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• Testing, Testing!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 14:55:42 -0400
  Greetings, you-all! Is this the right address for the Vanagon Folks? RCole 82 Diesel Westy 84 Vanagon GL
• test
  Historical mailing list - NA NA
  Thu, 31 May 2001 09:27:49 -0700
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• insanity test (NVC) but read anyway...(f)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 21:49:11 EST
  better than listening to another tire thread: http://www.toiletduk.net/insanity_test/ chris
• Air-cooled Federal EGR filter and SMOG
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 4 May 2007 14:38:07 -0700
  ...As far as the tailpipe test goes I passed the HC and NO parts but failed the CO test. Numbers were: HC 15 mph...
• Re: California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:38:04 -0700
  I recently (May) had my 84 GL smog tested at a Test-Only station down the street and they didn't even bother with...
• Re: California Emission Test?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:39:40 -0700
  ...Some shops don't have the necessary adapter to do this test, so they mark N/A and don't test it. I go...
• Re: How to Test Compression in Out-of-Vehicle Engine?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 09:39:57 -0700
  ...Do the test when the engine is warm.. not hot or cold. 1. Remove the fuse to the fuel pump (flooding cylinder while testing...
• Testing a Fuel Injection harness??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 15:09:51 -0700
  ...I first tested the wire that connects to the ignition coil; a continuity tester (test light and a battery) attached to the wire's...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long) Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 19:26:00 -0700
  Hey, I think I just learned here how to test ground? So if I go from the power supply on a "load" and go...
• Re: '87 Failed emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:09:53 -0800
  ...Was the van nicely warmed up when it was tested or did it sit and cool off before the test? One of my vans...
• Re: Newbie on list!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 21 May 2004 16:41:50 -0700
  You'll get 900 emails saying, "don't send test messages to the list." Welcome. Jim On Friday, May 21, 2004, at 08:35...
• Where/what is the ENGINE FAMILY # or TEST GROUP #
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 18:28:53 -0700
  Can someone tell me where and what the ENGINE FAMILY # or TEST GROUP # are? Are these numbers on both the US and the CDN...
• Bad coil? Car dead at walmart
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:33:11 -0500
  ...Is this likely the coil? How do I test it? How do I get to it to test it? Thanks, Jim
• Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:00:42 -0700
  Did some testing of the fuel pump in my 1.9 this morning in search of the cause of a problem (see thread "Start...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 04 Jan 1997 13:16:51 -0800
  ...Does Coer d'lene, Idaho, have emissions testing? I know Spokane has very stringent testing, and I was wondering if Idaho is considered part...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:26:46 -0400
  ...85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test. Odd that the smog guy did the EVAP test. All the guys around here put it down as...
• Re: [T2] Air-cooled Federal EGR filter and SMOG
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 4 May 2007 15:04:33 -0700
  There's no more "idle" tailpipe test. The only other "test" is seeing that the idle will come down to where it should be...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long) Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 22:55:47 -0700
  ...but really ....get any test device, test light, Volt-ohm meter, and start testing things everywhere. Particularity, the 12 volt test light is useful...
• Re: RE; EV Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 02:06:05 PDT
  ...at least thats what I thought they were saying... >They are testing diesels in Nevada. They test my Mercedes. > > > Right now, the only state...
• test message
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Fri, 23 Sep 1994 19:31:45 -0700 (PDT)
  For some reason I'm not getting any vanagon messages. This is a test to see if I get it.
• Vanagon List Test - Disregard
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 13:03:30 -0700
  From my standpoint, the list server seem sto be working intermittently. This is a test of LSMTP. Chris
• o2 Test
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 21:29:14 -0400
  Is there a simple way to test my 02 sensor, the bentley way requires special tools? Matt 89 GL Westy
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:29:33 -0700
  ...When bench testing that type of starter, The unsupported end needs to be supported. Got a spare clutch housing? Did you see a spark...
• Re: compression testing... on the bench
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 23:21:07 -0600
  Al, One could crank it by hand to compression stroke - TDC - and do a differential compression test (leakdown test) . Should be easy done if...
• Re: insanity test (NVC) but read anyway...(f)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 23:37:20 -0700
  ...insanity test (NVC) but read anyway...(f) > > > > better than listening to another tire thread: > > > > http://www.toiletduk.net/insanity_test/ > > > > > > chris > >
• Re: HIT DELETE NOW - This is only a test!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:01:05 -0800
  ...just a test... move along! > > This is a test to see if I can send an email to the Vanagon mailing list > after configuring...
• Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 14:11:16 -0700
  ...The Test-Only center I went to charged $50 for a pre-test. Is this what you are referring too? I'm sure other...
• Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 4 Sep 2022 09:12:47 -0600
  ...here, to bench test, but would need to run gas as I test. > > Crazy idea? EC Quite OK to bench test as described,, Don...
• Re: Test
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:18:27 +0000
  ...Just testing. -- Drew Reno, NV
• Re: test
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Fri, 9 Jun 2017 19:57:12 -0400
  My employer always talks about drug tests but he's never given me any drugs Sent from someone's plumbing > On Jun 9, 2017...
