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• Re: Importing a Vanagon from South Africa etc.
  Historical mailing list - John S. Cronin
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 12:57:29 -0400
  ...off it needs emission controls, so a catalytic converter and all the electronics needed to ensure it can meet the emissions requirements. This will...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:49:11 -0700
  ...EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution. >> >> The Emico brand cats are probably the better aftermarket options. Just take >> a look inside and compare...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:07:30 -0700
  ...and all of the emissions equipment that goes with that engine goes with it. This can include all the controls, exhaust after treatment, and...
• 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
  ...Being familiar with many different vehicles, VW has always tried to cheap out on emissions controls. These vehicles probably should have had the urea...
• Re: water in my exhaust..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 11:50:57 -0400
  ...Black smoke = running too rich - fuel injection/carburator problems - sometimes caused by something wrong with computer/emission controls (failed O2 sensor). You can often...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:58:13 -0500
  ...changes the emissions characteristics under load. > > > > > > Being familiar with many different vehicles, VW has always tried to > > > cheap out on emissions controls. These vehicles...
• Re: gas and the little green guys - was Re: Area 51 trip
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 15:49:26 -0700
  ...Emissions controls are essentially the same...EGR, cat. converter, computer controlled fuel and ignition...cat. converters still don't even help much until they...
• Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 12:34:00 cdt
  ...He describes the 911 as an air cooled engine that, as HP and emission controls increased, became more of an air/oil cooled engine...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 17:51:35 -0500
  ...EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution. >>> >>> The Emico brand cats are probably the better aftermarket options. Just take >>> a look inside and compare...
• Re: VW is #1 - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:36:15 -0400
  ...TDI but except for CO2 emissions, the H2 exhaust will be much cleaner even with all the advance controls on the TDI. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: Air cooled mileage (revised)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 11:26:14 -0700
  ...And if you live in an area with emission controls, it's illegal. > e)Anything else? My major mileage problem with the van was...
• Re: 50 Worst Cars
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:09:20 -0700
  ...I recall a few mid 70's machines with smog > pumps, ridiculous > emissions controls, low grade gas and just no guts > at all, that...
• re: My Volkswagens-an EPA Danger
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 09:27:59 -0700
  ...Emissions controls have made a huge difference. The voters and taxpayers have largely supported this. Industrial sources have been curtailed, though money plays a...
• Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 17:03:23 -0700
  ...if the referee determines that you have installed the engine correctly and kept the emission controls of the new engine, you get an approval...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:38:50 -0500
  ...and all of the > emissions equipment that goes with that engine goes with it. This can > include all the controls, exhaust after treatment, and...
• Re: 50 Worst Cars
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:18:33 -0600
  ...I recall a few mid 70's machines with smog pumps, ridiculous emissions controls, low grade gas and just no guts at all, that...
• Re: emission ethics
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 22:01:16 -0500
  ...NOX emissions are harmful to all of us, >> and to the natural >> environment of which we are one small part - those >> controls are there...
• Gremlins update
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 10:44:40 -0800
  ...the shops I've taken it (80 Vanagon-CA with CA emission controls)-and lot less expensive. But never the less a intermittent problem...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:46:01 -0700
  ...and all of the >> emissions equipment that goes with that engine goes with it. This can >> include all the controls, exhaust after treatment, and...
• Re: Vanagon conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 00:09:56 PDT
  ...a US Vanagon. >Does the SA Vanagon have EXACTLY THE SAME emission controls as the US >Vanagon? If not, is it not possible those...
• Re: FS, some stuff :) (cams)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:06:16 -0500
  ...The cam that they chose had to give a good idle, smooth power and torque curves and of course pass emissions controls while still...
• Re: CNN@lenti.umn.edu?& more Diesel proublem
  Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 09:38:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...on this point) the best way that I see is; basic emissions controls > (EGR,PCV,Catalitic converters, and unleaded fuel), then take the rest...
• Re: VW Customer Relations & reality check
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 22:03:10 -0700
  ...is automobile pollution. >> >>Emmisions controls are good and necessary. > >You live in California. Which has probably the strictest emission laws in >the world. And...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 23:57:26 -0700
  ...EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution. >>>> >>>> The Emico brand cats are probably the better aftermarket options. Just take >>>> a look inside and compare...
• Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 17:40:39 -0700
  ...if the referee determines that you have installed >the engine correctly and kept the emission controls of the new engine, you >get an approval...
• Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 16 May 2013 11:50:43 -0400
  ...fit' a Vanagon - and > then all the deletions made from the emissions controls plus a hacked > computer, it veers from the intended path. The...
• Re: Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:03:03 -0500
  ...The emissions controls are going to be the hardest parts to fit, because you're going to have 3 more stages in addition to...
• Re: Gremlins update
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 17:53:32 -0800 (PST)
  ...the > shops I've taken it (80 Vanagon-CA with CA emission controls)-and lot less > expensive. But never the less a intermittent problem...
• Re: TDI Conversion Advice
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 10 May 2017 19:29:44 -0500
  ...TDI as a potential option and would need all of the > > emissions controls. Im especially interested to speak with you if you 1. > > Live...
• Re: '91 Carat smog test results
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 16:08:00 -0700
  ...Offhand, I'd say that the engine management/emission controls on the Villager do a somewhat better job than the Carat's. _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ You can...
