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• Re: Syncro lock light
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 09:52:22 -0400
  Robert, First check that the indicator bulb isn't just burned out. If its ok, check the voltage at the bulb. If the voltage...
• Re: Hotwiring a vanagon to check ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 12:15:18 -0800
  ...Hotwiring a vanagon to check ignition switch > Hey all! Ok just to check to see to make sure it is > or is not the...
• Re: MO's
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:19:29 -0700
  ...Seems him and some friends were doing checks, MO, and other cash equivalents. Dept of colorado has him for checks and local MO. I...
• Have I damaged my control unit?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 04:02:50 EDT
  ...Having checked the fuel injection relays in the secret "high voltage" box I may have donor something horrible--or maybe not. In Bentely Fuel...
• Re: One more thought about carbs...
  Historical mailing list - margie reyes
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 08:48:36 +0100
  ...I will check out the books too. Margie : ) Wolfvan88@aol.com wrote: > Check the fuel pump. If it is the stock unit it is...
• backfireing ---stumbleing,stalling and worse,when cold
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 10:57:26 -0700
  ...I removed the air filter to get the emissions checked. The AFM was removed,to do this. I have checked the o2 senser by...
• list member requested carfax
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 13:06:18 -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...
• Fw: Re: oil stick
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 22:03:16 -0600
  An addendum to the oil checking procedure: When you remove the dip stick, make sure it is pointing downwards or at most, parallel with...
• Re: Engine power loss (need help)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:01:47 -0500
  ...and checked for spark (good) > - Removed fuel injectors and checked for spray (good) > - Checked fuel flow rate on fuel injectors (good) > - Checked fuel pressure...
• Re: 81 vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 11:57:37 -0500
  ...O2 sensor checked, wired correctly (shield grounded). Temp sensors check out. I'd like to hear your opinion or experience. Thanks, Steve --- Checked by...
• gas tank leak check
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:39:24 -0400
  new seals on the gas tank and vents etc. -leak checking, found a hole in one of the pipe nipples on a new vent...
• is it Fraeday yet?check it out
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Fri, 9 Apr 2021 12:47:06 -0400
  check out the beauty picture that wifey found: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159332808038619&set=gm.10159239668354655 If the link doesn't work...
• Re: TAPS (Friday NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:11:49 -0800
  ...Who fact-checks the fact checkers? Cya, Robert On Mar 11, 2011 10:32 AM, "David Beierl" <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
• Free 57 point checkup?
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Thu, 10 Oct 96 10:04:00 PDT
  ...I received a postcard from a MPLS area VW dealer (Burnsville VW) offering a free 57 point inspection/check-up. I'm wondering if...
• Check out my For Sale Page
  Historical mailing list - Jason Cornfeld
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 14:23:43 -0700
  Check out my for sale web site guys!! its still underconstruction though!! LAter!! Jason http://www.angelfire.com/ut/crashovd/index.html CrashOverride Systems...
• re-"body work"
  Historical mailing list - Robert Capra
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 19:55:08 -0800
  ...Can you check it and repost if possible [text/html]
• Re: inside front very hot-- a problem?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 15:02:52 -0400
  Good day Natalie, Check my page, http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/rear_heater.htm at the bottom of the page you will see the...
• One item (of many) to check before a long Trip is:
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:54:43 EDT
  ...This is just one of the many checks before a long road trip... Robert ...On the road again...heading to a very big hole...
• Re: anyone familiar with mechanic's lien
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 19:02:35 -0700
  ...To make sure you end up with a clear title I'd check with the local police department but double check at the local...
• Re: Eurovan brakes
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 23:49:56 EST
  ...Any help would be greatly appreciated. >> Check the brake fluid level; if low, check for leaks such as from a queefed out rear cylinder...
• No spark, help
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 13:39:08 -0600
  ...I checked for spark from solenoid, no spark. Exchanged solenoids, still no spark. Cleaned groundwires still no luck. Van ran great just yesterday. Can...
• Propane gas system checkup
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:39:36 -0700
  Greetings Vanagoners, I just bought a 1984 Vanagon Camper and I'm looking for a place near San Francisco CA to check the propane...
• Re: Cold Start Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 21:39:22 -0400
  ...First, there are diagnostic tests you can do (see Bentley's) to check the Air Flow Meter. Second, there are about a dozen or...
• How to check alternator output?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 13:45:16 -0800
  ...What's the easiest way to check the actual amperage output of my alternator? My charging system warning light is coming on, so I...
• Re: is this a scam!?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:30:51 -0800
  ...I once was sent a bank check to purchase my '71 bus. Scanned the check and emailed to the bank that it was written...
• Re: Warning!! Something doesn't sound right here, I need some advice please
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 07:32:57 -0800
  If the check clears I don't see how you can lose? Any con artists out there [besides you BenT] who can see how...
• Re: Alternator Light Just Came On
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:14:05 -0500
  OK, The rest of the story After the Alternator light came on, I did some checking, got some info fowarded to me from the...
• RE: How to check for loose main bearings
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Tue, 06 Sep 94 09:25:00 cdt
  ...Any suggestions how to check >the main bearings with our cracking open the case, I would like to avoid that >if I can. I...
• Re: 88 Vanagon thermostat question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 11:21:59 -0600
  Apparently the check valve was used at one time but no more, at least in the line of German thermostats my local shop gets...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:09:37 -0700
  ...Checked flue image in >> manual, and compared marks left on spare set of flue parts to double >> check assembly. Opened the LP valve. Fridge...
• Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 23:07:29 +0000
  ...distributor, aux air regulator, temp II sensor, O2 sensor Checked all sensors and ECU with meter (all checked good) Adjusted timing (which is a...
