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• '71 Emissions Test
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Mon, 17 Jun 96 15:33:27 UT
  ...The day of the test the air temp was about 106 (sunny Las Vegas!) and I'd been running some other errands so the...
• Engine temp and emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:10:41 -0500
  ...This morning's frigid temps and the lack of heat got me to thinking about my impending emissions test. I will have to have...
• testing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 12:39:39, -0500
  testing to see if i got it right in my address book! ____ The Buslady & "Bessie" 1989 Vanagon GL "What's the point of being...
• Test
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 15:30:07 -0700
  This is a test of the list. Hopefully we're up again. Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds, Inc. coyote@likeminds.com \ / \X / 457 Bryant...
• Re: Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Sun, 9 Jan 2011 12:02:04 -0800
  It is both an idle and 2500rpm test. Thanks for the tips! Todd On 12/30/2010 9:04 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Over...
• Re: crash test fact/fiction Another test to compare against other vans.
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:47:42 -0400
  ...crash test fact/fiction Hi Volks, This came up on one of my feeds so I thought I'd share it with you: https...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:23:18 EDT
  In a message dated 8/20/02 7:48:58 PM, steven@EPOCHDESIGN.COM writes: >The smog is failing the idle test with HC...
• Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:58:08 -0600
  David, The test light will not work as a test jumper because it is designed to light with 12 Volts, so is your vacuum...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Larry Edson
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 12:55:54 -0700
  ...Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill requiring that cars 30 years > and older be tested under California's strict smog regulations, closing a > loophole...
• Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:04:10 -0700
  I would hope the newer Ford engine conversion has better emissions but have not seen any emissions test results to back that up. Since...
• Vanagon Cooling System Testing
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Thu, 9 May 1996 17:07:08 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...There are two adapters necessary to use the Stant Cooling System Tester: one is the Audi/Volkswagen System Adapter (Stant P/N 12016 {old...
• On being well grounded
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 20:32:56 -0400
  All, I have a Digijet setup which I've been testing for a surging idle (up down, up down, etc.). When I go through...
• Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 10:52:39 -0700
  ...The cost of the test itself varies. This year, costs went up to $70 to $80 at test-only centers. :-( That's a lot...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:27:46 -0800
  ...On 01/27/2012 06:42 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Deep Cycle battery capacity load testing. > Theory: Deep cycle batteries need to be tested...
• Re: Testing a Fuel Injection harness??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 17:57:22 -0700
  ...Anyway, after my initial post I went back to my testing and discovered that I had continuity from the FI connectors to the resistor...
• Re: Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:26:32 -0600
  I sure am glad that Alabama has NO EMISSIONS TESTING OR ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION! HC emissions are basically unburned fuel. There can be many...
• 2.1 Emissions Test - Passed but need analysis help....
  Historical mailing list - allan harris
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:56:42 -0700
  Volks, Emissions tested after 20 months and 20,000 miles when done by previous owner. Seemingly big changes have occurred since last tested. DRIVING...
• Fuel Pump Test Clarifiction
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:01:05 -0500
  ...Instructions say connect leads 30 and 87 to a tester. I'm not concerned with flow rates. I only want to know 1) if...
• Re: NY Vanagon to Pass California Smog Testing?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 22:19:40 -0500
  ...NY Vanagon to Pass California Smog Testing? > > Question to those in California, > > If I purchase a NY Vanagon what has to be done to...
• Re: test
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:54 +0000
  ...2022, 08:25:51 AM PST, Mark McCulley <mark@markmcculley.com> wrote: Testing a new account. Also, archives show no messages since Wednesday... -Mark
• Re: Test
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:17:01 -0400
  ...11, 2018, 5:15 PM VW Vanagon <t3vanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > Seems like I'm not getting list mails . . . > Just testing. > > -- > Drew > Reno, NV >
• List test
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:36:31 -0400
  I am testing to see if my new email is working before I soon start a posting. Thanks -- Kurt Grotz 484-477-2109 kurtgrotz...
• Re: '87 Failed emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:47:28 -0400
  Richard, Change the oil, remove the air filter and run it hard on the way to the testing. Tightening the spring in the AFM...
• Test
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 12:32:34 -0700
  ...Here is a test of the new headers. Ron -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (408) 865-0657 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" coyote@likeminds...
• test
  Historical mailing list - MS GINA GODAT
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 15:45:51 -0500
  test trying to figure out what the posting address is ____ The Buslady of SoCal Time's Champion http://pages.prodigy.com/timeschampion/tcindex.htm...
• Testing -Please delete (again)
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 16:39:07 -0500
  Follow up testing.... TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://www.relitech.com/tomc http://volksweb.relitech.com 85 Vanagon Crew Cab 82 Westy diesel=>gas...
• Crash Test Results--Alternative bonding methods
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 23:13:30 -0600
  Here is the web-site for one of the adhesive companies that conducted crash tests using glue instead of welding. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL http...
• NY Vanagon to Pass California Smog Testing?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 13:52:27 -0500
  Question to those in California, If I purchase a NY Vanagon what has to be done to it to pass California smog test for...
• Re: Something is draining the battery, but what?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:02:23 -0700
  hi, your test method might not be quite valid. what I suggest is use a real 12 volt test light, between pos terminal and...
• Test for Bad Head Gasket....Please advise
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 20:15:57 -0700
  ...So to answer your question, yes that is a valid test to get a rough idea of head gasket condition. Further testing to isolate...
