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Newbie on list!!
Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
Fri, 21 May 2004 08:35:27 -0700
<html> <body> Newbie test - this is just a test. I...
Fw: test link for sub
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:06:11 -0700
...To: vanagon Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:04 PM Subject: test http://www.crutchfield.com/S-RQGfa812ZiC/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?s=0...
Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:35:00 -0500
...try following what they say for pressure testing a waterboxer pressure > cap - they show you testing a diesel vanagon one, and mention an adapter...
No brake lights
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:46:12 +0000
...I checked for power at the switch with a test light. On one side I have a single wire (pink/yellow?) on the other...
Re: How to test the Temp I Sender?
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:29:34 -0400
...How to test the Temp I Sender? > Does anyone know how to test the Temp I sender for a 1.9L or Syncro engine...
Re: FA: Catalytic converter straight pipe
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 1 Sep 2005 09:41:32 -0700
...Anyone (USA) who needs to have emissions tests done on his/her van will, most likely, not get good emissions test results ( read: not...
Re: double cab crash test
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:08:38 -0500
...jonathan On Mon, 13 Nov 2006, Raimund Feussner wrote: > this is a demonstration video from the company who built the test track. > It was...
Re: crash test fact/fiction
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:22:12 +0000
...Aw: crash test fact/fiction This test was made to show the performance of the ADAC test facility. The bus was overloaded and crashed...
Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched Compression test results.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 3 May 2015 09:20:42 -0700
...However, a compression test alone is often a waste of > time. Combined with a leak down test you would know if you have a...
Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:35:12 -0700
...Please tell more about the details of planing/building your pressure tester. Nate Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:07:19 -0300 From: "Giasson...
Re: Vanagon Crash Test Ratings Not So Good -- Re: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 22:16:12 +1200
...This test is performed by driving dummies head >on into a concrete barrier at 35 mph. > >By contrast, the same (frontal) collision in an...
Re: Vgon Crash Tests: no crush zones?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 20:26:07 +1200
...vanagon test was an offset test. The vw >did pretty good too, although I'd really like to see how the lower corner >looked...
'88 Westy leaky rear heater core - HELP!
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 6 Mar 1996 08:54:50 PDT
...Am I correct here? If so, this means either no test was done, or the test failed & they covered it up & just added a...
Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:17:26 -0700
...This results in a test failure. > >While the testing part has its issues it is somewhat effective at getting >gross polluters fixed. The Vanagon...
Re: Catalytic test pipe
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 2 Jan 2012 11:18:10 -0500
...Catalytic test pipe Yes. CIP1 sells one. I bought it to cut up for the flanges and pipe, to make connections for�my own...
Re: Storage/Testing Fuel Pumps
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:22:20 -0500
...DM&FS At 07:02 PM 4/29/2010, Roger VanTill wrote: >You could test one off the van with a couple of buckets...
Re: No coolant traffic
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:12:35 -0800
...I've read in different places how to pressure test the entire system ... but how do you just test the caps? Thanks!
Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:05:29 -0400
Since Vern offered up that Bend uses Magnesium Chloride, I'll update the flame test info....magnesium chloride has no color in the flame...
Re: Engine test bench
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:26:46 -0500
...busesofthecorn.com www.pottsfamily.ca neil N wrote: > Who needs a test bench! > > http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=YGLUB3BfbU4 > > (just kidding Zoltan) > > I...
Re: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
Sat, 8 Jun 2013 19:14:53 -0500
...Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long) > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Thanks Stuart, >
Re: Testing, testing -- is this thing on?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 1 Mar 2009 11:14:11 -0500
Nope. Total failure. :p On Mar 1, 2009, at 11:08 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Squirrel to Vanagon community, this is Squirrel calling...
Admiistrative Testing
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Sat, 28 Dec 1996 08:52:07 -0600 (CST)
This is a test message to watch my nameserver go wild (or hopefully not) I have been waiting for someone to post for a...
Emissions Comparison: Gas/Diesel
Historical mailing list - Erik O
Tue, 22 Apr 1997 01:23:33 -0400
Can anyone tell me which engine would do better in an emissions test, a diesel (from vanagon) or the equilivant gas engine from a...
Upper Ball Joint Test for Condition?
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 08:58:49 -0800
Listees, What is the do it yourselfer's "Eye-ball" test to determine if the upper ball joint is in need of replacement, as...
Re: Group Buy?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 10:47:29 -0500
...Then you can buy an 11th and have it crash-tested. Somehow I bet that the test costs a good deal more than just...
Re: Vgon Crash Tests: no crush zones?
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 21:41:38 EST
Ahem, I have a copy in German of the original VW paper detailing the design of the Vanagon , the full developmental crash tests and...
Lunch boxes
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Wed, 3 Sep 2003 10:09:45 EDT
...They had a VW-Bus shaped one, that was only available through test-drives, that is now worth $800-1000 in good shape. I...
Re: Fuel pressure tester
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 18:26:23 -0600
...Fuel pressure tester Sears sells a nice combo vac/pressure gauge for $19.95 folks John Aircooled.Net Inc.
Re: Vanagon name
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 19 Dec 2004 18:19:46 +1300
>There is a book called "Brooklands Road Test" for the Volkswagen Bus Camper >Van 1979-1989. > > Has an South African road test article on...
Re: double cab crash test
Historical mailing list - Pdtsai
Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:33:40 -0800
...double cab crash test Date: 12/31/69 16:00 > for your viewing pleasure. how fast do you think this thing was moving > when...
