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• Re: Santa Rosa area mechanic and smog shop
  Historical mailing list - Phil.C
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:19:06 -0700
  ...I'm 2 hours away on the coast, so my >> van >> has been exempt from testing over my 7 years of ownership. Thanks very...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Nov 2021 to 1 Dec 2021 (#2021-332)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Dec 2021 14:24:54 +0000
  Test Dave B.The Boston one -----Original Message----- From: Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sun, Dec 5...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:39:00 -0700
  We're supposed to pmail you about your testicles? Did I miss something? ; ) Cya, Robert On Jul 14, 2010 2:19 PM, "David Beierl...
• Misc Vanagon Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:09:32 -0800
  While warming up Starwagen before heading into the Emmisions Test Station I was passed by a nice looking white Syncro non-Westy heading north...
• Re: ecu 025 906 022 d
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:35:13 EST
  Rebuilt means that the ECU is tested on a bench and all of the internal parts that need to be replaced are replaced. Then...
• Pressure test a 2.1L Auto transmission?...How?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 19:23:27 -0700
  ...I'm unfamiliar with the workings of the 2.1L Auto Transmission...Bentley mentions a way to test the pressure via a screw-in...
• Re: Discount Tires (and Snows!) for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 03:07:14 EST
  ...And their snow tire was just rated number one in a head-to-head comprehensive test in the German magazine ProMobil-Extra, where it...
• Re: testing test 1-2-3
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 19:41:41 -0600
  On 9/25/04 7:41 PM, "James Lowe" <james.lowe@COX.NET> wrote: > Hello Listees, > Have I been accepted? > > Depends...were you looking...
• Wiper-washer relay
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 1 Jul 2006 15:54:15 -0700
  ...There is not much I can test on the relay (I tried) with my limited knowledge. I wondered if anyone knows how to test...
• how do you test late model fridge ignitor?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Adams
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:28:00 -0700
  ...I took apart the fridge, I see this device mounted on top of the fridge, but how do you test it? http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: EB2007 Vanaru Test Drive
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:52:58 -0300
  ...Pascal '84 Westy -----Original Message----- "The absolute highlight of Everybus for me was getting to test drive Vanaru's Westy equipped with a 2...
• DIY / Homemade coolant system pressure testing
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:51:50 -0700
  ...In lieu of a commercial VW coolant system pressure test tool, which has adapters for testing both the cooling system as well as the...
• Re: testing Westy prop tank w/o propane?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:48:21 -0400
  Bring it to a propane place and let them test it. If there is any liquid in there adding compressed air cam make the...
• Re: Fast German Auto chip--let's test it!
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 13:13:58 -0800
  ...Fast German Auto chip--let's test it! How much were the springs? Robert, give it a try and let us know! > "Buettner, Peter...
• Coolant out the Overflow
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:43:16 -0700
  ...Do I need a special test cap for the Vanagon, or will any radiator test cap work for pressure testing the system ? Thanks...Michael...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 8 Oct 2015 18:00:45 -0700
  ...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled > > > Vanagon camper > > > > > > 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
• Re: Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 24 May 2014 15:42:58 -0700
  ...Then compression >> test that cyl again. >> >> At this point I would pull the 1 plug, test the compression again to >> get a new base...
• Garage Terminology
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 14:59:10 -0600
  ...Fuel does not come out of the test area... Pressure is approx 0 psi Fuel hits the hood insulation... Pressure is 5 - 8 psi...
• Product Review - Proglass Polishing Kit
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 96 09:40:23
  ...Our intrepid tester tried the Proglass polishing Kit and The Windscreen repair Kit; both are US products imported here by the Eastwood Company..and...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:44:50 -0400
  OK I failed test #3 with high NOx agai. We can rule out timing as the problem. I will now check the injectors, the...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:43:29 -0700
  ...There was, however, a thrill every other year when my '84 westy > 'fast passed' the test. And they never once inquired about what was...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 23:47:30 -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: vanagon Digest - 2 Oct 2015 - Special issue (#2015-368)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 20:43:55 -0400
  ...But is there not a valid discussion (lobby) about the tests in general? If you have a tiny engine pumping a small amount of...
• Re: "boxer" motors
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 09:59:35 -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...
• '83 and '86 vanagons can't complete smog test, please help!
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 12:59:41 -0700
  ...Neither one will even complete the test! I tried at two shops so far. The technicians cannot hold the rpm at the right speed...
• Vanagon crash test
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 14:03:12 -0700
  ...In any event, See Dropgates.com Crash Test for a video of a vanagon & a volvo station wagon hitting semi-head on @ 58 KPH...
• 12V Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 10:26:05 -0400
  I test my electrical work and 12V devices using a jump starter battery and a cigarette lighter plug with two alligator clips attached. The...
• Re: Watch "How to test for Rod Knock using a screwdriver" on YouTube
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 18:43:21 +0000
  ...How to test for Rod Knock using a screwdriver: http://youtu.be/pYleKxjl0uY I always wondered how to identify rod knock, and in which...
• Re: Test sending pic
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 22:43:08 -0500
  ...I didn't think I could, so I thought I'd test it... > >Marc Perdue "I can call spirits from the vasty deep!" "And...
• Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 20 May 2011 12:20:14 -0700
  ...And while they were being welded the guy found that the test port was leaking as the plug had fallen out. All has been...
• Super Subaru Engines...
