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• Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 15:43:07 -0700
  I just had a smog check done on my '78 bus and the smog check guy said the oxygen sensor was bad, thus misinforming...
• Service in Seattle?
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 21:47:54 -0500
  My wife is on holiday in the Seattle area and would like her 84 Westy checked over. Can anyone recommend a good VW dealership...
• Checking cold start valve
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 08:43:03 -0500
  How do I check the cold start valve on my 83 1.9 WB? Got it running great when warm, but it is real...
• Re: Friday - Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 13:43:54 -0500
  ...Let's get back to the non Friday topics! Thanks, TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com http://checkerweb.relitech.com 85 VW...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD/ motorcycles - end the thread, please!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 13:12:11 -0500
  ...Thanks, TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com http://checkerweb.relitech.com 85 VW Vanagon Crew Cab 82 VW Westy Diesel=>Gas Conversion...
• FS: Digifant 2.1L ISCM
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 22:11:54 -0700
  ...First $45 check takes it (add $? for actual Shipping charges). Take checks or MO. I am located in Mesa, AZ Robert
• Re: Billy Bones' never ending story
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 22:35:55 EST
  Warren ~~ pull your plugs out & check out the color on the tips // whitish lean // tan to brown good // blackish rich // while you have the...
• Never mind found the tires
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 20:11:01 -0400
  ...I should have checked first but I thought they didn't have them the last time I checked. Ken Wilford John 3:16 www...
• Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 21:11:50 -0800
  ...However, on the function check, I didn't get any flicker from my light meter. Uh, Bingo? Since I was at the second to...
• Re: '88 westy water temp light flashing..... what to check first
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 16:48:11 -0700
  ...The overflow tank is not where you need to check. You must open the engine cover and check the main tank. Verify the level...
• Re: Tune-up Time! Recommendations Needed.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 16:34:32 EST
  ...Also you could check your tranny oil and see if it still looks good or should be drained and replaced. What about the coolant...
• Re: Don' get ripped off! I spoke too soon!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 02:12:13 EDT
  ...Well, today I did hear back from him and he says he has already returned my check and I should get it in a...
• Re: Case of the disappearing brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:56:04 -0700
  If you checked all brake hydraulic components (i.e. did you pull the drums and check for fluid inside the rubber boots on wheel...
• Re: Scam or no scam
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 18:23:02 -0500
  ...I tell them to send the check. They spend money.. ????? sending the bogus check. I don't go to the Post Office or / and...
• Re: Help! No ground to the fuel injectors???
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 17:37:11 -0600
  Did you check the temperature sensor on the head. As I recall the ECU on a type 4 shuts down completely if that sensor...
• Re: Anyone have experience with selling / buying a van on eBay motors?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:01:03 -0500
  ...Anyhow he sent a cashier's check (I agreed to a cashier's check or postal money order) - no paperwork sent until it cleared...
• Hard Shifting..sometimes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jun 1995 18:21:34 -0400
  ...I've had the trans gear oil checked/drained/replaced, but that didn't make a difference. My question is this: when I have...
• High Idle on 87
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 21 May 1997 22:34:58 -0500
  ...I checked the throttle return = spring, it works fine. I checked the vacuum lines, When I disconnected = the white or purple vacuum lines, the...
• Re: steering wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 12:08:20 -0400
  Thanks everyone I just checked EKTA and it's listed 420 mm for PS and 450 mm for non-PS looking forward to the...
• Re: Cruise Control not working
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 13:13:43 -0800
  ...Electrical - Check continuity at the switches on the pedals, signal stalk. Check the sender at the speedometer. Check the computer. Randy Bergum Mike wrote...
• temp sensor blinking question
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 14:10:47 -0400
  ...i checked the motor when i shut it down and it seemed a decent operating temp. im not sure what to check and i...
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:22:59 -0700
  ...jimt Check you oil! does it have coolant in it??? If not look >> elsewhere for >> your leak. > > > How can you check your oil to...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 18:33:11 -0800
  ...Noisy Valve lifters That suggests to me that VW meant for the oil to be checked when the engine was at operating temperature, not...
• Wont start. need help
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 18:11:03 -0700
  ...Couldn't see any helpful checks or suggestions. Soooo - If there is spark and gas and the timing is OK, why won't the...
• Re: How to fix the digital clock?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:36:32 -0400
  At 05:34 PM 3/17/2011, Robert Stewart wrote: >So what's the best way to check these wires? > >(I am not very...
• Re: Help Vacuum Leak Checking
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Oct 1996 23:20:56 -0400
  ...writes: << Is there a home mechanic equivalent to this vacuum leak check? Another vacuum leak technique? A cheap CO meter? >> Carb Cleaner sprayed by...
• fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 06:47:59 -0400
  ...van, still noiesy. Check fuel pressure my fuel pressure regulator took a crap. Replaced that and noise went away. check book for proper pressure...
• Re: Strange Camper Configuration
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 16:19:28 -0800
  > Is there a place to check the VIN numbers to either > find out what equipment this van should have or to check the > history...
• Re: I Need a Torque convertor.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 01:33:48 -0400
  Take yours to a junk and check the sevice manuals for the stall speed. If the stall speed is close. I think that the...
• Re: 16" alloys for the vanagon, check this out
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 23 May 2001 14:00:57 -0700
  ...JordanVw@aol.com wrote: > > check out these cool wheels for the vanagon..... > chris > > http://www.ronalusa.com/cars/cars_html/vw_vanagon.html
• Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:57:40 -0500
  ...On Dec 18, 2004, at 11:14 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > Sorry I missed The Frydaye Follies, Guys, but check it out!! > > http://webpages...