• Re: Vanagon idle hunting --FIX
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 19 Apr 94 8:29:11 PDT
  ...the bentley test (as i remember) is > 'if it hummms/vibrates, it's working'. ? That's an interesting test. I can just see the...
• co adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 13:08:48 CDT
  these are some folks that sell two versions of co testers. as i recall (cause i don't have the info here at work...
• Re: compression test
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 22:15:03 EST
  ...I have just done a preliminary compression test on my '90 Westy with 140K miles. >> At 140K you don't want to know what...
• Synthetic Oil Life Test
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:16:01 -0700
  I don't know if this oil life test has been discussed here but I read through the complete report and found it facinating...
• Re: Fuel pressure test gauge
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:06:16 -0800
  ...Use clamps and also get one for the end that will slip over the test fitting. Keep the gauge u, higher than the engine...
• Re: California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:27:18 -0700
  This test should only be required every other year. I would contact your local DMV and if necessary, show them your smog paperwork from...
• Re: test
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sun, 17 Feb 2019 15:06:15 +0000
  ...HOTMAIL.COM> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sun, Feb 17, 2019 5:24 am Subject: test is the list still working? mr
• Re: Update on Engine Overheating Concern
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 13:24:34 EST
  In a message dated 2/18/05 12:15:13 PM, roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM writes: << Pressure Cap - Replaced >> Did the old one test bad...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 10:15:52 -0600
  ...The Differential Compression Test is more accurate that the standard automotive test, and it is worth knowing how to do, and to do it...
• coolant system test - results and question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:29 -0500
  ...Wilmington, NC Hello all, I conducted a Pressure Test on my Vanagon yesterday to troubleshoot a blinking coolant light. I built a tester via...
• Re: Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:07:06 -0800
  ...Failed emissions testing >I went to have my Westy emission tested today, and it failed the test. > The van had been sitting for a...
• Replacing Temp Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 16:57:49 -0500
  ...Test the gauge as close as I could with resistor values for testing I got from the archives and nothing moves the needle. Voltage...
• anyone know the resistance/ohm out put of a temp sensor on perfectly running vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 17:32:52 -0400
  If I recall Bentley all makes reference to arbitrary numbers for testing with their own black box. I had made a resistance box to...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 22:53:11 -0700
  Guys, It actually does not matter whether or not you do a test only or a real smog test in CA. No matter what...
• Re: Fw: emission tests are a fraud
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 15:49:52 -0700
  ...emission tests are a fraud Now I know that I am new to the list and everything, so I don't want to upset...
• Re: Oil Leaks and Leak Down Test
  Historical mailing list - sudhir desai
  Fri, 3 May 2002 07:13:25 -0700
  ...1) buy a compression tester from wall-fart. 2) take the coil wire off the distributor end. 3) pull the sparkplugs. 4) attach the...
• WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:18:44 -0800
  ...When testing other cylinders, I hear a "bluuup bluuup" sound. With tester installed on #3, no "bluuup bluuup" sound. Maybe lifters are soft from...
• Emissions results...
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 2 Nov 1996 18:36:14 +0000
  ...Well, I took in the Polar Bear in today ('90 Syncro) for it's annual Air Scare Emissions test, and it passed with flying...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:51:47 -0700
  ...Thought I would test the old one so I built > a gizmo to test. It tested fine, just for kicks I tested the new...
• '90 Westy Horn not operating
  Historical mailing list - Michael Korsak
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 17:20:18 -0700
  ...Then I took a multi-tester and tested the wires at the horn. Disconnected wires, attached red end of multi-tester to red/blue...
• Re: Need help re Cylinder Leak Test
  Historical mailing list - Madeline Mullen/Ed Lowe
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 21:01:27 -0800
  In general Aviation this is known as the "differential compression test". It is important because it can show the condition of the engine and...
• ADMIN Test Messages Admonishment
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 20:35:11 -0500
  Please don't send test messages to large lists. It's a very rude thing to do to over 700 people. If you think...
• fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 22:23:50 -0600
  I made a fairly inexpensive fuel pressure tester that works great. How? I bought the least expensive oil pressure gauge I could find (about...
• Re: Rad. fan test
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 07:41:50 -0500
  ...I read here somewhere about >testing the fan speeds without taking the fan out but i can't find it >now. I think it...
• Caterpillar SOS oil sampling test kits.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Jun 2020 20:04:34 +0000
  Cat HO Penn is having a summer special on the oil testing kits. $360 for a 20 pack. If interested give Kelly or Heather...
• Re: test
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 9 Jun 2017 18:55:02 -0500
  I'm terrible at tests! On Jun 9, 2017 6:54 PM, "Dug Smith" <dug@dugbert.com> wrote: > Did we pass? > > On Fri 06...
• California Emission Test?
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:07:09 -0700
  I have a stock 1986 Syncro and I am wondering if it will or can be made to pass the Cally emission test? I...
• Re: This is another test
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 23:52:08 -0500
  ...This is a test > The ^*&$#(# quit working.
• charging problems 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Sun, 4 May 2003 02:31:35 EDT
  ...I took the alternator out and had it tested and it tested fine. I put it back in the van and it intermittently charges...
• Re: Test
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 16:12:53 -0700
  ...punished us. "No list! No list for any of you for one day!" On 7/27/05, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote: > Test >