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• Re: Temp gauge problems too
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:35:03 -0500
  ...i checked the wires at the > black sensor and there is no power......so then i took > the dash apart and checked for power...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:21:14 -0800
  ...I can see both sides of the checklist issue, however, had I arrived with a checklist for this excellent vehicle the seller who loved...
• Bosch CIS problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 20:06:26 -0500
  ...I have checked and triple checked everything associated with fitting the FI from the rabbit and it checks out OK. Please help me. Thanks...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:09:52 -0700
  ...WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque Hi all I'm searching but don't see a clear direction on this. For checking...
• Re: Dometic refrigerator fail
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:53:46 -0700
  Since you tried two AC cords, I assume you checked the 110VAC breaker in the Westy? I've never seen a breaker of fuse...
• 5-cylinder swap FAQ (Yes it does work on Syncros!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 07:56:34 EST
  ...The kit I am putting together right now does not allow you to check your oil level or add oil, or add water (you...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome? ... please help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 25 May 2018 18:46:54 -0400
  ...cap and rotor > - new air filter > - new fuel filter > - 02 sensor is one year old (about 6K miles) > - timing checked and in order > - throttle...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:03:34 -0700
  I absolutely agree with you that I took a risk in not doing anything, not even checking, the short block. The reason was the...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:09:13 -0700
  ...on this. > For checking, re-torquing WBX head nuts (I think it's the first one): > > - in Bentley torque sequence, check torque of each...
• Re: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:19:53 -0400
  ...But you should check out the video. The guy there is using the end of a big screwdriver to flip the belt off the...
• Re: random brake light
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 17:48:42 +0100
  Have you checked the brake fluid behind the instruments? If the fluid level is low, a sensor will make the brake light shine... Raimund...
• Re: The Dying 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 13:24:09 -0400
  Carl, Have you checked the oxygen sensor for function and proper ground? Have you checked the integrity of the engine bay ground points/straps...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:43:27 EDT
  ...First check the compression. Then ring out all the engine management circuits and proof their conductors and terminations. Once that is done, then start...
• MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:09:43 -0500
  ...Is this normal Vanagon mileage or is there something else I should check? Thanks for any input. Geza
• Anyone want a sink drain-back (in-line check) valve
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:17:58 -0700
  I'm installing a new sink and I'm installing a drain-back (in-line check) valve, Trouble is that I need only ONE...
• Re: Fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:23:31 -0500
  ...When I get a chance I'll check the wiring in it and try a different brain. This one is fun. Phil __________________________________ Do you...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:56:18 +0000
  ...How do you check compression? > > > > I was told by a mechanic that when checking compression for a 4 cylinder > > engine I should get 4...
• Eurovan: oil over-fill
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 4 Oct 94 9:42:01 PDT
  ...I would check for tell-tale signs by laying under the car where the drips are landing and look up to see if you...
• Re: Am I the only one that 'checks out' every vanagon I pass? <F>
  Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 12:04:02 -1000
  ...when I am driving my bus or bug, & I see an oncoming > vanagon I check it out, similar to how a guy will check...
• Re: 84 West Wolfsburg (fuel injection or fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:24:48 +0000
  ...I have checked the plugs, adjusted the timing, checked fuel > pressure and changed fuel filters. I know little about the fuel injection > systems, but...
• Re: CHECK FUEL LINES NOW!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Brad J Winemiller
  Thu, 13 Apr 1995 18:46:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...So I guess the moral of this story is my dad should of checked his fuel line more often. Brad
• Hints on Checking out A Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 10:26:06 -0400
  ...So I decided to put it up on the Syncro Westie page; you can check it out from: http://pwp.usa.pipeline.com/~tforhan...
• EV Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Parise
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 22:44:46 +0000
  ...Anyway, we had the thing checked and no refrigerant leak. The tech said there is a problem with the condensor fan or control. So...
• Re: Grounding engine
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 08:11:13 -0500
  Steve, While adding more grounds won't hurt the situation, If you are going to spend time on it ,checking the integrety of the...
• Best Tires for '90 Sychro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - David^M
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 13:02:40 -0400
  ...It is "6 ply" tire that is rated at 1435lb/per tire at >max 50psi. > >Any other significantly AWESOME tire I should check out...
• Westfalia Canvas For Sale
  Historical mailing list - charles fladger
  Thu, 13 May 1999 18:39:50 -0700
  ...For those who need a new canvas for their 80-91 Westfalia check out: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item...
• Re: Engine reving?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 6 May 2001 21:30:38 -0500
  ...Also check for frayed accelerator cable comming through your sheet matal front cover. Something is definately sticking. You may need to have someone press...
• Re: What Do I Check Next?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 18:01:37 -0700
  ...computer how warm the engine is just *might* be the culprit... Check/change your temp sensor. Jim Larry L Meyer wrote: > > When I first...
• Re: Help! Problems on the road! Smoke! or something that smells like it, anyhow...
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 20:56:39 -0800
  ...Please check your That's what I was thinking too, since I recall that you recently did some wiring w/ the auxiliary battery, so...
• Re: B/D list discount on line?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 11:09:59 -0400
  ...Actually we have since moved the Referral Code box to the first checkout page itself. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com...
