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• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 10:25:09 -0800
  They look from the outside 100% identical to the DOT lights. Just below the main lamp (on the main reflector) is another small light...
• Re: www recalls, notices, service bulletins??
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Tue, 28 May 1996 07:26:09 -0600
  ...http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov : : it supposedly has FREE access to recalls, service notices, etc. Already have. It does. It's good. Dworkin
• Re: Propane Requalification
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 09:51:40 -0400
  Does this difference (DOT vs. ASME) mean I can legally go through tunnels that have the propane bottles marked as a "HAZMAT"? I have...
• Importing
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 18:58:26 -0500
  Several months ago, someone on the list posted a URL from a DOT licensed importer. It was straightforward on the actual prices to get...
• Re: interesting front lights...
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:01:36 -0700
  Those look like Mercedes (DOT version) headlights and signals, possibly from an early W201--strange look. On 10/13/07, Paul Guzyk <paullist@guzyk...
• Re: Oh No, not another tire thread!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:11:59 -0700
  ...At least 12 of them were DOT legal. It would be nice if one (or more) of the bigger vendors would import some. Cheers...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 30 May 2006 12:24:52 -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...
• More trip report
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 23:47:20 -0800
  ...Noticed the red dot shift marks on speedo. I have an automatic so it doesn't make any difference, but those three dots at...
• Motorcycle headlight conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:45:06 -0700
  Hello, my previous owner spent $451 to get the headlamps converted to Bosch motorcycle headlights - "BOSCH H2 000 SAE76 DOT 1305 603 038" headlights...
• Re: Steep hill: Old Priest Grade - NO VANAGON CONTENT
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 12:53:25 -0500
  David - I was told by the local DOT dude that the Interstate system limits grades to 6%. You Brits have 20% & 33% grades? That...
• Re: LP tank refurb
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 22:12:57 -0600
  ...categories/index.cfm?deptID=3&catID=302 for info about POL vs QCC (the newer connector on DOT tanks.) Richard A Jones Boulder, Colorado
• Re: vanagon smoked or clear rear sidemarkers...any interest?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 11:29:58 EDT
  In a message dated 6/11/03 9:58:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, spielmobil@SNUTTIG.NET writes: > Isn't it a DOT requirement...
• brake fluid lost. Questions.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 8 Dec 2014 11:21:42 -0500
  ...now some questions 1) I have been using dot 3 brake fluid, Should I use dot 4? 2) are these mixable? 3) should there...
• Experiences with synthetic brake fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 00:22:58 -0400
  ...I bought a pint of Valvoline synthetic brake fluid, it sates it is dot3 and dot4 compatible and mixable with regular fluid. After bleeding...
• For Sale: Weekender bench seat/bed in exc. condition!
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 07:06:08 -0400
  ...The seat is out of an '89 Carat, grey dot pattern fabric and is in excellent condition. Comes with the large cushion that goes...
• neat interior light product
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:31:17 -0800
  ...small stick on led lights from sylvania <http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/Products/ Dotitlights/> Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94...
• Re: Syncro Doublecab Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 12:25:38 -0800
  ...VWoA will issue you a "Certificate of Compliance" which DOT and EPA will need to see. DOT will want to see some paperwork that...
• Re: BusFusion in my Karmann Gipsy diesel camper
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 08:21:05 -0500
  Paul & Dot Will be great to see you again. Mags and I hope to roll into Bus Fus Thursday morning. Coming from Ponca City...
• importing a EV Westi
  Historical mailing list - tellis
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 19:01:24 -0500
  ...I gather that I need a letter from VW and from DOT saying that it does meet standard (or doesn't and needs modifications...
• Further Thoughts - EV Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 22:49:46 -0500
  ...The retention system optimistically uses hook and loop dots to support a heavy curtain. No way. When I get time, I will replace the...
• Re: [WetWesties] RoadHaus - Product Report / Black Taillights - Received & In...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 01:56:39 EST
  ...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: splitting californians
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 1994 14:20:54 -0800
  ...Is this true? Actually, under proposition 187, Joel has to report all grey-market conversions to the DOT too. Bill - 186,000 miles per...
• Re: ECU fix and recall q's?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 05 Feb 1997 12:10:21 -0800
  If it's recall type info you want, check out http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov They have them all. I don't recall seeing...
• WTB: Vanagon Diesel parts
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 23:27:56 -0400
  ...Anyone know of a dead one forsale at a good price? Thanks, +======================================================================+ | jewing(at)sprint(dot)ca | http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/jason/ | +======================================================================+
• Re: Cheap H4's
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 01:35:46 EST
  ...Highway Patrol is on these type of lights, they are still not legal for use in the US per the DOT. BenT San Francisco
• Re: LED light product
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 12:50:13 -0700
  ...the free shipping when purchased via Amazon. =) Loren Busch wrote: > RE: Dot It Lights > Just checked, listings through Amazon, pack of three for $23...
• Re: brake fluid lost. Questions.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 8 Dec 2014 11:09:41 -0700
  ...now > some questions > > 1) I have been using dot 3 brake fluid, Should I use dot 4? > 2) are these mixable? > 3) should there...
• Re: Tuktoyaktuk
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:25:36 -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/
• Re: Friday Jetta "knuckle" problem (No real Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 11:10:46 -0400
  ...Jason +======================================================================+ | TheEwings(at)home(dot)com | http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/jason/ | | * Rent a VW Bug Limo : http://oneofakind.on.ca/ * | +======================================================================+
• Re: LED electrical questions (Building a Sylvania "Dot-Its" unit)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:15:07 -0400
  ...LED electrical questions (Building a Sylvania "Dot-Its" unit) > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Hi all. > > I have 3 Dot-Its LED lights. Batteries...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:29:30 -0500
  ...in boiling point arise? David has already stated that Chevron considers DOT 4 to be a replacement for 3. I know that owner's...
• Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:40:58 -0600
  ...They can't be shift points? Besides, this is an auto tranny > version, so the dots are meaningless. > > So if they decided to print...
• Re: E-code lights/SA grille
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 01:19:03 EDT
  ...more than the wattage - the glass is a better lens. >> It's my understanding that the requirement is by DOT not by the States.
• Importing new Vanagons from South Africa to US?
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 04:24:43 -0500
  Has anyone in the states managed to get a new bus over here? Are there issues with DOT, beyond the usual import paperwork? I...
• Re: almost Friday: Re: vanagon smoked or clear rear sidemarkers...any intere...
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:43:39 EDT
  ...SPECT.UPENN.EDU writes: > Chris wrote: > ....your headlight lenses must say DOT.... > ------------------------------------- > > how do you teach your headlight lenses to say anything ? :-) By sending...
• Re: NVC - bus FS ad - understatement of the year
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:18:11 -0500
  ...connect the dots.... On Jan 17, 2007, at 3:08 PM, Tim Demarest wrote: > I also like the geographical info... "Harford County"... what > country...
• Re: LED electrical questions (Building a Sylvania "Dot-Its" unit)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:42:47 -0400
  How do these lights work when the AA batts are getting run down? The lesser voltage would be the same...... Mike B. > Assuming they...
• Re: clutch type for 81 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:55:11 -0500
  ...I have recently been clued in on DOT 4 brake fluid, it makes your rubber parts last longer and my whole brake and my...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 19:19:05 -0700
  I just started using ATE super Blue racing brake fluid, DOT 4. I'm told it is what BMW uses for its street cars...
• Re: Hoo boy. The list doth split...
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 17:32:07 GMT+1000
  I sure hope there are aircooled 82s in the US, otherwise we Australians with aircooled 82 Vanagons are going to get lumped with the...
• SV: Wrong brake fluid??????????
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 08:38:11 +0200
  Hi all I checked yesterday, it is "pheeeeeew" DOT4 only. What confused was reading in Bentley online about not using silicone fluid, and the...
• Re: Upgardes I'm considering for my 1985 1/2 Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 15 May 2005 03:18:04 EDT
  ...I guess some H4s are not DOT approved. But it seems to me there are upgrades that will offer better lighting and are DOT...
• Re: Import Westy from Canada
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 10:45:44 -0800
  ...California required a letter from DOT for me. DOT simply stamped the VW letter as approved for entry into the US. You might have...
• Re: ya say ya can't see at night? blind as a bat?? ..
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Sun, 3 Nov 1996 13:07:32 -0800
  ...Hella Vision Plus are far superior to the standard DOT crap. James
• Re: Brake Fluid Capacity
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:46:24 -0600
  Just make sure you are using DOT-4! John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com...
• Re: Try this on for size...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Sep 94 13:58:33 ADT
  ...of $1810.89 FOR PARTS ALONE! Is it just me or >DOTHESEBACKBITINGASSHOLESREALLYPISSYOUOFF!!!!!!! > Well, why do you think we have this list, besides Uncles Gerry...
• DOT lights
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 03:13:45 -0800
  These could come in handy for lighting the engine bay.., though since the lights can only take temps up to 120 degree maybe I...
• Re: Importing used VWs from Canada
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 May 1995 11:40:26 -0700 (MST)
  ...You will also need to convince the DOT that the van complys with their safety rules. You need to get a DOT HS-7...
• Re: Anyone imported a vanagon from canada to US?
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 16:00:17 -0400
  ...http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/ http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/imp-exp2/informal/car.htm http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports...
• Spring Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 13:23:08 -0400
  ...nice little black dots, and some yellow ones too. My ceiling is a fuzzy surface (maybe they all are), so I'm not sure...
• one more, I promise...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 20:23:28 -0500
  ...air cooled? What type of tranny fluid? What do the two dots on the dipstick mean? How many quarts of fluid to fill the...
• FS: Bench seat
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 02:47:10 -0500
  ...marokus at voyager dot net. I also have the tracks, but they are up north and will have to be shipped. Thanks mark
• 1993 Eurovan Fuel Leak UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:45:44 -0700
  ...http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/ This will allow you to submit a complaint to NHTSA/DOT regarding fuel leaks. My survey, although...
• Re: "reserve" fuel capacity
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 23:02:01 -0700
  ...There are little dots on the face that mark off > the limit -- not sure you can see them with the gauge installed. You > definitely...
• Re: RE thread on brakes, Dot3,4, etc.(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:02:47 -0700
  ...RE thread on brakes, Dot3,4, etc.(long post) > > > > You're right Allan. Brake fade is caused by the layer of hot gases between...
• Re: Headlight protectors
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 5 Dec 2012 18:49:48 -0800
  I've been getting my velcro stuff in strips (for cutting) or dots (round or square) from Fry's Electronics for years. Strongest stuff...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Nov 1999
  Historical mailing list - Pierce
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 10:13:01 -0500
  ...Probably not to DOT Specs, but no welding near a fuel tank. Robie Pierce Wolfie 91
• brake fluid capacity
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 14:08:01 -0700
  Anybody have a number what quantity DOT4 I need to buy? I want to replace the fluid this weekend. Wanted to stop at the...
• Re: Let there be LIGHT!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:06:17 +0000
  "Even if you update the DOT headlights with relays and bulbs, it is the light distribution that is their big problem." What you wind...
• Re: Beetle discs
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 02:52:15 +0200
  ...This has always puzzled me, as the US DOT has always been very safety minded. Because of this, I find it strange that the...