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  • Re: demographic
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Mon, 13 Apr 1998 16:27:29 -0400
    ...damn! didn't even see that i spelled it right :-) anyway, any (F)ix (O)ften (R)epair (D)aily we would have gotten...
  • Importing used VWs from Canada
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 May 1995 11:56:02 +0500
    ...I see that the EPA should be happy; but does FMVSS here refer to DOT? I suppose it must, because if it were referring...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
    Historical mailing list - James
    Fri, 2 Oct 2015 15:29:16 -0400
    But, I did not say that was impossible to meet the EPA standard - I said that what many VW drivers wanted - a cheaper car...
  • Re: AC concerns
    Historical mailing list - Martin Green
    Thu, 17 Jun 2004 08:58:43 -0400
    ...From the EPA website about HC refrigerants (http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/refrigerants/hc-12a.html#q9) The following 18 states ban the...
  • Re: TDI engines availability
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Wed, 25 Feb 1998 18:36:45 -0500
    ...They may meet EPA regulations, but are most likely not approved since VW does not intend to sell them for automotive applications. /Martin -- Martin...
  • Another fuel tank option.
    Historical mailing list - Nate Richmond
    Tue, 9 May 2000 18:25:01 EDT
    ...with a salvage yard because the tanks go quick due to demand and strict EPA kind of stuff. Nate Richmond Cary, NC '83 Westy
  • Re: RE; EV Diesel Westy
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
    Tue, 11 Jul 2000 17:34:13 -0700
    ...RE; EV Diesel Westy > Right now, the only state that is emission testing dtesels is > California. > I have heard that the EPA will soon...
  • Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Mon, 16 May 2005 09:46:11 -0500
    ...Besides the BBQ propane tank, you'll need to spend another $2900.00 for a propane UL, OSHA, EPA approved pump to do the...
  • Re: Drivin' in Mean Wind
    Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
    Tue, 8 Nov 1994 09:02:09 -0500
    ...78 bus > ------------------------------------------------- Frank Terhaar-Yonkers fty@vislab.epa.gov Martin Marietta Technical Services/U.S. EPA P.O. Box 14365, Mail Stop 4201-2...
  • Re: VW Vanagon Westfalia Synchro(sic) Weekender (eBay #285437247)
    Historical mailing list - Coddington
    Sun, 26 Mar 2000 08:06:44 -0800
    ...VW Vanagon Westfalia Synchro(sic) Weekender (eBay > #285437247) > > > Hmmm - I think the same seller ran an ad on epages last week for same bus...
  • Re: Mexican vehicles --HOW ABOUT SOUTH
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Jan 1997 17:02:57 +0200
    > Since the Vanagon already met Fed safety/crash requirements and the >Audi 5-cylinder also meets the EPA regs--would it be possible to...
  • Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Fri, 25 Jul 2003 22:01:01 -0500
    ...to it to render it safe and inert, a friend at EPA said there are no guidelines for the proper disposal of old gasoline...
  • Re: VW gets busted (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:34:52 -0700
    ...a result - > > Next call EPA > > The chances that the largest car company in the world conspired to cheat > > the EPA so they could sell...
  • Re: A/C tools question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 9 May 2013 21:24:29 -0500
    ...http://www.epatest.com/609/ thanks, Todd '88 Westy ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0...
  • Re: So who sails? I keep forgetting a bunch of the vanagon people also have boats....
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:18:47 -0800
    ...I sail on Epay, YourList and other places. I love to out things up 'for sail'. David B. once mentioned wanting to sail from...
  • Re: South African Vanagon/Importing rules
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 07:13:46 EST
    ...on what companies might provide this administrative service to handle DOT, EPA etc.? >> <A HREF="http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/gray9907...
  • Re: AC convert
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 10:23:42 -0400
    Copied from the EPA page, sham retrofits are addressed. Also note the states you can not drive through with the Hydrocarbon refrigerants. For the...
  • Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Jan 1997 11:29:02 -0500 (EST)
    ...Results reported to EPA indicate that the majority of vehicles with these estimates will achieve between 15 and 21 mpg in the city and...
  • Re: VW gets busted (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Fri, 18 Sep 2015 22:41:10 -0400
    ...These cars have been getting better than EPA published mileage. If you turn the emissions systems on full time (assuming they are not....) your...
  • f.s. PUCK,YOU betcha, it's rare!!
