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• Re: HELP! Oxy & Batt lights
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 10:19:42 EDT
  ...Now check the battery voltage again, if it is lower than 13 volts then the alternator is not putting out. Check to see if...
• Re: *Sigh* Leaky Wheel Cylinder (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:27:46 -0700
  ...I double check receipts, but they will likely give me a great > price for the new Meyels. ..... Glad I double checked my receipts! My...
• Clutch Bleeding & Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 13:43:22 -0800
  ...What a messy job! I used a checkvalve off the bleeder so no air would be drawn back in. Still wasn't pleased with...
• I had to tell someone...
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  Fri, 04 Oct 1996 13:58:25 -0700
  ...On the way back from lunch just now, me and my co-worker found a check on the ground for $10,000!!!! Someone had...
• Re: Lights on '82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:28:24 -0500
  At 01:43 PM 12/17/2010, T Collins wrote: >Aside from the other suggestions about checking switches and the ground I >would follow...
• Checkerboard Van in Oakland
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 08:04:52 -0700
  ...that run around with ads on them) with a silver and black checkerboard pattern. Neat looking, at least from a distance. Donna, 1987 Wolfsburg
• did anyone else get "test only" smog checks this year in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 08:44:15 -0700
  "test only" were the only kind of renewal notices I got for the last 2 or 3 renewals that required smog checks on my...
• 78want start
  Historical mailing list - Neal Powers
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 05:51:06 EST
  IM having the same problem on a fuel injected 76 i was told to check the relay found on the left side as you...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 11:56:03 -0800
  ...cap and rotor > - NGK BP6ET are recent. > - Throttle body switch checked fine > - Idle screw on throttle body cleaned > - A good fuel pressure regulator was...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:14:31 -0600
  ...If I want to use a checklist, and a seller doesn't want to deal with that, well, there are other vehicles, being sold...
• vanagon list donations, part II
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Thu, 21 May 1998 10:35:28 -0700
  ...This is the second and final chapter in my short saga attempting to deposit a non-US check (approx. $14 US) with our bank...
• Brake booster troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 22:31:45 CST6CDT
  ...Another test is to check for vacuum leaks on the power booster itself and for faulty operation of the check valve. With the engine...
• Re: compression
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 17:25:31 -1000
  >> > >> > >Here's the problem, just checked the compression today: >> > > >> > >1 100psi >> > >2 100psi >> > >3 150psi >> > >4 155psi >> > > >> > >My book says that the min is...
• WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:12:39 -0700
  ...For checking, re-torquing WBX head nuts (I think it's the first one): - in Bentley torque sequence, check torque of each nut, re...
• Fixing Problems today, help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:40:02 -0500
  ...I followed Ken’s directions and I’ve checked the impedance at the temp sensor and I’ve done all the tests on 24...
• Re: 85 gl still running rich at vw shop.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 10:08:23 -0800
  ...Any decent shop should know to check this. Unplug that vacuum line from the pressure regulator and check for the presence of any fuel...
• Re: Vanagon Check List - what to bring
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:16:39 EST
  In a message dated 1/15/07 7:43:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, jack007@COMCAST.NET writes: > Has anyone built the ultimate check...
• Re: Bench Testing switches
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 13:28:26 -0400
  ...I checked the foil, checked (and replaced the bulbs) and even tried a new headlight switch. Does anyone have some info on how to...
• VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper Bus - 1985
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 08:54:36 -0700
  ...CARFAX recommends > a vehicle > inspection by a professional mechanic. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > How CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's history: > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > CARFAX checks the VIN against its nationwide > database...
• Re: Fuel Injector Terminal Check
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 10:15:33 -0500
  Are you checking at each injector with the harness un-plugged? Otherwise you are seeing other stuff. All the injectors are wired in parallel...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 running rich???
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 07:49:25 -0400
  ...A better check is to start the engine and check the voltage between the chassis and engine, with and without all electrical consumers on...
• Re: Oil pressure light comes up ...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 20:53:35 -0600
  ...Where do I check it and how? Zoltan -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300...
• Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 13:24:10 -0400
  ...I see allot of information on checking the TPS but they all seem to be for a 86-91. Is there any info on...
• Re: Vanagon Wrecks & Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:27:30 -0800
  ...Stated Value Insurance I recently checked out two sources of such insurance. Both had a requirement that the vehicle be stored in a locked...
• Whoo hoo!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 05 Mar 1997 11:40:40 -0800
  Check this page out (but check it out quickly): http://home.netscape.com/home/whats-new.html Coyote -- Ron 'Coyote' Lussier /\_/\ ____ Chaco Communications (408...
• Re: 85 gl still running rich at vw shop.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 22:25:38 EST
  ...that vacuum line from the pressure regulator and check for the presence of any fuel. >> Check that the regulator will hold a vacuum. George
• Re: no spark (after timing/dwell checked?)
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:31:02 -0700
  ...If I disconnect the coil from the distributor while the points are held open and then check the volts from the coil to ground...
• 83 h20 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Terrence Tickle
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 14:18:00 -0400
  ...cap/rotor 3) ground connections have been checked, cleaned, repaired 4) new air box (measures airflow and air temp) 5) new air filter and...
• Re: request for info/help in choosing a later model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jul 1997 02:39:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Check the powwer steering rack for leaks, and fluid level in cannister in engine compartment check a/c operation and compressor bearing noise. there...
• HELP !!!!
