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• '87 Syncro Westy Fresh Air Fan/Blower-UPGRADE? (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Clein
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 12:36:35 -0800
  ...Anyone have actual, real-world experience (advantage?) with this? Any foreseeable problems with controls, wiring, etc.? I'll obviously check operation of 'new' blower...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 8 Oct 2015 18:00:45 -0700
  ...Whether a state has emissions inspections or not is > not up to the state, but depends on whether the state is an air quality...
• fwd: Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list
  19 Aug 94 16:42:00 EDT
  ...He describes the 911 as an air cooled engine that, as HP and > > emission controls increased, became more of an air/oil cooled engine...
• Diesel and Gasoline facts (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Tue, 26 May 1998 10:43:33 -0700
  ...TDI (Direct Injection) engines use electronic controls and create a much finer mist using shaped indentations in the piston. Additive are sometimes being used...
• Re: Snake Oil or Legit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Sat, 24 May 2008 18:46:21 -0700
  ...but ... > then arent we bucking the lower emission trend ... > (my dog is named toto not kyoto ...;o) > > additives of any sort should be researched...
• Re: Friday A couple of things
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 24 May 2013 23:43:57 -0500
  ...Anyone want to > trade for an 88 Chevy 1/2 ton with 88K, no rust, no accidents and just > about zero emissions? Runs well...
• Overseas travel questions, especially for Britain
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Lee
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 14:33:31 -0700
  ...any other issues I should be aware of, such as standards & controls (emissions, etc.) that would disqualify the Canadian Westy from being licensed in...
• Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 5 May 2008 00:41:27 -0400
  ...First off, Kim is right, the best solution to zero emissions these days is a bicycle. They work....well. I see the problem of...
• Re: 87 AFM Cold wthr prblm (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 17:21:22 -0700
  ...It is simpler to install as the later version also controls the emissions which can be tricky to work with. Has anyone run a...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 01:50:37 -0400
  ...Whether a state has emissions inspections or not > > is > not up to the state, but depends on whether the state is an air > quality...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 8 Oct 2015 14:49:32 -0400
  ...Whether a state has emissions inspections or not is not up to the state, but depends on whether the state is an air quality...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:29:33 -0500
  ...Jim Akiba may be able to comment more intelligently on this, but it seems like for better mileage and lower emissions, the Japanese companies...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:52:41 -0500
  ...Results like you are the justification for emissions test > procedures and with your numbers you are definitely in the league of a > gross polluter...
• Vehicle Recall
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Jul 1997 23:19:55 -0400
  ...The Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for emission control systems. If you have an emission problem, call the EPA at (202) 260-7645. For...
• Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 19:07:01 -0600
  ...The TDI's are no worse, and emit less than MANY gas cars, even with the NoX controls disabled. The issue I have is...
• Re: CA smog situation 84 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:38:16 -0700
  Here's one from Dennis on smog; Emissions issues really are straight forward for those who know how the system works, what should happen...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 8 Oct 2015 20:19:02 -0500
  ...Whether a state has emissions inspections or not is > not up to the state, but depends on whether the state is an air > quality...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:11:36 -0800
  ...Results like you are the justification for emissions test >> procedures and with your numbers you are definitely in the league of a >> gross polluter...
• Progress
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 13:26:03 -0800
  Oh come on, Steve, emissions control isn't consumer blackmail. I visited LA in the early 70s. Way fewer cars, way fewer people, way...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:58:09 -0700
  ...Jim Akiba may be able to comment more > intelligently on this, but it seems like for better mileage and lower > emissions, the Japanese companies...
• another edition of the dictionary ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 04 Jan 95 16:18:08 CST
  ...it helps convert emission gases into more harmless, less noxious vapors. CCA Cold Cranking Amps. a bogus number printed on the sides of automobile...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:41 -0800
  ...nothing like that in EFI ! And now the current version of your car has full electronic controls on it. I can imagine some of...
• Re: Starting issue - low idle and wants to stall
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 20:37:54 -0700
  ...I once drove the very first electronic fuel injection mass production car..with EFI for emissions reasons.. that was a 68 or so SquareBack...
• Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:53:00 -0700
  ...VW was always marginal in the emission controls deployment. Fuel injection and reduced compression got them out of catalysts for many 75-80 models...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:54:39 -0500
  ...Results like you are the justification for emissions test >> procedures and with your numbers you are definitely in the league of a >> gross polluter...
