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  • Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Mon, 13 Jan 1997 15:15:35 -0800
    ...Could you > please share your magic with the rest of us? > > EPA esitmates are pretty accurate if a bit conservative, but these claims > you...
  • Re: Back to. Re: Just like a Vanagon, but modern..
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:12:57 -0800
    ...It's part >> of what I do. >> >> >> >> As for the EPA mileage rating, etc. There is a formula that is provided by >> the EPA...
  • New York take on engine conversions and Catalysts
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:21:21 +0000
    ...Document/I4e8fed35cd1711dda432a117e6e0f345?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default) https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/documents/vehicleengine-penalty-policy_0.pdf
  • Re: Who has the real skinny on R-12?
    Historical mailing list - paul banks
    Fri, 11 Jun 1999 17:56:43 -0400
    ...KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: >> >After spending way too much time reading EPA material about holes in the >> >ozone layer, I got to wondering about...
  • 86 VW Vanagon,blue,120k $900.00 OBO OH (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Thu, 29 May 1997 10:44:22 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Call Matt 419-661-0678 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This (free) classified was posted at the request of the author by EPage Classifieds, http://ep.com/ (ca49134) Posted...
  • 98 EV Synchro prices
    Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
    Tue, 9 Dec 1997 19:17:21 -0600
    ...1 $ =~ 1.77DM BTW EPA and stuff don't work on Diplomats :) Martin
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:10:50 -0700
    ...Sent: Fri, June 29, 2012 11:58:42 AM Subject: Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions Hi . I'd say 'it depends'. Miles are sure...
  • Re: 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 - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 18 Sep 2015 19:25:01 -0500
    ...mcneely ---- Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/09/18/epa-accuses-volkswagen-audi-evading-emission-laws...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:09:49 -0400
    At 02:41 PM 6/29/2012, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >Where did they derive that dimension from ? As Mike said...but the actual...
  • FS: 1985 Westy in Nashville, TN
    Historical mailing list - Nuno Carneiro
    Mon, 14 Mar 2005 11:59:08 -0600
    ...I have also listed her on ePage.com: http://epage.com/js/mi?ad=1753488&c=0 Here is a brief description: 1985 VW...
  • Clean air wannabe
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Mar 1996 22:21:34 -0500
    ...Turns out that the EPA has probably tired of trying to get Atlanta to clean up it's sewage before we send it downstream...
  • Solve fire/conversion/pollution problems with Methanol
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Tue, 27 Feb 2001 09:38:26 -0800
    ...According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a switch to methanol could reduce the incidence of these fires by 90 percent, saving 720 lives...
  • Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
    Sun, 7 Nov 2004 19:38:36 -0800
    ...There's a reason it's listed as a parts car, that removes all liability from the seller for little things like DOT, EPA...
  • Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
    Historical mailing list - John
    Wed, 12 May 2004 16:28:39 GMT
    ...see http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/ and you will see that the VW diesels are among the worst polluting cars sold - even giant SUV...
  • Re: A/C freon R-134A upgrade...
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 2 Apr 1997 22:25:22 -0500 (EST)
    ...Sorry to be so negative, but I have always questioned the EPA's motives and for some reason, it always seems that their priorities...
  • clean deisels?
    Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
    Fri, 10 Nov 2000 09:59:25 -0700
    ...Particulates don't seem to concern the EPA. What's up? I really like to fantasize about the possibility of putting a TDI in...
  • Re: My Volkswagens-an EPA Danger (a response)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 13 Jul 1996 15:27:59 -0800
    ...The EPA acknowledges that the new IM240 test for vehicles may be so stringent that only cars 4 years old and newer will be...
  • Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:42:42 -0700
    ...Wish I could find it again. > Speaking of websites, for those seeking info on a/c conversion please check > www.epa.gov and type...
  • 1987 VANAGON SYNCRO GL CAMPER
    Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
    Sat, 10 Feb 2001 13:56:10 -0800
    ...Links for Autotrader and EPage are: http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=60813344&dealer_id=& max_price=&start_year=&end_year...
  • FS: l995 vw eurovan camper diesel full equip. 29000 cdn
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Tue, 4 Feb 1997 14:53:21 -0600 (CST)
    ...29000.00cdn will deliver ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This (free) classified was posted at the request of the author by EPage Classifieds, http://ep.com/ (ca32926) Posted from...
  • Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
    Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
    Tue, 5 Mar 2002 12:05:35 -0800
    ...With EPA 29/29 MPG and no smog test requirements, it could be a great deal to step into and start enjoying. It has...
  • Re: Stay-at-home orders separate service dogs from the disabled
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:07:08 -0700
    ...Could this >>> be our Eric Caron in a Washington Post article? >>> >>> >>> https://epaper.ajc.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=2648ab55-32dd-4b64...
  • repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 15 Dec 95 23:15:19 CST
    ...1-(618)-867-2266. (Illinois) ---------------------------------------------------------- This classified was posted at the request of the author by EPage Classifieds, http://ep.com/ Posted from Belleville...
  • Re: Returned
    Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
    Sun, 20 Jul 1997 10:29:28 -0700
    ...Yes, however, your biggest problem would be driving it home after it got shipped to a local port, since (in the US) the EPA...
  • Eriba Puck trailer FS in Oregon
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Sat, 4 Sep 1999 10:54:49 -0400
    From the EPage alerts: URL: http://ep.com/ep/mi.html?ad=294083 Summary: VW TRAILER - CAMPER - Eriba Puck - OBO (Portland, Oregon) This is...
  • belts, belts, belts & new motor update
    Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
    Tue, 1 Nov 1994 11:29:07 -0500
    ...be. - Frank ------------------------------------------------- Frank Terhaar-Yonkers fty@vislab.epa.gov Martin Marietta Technical Services/U.S. EPA P.O. Box 14365, Mail Stop 4201-2...
  • Re: VW gets busted (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 18 Sep 2015 21:59:55 -0500
    ...mcneely ---- Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Here's my take. > > These cars have been getting better than EPA published mileage. If you > turn the...
  • Re: Wankels
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 18:28:59 -0500
    ...Why did Mazda -abandon- the wankel altogether? Yes it is a dirty engine (EPA reasons) and this speaks to unburned fuel out the tailpipe...
  • Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Wed, 23 May 2007 19:32:52 -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...
  • '71 Volkswagen Crewcab, very good mechanicals, body-solid an... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
    Mon, 27 Jan 1997 04:34:31 -0800 (PST)
    ...free) classified was posted at the request of the author by EPage Classifieds, http://ep.com/ (ca31469) Posted from Seattle / Puget Sound Washington (Our...
  • Re: Fire!
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:32:53 -0500
    ...to > ozone-depleting Halon 1211 for effective fire control that is EPA approved. > This extinguisher discharges a rapidly evaporating liquid > (HydroChloroFluoroCarbon) that leaves no...
  • Re: freeze 12
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 3 Jul 2006 14:15:24 -0700
    ...The simple fact is that we are stuck with R134a because the > large corporations that lobby the EPA were able to get R12 off...
  • 1984 Water box motor needed... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Thoreau
    Fri, 14 Mar 1997 12:16:40 -0600 (CST)
    ...to reply go to www.epage.com and enter the ad#... now you know all i do, steve ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 09...
  • Re: Marvel Mystery Oil; CD-2 Oil Detergent- Additives
    Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
    Mon, 20 Sep 1999 19:21:37 EDT
    ...nothings better than powered lead but the EPA doesn't like that anymore. Thanks Todd T 84 Westy Washington DC
  • Re: Importing a car into the USA -- Was: Ebay item
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:52:16 -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: A/C tools question
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 10 May 2013 08:17:10 -0700
    ...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: AC convert
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 10:27:33 -0400
    ...THEN you can convert to Duracool. > > As the EPA notes, it is illegal to convert any AC system from CFC-12 > to Duracool. However...
  • FS: 1987 Syncro Westy, name your price?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 27 Feb 1999 00:31:25 -0500
    ...I have this one advertised on epage at $13500, which I feel it is worth, but I need to move it ASAP, so if...
  • Re: Electrical Saga Continues
    Historical mailing list - John Patton
    Sat, 16 Mar 2002 22:33:26 +0000
    ...Junkyards are an "UNFIT" resting place for Vanagons! Our dearly departed should be in an ISO 900X, EPA approved auto recycling center where valuable...
