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• test test
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:54:32 -0700
  Trying out gmail's new IMAP* remote mailbox function using Thunderbird as the client. Check check -- is thing thing on? Can anyone hear me...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:04:41 -0800
  In the early 90's a guy I worked with had his car fail the Illinois smog test, his mother-in-law told him...
• Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 03:40:18 CDT
  Hello, I am going to do a compression test on a 85 GL Vanagon I am planning on buying. This is my procedure, any...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 01:50:37 -0400
  Actually the failure limits for these tests in any state including California are quite generous. They are really looking for the gross polluters. Even...
• Troubleshooting Blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:11:08 -0700
  ...Is that the "big" electrolytic capacitor? Does it charge up to say the test time period is done, to stop the test flashing? I...
• Re: Diagnosing cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 18:27:21 -0500
  ...If you have a 12v test light, continue by testing terminal 3 of the thermoswitch. It should have 12v at all times. If not...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:47:25 -0700
  ...CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc. I'm so glad you mentioned that for people. Most people working on their...
• new emissions methods in UT/I passed, YEA!!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Thu, 6 May 1999 10:09:17 -0600
  ...Utah just implemented a new emissions test which requires the test to run the vehicle on a dynamometer. It simulates a level drive at...
• leak tests
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 12:27:38 -0800
  ...leak tests Volks, In trying to isolate my coolant leak, I'm wondering what each test will tell me. If I've got a...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 01:21:22 -0400
  ...Any test results you know of by certified testing stations of > Bostig setups? > > Mark > > > > Jay lefstein wrote: >> >> I have been trying to hold back...
• compression test
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:12:53 -0700
  ...I understand a compression test is inconclusive without a leak-down test, and I am not having any problems with the engine (other than...
• Euro-Drive: 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
  Historical mailing list - "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 02:26:03 -0400
  ...Always ____________________________________________________________ Hello Guys As you can see by the posted readings this system goes full rich at about 2000 rpm tested sensors, fuel pressure...
• Re: Testing
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:30:00 -0400
  ...58 PM, Rowan Tipton <rowan@dragonhome.org> wrote: > > I did... > Quoting ddbjorkman@verizon.net: > >> Testing 123 >> Anyone get6ting this? >> Dave B.the Boston one
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 08:56:07 -0800
  ...and i am pretty sure you have to take the screw out to test the pressure as the screw acts as a plug. You...
• Re: My van failed Maryland emissions test
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:05:05 -0400
  ...I'm not sure if the modern "dyno" test machines can > be fooled using this method. Heh...you were running on pure methanol, basically...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:19:11 -0400
  On Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:30:07 -0400, james <james@PBCLIBRARY.ORG> wrote: >I took an online test to get certified to buy...
• Still running like crap, the saga continues - Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:04:52 -0400
  ...Anyway he did a allot tests and some other work. Details on that later. He said the compression varied from 95 to 135. How...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 22:37:00 -0500
  I agree that we all need breathable air and I also agree that these tests were valuable through about the early 90's. But...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:31:48 -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: Test
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:12:37 -0500
  ...Test > > Seems like I'm not getting list mails . . . > Just testing. > > -- > Drew > Reno, NV
• Re: What Fuel Octane? (Was: Engine RPMs???(not too long))
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 08:24:18 -0800
  ...Mid test is 40% high test 60 % regular. So you can see the extra profit they're making on the higher grades. Mike ----- Original...
• Re: Bad coil? Car dead at walmart
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:00:46 -0500
  ...I had an inductive spark tester in the car, >and it showed no fire at all. The car was running perfectly on the way...
• Re: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:39:31 -0800
  ...With > > tester installed on #3, no "bluuup bluuup" sound. > > > > Maybe lifters are soft from all that gas? I couldn't feel any obvious > > play...
• Re: viscus coupling test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 20:48:51 -0500
  Another test would be to remove one rear drive shaft. Then go for a drive. You will feel some slipping, but the van should...
• Re: Synthetic oil not worth it (long)
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 23:10:00 -0800
  ...You repeated the testers comments that the >> synthetics flowed better at low temperatures and provided better protection >> at high temperatures. That news alone is...
• Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:24:13 -0700
  ...Ambient was low 70's F. > > It cooled in about an hour. > > > > Test on LP: > > > > Fridge in sun to see to test with lot...
• Re: Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 22:07:03 -0500
  What is the test specifically? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 9, 2016, at 10:03 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > These...
• Battery Problems- Slow Cranking
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 12 May 2010 12:41:48 -0400
  ...Since the battery is testing good..... do you think it's the alternator? I'm running out of ideas/methods to test. Any suggestions...
• Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 08:55:39 -0800
  You can easily test to see if the ignition switch is the cause. The switch uses a separate contact for the starter and another...
• Re: How do I get off of the list????????
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 18:51:27 -0500
  ...Martin" wrote: > There is a two part test. First a 15 minute, 50 question multiple guess > written test (you must answer 80% correct)and...
• Re: Relay powers up when battery connected
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 18:37:44 -0400
  ...The blue wire is supplying charge voltage to the relay but it will not switch over unless I put a test light on the...