• Re: Overseas travel questions, especially for Britain
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 00:23:34 +0200
  ...any other issues I should be aware of, such as standards & controls > (emissions, etc.) that would disqualify the Canadian Westy from being > licensed in...
• Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:49:33 +0000
  ...VW was always marginal in the emission controls deployment. Fuel injection and reduced compression got them out of catalysts for many 75-80 models...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ....
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 11:10:54 EST
  ...the big studs are the original design..as the head temps went up with the greater power/emission controls they went to a different...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Antony P Marsh
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:26:41 -0500
  ...I wish "whoever controls this stuff" in the USA would allow these small mechanical wonders over here but the excuse is always the same...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 20:21:03 -0800
  ...Results like you are the justification for emissions test >>> procedures and with your numbers you are definitely in the league of a >>> gross polluter...
• I DID NOT SOUP UP MY 2.1L- BUT WHAT I DID DO WAS...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 19:44:38 PST
  ...Exhaust valve. (The Wasserboxer runs hotter due to emission requirements.) Before the coatings when I went into the engine compartment immediately after a long...
• Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:21:23 -0700
  ...VW was always marginal in the emission controls deployment. Fuel injection and reduced compression got them out of catalysts for many 75-80 models...
• Re: Any advise on timing of an oil change before or after winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:18:56 -0400
  ...Of course modern emissions controls are supposed to catch all that. :-) Larry A. On Sat, Oct 9, 2021 at 7:57 PM David McNeely...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:10:57 -0500
  ...Please feel free to comment, question and respond as you like. > > My goal is a reliable, slightly-more-powerful-than stock, > emissions-passing engine...
• Re: Overseas travel questions, especially for Britain
  Historical mailing list - alan barber
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 23:56:40 -0400
  ...any other issues I should be aware of, such as standards & controls (emissions, etc.) that would disqualify the Canadian Westy from being licensed in...
• Re: Any advise on timing of an oil change before or after winter storage
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:47:31 -0700
  ...Of course modern emissions > controls are supposed to catch all that. :-) > > Larry A. > > > On Sat, Oct 9, 2021 at 7:57 PM David McNeely...
• road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
  ...Digifant electronic with port fuel injection Emissions controls ............... 3-way catalytic converter, feedback fuel-air-ratio control Valve gear ....................... pushrods, hydraulic lifters Power (SAE...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:41:00 -0700
  ...that is am emissions engine ..please keep the emissions system intact ! diesel engines, uncontrolled old fashioned ones.. or more modern ones without their cat...
• Engine and Transmission Swap BS: was Thinking Swap ...(Now Full)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 02:33:18 EDT
  ...In modern engines (post the eighties with EFI and tight emission controls), the engine/piston/rod/ring/bearing compromise is optimized for the anticipated...
• Re: Any advise on timing of an oil change before or after winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:22:40 -0400
  ...Of course modern emissions > controls are supposed to catch all that. :-) > > Larry A. > > > On Sat, Oct 9, 2021 at 7:57 PM David McNeely...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  12/10/95 10:27 PM
  ...Require seller have the vehicle pass all state inspections (safety, emissions) at a mutually agreeable shop (NOT one of his choosing) before you pay...
• Wannabussers, this is your lucky day!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 09:05:54 -0400
  ...Full Teutonix Wasserboxer engine overhaul (with water pump, Conti belt, Sachs clutch, pilot bearing, most emission hoses, ALL fuel injection hoses incluing those built...
• Re:RE: The Suburban saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 8:17:38 PDT
  ...Killed off by > emission controls and safety regs. As to the watercooled vanagon > engine, lets just say that was an error on VWs part...
• Re:RE: The Suburban saga continues....Again
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Apr 1994 10:37:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...Killed off by emission controls and safety regs. As to the watercooled vanagon engine, lets just say that was an error on VWs part...
• keeping your car for a long time <long>
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
  ...Because modern engines have such close tolerances and such tight emission controls, filters tend to clog more quickly than in years past. When that...
• Re: [Syncro] Bidding on manuals on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:23:31 -0400
  ...system, the Digifant system, fuel injection components, system checks, idle stabilizer, emission controls, four-wheel-drive parts, front axle final drive, viscous coupling, transmission...
• for allistair: unimog field test (long)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
  ...Since the 'Mog is classified as a tractor, meeting safety and emissions regs is simple, mostly entailing addition of U.S.-spec lights and...