historical mailing list - Eric Lopez
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:25:57 -0700
  ...vehicle untowable that you buy the entire thing ($300 for all). > > You can reach me directly at platypusofdoom at yahoo dot com. Thanks, > -Eric >
• Re: Diesel group purchase looking? Not Bill Gates--
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 08:15:44 EDT
  ...When he brought this one over the US DOT said we have no crash test data on this car we need to perform a...
• Re: [WetWesties] RoadHaus - Product Report / Black Taillights - Received & In...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 08:29:06 -0600
  ...remember the "blue dots" in the late > 50's > '60's where people drilled holes in their taillights and put the > blue dot in...
• Re: The weekend whales of camping
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:45:54 -0800
  ...link-freetext" href="http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks/bus-mh/busmap-d05.pdf">http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:47:14 -0800
  ...I run the HID in in my camper and 60/100 Halogen in my Non DOT lights in truck and like both in different...
• Re: [Syncro] 2nd propane tank/heater-Dual tank instalation!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 14:08:32 -0700
  ...The regulator is separated from the tank like most DOT setups. These are not mounted underneath RVs since the DOT are vertical tanks. The...
• Re: speedometer accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 May 2013 00:00:16 -0700
  ...15, 2005] > > That is an error tolerance of plus or minus 10%. > > http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.aspx?reg...
• Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously-Note
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 May 2011 15:51:19 -0400
  At 02:11 PM 5/15/2011, Jeff Schwaia wrote: >Don't know about the Thermo King, but the Red Dot that I linked...
• Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 17:49:30 -0400
  ...This afternoon I have put 1 & 3/4 bottles of DOT4 brake/clutch fluid (at CDN$12/bottle) through the front reservoir in an...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 13:09:06 -0700
  ...at 149,000 miles, changed it once since BRAKE FLUID: (Castrol DOT4) Changed every two years No Power Steering, no Auto Tranny DRIVER LUBRICATION...
• Buses Of The Corn 2011 - August 12-14th in Brooklin Ontario
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:58:15 -0500
  ...Yes, dot CA. There is plenty of BOTC info there, including maps and local attractions. If you have any further questions please don't...
• Re: [WetWesties] BusFusion Bound Trip Report #01
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 5 Jun 2007 06:27:41 -0700
  Dottie and I have never been asked to leave a rest stop, and we've stayed in dozens of them all over North America...
• Re: Propane Fill Question (Ontario, Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 4 Jul 2013 10:14:20 -0500
  ...The > Westy propane tank qualifies for this classification automatically by > its mounting/ plumbing arrangement. > > A portable cylinder is covered by DOT in regards to...
• Re: propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 18:14:25 -0700
  ...Both ASME and DOT specifications require hydrostatic testing of vessels after fabrication. This is usually done with water. . Before charging with propane, the vessel...
• Re: Headlights: 2D1 types to Euro H4 types?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:01:32 -0400
  ...At $44 a pair they seem a deal. > > I understand they are not DOT approved. > > If aimed correctly, are they obnoxious to oncoming drivers...
• Re: Fw: Slave or Master?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 May 2001 16:27:18 -0500
  ...Try switching to DOT 4 Brake fluid. On Sun, 20 May 2001 16:12:13 -0400 John Russ <cjruss@gis.net> writes: > Generally if...
• Re: canadian title transfer to Texas
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 17:52:50 -0800
  As it is >25 years old, it is a non issue - EPA / DOT and Duty exempt. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel...
• Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 2 May 2007 19:25:51 -0400
  ...Maybe youcan dothe job good enough keeping the top on.Sounds like you have an early Vanagon with a white top. A bathtub scouring...
• Re: Uninstalling SA headlights
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:00:41 -0500
  ...One now has the SA grille and lights, and the other had the standard US DOT lights. The SA Eurospec lighting is so superior...
• '56 kombi progress - interior
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 23:15:43 -0700 (PDT)
  ...painted metal, and cover it with VW-style vinyl (with the dots) Does this make sense too? I thought the foam (about 1/8...
• Re: Importing Van from Canada
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Fri, 24 May 1996 13:51:38 -0400
  ...Will vans sold in > Canada from 1980 to 1990 meet US EPA and DOT standards for US > importation? Maybe you might know or direct...
• timing question
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  14 May 96 02:05:32 EDT
  ...Anyway, the notch in the pulley is to the left of the red dot on the timing scale at idle, hoses connected, blah blah...
• Re: Vanagon Crash Test Ratings Not So Good --
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 15:48:39 -0700
  ...most laid back on the road. > We're not usually the dot-commers in BMWs racing each other in and > out of traffic on...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:39:05 -0400
  ...Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca>wrote: > OE lights in Canada are US DOT crap - not e-code. > > David > Marshall > VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure...
• Re: [Re: Lighting]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Wed, 2 May 2001 16:40:10 MDT
  I just lined some trucker DOT-? tape under my rear tail laps so anyone ballin down the back of my van on a dark...
• Re: Fryeday, PG13
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:07:41 -0500
  ...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: [Syncro] bURNINGvAN 2015 is almost upon us!
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:49:44 -0800
  ...Re: [Syncro] bURNINGvAN 2015 is almost upon us! > > dot dot dot may be dangerous in Canada. We know how wild and crazy you guys...
• Re: Tuktoyaktuk
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 13 Nov 2017 13:45:12 -0800
  ...OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >>> >>> Day after tomorrow We'll be able to Drive Our Vanagons to Tuktoyaktuk ~ >>> >>> http://ith.dot.gov.nt.ca/ >
• Shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 22:12:09 -0700
  ...I filled it up with about 1/2 bottle of dot 4, but that didn't seem to help either. Any ideas? Thanks, wade
• stainless braided brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Sun, 16 May 2004 03:18:05 -0400
  ...So, would someone out there embrace Capitalism and take my goddamned money? Please? I prefer stainless fittings and DOT-spec if I have a...
