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• Re: 91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:29:09 -0500
  ...Fuel pressure- is there enough pressure Is the vacuume line for the regulator OK Fuel pressure regulator Fuel injectors: Ohms test, spray test, fuel...
• Re: got to fix the cooling system again
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 16:35:47 -0400
  have you pressure tested your entire cooling system? Doing this will find the weakest link in your cooling system without, driving down the road...
• Re: 85 gl still running rich at vw shop.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 10:08:23 -0800
  ...Plug the end of the hose and see if it helps the running on a brief test basis. In any case the fuel pressure...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:31:47 -0400
  ...After a few cycles the internal pressure should equalize and a quick test is that the hoses become hard, like 12-14 psi hard...
• Re: Should I really bother with oil pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:51:57 -0700
  ...Jon On Mon, 1 Jun 2009, Ken Wilford wrote: > Ed, you can do the oil pressure test, however I would recommend changing > your oil...
• Re: fan speed (How-to Test your fan setup)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 10:51:03 EDT
  ...The radiator fan test for the A/C system really only has to do with refrigerant pressures, etc making the fan come on at...
• Re: pressure gauge range for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:32:52 +0200
  ...That fuel pressure test point on the vanagon is very convenient. TM
• What shape is my 2.1 engine in?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 13:41:24 -0500
  Putting aside coolant system checks and compression tests, what tests can I do to my newly aquired '91 Carat engine to determine its basic...
• Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:43:59 -0700
  ...sure. > try following what they say for pressure testing a waterboxer pressure > cap - they show you testing a diesel vanagon one, and mention an...
• Re: weird smog rule
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 08:14:12 -0800
  ...It maybe that this > smog test requirement is doing you a favor > because the engine creates negative pressure > in your gas tank by sucking...
• Update - VDO Guages Now Working
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 21:19:04 -0400
  ...The test that would have confirmed the oil pressure senders effectiveness was to test for continuity between the each terminal and the sender body...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:11:02 -0500
  ...Insert your test hose into number 1 cylinder then connect your air hose to the test hose with 0 air pressure at the air...
• Re: blinking oil light
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 11:08:28 -0400
  ...the control chip in the dash or the > pressure release valve. Any other ideas or hints on what to test? The > Bentley manual has...
• Re: FRAM specualtion re pressure
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 22:40:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...5.99 for Fram and the low oil pressure went away. I will be testing different brands at 2000 miles oil change and provide...
• Fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 13:28:27 -0700
  ...pump or the pressure regulator allowing a slow loss of pressure over time. My question is how can I test to fine out which...
• Re: Fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 20:10:48 -0500
  ...gauge construction because you are dealing with gasoline. >Sears sells a nice combo vac/pressure gauge for $19.95 folks > >John >Aircooled.Net Inc.
• Re: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 06:46:07 -0800
  ...I could only get the light to work normally by cutting the high pressure switch wire. I have not tested above 2000 yet. Mark...
• Re: One more thought about carbs...
  Historical mailing list - margie reyes
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 08:48:36 +0100
  ...If the PO used a pressure regulator to drop it down to 3 to 5 psi (this is the pressure for carbs)it might...
• Pressure cap
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL POPE
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 19:21:35 +0000
  ...I dont have a pressure guage tomorrow Sat. any other test for cap? Looking to do a holiday trip. Thanks in advance. Aiko Aiko...
• On The Road Again w/Oil Pressure Light Working
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:01:20 -0600
  ...After an appropriate run in and test drive, I took the van towards home. Halfway there the oil pressure light flicked on. This starled...
• Re: Which is more likely?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:20:24 -0400
  ...Or have a shop test the pressure on a hot engine. Could just be the sender is bad. Allan "Zoltan Kuthy" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET...
• Re: Back Pressure in System
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 08:51:05 -0700
  ...test you can use to tell if there is any leak > from the head gaskets that would cause over heating. For back > pressure in...
• Possilbe coolant leak in heater core vicinity
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:02:48 -0700
  ...I'd like to know if I do a pressure test @ 14 PSI at the expansion tank blue cap cold, well this pressure show...
• Re: While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:22:37 -0500
  ...remove your heater core, take it to a radiator shop and have it flow and pressure tested. Alan Felder Austin TX 82 Diesel Westy
• Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:24:08 -0700
  ...I pulled the coil wire out of the dizzie and did my testing. About four days later someone who knows a lot about working...
• Re: ok to use pressure washer on westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 12 Aug 2017 14:29:54 -0400
  ...little testing and it seemed to leave the fiberglass smooth. I just don't want to damage it obviously. if not pressure washing, what...
• Syncro Tire Inflation VS the VC
  Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 17:11:52 -0700
  With tire pressures set to VW spec, (take your pick from inside the door jam, I run fronts at 40 and backs at 48...
• Re: Over heating problem
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 18:05:23 EST
  ...are not getting this pressure you could take it to a mechanic and he can do a pressure test on the coolant system to...
• Re: Expanshion Tank cap
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 22:36:06 -0500
  ...A leakdown test (where each cylinder is brought to TDC, filled with compressed air, and the pressure drop over time is measured) would be...
• 88 newbie rich running update
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 18:05:18 -0400
  ...I want to check the fuel pressure regulator as well. Is there any test possible without a pressure gauge? I'm starting to love...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 12:40:56 -0800
  ...If either switch fails this test, it needs replacing. And a note - the pressure required is more than just touching the pedal, or making...