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Thu, 2 Oct 1997 13:30:55 -0400
    saw this on epage classifieds.. this would look VERY cool in tow behind a westy.. ;<) chris >Puck Eriba Trailer fantastic cond.from W Germany...
  • Re: Best Online Auto Classifieds?
    Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 06:32:25 -0400
    ...of good on-line auto classified sites. > > So far I like Epage.com, cars.com, traderonline.com. (I really like > cars.com, btw!) and...
  • Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 8 Nov 2004 12:58:52 -0700
    ...ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7933316805 > > Taxes, customs, epa, safety, intl theft, just for starters. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember...
  • Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:45:00 -0700
    On 6/13/06, robert shawn feller <carboncow@gmail.com> wrote: > > ha! Looks like a good deal with 20 hours to go. > > Why does...
  • Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
    Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
    Sun, 4 May 2008 19:13:32 -0700
    ...Perhaps we have a chance with the EPA's latest announcement. Steven http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/01/AR2008050103176...
  • Re: Anybody burning WVO in Illinois?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts.com
    Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:03:08 -0800
    I believe the EPA rules are about SELLING un-approved fuels, not making and using for personal use. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
  • Re: FIVE Assorted Westies/Multivan for sale on Epage!
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 24 Feb 2000 16:37:40 EST
    In a message dated 2/24/00 1:25:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM writes: << These are ads for J...
  • Re: Conversion Kits: Beware 1991 Clean Air Act!
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Thu, 18 Sep 1997 09:09:56 -0500
    ...New EPA standards are being forced in from the Feds US wide (1991 Clean Air Act) and are going to require that your van...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-collector or other auto insurance!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:52:59 -0400
    ...2012 5:17 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions Hi .. thanks for making that clear, but if a...
  • Re: South African Vanagon (long)
    Historical mailing list - J. C.
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 07:55:04 -0800
    ...http://www.epa.gov/OMSWWW/cert.htm http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/ http://wallacelab.com/DOT.htm http://www.customs.ustreas...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:00:33 -0500
    ...EPA and Vanagon Emissions > > That's great news, that the court upheld EPA regs on GHG emissions! It got > lost under all the talk...
  • NVC - Not sure what to think of a web article with sponsorship from such crazy adverts but the story is the story
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:49:56 -0700
    http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/09/18/epa-accuses-volkswagen-audi-evading-emission-laws/72400018/ -- roger whittaker 604.414.6266 ---------------------------------------------------------- http...
  • Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 23 May 2007 19:24:53 -0400
    ...TDC anyway? I thought the > ATDC specs were mostly for early EPA requirements. When I had mine at 5* > atdc it didn't have...
  • Re: 134 conversion
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Mon, 31 Jan 2005 17:09:53 -0700
    ...Once you have your EPA > number, you can buy R-12. > > > Ah, I love A/C topics. So many opinions, such little actual experience...
  • Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 28 May 2004 15:28:49 -0700
    ...It is considered 'acceptable' by the EPA. (EPA only lists two 'approved' automotive refrigerants, R-12 & R(HFC)-134a; the rest are either 'acceptable...
  • Re: Is it a Truck, an RV, a Car , a Station Wagon or just a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 19:58:25 -0600
    >But for the Feds EPA & DOT/NTHSA, it gets a Truck designation. For >emission/safety purpose, I don*t know how a vehicle get...
  • 1981Vanagon Double Cab Pickup... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Tue, 28 Jan 1997 12:06:44 -0600 (CST)
    ...1981Vanagon Double Cab Pickup... *** ----------------------------------------------------------------- *** Per your request... *** We forwarded this classified from EPage (http://ep.com). *** ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1981Vanagon Double Cab Pickup --------------- Has 87' Wolfsburg trim...
  • Re: Importing a car into the USA -- Was: Ebay item
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:33:00 -0400
    ...DOT and EPA specs (which a European spec VW van would not be). - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. (215) 234-VWVW www.busdepot...
  • Re: fire extinguishers
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:34:13 -0800
    ...Best info I can find is from an EPA doc, describing it as "Gelled Halocarbon /Dry Chemical Suspension (Envirogel) with ammonium polyphosphate additive". Recommended...
  • Re: How far can you go on a tank of gas?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Mon, 21 May 2007 16:23:42 -0500
    All, Besides the good answers on the list, you can look up the EPA ratings for most vehicles at http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:37:06 -0400
    ...2012 12:50 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions ---- Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > He...