FI injectors test among other idems.
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Sun, 24 Aug 2003 19:59:21 +0000
...ohm tested from ECU connecter head to each injector per bently page 24.20,21 nothing happened, this is with the key turn test...
Re: Legal swaps Was: Re: Audi 5 Cyl Swap: Alert! Possible Trouble
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 21:09:35 -0800
...The results of the tests are automatically sent by the testing equipment to the DMV. Having CARB's certification of a transplant means that...
Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:11:06 -0700
...How fast does it crank over? Too fast means low or no > compression. > Was a compression test done of this engine recently? If not...
Re: Fw: emission tests are a fraud
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sun, 24 Jun 2001 17:44:49 -0700
...Never even questioned the need for smog testing as it goes without saying. If it wasn't required we would surely suffocate in all...
Power Balance Test ?
Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
Tue, 10 Dec 1996 10:53:35 -0800 (PST)
What is a "Power Balance Test" ? How is it performed ? What does it tell you ? I recently took my aircooled Vanagon into a new...
Re: German emission regulation
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Thu, 9 Dec 1999 11:23:52 +0200
...The Engine Management Box I have no details on the emission test specifications, but to get an approval for an engine / car model combination...
Testing fuel gauge
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 21 Feb 2002 00:23:50 -0800
I wanted to test the fuel sender in my van, so I hooked up my multimeter to the two posts at the back of...
Re: 80 d Thermostat rocks
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 01:01:50 -0400
...http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/pressure_test.htm With this test you will find your problem for sure. I hope it's not a...
Re: O2 sensor testing
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:13:14 -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...
Re: Quick BusDepot Beta Test Question
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 00:52:01 -0400
...My request for help beta testing the site amounted to all of four posts (two of which were simply to say that the site...
from C/L sf
Historical mailing list - chris jackson
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 20:52:45 -0700
...Engine is from an 86 Syncro and has 165,000 miles on it, and it passed emission testing last summer. No leaks except a...
Looking for info on AZ emissions test
Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:49:26 -0700
...Can anyone tell me what is involved in the evap canister/gas cap test? Is it just the pressure test at the gas cap...
Re: Compression tester question
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:57:17 -0500
...When doing a compression test, only the cylinder with the cracked head wouldn't hold pressure on the gauge. Mike neil N wrote: > Hi...
Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:57:16 -0400
While emissions tests suck their main purpose is to identify gross polluters and you are definitely there. You have both a mixture problem at...
88 newbie rich running update
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 18:05:18 -0400
Hi folks, I did the following test on the Temp 2 sender: With engine off and cold, resistance across the sender was approx. 5k...
Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 19:41:07 -0400
...There really isn't a good way to test beside this in my opinion. There is a test that the idle valve is supposed...
fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 11:37:31 -0700
Hi All, There was some discussion about fuel pressure regulator (FPR) testing and manifold vacuum (MV) a couple of weeks ago on the list...
1.9L itermittent stalling at random
Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:19:23 -0800
...ahhh, the air sensors - I can test these with the box off, per Bentley, and all tests show correctly. again testing can only reveal...
Re: '84 Vanagon with leaky rings?
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Wed, 25 Mar 1998 21:38:36 -0500
...I'm looking buying a used '84 Westfalia, so I had a compression >and leak test done. The leak test came out at 21...
82 Aircooled, FI not firing, STUCK!, Bently doesnt help here-can U? (& Looking for spare ECU)
Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:08:00 -0700
...Have thoroughly tested the FI system AOK New double relay AOK Per Bently 24.41, I have light flicker at terminal #1 and ground...
Re: Test message
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 3 Mar 2021 23:05:16 +0000
...Messages sent in reply to another member and the group have been undeliverable. So this is a test to see if a new message...
Re: test of system
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Wed, 3 Aug 2016 08:02:08 -0700
...This is just a test. > Steve >
Re: Westy safety
Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
Tue, 1 Oct 96 7:12:01 EDT
...I remember hearing the > Car Talk guys talk about how uncrashworthy the EV was in some test or > other. ( It might have been consumer...
Re: Catalytic convertor
Historical mailing list - Michael E. Pidcoe
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 18:28:23 -0500
Alan, I am in Montgomery County and we do have emissions testing. I would suggest that you might want to check and see when...
Re: CA Smog Check Waiver ( was Re: emission ethics)
Historical mailing list - JD Foster
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:06:56 -0700
Jim Thompson wrote: >pollution areas (LA, SF Bay, Central Valley, etc.,) is where the dyno >testing takes place. The third area which consists of...
Bench Testing switches
Historical mailing list - Tim
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:53:26 -0400
...Does anyone have some info on how to bench test the light switch? Or any suggestions on what could be the problem with my...
Cabin air recirc bench test VIDEO
Historical mailing list - neil
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:20:24 -0700
...It'll be a while before water cooled engine conversion done, so obviously this is not tested. But this idea: http://web.mac.com...
Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:08:28 -0800
...to hook up to my leakdown tester.... to > put compressed air into the combustion chambers.... to test how well > they hold pressure... you know...
Re: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:09:07 -0700
...It doesn't matter what engine is in the > > vehicle, only that it passes the lab test. > > > > If it passes the lab test, it...
Re: News about Trasco & acidity testing
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 12:37:23 -0800
...The good news is that they DO HAVE > all > > > the acidity tests. > > > > > > BUT, all their tests are in Japanese and they have yet to...