• Can anybody in Phoenix area give me a ride?
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 14:19:27 -0700
  ...Hmm, need a emissions test. Go to the test site - "Hey, we can't test your van - it's leaking gas!". Crap. So I...
• Re: WOOHOO! Passed Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:32:29 -0800
  ...are >>having to undergo vehicle emissions testing on a regular basis. Will this >>mean that eventually great quantities of Vanagon Westies will be unable...
• Re: Fuel pressure test
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:33:15 -0500
  ...helpful for the newcomers, it's something basic that > anyone should learn how to do himself: > > http://www.benplace.com/fi_test.htm > > Ben >
• Re: Testing, testing -- is this thing on?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 08:32:06 -0800
  Second reply through the list On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com > wrote: > Squirrel to...
• Re: Coolant Problem Question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 19:30:29 -0400
  ...problem to resurface, is there any way of testing for the cause when the symptom is NOT occuring at the time? >> Leakdown test! Dennis.
• test
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:57:01 -0500
  sorry, I am just testing changes in my email that came courtesy of roadrunner. please forgive the waste of bandwidth. thanks jim -- Jim and...
• Re: o2 Test
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:42:54 -0700
  ...At 06:29 PM 08/18/2002, you wrote: >Is there a simple way to test my 02 sensor, the bentley way requires >special...
• Testing fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 00:20:52 +0200
  ...I'm thinking of testing it before I buy a new one. I'm going to connect a fuel hose to the pump intake...
• fuel pressure reg
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 15:56:32 +0000
  ...if it had a hole it would punch gas threw the vac line right?? waiting for an ECU to swap and test with soon...
• Re: Typical Ferrari owner NVC- Fryeday material
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:42:30 -0500
  ...as it may disappear. > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-Testarossa-Ferrari- > Testarossa_W0QQitemZ300076657156QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6212QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewI > tem > > > Visit this page, click on "Read feedback comments" then...
• testing a regulator
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 05:42:38 -0400
  ...Would it be prudent to test his regulator in my 86 ? TIA, Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:33:24 -0400
  ...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: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:50:34 -0700
  ...try following what they say for pressure testing a waterboxer pressure >> cap - they show you testing a diesel vanagon one, and mention an adapter...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 06:53:46 -0700
  ...82 Failed CA Smog Test- help! > > > > > > I passed all aspects of the test but the CO% at idle -- I was at 5.56%, > > > with...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Thu, 9 Dec 2010 05:45:21 +0000
  ...I had two places bench test my stater....one (canadian tire) was ignorant to the fact that it would not be a true test...
• Re: Emissions shuffle - quick fix for test
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Andrew Burczyk
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 01:11:25 -0700
  ...Once the test is over you can just close the airbleed valve and drive normally until the next test. Normally I set my weber...
• 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:02:27 -0700
  ...Failed on the EVAP test, this is where they pressurize the fuel system and test for leaks. Any common places where I should look...
• Re: 2.1 exhaust test port?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 21:52:37 -0700
  ...For the 1.9 and 2.1, this is a test port for the Exhaust Gas Analyzer, often at dealerships. If it's missing...
• Re: Emmissions help
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 01:47:08 -0700
  ...The tester gave him a funny look - but he ended up passing. They had a photo of the 911 with the oversized tires on...
• i/m 240 rants continued
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Sat, 7 Jun 1997 09:38:33 -0500
  Went to my garage, tested co. 3% went back to the emissions place, same lane. Nobody would drive the car this time! I drove...
• Re: "boxer" motors
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 12:37:00 -0800
  ...Re: "boxer" motors > > One of the list members has one of each, Testarossa and van, and I tried to > talk him into combing the...
• Re: should I replace my cat before even getting an emissions test?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 07:36:27 -0700
  ...Engine Work Before Emission Tests This may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but the general rule is Do Not work on an engine before...
• Re: Leakdown and compression test results
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 22:53:47 -0400
  ...Mike Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN) wrote: > Well I finally tested my home made leakdown tester today. Here are my results: > cylinder # 1 - 7.5...
• Vanagon Crashworthiness
  Historical mailing list - HARRIST
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 15:05:00 EST
  ...The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tested one of our beloved bricks at 35 mph head-on into a fixed barrier. I obtained...
• EMISSIONS -- I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 13:38:18 -0400
  Hey all, Surprisingly, I passed northern VA's emissions inspection today! Woohoo!!!! I passed the visual surprisingly and then I passed the sniffer test...
• Re: Backfiring. How to proceed?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 31 May 2007 15:51:35 -0500
  ...That is how they test for leaks during an emissions > test. Not very reliable, but I did it anyway. IMHO this is actually a...
• Cruise Control Troubleshooting 101
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 15:04:33 -0400
  ...These tests will cover all of the eletrical problems you can have with your cruise control. The only problem I had with these test...
• Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:02:47 -0700
  ...good old CA smog test, '89 2.1. It has passed twice before without needing help, but not this time. It has high hydrocarbons...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues - Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:43:22 -0400
  ...A differential compression (leakdown) tester will show your mechanic where it's leaking, and then you can determine a course of action from there...