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• Hi idle, No deceleration
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:41:00 -0700
  ...It tested bad. Replaced it with a known good one.� Same problem, only it is constant now. Any ideas? Thanx in advance... -Danno- illic...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:01:36 EST
  ...leakdown number come from? Can the number be compared between different testers and engines? >> Tabe, Stop! Do not pass GO until you have read...
• Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 02:51:15 EDT
  ...It works every time here for me on the dyno emissions test. >> Yeah, but few of us are as charming as you. George
• Breather tower test?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 May 2008 11:54:41 -0400
  ...has a diaphragm operated valve inside, is there a way of testing these things or do we just assume that after 20 or so...
• Re: Vanagon's and Carburetors - Again
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:26:59 -0400
  ...Where I am in Indiana, there are no tests of any kind, no emissions, no safety inspections, nothing. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Re: Battery testing solution
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:24:42 -0500
  Charging then putting a load on the battery for a specific time won't tell any more than the CC test will tell. But...
• Travels
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 08:15:59 -0700
  ...Any guy getting into his 50's should be tested. It's a simple blood test. I don't want to start a thread...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:06:29 -0500
  ...Bentley outlines several tests which I've completed the following one failed. Bentley 1980-1983 pg. 24.6 suggests testing voltage supply at injector...
• Re: San Diego area: pressure tank or cap test adapters?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 06:36:45 -0400
  ...Pump up the coolant system to 14 psi for the test. The cap has a check valve in it that should allow you to...
• Voltage Regulator Test 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 17:21:54 -0500
  Can some one point me in the direction of a good voltage regulator test procedure for my 1980 Vanagon with a 2 liter engine...
• Fwd: Worse than Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Thu, 13 May 2021 19:18:52 -0600
  ...Found screw free of carbon build up; Test: Ensure the above findings do not exert undue influence upon testing; Disconnect the Idle Stabilizer - as...
• Re: ABQ emission test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:23:24 -0400
  So what is an ABQ emissions test? Your slightly high CO at high RPM is a sign that your catalytic converter is on its...
• Re: O2 sensor testing
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 17:53:58 -0500
  ...If you > haven't replaced it in 25k, test it by throwing it into a deep body of > water*. If it floats, use it...
• How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:40:49 -0500
  I understand the idea behind leak down testing but have questions for someone who's actually used a leak down tester before. I haven...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:53:39 -0800
  ...The guy at the test place didn't explain it very thoroughly, plus I wasn't listening very well. All I know is it...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light, for EVERYONE TO KNOW.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 02:39:35 EDT
  ...Thanks vlach@cobweb.net >> A proper oil psi test needs to be performed on your vehicle, and there's only one way to do...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 8 Oct 2015 20:19:02 -0500
  ...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper Actually, that's what Ontario's latest smog test...
• Re: San Diego area: pressure tank or cap test adapters?
  Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 09:45:35 -0700
  ...I guess you can test the cap that way by > pushing it past 14 psi and see if it goes back to 14? Or...
• FWD: Re: Type 1 Crash test Ratings
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 03:43:22 -0400
  ...Type 1 Crash test Ratings > Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 21:46:12 -0400 (EDT) > >If the Type 1 were to be tested like...
• Re: Headgasket diagnostic "trick"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:30:11 -0700
  ...Headgasket diagnostic "trick" > I think when or if I ever use this test I am going to glue down all but > the middle finger...
• Dilemma(kinda long)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 05 Dec 1995 11:57:03 -0500 (EST)
  ...I buy the bus in May of 94 with same exhaust as when emissions tested. This test is good until Feb. of 95. When...
• Re: Meter Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:45:34 -0500
  ...It also has a built in battery tester for 9v and 1.5v batts that puts some load on them while testing. And a...
• Re: Shocks test
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:03:55 -0400
  It is easy to test shocks if you have a laser temp gauge take the van for a 5 min drive point it at...
• Re: pictures VW T5 Rockton
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:09:56 -0700
  ...On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com>wrote: > pictures: > http://www.stern.de/auto/test/der...
• Testing new ListServ configuration
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:00:59 -0800
  ...This is a test of the new configuration. If you see this message, it means that the new configuration is working. Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Coyote ( ) \ _/__ http...
• Re: Hot Start Problem in H2O cooled
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 13:35:30 -0400
  Pressure test your fuel system. It should hold pressure for a while after shut down. If it leaks right down, your injectors might be...
• test
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 23:09:26 -0800
  <html><div style='background-color:'>I never do tests, but none of my e-mails are posting<BR><BR><BR> <DIV>Robert </DIV> <DIV...
• Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:07:23 -0700
  ...Since the VW dealer isn't a Test Only station and can't test emissions on a dyno like the Test Only stations do...
• Re: Smog inspections
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 07 Jul 1997 20:04:04 EDT
  ...2500 RPM TEST (2692rpm): HC 180 Max (Mine was 38) ppm CO 1.20 Max (Mine was 0.01) % IDLE TEST (958rpm): HC 150...
• TEXAS SMOG LAW ORDEAL
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 08:48:39 -0500
  ...The new test is run on a dyno and test emissions as I understand it as the factory did when submitting data to EPA...
• Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 08:12:56 -0700
  Tom, There is a major advantage to a test only station in california. Go to the DMV site to get the details but if...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:23:09 -0400
  At 12:33 AM 4/13/2011, Jonathan Poole wrote: >My next tests will be to re-check voltage at the coil at high...
• Emmissions help.
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Smith
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 10:03:05 EST
  Hi all, My '86 Westfalia has failed the CT emmisissions test (for high hydrocarbons and CO), and the VW service station I took it...
• Re: Test cooling system for blockage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 18:32:14 -0500
  ...What kind of tests can you do to determine if the engine is being cooled > properly? > How do you test the flow through of...
• Re: o2 Test
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:57:21 -0400
  ...o2 Test Use a VOM. Disconnected, the wire from ECU should give 0.5 volts continuous. When the mixture is set correctly, the oxy...
• 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:02:45 -0700
  ...Took it to a local garage that is certified to smog test vehicles up for the CA biennial inspections. Drove it for a about...
• Re: Passing Emissions 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 12:02:23 -0700
  ...If you can, get off the freeway and pull into the inspection station right at your appointment time, pull into the testing bay with...
• Re: Fuel pressure test gauge ???
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 17:37:11 -0500
  ...Fuel pressure test gauge ??? > What type of gauge do you guys use to measure (test) fuel pressure? I've > been looking for a gauge...
• Re: No Juice to ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 16:24:32 -0600
  ...I order > a new ignition coil before any testing cause of time > and my old one was pretty trashed. Still no start. > > So this...
• Failed emission testing - Nox
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 02:17:49 -0700
  ...in Oregon where they have a dyno smog test.<br> It looks like for the test they make three runs from a standing stop...
• Re: Leak Down Test at TDC instead of BDC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 19:02:52 -0500
  Another reason for doing the leak down test at TDC is that at BDC both valves will be slightly open unless the valve train...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 23:34:25 -0500
  Actually, they're trying to 'save us money' - the new test, that won't work if the 'idiot light' is on, only involves using...
• Re: California standards question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 16:38:18 EST
  ...On the older vehicles in CA you are sometimes required to go a "test-only" smog station. Apparently older vehicles are picked at random...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:14:21 -0700
  ...That is what my Smog test operator said. If you have other problems it has nothing to do with the CAT. David --- "Jack R...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 13:23:09 EST
  ...Haynes said to connect the test light > between the _uninsulated_ lead to the switch and ground, but both > leads were insulated. So I tested...
• <syncro> road test all over the world (list and survey)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 08:01:18 UT
  Hi \X/olks, Phill Lander form Australia composed the following list of syncro road-tests, travel reports from all over the world. We are...
• Re: San Diego area: pressure tank or cap test adapters?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 20:00:05 -0400
  ...An old cap which lets air go thru the nipple both ways easily is the key part in pressure testing. The other things you...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:06:46 -0400
  I failed these things over and over again with my 84 Westy 1.9l back when Michigan had these tests. I ended up adjusting...
• Dyno testing and timing changes was Re: 85 1.9L timing mark - once and for all
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 10:06:00 -0500
  Rio and fellow vanagon types As you know I have been testing engines on the Chassis dyno. I finally got my 84 2.1...
• Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 5 May 2017 04:52:19 -0400
  ...Do a leak down test, better info than a compression test. > On May 4, 2017, at 10:59 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY...
• Re: Is there a way to test the heater fan>
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 24 Oct 2010 11:34:24 -0700
  ...Just check if you have juice where should be and test your 'new' motor. Assemble with the box having new seals for the flaps...
• digijet tool
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 15:13:26 -0500
  --------------------------- Hi All, It seems we have a volunteer with an 85 vanagon to do the testing for the digijet tool. Fellow listee Jim Maginel...
• Antifreeze Experiment
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 15:41:58 EST
  ...Under controlled conditions, I mixed up a 50% batch (fresh) of each solution, and tested it with a floating dial type tester. To my...
• Re: [Syncro] Installing jumpseats (Crash test results)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 21:12:18 EST
  ...of published insurance intsitute or DOT test crashes of Vanagons? > > > I dug out some insurance crash test results I posted to the List years...
• Re: My turn to send a test message
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:24:07 -0700
  I got your test message... On Wed, Aug 28, 2024 at 10:18 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi folks, > > I sent...
• Re: Testing after some computer issues
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:53:52 +0000
  ...Sun, Jul 17, 2022 9:28 pm Subject: [VANAGON] Testing after some computer issues It would be so cool if 1 or 2 of...
• Re: Test message
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 3 Mar 2021 15:12:44 -0800
  ...So this is a test to see if a new message makes it to our > list. > > Eric Caron > 85 GL auto > So close to...
• Re: Emissions Test Failure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 16:29:49 -0400
  When I was first putting my '89 on the road, I went from hydrocarbons "too high to test" to a clean pass by changing...
• Testing first mail from Santiago Chile
  Historical mailing list - Luis Humberto Suazo Anex
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:09:12 -0300
  ...This is a testing to verify if I am doing right sending mail to the list. I will appreciate it if anybody can answer...
• How to test camping equipment
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Mon, 6 Oct 1997 09:35:26 -0700
  ...How do I test the fridge, sink and stove to make sure they're working? Does the fridge run on propane only or also...