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 17:47:25 -0800
  found this in the current "DRIVE!" magazine; 450 hp/2000/2001 Subaru factory test engines. DOHC, single or twin turbo, 4 valve, pent (combustion...
• Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 07:57:22 -0500
  ...1980 - 1983 Air Cooled Vanagon pressure regulators, what are the test pressures?. 1984 - 1991 Waser Boxers Vanagon pressure regulators, what are the test pressures...
• testing the oil pressure light system?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 10:47:25 -0700
  how can i test the oil pressure idiot light system? can i unplug the wire and connect it to....?? thanks matthew 86 syncro Matthew...
• passed DE inspection :-)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:55:46 -0400
  ...besides the lights, horn and wiper function test, the fuel cap was pressure tested and the CH/CO values were measured:at low rpm...
• Re: Relay powers up when battery connected
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 16:29:36 -0700
  ...Since you did not describe how you had the test light hooked up I must assume. I assume you had one lead of the...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:14:02 -0700
  ...The $200 cats will not pass the EPA lab tests when new. Only the OE $500 cat will pass the EPA lab test. The...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 31 May 2021 18:13:33 -0400
  ...But - No mention of his complete new, modern FI / ignition system to replace the antiquated originals? His turbo system that has been tested and...
• Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 15:55:58 -0500
  ...The injectors were cleaned, serviced and tested Cruzin a year or so ago. Seemed OK. I have'nt pulled and test them yet for...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:49:08 -0500
  ...of Ill.), then requesting testing. There won't be anything coming out of that tailpipe but water in the form of steam and what...
• compression test
  Historical mailing list - geofflaw
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 21:48:55 -0800
  Ever wonder how your mechanic does a compression test? Itook a van in for testing and the guy showed me. He jacks up one...
• Re: testing the oil pressure light system?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 15:49:06 -0400
  ...that is the basic test. dan On Mon, 9 Aug 2004 10:47:25 -0700, Matthew <mpteleski@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >how can i test...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 14:36:53 -0500
  A quick way to test for head gasket leakage, is. Park car for the night, when engine is "cold", install a "Cooling System Pressure...
• Re: Does AC Affect MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:54:10 -0700
  The Myth Busters did the test at 55 MPH because their test subjects, the gargantuan Excursions, could only go that fast on the race...
• Re: You won't believe this one!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:38:40 -0500
  ...to conduct a test on >it, and therefore, neither passes nor flunks, just is in limbo. >No CO's no HC's, just too...
• Re: Mechanical tests for my spare air cooled engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:00:28 -0700
  Neil, I have a spare bell housing if you want to go all out and do a compression test as well. On 8/30...
• Re: Alternator works.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 14:00:33 -0800
  ...I sure would not be trusting Flaps testers very much. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: 88 GL - Rear Heater Leak Test
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 11 May 2014 22:55:16 -0400
  ...If you must test, use > some > hoses and fittings and connect to a regulated air supply. Pressurize to 20 > pi and submerge in water...
• Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 15:14:54 -0700
  ...wrote: > a vanagon or a SUV for this test. See the smiles dissapear after driving > the bus 0 to 60 in fifteen minutes- and...
• Re: Test
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:43:27 -0700
  Instead of sending test messages to the list where they’re archived forever, please just send THANKS to listserv@gerry.vanagon.com. If you...
• Re: Test sending pic
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 18:00:11 -0800
  ...able to send a picture to the list, > which I didn't think I could, so I thought I'd test it... > > Marc Perdue
• Re: Coolant pressure test... video.
  Historical mailing list - Richard DIXON
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:32:48 +0000
  ...Coolant pressure test... video. > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > anxiously waiting on part 2 :-) > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle > > >
• Re: Which wire is stereo's power?
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 7 Mar 1998 22:16:34 EST
  Buy a test light. If you can't find the right wire then you can always tie into the full time hot wire in...
• Viscous Coupling Test
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Justice
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 16:06:56 -0500
  Has anyone heard of a way to test the viscous coupling in a Syncro? I am contemplating the purchase of a Syncro and would...
• Re: '91 Carat smog test results
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 10:13:01 -0500
  ...Tuesday, June 19, 2001 11:20 PM Subject: '91 Carat smog test results > 2500 rpm > MAX allowable Average Measured Result > CO % 1.00 00...
• Re: 2001 EV Car and Driver road test
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 17:41:09 -0400
  ...2001 EV Car and Driver road test > Date: Friday, July 20, 2001 5:11 PM > > > The Verdict: The neighborhood fat kid who tries out...
• Re: High Idle for Emmisions Test
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 14:18:38 -0800
  ...For info, here in the Soviet of Washington the max idel for emissions testing is 1100 rpm.
• Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report /
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 10:41:36 -0600
  ...after all--real world testing beats the hell out of dyno. and what a test it will be (remember--I am also planning a...
• testing aux air regualtor?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 16:27:57 -0500
  Does anyone know a good way to test the air regulator on an 84 1.9 motor. i am looking for something behond the...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 11:55:40 GMT
  Eric; Swap 3 & 4 spark plug wires then repeat your test. If #3 now has no effect on rpm the wires are bad. If...
• Re: crash test: Bigger vehicles are safer??
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:05:57 -0700
  ...double cab crash test > > for your viewing pleasure. how fast do you think this thing was > moving > when it hit the wall? > > http://www...