  Historical mailing list - Malone, Pat
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 17:17:51 -0800
  ...It would not start, the battery is good, gas full, fuses checked out, fuel filter checked , have fire at coil and plugs when key...
• Michelin MXT B Deal!
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 17:35:56 EDT
  ...I told them the story of my comparison shopping and had the guy check and double check the price: they gave me a printed...
• Friday spell check comment
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 14:24:12 EDT
  ...Better run my spell check or Ben T may attack me on my spelling! >> Check the posts. Said comments I made are within list...
• AC Troubleshooting Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 21:10:58 -0700
  ...How do I check to see if that part of the circuit has 'turned back on', that is, how do I check to make...
• Re: high idle.
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 01:18:47 -0400
  ...fuel & air! Check this sucker: http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine/throttle_body1.jpg is the switch working? Wire good? Unplug IS (idle stab...
• More Westy Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 22:46:22 -0400
  ...wasn't turning on. Check for power at the pump (well connector above the water tank.) No power. Check at connector before sink switch...
• Re: Fridge modification
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 11:28:27 -0400
  Todd, It's an excellent thing to do - my fridge starting problems went away completely, and I didn't even replace the check valve...
• Re: '91GL Remains Dead
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 12:37:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...The pressure maybe low because of the vacuume operated regulator nexted to the distributor. > > Checked continuity for the O2 and coolant temp sensors > Check...
• Re: Anyone ever tried this on their vanagon??????????????
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 11:37:15 -0700
  ...Joe Schmo mails in his check for $69.95 for the small version. just > to test it. > b. company mails the magnets out, and...
• Re: What is my problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 14:19:17 -0500
  ...I know there is supposed to be a check valve. So who knows >for how long the check valve has been missing. >So I...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:04:02 -0800
  ...He isn't going to know what the checklist answers mean and it would be awkward for him to pretend. Buyers can be particular...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:56:29 -0700
  On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 5:10 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > bentley (various editions) suggest checking end play with a...
• Is you van running poorly or have what seems to be lean?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 17 May 2003 19:21:31 EDT
  I have checked and checked for vacuum leaks and found none. I sprayed Carb cleaner all around the intake system and got no indication...
• Re: Surging idle on '87 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2014 08:02:31 -0400
  ...0:37 Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > Travelling to check out a nice looking '87 Westy tomorrow, and seller says > idle surges...
• Re: Poor power until warm
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Fri, 17 Aug 2018 22:12:00 -0700
  ...On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 21:48 Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > then check the wiring/connector of the temp2 sensor... check...
• WTB: rear washer bottle tank cap
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:43:46 -0400
  Hello List, Checking here first, Does anyone have one of this caps for the rear washer bottle for sale? Before you tell me to...
• oil level question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Jared Michael
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 07:07:32 -0600 (MDT)
  ...When is the proper time to check the oil, when it is cold or after it has been running for awhile??? I have checked...
• Re: oil temp up
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 14:43:11 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Quickly checked the oil pressure relief valve this morning, but it seemed fine; at least the plunger fell out easily... So what's left...
• remind: tonite's recon trip
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 10:47:40 -0800
  Tonight's the reconnaisance trip to check out Mt. Hamilton, down near San Jose. At least 3 of us plan to leave around dinner...
• Re: Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 06:45:28 -0800
  At 03:44 PM 4/2/98 -0800, Sam Scholten wrote: >If that is your problem, check out the archives for info on Syncro...
• Re: 99 EV Pricing & Invoice Info
  Historical mailing list - M. A. Bhatti
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 08:16:25 -0500
  >I haven't tried yet, but you might want to check http://www.edmunds.com for >invoice and holdback info. BTW, has VW ever...
• Re: Ginster Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 13:26:14 EST
  ...up the latest VW Trends and check out the Ginster Yellow '87 Westy Syncro? Very nice van....check it out. >> that is listmember Mike...
• Re: Finding a slow battery drain
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 12:22:40 EST
  First, of course, have your battery checked out. Then, I've been told, isolate the drain by removing one fuse at a time and...
• Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 13:09:17 -0800
  check this out...great parts we all desprately need for our vanagons at increduble prices!! LOL ;<) http://www.84to96.net/kaleco/ go there and...
• Re: Nostradamus
  Historical mailing list - Dick Bowie
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 15:51:02 -0400
  ...http://www.nostradamus-repository.org/cityofgod.html Check it out in a day or two. dbowie
• Double Relay ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Fri, 3 May 2002 19:30:25 EDT
  After checking out why the fuel pump won't turn on i checked the double relay in the back driver side (in the engine...
• Cashier's Check Scam on CBS Site
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 12:35:23 -0400
  ...http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/11/01/eveningnews/main527883.shtml It is an article about the cashier's check scam and how it...
• Re: Dying Battery
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 13:29:28 -0800
  Check the output of the alternator, if that is good then check the drain on the battery with everything off, pull the fuses to...
• Re: Am I the only one that 'checks out' every vanagon I pass?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 17:33:33 -0800
  I check out about every VW and Audi that drives past me... the newer VWs are a little boring to me but the classic...
• Re: successful 2000 mile road trip
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:10:06 -0700
  I second that check. This is easy and the first thing to check. The fuse may be blown. Why, the fan sucks a lot...
• Re: 81 chirping/compression test?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 09:51:17 -0600 (MDT)
  Matt, On Wed, 13 Mar 1996, Matt Goike wrote: > thanks for all the suggestions, here's a list: > check fanbelt/alt bearing (just put...