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• Alternator check for 1.9L 85
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 10:34:48 -0800
  ...Can anyone tell me how I can check to make sure my alternator is charging my battery? My battery went dead on me last...
• Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
  ...Carbon Build up It is very important to check for carbon buildup on the intake valves. To check this you must remove the intake...
• Re: '90 westy 15000
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:27:52 -0400
  ...If there is AC, check to make sure the fan works and that it is blowing cold air (if it isn't working deduct...
• Re: 80 vanagon CA emission"gremlins "
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 16:17:59 -0800 (PST)
  ...I'm > wondering if there is a way to check the computer brain for the ignition > with a volt/ohm meter? also how do...
• setting yout timing
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 1 May 2001 17:19:25 -0500
  ...Check the gap on the plugs, be sure to use antiseize on the threads, ..........After doing all of the above, you can check the...
• Re: Alternator check for 1.9L 85
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:38:59 -0700
  ...here. > Scott W. > 85 westfalia > > A simple check is with a voltmeter at the battery. Check the voltage at the lead terminals and out...
• Traveller in distress (near Lincoln Nebraska) - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 20:14:25 -0700
  ...The engine started missing, sputtering badly and the "check engine light" came on. She got off the road, let things cool down, checked the...
• ORDERING INFO for *$39* Skylights (and all other Bus Depot orders)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 09:02:02 -0100
  ...If you already have a Check-By-Phone/Email account with me, all you need to do is e-mail me with the quantity...
• Re: Cabrio buying tips? - NVC
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 20:15:37 -0600
  ...Likewise check the CV joints. Ease of shifting into 2nd will give you a fair indication of syncro wear. Long high speed right, at...
• Re: Smog Check & Inspection problems?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:09:48 -0800
  ...No smog checks or >safety inspections are ever required. The responsibility to ensure the >vehicle you own is roadworthy is your own. So here...
• Re: Tail Lights & Good Samaritans
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:38:50 -0700
  Michael, Voltage regulator but also check the wiring harness espcially where it passes into the engine hatch. Look for bare or warn insulation and...
• Rings or Valve Guides (82 air cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:33:51 -0700
  ...I checked the compression, and it is as follows: Cylinder 1 100 psi Cylinder 2 90 psi Cylinder 3 85 psi Cylinder 4 90...
• '64 Weekend Addendum!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 12:07:45 MST
  ...He checks the timing, checks the plugs, checks the distributor. "Umm, dunno." So we blaze. Rich has a paper air-filter, so I thought...
• Re: 2.1 wbxer stubblin' idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:19:17 -0700
  ...if that basic check isn't done, it's like working on an electrical issue for hours, but never checking the fuses. Would offer...
• RE: Biggest ever assemblage of Splits in UK
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 07 May 1996 10:47:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...last time I checked, Vanagons were still VWs. Even mine. :^) Are they called Caravelles in the UK? /\ / \ \ \__ _ \ \o\ |_0 \ \o\= ~~~~~~~~~~~||~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ______________________________________________________________________ Steve Maher smaher@gi...
• Re: Headrest sockets
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 23:52:05 -0400
  In a message dated 97-09-14 21:34:50 EDT, oshaug@INFINET.COM writes: << John, you may want to check the archives. I...
• List Donation status
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 23:56:48 -0500
  A check for Gerry arrived in the mail last month, and I just now updated the list fund status page at: http://gerry.vanagon...
• Re: What's on YOUR checklist?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 23:50:45 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz Certainly there is a checkup > routine many of you have!
• Brake Light On
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 07:44:48 -0600
  ...We have checked the switch at the brake fluid reservoir and parking brake. Both check out OK, and there doesn't seem to be...
• Re: friday rant.. craigslist is a JOKE. nvc
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:17:30 -0700
  ...that account now has a check in it, even though the check is drawn on 0 funds, so paypal clears/transfers the funds into...
• Re: Short Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 May 2010 20:12:27 -0400
  ...alt is putting out 13.75 at >main battery per 2 checks.and b) are your batteries ok. so, yes, I >assume When you...
• 1983 balljoints?
  Historical mailing list - John Olmsted
  Tue, 06 May 1997 20:37:56 -0400
  ...I am not sure this is a valid check, does anyone know a more foolproof check? What experience have any list members had with...
• Re: Check out this Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 12:14:08 -0700
  ...he mentioned his 87 Syncro that he has for sale. > > I checked out his site ---- this guy's got a 230HP four cam, 24...
• E Check
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 01:21:46 -0400
  ...A non-functioning cat would only make your E check failure more noticeable. First you should check the basic tune up items and rethink...
• Re: smog check, passed, but high NO
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 00:01:44 -0400
  ...smog check, passed, but high NO Hey all, I just had my semiannual CA smog check, and noticed that the NO is up from...
• Re: The Bus Depot - Vanagon list discount code
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 10:18:29 -0400
  >> To obtain the discount, you must be a current list member and >> enter list1e in the Referral Code field upon checkout. The >> discount will...
• Re: New member intro and prepurchase ???
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:59:25 -0700
  ...And this page on Vanagon.com has an exhaustive checklist. http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/buying/bus-buyers-guide/index.html Good luck...
• factory cruise
  Historical mailing list - Jonyqest22
  Sat, 16 May 1998 21:26:57 EDT
  ...Then I checked the diaphram itself, disconnected the pump hose, pressed the diaphram in, and it kept, no wholes. I checked the hoses, they...
• Dead 83.5 Westy (injector power)
  Historical mailing list - Erik Peterson
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:05:45 +0200
  ...I ran through a bunch of other FI checks also (the ones I could do with the motor not running), and everything checked good...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 10 May 2013 14:56:17 -0700
  ...Surely you've checked pressure. You can swap front to back to check on the pulling. A tire usually pulls less or not at...