• Emissions Ethics
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 19:02:39 -0700
  ...NOX emissions are harmful to all of us, > >and to the natural > >environment of which we are one small part - those > >controls are there...
• Re: VW is #1 - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:58:02 -0500
  ...TDI but except for CO2 emissions, > the H2 exhaust will be much cleaner even with all the advance controls on > the TDI. > > Dennis > > -----Original...
• Re: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:14:53 -0500
  ...fueling measurement/controls, and a close coupled cat for faster light-off. We have never done shed testing for Evaporative emissions. Jim Akiba On...
• Re: Fuel Master
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Tue, 6 May 2003 06:46:18 -0700
  ...American car companies only add things the don't sell like emission controls and saftey if made to buy law. (Often at least.) Steve...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:14:00 -0700
  ...and all of the emissions equipment that goes with that >> engine goes with it. This can include all the controls, exhaust after >> treatment, and...
• Re: 50 Worst Cars
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:29:15 -0700
  ...I recall a few mid 70's machines with smog pumps, ridiculous >emissions controls, low grade gas and just no guts at all, that...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters, now emissions indicator lights.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 00:08:02 -0500
  ...New York is similar in that the on board diagnostics is used as the emissions system test for 1996 and later vehicles. We have...
• Re: diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:33:30 -0700
  ...Due to the > emissions > controls the recommended oils are low zinc/phosphorous etc. For any > brand > look for the VW specs 504/00 and...
• looking for some Thing
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  11 Apr 96 18:00:24 EDT
  ...It's gotta be pretty complete as far as emission controls go (the Feds passed a new law... in order to drive a car...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 23:21:41 -0400
  ...ECU (which, incidentally is Electronic Control Unit --- > not > "Emission" ---- it's the computer that controls the Fuel Injection > system). Here's a link to...
• Re: diesel vs gas vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 16:03:21 -0800
  ...2) Engine has all factory emission controls as sold and installed in the original vehicle. 3) You don't tell them what the engine...
• Re: Importing a Vanagon from South Africa etc.
  Historical mailing list - John S. Cronin
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 15:40:14 -0400
  ...off it needs emission controls, so a catalytic > converter > > and all the electronics needed to ensure it can meet the emissions > >requirements. > > This will...
• Re: disconnect 02 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 12:51:56 -0800
  ...I really don't think it does all that much for emissions, per se, except to keep your engine running optimally which by default...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:00:02 -0400
  ...I wonder if this module controls the heater circuit under certain conditions. i.e. extended periods of idle on a cold day? Neil. On...
• Re: emission ethics
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 22:45:55 -0400
  ...NOX emissions are harmful to all of us, >>and to the natural >>environment of which we are one small part - those >>controls are there...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:01:24 -0500
  ...and all of the emissions equipment that goes with that > >> engine goes with it. This can include all the controls, exhaust after > >> treatment, and...
• Re: emission ethics
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 22:00:20 -0400
  ...ISO-8859-1"> <title></title> </head> <body text="#000000" bgcolor="#ffffff"> Emission controls are "most effective" in large population desity areas where the money...
• Re: TDI Conversion Advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 May 2017 12:44:49 +0000
  ...TDI as a potential option and would need all of the > emissions controls. Im especially interested to speak with you if you 1. > Live...
• Re: VW is #1 - NVC
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:21:44 -0700
  ...TDI but except for CO2 emissions, the H2 exhaust will be much cleaner even with all the advance controls on the TDI. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: 1984 Dennis' opinion of emmision mods/Ed"s Soapboxing(long)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Sep 1996 17:40:46 -0400
  ...The NOX is the real culprit in smog formation and is the most damageing of the exhaust emissions. This can only be tested under...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:48:29 -0500
  ...and all of the emissions equipment that goes with that > >> engine goes with it. This can include all the controls, exhaust after > >> treatment, and...
• Smog device
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  3 Jan 1997 12:06:10 -0800
  ...In addition, the Emissions Control Device will reduce the total cost of emissions control. What is Steele Rubber Products role in all of this...
• Re: '85, 1.9 timing questions
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 11:27:58 EST
  ...How will this effect things like, = emission controls, etc, for those of us living in a state with Smog = Controls and Smog tests? By...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:56:49 -0700
  ...and all of the emissions equipment that goes with that > >> engine goes with it. This can include all the controls, exhaust after > >> treatment, and...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:32:21 -0600
  ...and all of the emissions equipment that goes with that >>> engine goes with it. This can include all the controls, exhaust >>> after >>> treatment, and...
• Re: 1982 EGR valve
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 16:58:43 -0700
  ...condoning the disabling of emissions devices, but government rules > making an owner keep the 20+ year old emissions controls in perfect shape > while these...
• Re: diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:32:16 -0400
  ...Due to the emissions controls the recommended oils are low zinc/phosphorous etc. For any brand look for the VW specs 504/00 and...
• Re: 50 Worst Cars
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:21:37 -0700
  ...I recall a few mid 70's machines with smog > pumps, ridiculous > emissions controls, low grade gas and just no guts > at all, that...
• Re: BLUE TEC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 26 May 2008 16:45:00 -0700
  ...you'll find electronic controls and common rail injection, and injection fuel pressure about 6 times ( or something extreme compared to what our VW...
• Re: VW is #1 - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:53:16 -0400
  ...TDI but except for CO2 emissions, > the H2 exhaust will be much cleaner even with all the advance controls on > the TDI. > > Dennis > > -----Original...