• Re: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 06:28:48 -0800
  What I was trying to say there was that I unhooked the 2 pin connector but bridged the low pressure switch wire ends between...
• Re: 1.9 Compression?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 12:44:21 -0600
  ...THEN, a differential compression test was run. Same as a leak down test. The engine was turned so the cylinder was at TDC on...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 22:03:27 -0600
  I'm glad I live in Alabama, USA, where there are no vehicle emissions tests! Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate...
• Re: EXPERTISE NEEDED! oil pressure woes con't. part 4
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:54:13 -0500
  ...The test is simple, reduce the oil level. Even at the bottom , the minimum level , you will not hurt the engine. If the pressure...
• Re: Newly operational AC just died...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 09:55:30 -0700
  ...Whichever it is, to test if it's a low pressure sense issue you can disconnect the pressure switch(es) and jumper the Red...
• '90 MV running lean at 2500rpm
  Historical mailing list - jf kulina
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:08:59 +0000
  ...Compression test - 135 - 155. Coil/spark plug resistance test. Fuel pressure test at test tab - idle - 32. under load - 36. ECM pin out scope...
• Re(2): Nervous about heads
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 17:41:43 -0800
  ...back in when pressure drops below a threshold pressure (don't >know that either). Is there a simple way to test this cap. Like...
• Re: Expanshion Tank cap
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 12:55:16 -0800
  ...I've been told it could be the radiator or combustion gases slipping past the seals (but why would the air pressure test show...
• Re: Measuring fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:18:00 -0500
  ...Analog Electric Oil/Fuel pressure sender (a >commonly available unit used in some car), connected >with adaptor to the fuel pressure test point and...
• "High" Pressure Oil Switch Electrical Questions. (Jetta conversion) PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:31:32 -0700
  ...the Jetta "High pressure" oil switch. Simple diagram of what I did: http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/HIghPressureOil.jpg My test: engine running, oil switch...
• Re: Tire pressures
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:30:38 -0700
  ...BUT watch the tire wear, your best indicator or proper pressure. You might search the archives for an old thread on 'The Mustard Test...
• Re: TIICO oil pump / Logical Circle Jerk of the Day
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 4 May 2003 15:02:30 EDT
  ...PM, jon@FOREIGNAUTOSUPPLY.COM writes: << After testing we found that we were not actually losing oil pressure but the base or screen of the...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:55:22 +0000
  ...Things it is not:Fuel flow appears fine (new pump, tank screen is clean)   fuel flows well from the pressure test screw.Temp2 sensor...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:51:39 -0700
  ...When pressure is applied to one side, it goes down while the other side goes up. As I understand it, you take the distance...
• R-134a
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 17:25:21 -0600
  ...The pressure gauge went belly-up while filling/testing and it was too late when I found the flaw in the gauge. Do I...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part IV
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:38:45 -0500
  ...replace power steering pressure switch. ___ If YES: check power steering pump pressure. *NOTE:* The amount of increase in the milliamp readings for the preceding...
• Re: Leak-down Test - How to??
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:04:44 -0400
  ...then attach the differential > compression tester, hook up the compressed air to to it, admit 120 psi > pressure from the compressor - and watch the...
• Testing the Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 10:36:38 -0800
  ...The brake master cylinder has 2 separate pressure circuits and one switch is on each circuit. One hydraulic circuit is for the front brakes...
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:59:39 -0500
  ...A pressure gauge measures the difference in pressure between two points, specifically the inside and the outside of the Bourdon tube. Usually the outside...
• Re: coolant...
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 29 May 2003 19:19:34 -0700
  Hi, They tested the coolant system pressure?? I was also told that some sort of a chemical "block" tester which screws in place of...
• Re: Vanagon oil pressure switches,or the lack thereof!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 19:08:06 -0400
  ...pressure from sensor one up to 2000 RPMs. Then the control unit looks for sensor 2 to be grounded out. (a quick test to...
• Re: Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 24 May 2014 11:25:43 -0700
  ...Then compression > test that cyl again. > > At this point I would pull the 1 plug, test the compression again to get > a new base...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:41:44 -0400
  ...Fuel pump test? >Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:44:36 EDT > >If it is the suction screen in the tank what's the...
• fuel pressure question-Again!!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Wed, 23 May 2001 18:35:48 -0700
  Hi List, When testing my fuel pressure regulator, when the engine is hooked to the gauge , it will read 39 pounds for like 10...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:01:34 -0700
  ...measured pressure would >> be the same whether that bleed was open or shut. Neil - you have a >> manometer rigged right now, wanna test my...
• weird smog rule
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 17:58:38 -0800
  smog check now checks gas caps for pressure? total weirdness if you ask me it can fail the test if your cap has a...
• CIS Experts: engine does not start (long)
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 12:06:58 +0300
  ...It tells me, that at least some fuel pressure is on that line. Weeks ago I translated some German user manual about pressure test...
• weird smog rule
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 08:00:26 -0800
  ...It maybe that this smog test requirement is doing you a favor because the engine creates negative pressure in your gas tank by sucking...
• Re: Bench testing new rebuild...............no oil pressure!
  Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 19:17:55 EDT
  ...s to produce the volume / oil pump output to register as pressure on a guage. If the compression is fine and the case / crank...