• Re: rear end drooping
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 13:51:06 -0500
  ...Also found mention of checking the tire pressure: I need to do that because I have checked them since the tire shop mounted them...
• Re: UPDATE - Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:28:15 -0700
  ...Thanks in advance Barrett Willet '88 Wolfsburg On Jul 30, 2005, at 8:13 AM, Barrett Willet wrote: > Additional checks I performed with no...
• Re: 1.9 L Complete Exhaust System CANADA
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:55:47 -0400
  ...251 217SS <https://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=checkout/cart&remove=1280> C$124.95 C$124.95 <https://www.frankcondelli...
• crank, wont start
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:58:56 -0700
  ...I don't think they have checked the Temp ll sensor-I will check with them again this morning. Does it sound like it...
• Re: Fixing Problems today, help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 20:33:22 -0500
  ...I followed Ken’s directions and I’ve checked the impedance at the temp sensor and I’ve done all the tests on 24...
• Re: '72 steering box
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 11:48:05 -0500
  At 9:32 PM 4/14/96, Vdubdude@aol.com wrote: >Ed, >Have you checked the center steering link? That's the most common...
• Vanagon Spell Checker Alert! (F)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 18:01:48 PDT
  I ran the Hotmail spell checker on an email I was sending to a friend about my Vanagon. It highlighted 'Vanagon' as a misspelled...
• Re: holding liscense plate down while checking oil? Techniques?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:15:54 -0700
  ...holding liscense plate down while checking oil? Techniques? > Ok, how about some techniques on how to hold the liscense plate down and > check the...
• Re: SMOG CHECK WARNING IN CALIFORNIA FOR VANAGONS! (2)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 10:49:16 -0800
  ...You also have to pass a smog check for the emissions for either the vehicle year of manufacture or engine year of manufacture - whichever...
• Re: Missing Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 17 May 2001 10:23:37 -0700
  ...The coolant tank has dropped by two-thirds. > I check the overflow tank, thinking the coolant cap is faulty, but > nothing there. I've...
• No start after Temp II replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:44:43 -0800
  ...An easy way to check is with a "noid" test light plugged into any injector harness. Otherwise check all the connectors on the coil...
• Re: Declared Value Insurance?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:58:43 -0800
  ...Declared Value Insurance? > Was that a declared value of 25K or as per appraisal? > > > > Miguel > > > > > E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:17:50 -0500
  ...Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1 Our '91 AT has a third, about 12 gauge, black wire, from the bolt that attaches...
• What's Wrong with my 83' Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - The Hammad Family
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 11:59:54 -0400
  ...I have also checked out most off the sensors (coolant sensor #2, injectors, and etc) and any others my equipment could do all checked...
• Re: Help! My New Van has the Intermittent syndrome!
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 10:04:50 -0700
  ...He checked the plugs and lines, no problems. He said the van otherwise is ru nning like new. > >Any quick check list of things...
• Re: inspection question for portlanders
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:56:10 -0700
  ...A quick check around the office may turn up some valuable information regarding less-than-thorough check stations. (This is presuming you have more...
• Re: 84, rich running, help request...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 11:08:51 -0400
  First and foremost check the ground wires on the left head. Then check the coolant temp sensor (see Bentley for how many ohms to...
• Re: Digifant component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:53:18 -0500
  Ok, so I took my own advice and checked some resistances. To make things a little more interesting, I dug up some AFM's...
• Re: What's on YOUR checklist?
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 15:12:24 -0700
  ...What's on YOUR checklist? > It seems surprising to me that with the great number of list members out > there willing to help, this...
• Re: 83 h20 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 21:43:51 EDT
  ...Unplug the ECU and check the resistances back into the engine. Use a good quality digital meter and know exactly what the temperature of...
• Re: rough idle, gas guzzling, oil dripping van
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:37:05 -0500
  ...Check the breather tower base, attaching nuts(4).Check any hoses,and put hose clamps on questionable connections. If your brave, use a propane...
• Re: crank, wont start
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:09:13 -0800
  ...Runs great all day, wont start in the morning. > I don't think they have checked the Temp ll sensor-I will check with...
• Re: Subject: 84, rich running, help request...
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 14:24:52 -0500
  ...I would check the output of the O2 sensor with a voltmeter. The voltage should toggle between zero and one volt. Second: check the...
• Re: Insurance - credit check
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 00:03:13 -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: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:08:42 -0800
  ...Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1 Our '91 AT has a third, about 12 gauge, black wire, from the bolt that attaches...
• Re: starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 09:22:24 -0500
  ...My check is easy: remove starter solenoid wire located on top of solenoid (usually a red wire with a plastic covering), attach volt ohm...
• Re: Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 17 May 2005 07:13:20 EDT
  ...Had the alignment given a quick check and tire balance checked. I am picking up a vibration right at about 65mph. Road surface plays...
• Re: checking propane leaks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 14:18:39 -0700
  ...Once fridge is installed, check for leaks between supply LP line and line on fridge. A mechanics mirror might be helpful here. On 7...
• Re: removing NA/dipstick
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:17:23 -0700
  ...Of course this should done on a pretty level surface, as should checking the oil in general. Eventually you would be best off by...
• auto transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Laura Olson
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:29:20 -0500
  We are looking at an '86 Westy (with only 62,000 miles!) and almost everything checks out. It is in great shape. Very excited...