• Re: 12 Volt Appliances: Correct Formula to Figure Amps Consumed?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 18:53:46 -0700
  ...Missed that check mark! Thanks Alan! Neil. On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 6:28 PM, Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@gmail.com> wrote: > Hmmm... �that...
• Re: trip report :(
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  06 May 96 13:00:17 EDT
  ...I had planned on checking my battery anyway as last time I checked, one cell was completely dry. I have a feeling that maybe...
• Won't Start, 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 12:36:14 -0800
  ...Years ago, the spring loaded "door" in the air box stuck shut on a cold morning, producing similar starting problems, so I checked it...
• Re: Checking temp gage
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 02:45:25 +0100
  The first thing to check is the Voltage Regulator. See Bentley. If it's bad, the gage will not get a stable voltage. Erik...
• Bouncy...bouncy...bouncy...tach needle that is, help?
  Historical mailing list - j
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 06:04:12 -0700
  Hi, My '87 Westy has a bouncy tach needle and I'm looking for ideas of what to check or what it might be...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 11:06:58 -0700
  Go buy eight or twelve of them, and check for yourself. tx, bmc :) Ben McCafferty ben@volkscafe.com Volks Cafe 1823 Soquel Avenue Santa...
• Re: It is a good day when...
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 6 Aug 2022 20:08:29 -0700
  It is also a good day when you check under your van and don’t see any oil or coolant drips - everything is holding...
• What about this for checking the battery level
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:08:47 -0800
  ...an A/B switch so could toggle between the two to check levels https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07759SLYP?ref=em_1p_1...
• Where best to check my Westy water system?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 20 Jan 2018 14:31:23 -0600
  Today it warmed up a lot so I checked out a few things on my westy (1983). I discovered that my faucet switch had...
• Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 11:45:16 -0500
  ...Checking the book, states that you should check the ISCU. Well that's fine, but where is it? Can it go bad? Ed. "Ask...
• Excellent Used Car Checklist
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Fri, 3 May 1996 17:38:03 -0600 (MDT)
  Vanagonoids, Regarding our conversation(s) sometime last year concerned with a used car check list for newbies, etc. I've found an excellent one...
• Re: Stoopid Parts Stores [f]
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Thu, 30 May 1996 09:26:11 -0400 (EDT)
  On Wed, 29 May 1996 Claralw@aol.com wrote: > so he checker the computer and the shelf, and found another one, which i > again...
• Re: places to get vanagon repairs on cross country trip
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Wed, 21 May 1997 08:25:25 -0400
  Bill, Before you start out I highly recommend checking out the Limbo site and possibly joining it. They will send you a directory of...
• 30k mile checkup? How much it too much? Is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 18:59:38 -0500
  Listees, I am considering getting the 30K check up done at my local dealer. I have heard one quote as much as 550 smackers...
• Battery Woes
  Historical mailing list - Hooper, Mark
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 10:38:37 -0400
  ...The battery checks out fine though. Is this a symptom of the starter going bad or is there something else I can check? Mark...
• Vanagon de Graff generator?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 23:33:17 -0700
  ...I already checked that. I should say, my > Sweetheart checked it when she reluctantly agreed to follow me Seems to me that the arc...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 13:24:34 -0600
  ...I'll check labia next time I'm at >the store. > >Karl You may get into trouble checking that in public. Bum
• Re: not a fuse--wipers/heaters still not working
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 22:22:17 -0600
  ...pick type juice detector that you have checked out the wires---right? And you have checked out the fuse box the same way --right...
• Re: Syncro site has great links
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 15:21:57 -0400
  ...While it would be a big task, the links on the site need to be checked and updated or deleted. Malcolm On 3 Apr...
• Re: pulling out dash- what to do when opened?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 14:00:31 -0500
  Check the grounding point (near the fuse box) and clean as appropriate. Check the fresh air fan. Clean the various (now exposed) surfaces to...
• Watch and learn...hi hi hi
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 13:18:05 -0500
  Hey guys, am building a day to day section on a VW 78 Westy engine restoration, you are invited to check that section every...
• Re: Cant accelerate
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 10:16:13 -0400
  Check to see if the connector that plugs into the AFM was left out. Ed wrote: >My 84 auto starts and idles fine but...
• Re: FYI has some one been co opted
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:49:13 -0700
  ...at least 5 months and > after I checked my Gmail and found the spam, I checked my Yahoo and found > it > there, also. Michael...
• Re: Insurance - credit check
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:30:54 -0700
  >Insurance companies do check your credit report, because people with poor >credit file more claims. Who knows why. Now, as to affecting your >credit...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:08:26 -0500
  ...The final drive is filled/checked thru the hole on its side with the 17 mm plug. The AT is filled thru the tube...
• Re: Hottest product on the net...banned after 9/14/00 [ezfil]
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 06:37:54 +0100
  ...FAX YOUR ORDER TONIGHT!!! CHECK BY FAX SERVICES! You can fax us your check. Paste your check to the bottom of the completed order...
• Re: Hottest product on the net...banned after 9/14/00 [larel]
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 02:15:31 -0400
  ...FAX YOUR ORDER TONIGHT!!! CHECK BY FAX SERVICES! You can fax us your check. Paste your check to the bottom of the completed order...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:16:41 -0400
  ...I also replaced the cap and rotor and checked for spark and that looked good I can normally figure this stuff out, But this...
• Re: VW repairs shops directory
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 20:54:42 -0500 (CDT)
  ...There are certainly more things to check out. Anyone else who wants to share their check-up routines? If the bus passes your test...
• Re: sharing an incident
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 12:46:57 -0700
  ...easy... > > but then when finished the horn didn't work ! ! > > so... > > - I visual check for the fuse -> looking good > > - I check for the 12V...