  • Re: Preventing Seam Rust
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 00:29:52 EDT
    ...modern EPA regs eliminated that practice tho.... chris
  • Re: Cost of Freon R12
    Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
    Wed, 14 May 2003 09:28:51 -0400
    ...It can be added to R12 (even though the EPA doesn't approve of mixing refrigerants) or replace R12 without the massive change over...
  • Watch "Changing the oil in a Sanden Style Compressor" on YouTube
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 6 Aug 2016 10:39:52 -0500
    ...Not said, but suspected, this is at least one of the reasons for EPA getting rid of R134a next year. I suspect the auto...
  • Re: My Volkswagens-an EPA Danger (a response)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 13 Jul 1996 18:34:23 -0500
    Another argument that the anti-smog legislation isn't really about clean air is the fact that some states (eg. CA) require you to...
  • Re: vanagon passes emissions, YES!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Mar 96 08:30:30 EST
    ...This is why EPA looking to have only certified mechanics work on > vehicles. Something is still wrong. > Dennis. > I agree, I should replace the...
  • 1969 912 EE Silver, 120k+ miles, $1500.00 obo... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
    Thu, 12 Sep 1996 08:20:13 -0700 (PDT)
    ...free) classified was posted at the request of the author by EPage Classifieds, http://ep.com/ (ca18883) Posted from Seattle / Puget Sound Washington (Our...
  • Re: "city" lights and alloy wheels
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Thu, 24 Apr 1997 11:31:53 -0500
    ...were suppose to get 14 mpg city, 16 mpg highway according to the epa. I've gotten fairly consistently above that except when something...
  • Re: What does AFM Stand For?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 13 Jun 2003 16:53:48 -0700
    ...t an adjustment that you can make to the factory or EPA tech settings. (We all tinker with them just to prove that we...
  • non-VW /EPA/Parts Place/Civic Responsibilty
    Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
    Sat, 5 Apr 1997 09:10:38 -0600 (CST)
    ...Let's complain about the EPA slamming Joe Citizen instead of corporate America (which is also incorrect) and not be willing to pay higher...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution - Cat-specific
    Historical mailing list - Skip
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:42:44 +0000
    " Make sure the O2 sensor system is working properly and at catalyst replacement time consider the big bucks of OEM. I have yet to...
  • Re: South African Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 08:34:35 -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: Best Online Auto Classifieds?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:47:54 -0700
    ...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: Ever heard of a "Hunter" ? syncro
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Tue, 9 Nov 2004 20:11:30 -0800
    ...DOT and EPA > should be done by spring. the tristar is just a basic tristar. reports to > follow. > > I would love to hear of...
  • $1800 OBO: 84 Vanagon, 120Kmi, Brown, runs well (engine stuf...
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 May 1997 10:07:01
    ...free) classified was posted at the request of the author by EPage Classifieds, http://ep.com/ (ca44272) Posted from Santa Monica/South Bay California...
  • Re: vwdieselparts.com
    Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
    Tue, 12 Mar 2002 17:01:41 -0800
    ...It gets the EPA 29/29 MPG, and has a full kitchen, 2 beds, pop top,... Paint is still shiny, and interior is in...
  • Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 29 May 2006 03:28:32 -0700
    ...Engine would need to be swapped out for something more palatable to EPA/DOT for US certification though. The most expensive segment is right...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 2 Oct 2015 09:04:02 -0700
    ...people outside of the LA and Frankfurt 'smog basins' or the > EPA care that much about NOx. By running with this 'trick' software, VW...
  • My poor Engine..
    Historical mailing list - Jason & Laura Cornfeld
    Sun, 21 Mar 1999 00:16:03 -0700
    ...but I will have one on there soon.. =) that way the EPA wont kill my @$$ dead.. thanks in advance.. Jason 85 GL Carrie II...
  • Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 22 Dec 1999 08:09:26 -0800
    I believe that the statement was "the equivalent of 54 million cars", meaning that total emissions would be reduced by this amount. Mark Alan...
  • Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Wed, 22 Dec 1999 20:51:28 -0800
    Well put Bulley! John McLean, 87 Vanagon GL Bulley wrote: I can't even drum up a flacid argument against the government or industry...
  • Re: AC tinkering
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 30 May 2006 16:36:40 -0400
    ...That's not just a recommendation, its EPA rules. Freeze-12 is (I believe) a mix of R134a and other refrigerants, but even so...