• Re: running hot....ideas? UP DATE running a 70� t-stat instead of the 87 � one
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 12:34:30 EST
  ...but the needle will reach the red dot if i let it idle... chris
• Re: NYC to Palo Alto CA
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:15:16 -0500
  ...Caltrans has a lot of real-time freeway cams on its website (http://www.dot.ca.gov/) and there is a good park selection...
• Re: LVC - Opinions & facts about Gipsy camper
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 07:17:54 -0700
  ...and show eastern folks our unique 87 Karmann Gipsy Camper. > > > Paul& Dottie > > PS, This unique camper is for sale, and price is negotiable if...
• Re: Top sppeds
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 18:51:01 -0400
  ...Any input? >Coop David, my 82 Vanagon L has little red dots on the speedometer to indicate max safe rpms for all gears but...
• Re: Just spent 2 days in a VW LT Florida!
  Historical mailing list - Roger
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 22:29:50 -0700
  ...here! If that rig and engine are not made to US DOT and >> EPA standards, forget about bringing it home. Ask VW if it...
• Westfailia Floor Dimension? New floor
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:45:56 -0800
  ...There are other textured patterns available like the Euro dot tread that I think would jive with the Westy look. Thanks, Chris C 90MV
• Vanagon Seats for sale on EBAY
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 19:12:39 -0800
  ...interested. > > Title of item: VOLKSWAGEN VW VANAGON SEATS & DOOR > PANELS > Seller: dotbaker@home.com > Starts: 01/06/00, 11:54:39 PST > Ends: 01...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 15:47:04 -0700
  ...Changed by inspection, not by time or miles. >BRAKE FLUID: ?? DOT 4, renewed yearly. >POWER STEERING FLUID: ?? Dexron III, changed by inspection, not by...
• Re: Brazilian Brake Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 08:57:10 -0600
  ...If your MC hasn't failed yet, try flushing the system and using DOT4 brake fluid as preventive maintenance. If it has failed, clean...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 09:46:32 -0400
  ...I'm told the H4 headlights have an improved beam pattern, compared to standard DOT units, and produce less glare while putting more light...
• Fwd: [WetWesties] Robert Keezer and his mother
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 10:10:16 -0700
  ...You can reach him directly at <warmerwagen at hotmail dot com>. His mother had a stroke a couple months back and since then his...
• Re: Baie Comeau to Labrador to Newfoundland-Seabreeze
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 00:05:28 -0500
  ...but I don't think it would be >worth doing again. Dot and I found the people of St. Pierre somewhat unfriendly towards us...
• Re: Brake question......
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:43:13 -0700
  ...Brake question...... >> >> Whoa up cowboy! >> >> The 'wet' boiling point of Dot 3 is 284 F and the 'dry' boiling point is >> 401 F. >> >> The...
• Re: Warm air from under the dash.
  Historical mailing list - John Sweet
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 13:32:29 -0700
  ...temperature slider (the one that goes from a blue dot to a red dot) was actually moving the cable in its sheath, not just...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:23:05 -0700
  ...All > they have to do is state that their vehicle meets EPA and DOT standards, and > they're good to go... > > Cheers, > > Jeff > -- Neil...
• winter driving tips
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 17:52:39 -0800
  ...I don't know if it matters or not, but I THINK our DOT tends to use gravel instead of salt on the road...
• Re: New Bosch H4's from CDN Tire r Installed
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 19:10:10 -0800
  ...d be a good deal for yours. > >Jay > >+======================================================================+ >| jewing(at)sprint(dot)ca | http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/jason/ | >+======================================================================+ > > -- David Marshall - - Quesnel, BC, Canada...
• Re: VW Concept Car: WHOA! A Syncro Eurovan Pickup!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 08:44:03 EST
  ...Another interesting interior design I saw on several VWs and other makes, was a yellow/gray dotted or pattern design that looked quite ugly...
• Re: Cheap H4's
  Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 15:48:52 -0500
  ...Not to be confused with the H5's which look the same but will only >accept DOT dictated wattage bulbs. The US round Vanagon...
• Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 18:07:02 -0700
  ...will DOT4 brake fluid and attentive use of engine drag via downshifting pretty much make bigger brakes a non-issue? If the answer is...
• Re: regarding ZSImports, ubidzmall, Vic
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:44:54 -0500
  ...It is also illegal to register a "parts car" in the USA without performing a DOT and EPA certification. These are not opinions, just...
• Re: buying in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 08:59:42 -0400
  ...In addition the floowing text was cut and pasted from http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/can9909.htm VEHICLE IMPORTATION GUIDELINES (Imported...
• Re: SA grills available again
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:15:57 -0800
  ...I don't > see how or where lights in addition to DOT low beams could not negatively > impact other drivers. > > And now, as if...
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Oct 2015 17:46:31 -0400
  ...http://docs.engineeringtoolbox.com/documents/1020/propane_C3H8_vapour_pressu re.pdf The tank is an AME rated tank, not DOT. The inspections/testing...
• Re: '88 headlight upgrade options?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:55:38 -0400
  On the 88, you probably have the rectangular headlights, and the lighting pattern (NOT the lighting wattage) is horrible on the US DOT spec...
• headlights (all) - poof!
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 23:31:31 -0500
  ...04 Jetta TDI 05 Jetta Wagon TDI g r u n g y AT g r u n g y DOT c o m