• Re: WOOHOO! Passed Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 19:06:06 -0800
  Also, in Oregon, testing is required only in the Portland and Medford areas. No testing required in the rest of the state. Vern McIntosh...
• Re: WTB Coolant pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:04:16 -0500
  Zoltan, I have a Sears coolant system pressure tester that I bought several years ago as an open box for around $35. Even though...
• test
  Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 13:17:36 -0800
  no response needed just testing new setting on my machine.... GO IMAP! Myles Cochran Chaos Pilot Speakeasy, Inc. http://www.speakeasy.net
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long) Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:36:43 -0700
  ...Always test your test method....like make sure the bulb lights when you touch the front bumper with the ice pick end. The chrome...
• Re: Vanagon vs Toyota emissions - New York
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 07:59:02 -0600
  At 11:37 11/7/99 -0500, David M wrote: >Just got my 1987 Vanagon emissions checked here in NY. >The new test includes...
• Re: Bando 9.5mm belt on 1.9L test report
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:49:01 -0700
  "Testing" and 'testing to failure' are two different things. We wouldn;'t do every test drive to failure ( a crash ) would we ? On 10...
• Order of the dyno testing...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 23:52:06 EDT
  Order of the dyno testing: After thinking about the way to test the engine to show what different items will do for the Wasserboxer...
• Re: lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 07:19:32 EDT
  In a message dated 8/16/05 6:56:18 AM, streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM writes: << . . . *late last night i went ahead and tested compression...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:30:33 -0500
  This test would be done the same way, and give the same results for diesel engines. You're applying +/- 85psi shop air to a...
• Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:01:49 -0400
  The major purpose of the dyno test is to test the Nox reduction system. It usually isn't required for 80 and older vehicles...
• Re: Arizona emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 16:35:37 -0600
  =David-M= wrote: > Being a new AZ resident, I just took my first ever enhanced emissions > test here in Phoenix. > After driving 30 mins...
• Re: '87 Failed emissions test now PASSED
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:27:38 -0700
  ...Re: '87 Failed emissions test Richard, Change the oil, remove the air filter and run it hard on the way to the testing. Tightening...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:08:09 -0800
  ...All gasoline vehicles up to 1975 are EXEMPT from the biennial (every two years) smog test and smog test for vehicle ownership transfer. Up...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:02:28 -0300
  ...However, when I tested the solenoid on the bench, I did not hear it engage the lever and the armature did not move. Even...
• Re: 84 Westy strange compression readings
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 02:38:44 -0500
  ...Do a leak down test. As explain below. TEST #1: Pressure Tests for the Cooling System The first test of the cooling system is...
• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 11:53:45 -0700
  ...Ok, what is this test procedure and what are the performance specs expected under the test? Mark Alistair Bell wrote: > > -you can test function...
• Re: Fuel Pump Test Clarifiction
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:50:40 -0700
  ...you can bench test any common relay like that one with a 12 volt test light, a jumper wire or two, and 12 volts...
• Re: Gathering consensus 2.1 won't run when hot: tests
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:11:58 EDT
  ...I assume he can test by pulling the coil wire and checking for spark to ground when the engine is hot. >> Here's a...
• Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 23:47:53 -0500
  <<Try to get more info about the test. In Chicago they use a dyno for older vehicles, but they don't test for NOx...
• Re: California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:38:08 -0400
  Is the issue the material or that the system has be tested and proved to be working? I doubt the DMV would require a...
• Re: Brake resonse post appears to be blocked,
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 9 Feb 2025 22:28:35 -0500
  ...Did a solution ever show up? Did the E brake test indicate the issue? Eric > On Dec 12, 2024, at 3:02 PM, OlRivrRat...
• Re: 12V Slow Cooker Tests
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 8 May 2010 15:13:38 -0700
  ...Slow Cooker Test Very, very interesting Mike, thanks for the detailed test. Just one question. I'm assuming that this was a static test...
• Re: Car & Driver Review
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 18:32:06 +0100
  ...29 tests in all, including Oettinger > Caravelle 3.2.
• Trasco oil filter acid tests
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 09:36:48 -0800
  ...William Polowniak "We do not have the acidity test on file. The field tests performed confirm that test of standing the extended duration. Since...
• Test Message after hardware failure
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Sat, 9 Nov 2024 11:29:09 +0000
  Hi Folks, Please ignore this message, it is just a test after a hardware failure and replacement. Regards, TomC
• Fuel Pressure testing
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 23:09:39 -0500
  Would someone please advise me as to how to set up, build and use a fuel pressure test rig? Thanks, John
• this is just a test
  Historical mailing list - Gurn Blansten
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 17:40:51 PDT
  This is just a test _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com
• [tip request] Testing the O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:49:20 -0700
  Anyone know a good quick test to see if the O2 sensor is dead (or dying)? Thanks! Philippe
• Re: Coolant out the Overflow
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 00:33:32 -0400
  Do (or have done) this test: http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/pressure_test.htm Let me know Regards, Ben
• Re: 82 compression test
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Tue, 25 May 1999 15:24:26 +0100
  ...So >your compression tests look within limits. It also matters if the engine is >warm or if you are doing a cold compression test...