  • Re: German Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Pierce
    Mon, 1 Nov 2004 21:11:10 -0500
    ...In fact I helped him do the epa and DOT on a 1980 Vanagon camper, it was easy enough and now it is considered...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:21:05 -0500
    ---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > No mileage limit, just can't be used for "regular transportation", i.e., > daily driver. "Shows, events, excursions...
  • South African Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Tue, 29 Feb 2000 22:56:56 -0600
    ...on what companies might provide this administrative service to handle DOT, EPA etc.? -- Lee Roesner PARADIGM Graphic Design & Web Development Northbrook Office 847-509...
  • Re: Air cooled emissions indentification Fed/ California
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 8 Sep 2008 20:44:25 -0600
    If it was purchased new in San Diego it *should* be a CA version, but meeting "federal EPA" standards doesn't sound like it...
  • RE: Relabled Trooper
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Wed, 15 May 1996 11:57:40 -0400
    ...don't have to comply with those pesky US DOT and EPA regulations. Also, the German military (airforce?) has a substantial presence in the...
  • Re: Importing a vanagon from canada?/FS
    Historical mailing list - tony yeh
    Wed, 19 Jun 2002 15:53:49 -0700
    ...certificate of conformity > - DOT form HS-7 > - US Customs form 3299 > - EPA form 3520-1 (may be required - not sure) > >To register legally in...
  • question about painting
    Historical mailing list - CHRISTOPHER FRYER
    Tue, 16 Jan 2001 23:59:24 EST
    ...want to paint my van, so does anyone know about the epa's laws conscerning diy painting? i already have a capable air compressor...
  • Re: � � � Re: Importing a car into the USA� --� Was: Ebay item
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 15:36:17 EDT
    ...DOT and EPA specs > (which a European spec VW van would not be). > Hmm. Without looking at the import restrictions...I wonder if those...
  • Re: 134 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 31 Jan 2005 23:44:56 -0500
    ...http://www.epatest.com/ Mike > While on this subject and not to hijack the thread, but I work in my > garage > have to older...
  • Re: blinker fluid and other sundries
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:43:15 -0700
    ...com> wrote: > > If you enjoyed that site, you might enjoy this Epay listing. The > description is wickedly accurate and the 'questions for the seller...
  • MOD Re: great vanagon conversion engine someday - new Hybrid Jetta
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:08:14 -0700
    ...This is in the same classification as something like "Look a an old Soviet nuclear powered sub on ePay. Could sure make a great...
  • Replacement Catalytic converter
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:37:16 -0700
    Does anyone know (no guesses please) if a replacement catalytic converter must come with a manufacturers warranty card? I've looked on various EPA...
  • F.S. '87 Syncro Westy Montana
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
    Tue, 29 Sep 1998 11:07:27 -0400
    ...I am still receiving bulletins from epage and Classified 2000. Van 1987, VW Westfalia synchro, 112K miles, $8,700/OBO Type Conversion/camper Options...
  • Re: Vanagon/Bus Selling Price Database?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 27 Oct 1998 18:14:50 EST
    I check Kelley's and then I check what they are selling for on several classifieds pages (Yahoo, classifieds2000, Epage, etc.) I hope this...
  • Re: all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 25 May 2005 19:29:48 -0700
    ...However, from the US EPA site this information was gleaned: > > It is illegal to replace R12 in a system with a hyrdocarbon refrigerant. > It...
  • Re: Oregon Bashing
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Sep 95 14:50:33 EDT
    ...the can't-pump-your-own-gas thing (??? ...we can > in EPA-blighted California), but ran into no obnoxious or rude persons > with or...
  • Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sun, 14 Mar 1999 10:55:06 -0700
    ...interesting.......These refineries well exceed the EPA air standards act. Bill Billings, MT
  • Re: VW is #1 - NVC
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:12:42 -0700
    ...a bit longer tomorrow morning! ;-p What is it with the EPA and Diesels?� Anyone know the CO output of an H2?� I bet...
  • Air cooled emissions indentification Fed/ California
    Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
    Mon, 8 Sep 2008 18:07:03 -0500
    ...the label by the drivers door only says that it meets federal US EPA standards at the time of manufacture (05/1982). is there...
  • Re: Cash for Clunkers Tally
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:27:29 -0400
    If the EPA mileage is 22.5 mpg, the vehicle did not qualify. Is the 22.5 mpg highway, city, or combined? The EPA...