• Fuel Injector Terminal Check
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 09:47:42 -0500
  ...I'm going through and checking what I can to see if there is anything out of spec that may tell me what happened...
• Re: 1985 Westy Vanagon shutters, dies, and then resurrects... help.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:27:11 EST
  ...Also check that the brain /the ECU is well attached, grounded and does not flop around or move. I would also check that the...
• High Country Bus Festival
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 17:01:08 -0700
  ...I've checked the oil three times, it's still full to the mark, auto-transmixer full, tire pressure checked good, W/W fluid...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 19:03:14 -0800
  On 2/18/05 2:55 PM, "Benny boy" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> wrote: > > >It's NOT the OS.. > > >So please, check the above..and...
• Re: Expensive Noises....
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:49:55 -0800
  Didjya check your CV bolts? --- ;^) And did this noise appear suddenly, or get worse over time? Neil (the nag) On 1/12/08, BJ...
• [Fwd: Re: re; smog sympathies]
  Historical mailing list - Jack Maynard
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 20:48:45 -0800
  -- Jack Maynard 600,000+ mile '65 Kombi (Eugene the Green) http://www.peak.org/~maynardj <-- Check out the Pics! Volkswagens of Western Oregon (VWofWO...
• Re: brake questions
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 11:00:16 -0400
  ...I have wanted to check this for quite a while. Any idea how to get access to check? Bill
• Anyone checked out the Syncro Westy on Portland Craigslist?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Stewart
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 08:09:08 -0700
  HAs anyone checked out the Syncro Westy on the Portland Craigslist - it is in La Grand, OR? I'm about to go up and...
• Re: Hard starting 84 vanagon - stumped
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 12:24:41 -0700
  ...I sent it to Darrell Boehler > and he checked it out on the bench for a few hours. > Everything checked out OK. He sent...
• Re: 86 vanagon high idle
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:27 -0500
  ...Complete tune up > check. Check for cloggs in preheating. What am I missing??? > Any Ideas??? ERic ZEno You either have a bad valve or...
• Re: ox sensor/battery ligfht on suddenly
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 14:17:42 -0700
  ...will be checking the alt output tonight, and od an ox sensor check if we can as well, but was wondering if this is...
• Re: "Buyer BE Weir" of Go Westy Thick Skylight's / tearing your roof all to p...
  Historical mailing list - TSG
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 16:16:48 -0800
  ...Funny thing is, it almost looks like he DID deliver that spell checker. All those misspelled words are actual words you'll find in...
• Re: Digfiant being defiant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 18:09:55 -0500
  ...Be methodical. >*Check the fuel pressure and the fuel pressure regulator (you need a fuel >pressure > gauge for this, but it is a useful...
• Won't start--Dew Point?
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:04:21 -0400
  ...I've checked the grounds and they look good, checked all the electric connections, swapped AFM's, changed the coil, fuel pump is new...
• Re: Brake booster troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 15:52:37 -0800 (PST)
  I forgot to mention in my last post to be careful with the check valve that is directly attched to the top plate. Whoops...
• Re: oil level question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 95 14:46:27 BST
  ...I always reckon there's something a bit dodgy checking oil when it's stone cold..... Cheers Carl '73 Kombi > From: Roy Jared Michael...
• Re: Low brake pedal
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 12:45:50 -0400 (AST)
  ...I've checked the brake fluid brake shoes need adjusting. put on the handbrake 2-3 clicks then tighten adjusters until the drums won...
• Re: High idle
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 01:24:25 EST
  ...The 2000 idel seems to slow down once the van is warmed up but besides that check out where the throttle runs into the...
• Re: golf/jetta 3 check engine light question (vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - acg11awg
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 07:30:31 -0400
  ...golf/jetta 3 check engine light question (vanagon content) I want to install the LED in its socket (formerly wired >for the OXS) and...
• Ok....Still having rich running problems....anyone with a warm garage close to York,PA?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 19:01:46 -0500
  ...and checked.. 1. Replaced temp sensor number two. 2. checked afm per bentley test... checked out ok. 3. Cleaned up ground for hall sender...
• Re: Anyone have experience with selling / buying a van on eBay motors?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 10:20:16 -0500
  In both my dealings PM this list and the whitewater lists I am on, if I sell something, I collect the check(whatever kind...
• Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  February 29, 1992
  ...SERVICE Check the coolant indicator LED according to the list below. The following applies IN ADDITION to tests listed in the Service Microfiche. . * refer...
• Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  February 29, 1992
  ...SERVICE Check the coolant indicator LED according to the list below. The following applies IN ADDITION to tests listed in the Service Microfiche. . * refer...
• Bad ECU??
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 17:43:30 GMT
  ...Towed home, check Hall sender, checks out OK. Figure it must be the ECU, so I took the ECU to a VW specialist in...
• testing Hall sender
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:12:50 -0500
  ...And it flickers when I check the center (green wire) with one of the outer contacts (brown wire), but not when I check the...
• Re: re fill small propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:09:34 -0800
  ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAE5zXNnFMA the only think you should do is checking the valve on the 1lb propane canister... squirt sone...
• Re: Travel Weirdness (warning; tires. ;)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:49:44 -0700
  Check to make sure your ECU is fully plugged in and double check its ground wire for continuity. Use contact grease. Karl Wolz Sent...
• buyer's checklist
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 25 May 2010 20:23:45 -0700
  ...i have sent her a check list I quickly dashed off, but I wonder if anyone has nice big authoritative one they can send...
• Re: Dometic problems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:03:48 -0400
  ...stove is good, does this mean anything or should I still check? Check. The stove is more tolerant than the fridge. -- David Beierl - Providence...