• Re: No low beam on driver's side '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800
  ...and learn to use a common 12 V test light to check for power and ground at the headlight socket, and to check fuses...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 13:52:33 -0700
  ...I checked end play when block et al was re assembled. All goot. Neil. On 9/23/17, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: More carb troubles
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 31 Oct 94 09:33:30 CST
  ...so check that as well ... it should NOT wiggle back and forth when you check it with your fingers. joel
• Coolant-Drain and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gordon and/or Cecilia Bonham
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 22:51:40 -0500
  ...During the heads inspection, which checked out ok, the local VW dealer noticed that coolant was leaking out of the expansion tank, apparently at...
• Re: Check Those AC Lines
  Historical mailing list - Carter
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:46:27 -0700
  With the recent thread re fuel lines, perhaps it would be timely to once again advise those with AC to check out possible abrasion...
• Leaking tranny? Check for blocked vent first.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:40:59 EST
  If you have a leaking manual transmission, check first for a blocked vent. A blocked vent can cause pressure to build up and create...
• Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 10:56:29 -0800
  As well as the other good suggestions (heater blower, foam seals in heater unit, checking heater for leaks), lubricate/check the bushings on the...
• Engine temp problems/was thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:07:09 -0800
  ...Maybe be good for this iteration of grounds; I'll check by checking the gas mileage. Just goes to show something. Mike
• Re: Compression check procedure question
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:11:16 -0400
  ...jonathan On Sun, 19 Sep 2004, Lee Kouns wrote: > Hi Listees, > In Bentley's description of doing a compression check on a 2.1...
• Re: vanagon syndrome-- need capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 15:07:44 -0400
  ...check the lock by wiggeling the key next time my van has a fit,swap the fuel relay,swap out a distributor, check the...
• Re: White smoke when cold
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:04:45 -0600
  ...I checked the expansion tank today while the engine was running. I had opened the expansion tank prior to start the van (not the...
• Re: Help, my bus has fallen and can't get up!!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 16:28:31 CST6CDT
  ...Go back to the basics: -check for spark, don't worry about if its the right 'time' yet -check for fuel, take a plug...
• I have a friend who needs help; he is stuck with a strange problem URGENT URGENT.
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 13 May 2002 13:00:30 -0400
  ...He is not mechanically oriented at all but he is quite intelligent and he will understand "basic checking" help. Is the engine check light...
• Warning!! Something doesn't sound right here, I need some advice please
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 08:39:31 -0500
  ...cashiers check through my colleague in US that is owing me $9,000,i will instruct my colleague to send the check to you...
• Re: cooling fan relay
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 14:14:33 +1200
  ...You should check the radiator fan switch on the left side of the radiator (drivers side) pull the plug cross the connections on the...
• Re: Normal 2.1L opreating temp
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 22:14:37 -0500
  ...If you think your sender is good and your gauge is inaccurate, you can check it like this: ********************************** How To Check 300 degree Oil...
• Crack / broken rear engine mounth....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 10:50:37 -0400
  ...i check both vans because the vibration was too much on idle! ans i discovered that the broken mounth amplify the Wasser normal shaking...
• Re: Battery Problems- Slow Cranking
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 12 May 2010 09:56:30 -0700
  ...Then check battery level AT the battery. If not down below 12.4 or so then check for current draw with the ignition off.
• Re: 84 Vanagon Question, runs hot...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Fri, 24 Feb 1995 19:55:44 -0800 (PST)
  Catlin wrote: >A complete cooling system checkout would be a good idea... Hey, wait a minute! I almost forgot, check the guage and temp...
• Re: Thump x3
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 11:34:04 -0500
  ...My brain is totally consumed with solving problems with Microsoft Site Server - no more cpu cycles! Marshall >Check lug nuts!! If they are loose...
• Picture of Vanagons Racing
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 14:29:28 EST
  ...But hose who can should check it out. While your there, check-out my updated classified entries. click here: <A HREF="http://hometown.aol...
• Re: loud fuel pump.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 08:27:53 -0500
  Where would I find the fuel pressure regulator and how would I go about checking it? thank, greg 82 westy. Jay L Snyder wrote...
• Didn�t' start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 15:25:46 -0800
  ...Fuel pump check is relatively easy, next time it won't start pull the output and if there's no fuel flow, that's...
• bruce nadgin
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 08:56:40 -0500
  ...it's not stored on my e mail after 30 days they are "gone" can't find check book that you wrote address on...
• Jumping Wiper Relay (91 GL)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 13:54:07 -0800
  I am trying to check for power to my rear wiper. Does anyone know how to jump the relay to I can have constant...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:32:19 -0400
  ...digijet FI adjustments > Ok I replaced the O2 Sensor, temp 2 sensor, checked fuel pressure > 32 psi, > adjusted RPMs to about 900 and checked...
• Hard starting 84 vanagon - stumped
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 12:40:37 -0500
  ...Everything checked out OK, so he had me send the ECU in to be checked out. I sent it to Darrell Boehler and he...
• Checking for Cracked Heads
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Mon, 04 Mar 1996 09:52:37 +0000
  It occurs to me that there ought to be some trick to checking heads for cracks, like spraying something on the head that would...
• New GRABBERS
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:56:59 -0800
  Had the new tires put on yesterday the grabbers and took the van for a drive to check it out It does handle better...