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• Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 11:23:34 -0700
  ...The cost of the test itself varies. This > year, costs went up to $70 to $80 at test-only centers. :-( That's a > lot...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:54:57 -0400
  Except for the California Air Resources Board, (CARB since they were around before EPA addressed auto pollution), all state and local emissions test programs...
• Re: digijet tool
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 20:47:52 -0400
  ...I should have it ready for testing in > about a week. I am at present waiting on some LCDs that I have ordered so...
• Re: K&N filter revisited with Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 14:18:02 EST
  Hi All, If anyone really wants detailed information on different types of air filters as compared and tested on air flow bench, they should...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light, for EVERYONE TO KNOW.
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 12:20:01 -0400
  ...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: Bando 9.5mm belt on 1.9L test report
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:47:20 -0400
  So /that's/ how a belt is tested? I'm always the last to know. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans...
• Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:36:16 -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...
• Re: Test Test
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 May 2020 13:31:52 +0000
  ...Test Test Ed, i never received your email in my gmail. Only sawTom's reply. Best, Karl. On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 6...
• Re: Alternator died
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 08:07:57 -0600
  Advance autoparts, autozone, pepboys, checkers, schucks, kragen, all have the same testers (some newer than others) and all that I have worked with have...
• Coolant cap tester
  Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 20:56:58 -0400
  ...Coolant cap tester For testing the cap really needs to be threaded-installed like it is actually used. The valve set is a separate...
• Re: How far is this Vanagon insanity going to go?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 19:18:34 -0800
  Stan Wilder wrote: > Engine test stand results; (Everything is related to type IV Air Cooled > Engines) > My goal in building an engine test stand...
• Re: Help! loosing idle speed
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 17:03:19 -0700
  ...Is >there a simple back pressure test? > Thanks for your reply, I hadn't thought of the cat. Should've though- >it'd been...
• Re: Wanted: comments on my compression test results
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 08:09:22 -0600
  ...You won't find it if you look for "air test" but if you search for "leak down test" you will find that its...
• Re: did anyone else get "test only" smog checks this year in CA?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 08:30:23 -0700
  ...that > > From the test only places I've been, I'd think they'd be LESS likely to > notice that the inline doesn't...
• Re: syncro shock test
  Historical mailing list - KKALnSF
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 23:24:07 -0700
  ...Quite an extensive test of shocks, results in German but can be easily translated. > > > http://ig-syncro16.de/forum/index.php?name=ForumsPro&file...
• '82 Diesel Smoke
  Historical mailing list
  01 Mar 1996 13:44:39 GMT
  Greetings! Anybody got quick n' easy way to test for a bad injector on an '82 Oil Burner? On a cold start Jake (The...
• <syncro> VC/braking
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 10:52:28 -0300 (ADT)
  Couple of test points from a tech paper by VAG. - braking tests showed up to 23% improvement in stopping distance due to the syncro...
• CIS warm-up regulator
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 14:30:28 -0500
  ...Does anyone know a simple way to test the warm-up regulator in the CIS system? Also, how does one test the CIS fuel...
• Re: westy hitch info needed
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 11:34:57 -0500
  ...1970 Year of construction > Prufz ~~ F 136 Some sort of proofing test, possibly set by T�v > 2300KG Probably the towed vehicle max weight...
• Why convert to a engine that is not better than WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Van Driver
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:38:05 EDT
  Why do you want to go to a conversion that is not time tested and most likey will not pass emissions testing, both visual...
• Re: Test message from TomC via telnet
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Thu, 31 May 2001 16:22:10 -0600
  ...Thanks, Lee vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com wrote: > Hi Lee, > This is a test as I try to troubleshoot your e-mail problem. > Please reply...
• Re: Need crossover pipe for air-cooled Vanagon exhaust.
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 19:53:07 -0600
  ...In Utah, it doesn't matter how old, if its post-1967, it has to pass an emissions test. That year doesn't change...
• Re: Billy Bones' never ending story
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 08:23:32 EST
  In a message dated 3/12/04 11:16:16 PM, wlail@OU.EDU writes: << Compression, based upon my Sears Actron compression tester is...
• Re: OUCH - Vanagon Doka crash test
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:51:31 -0400
  ...OUCH - Vanagon Doka crash test Wonder how fast it was going. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPpU5azjCB8&mode=related&search=
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts-Some more thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 May 2013 17:19:15 -0400
  One problem with relying on the sniffer tests is that they are looking for un-burned hydrocarbons. In order for this to work in...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:27:38 -0400
  ...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: Questions for the Engine Builders Re: high lift rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 10:11:08 -0400
  ...the wilk testing often had more than one change at a time plus when I compare there graph to all the dyno tests I...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 15:26:02 -0700
  ...There really > isn't a good way to test beside this in my opinion. There is a test that > the idle valve is supposed...
• Re: '87 Syncro rear window defrost
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 05 Nov 1996 17:11:29 -0500
  ...Take a test light to the switch and check that you have power to the switch and from the switch with the switch on...
• Re: Gas Caps
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:59:53 -0500
  ...After a few months Vinnie and I were summoned for his emissions testing. They tried various adapters on their computerized gas cap tester but...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:26:55 -0700
  ...On 6/26/2012 8:38 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Smoke testers are real nice for finding vacuum and vapor line leaks. > > Dennis > > -----Original...
• Re: compression tests-- good enough?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 08:01:51 -0700
  ...A "wet" compression test and/or a "leakdown" test would help pinpoint where the problem is (rings, head), but if you're committed to...
• Please, Please, suspected refrigerator propane leak, help please.
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:36:14 -0800
  ...Not so, about 3 weeks ago I got into test, still nothing. I did the same tests on the refrigerator and stove propane connection...
• Re: No Juice to ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 14:50:34 -0800
  ...I order >a new ignition coil before any testing cause of time >and my old one was pretty trashed. Still no start. > >So this...
• Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 14:13:32 -0400
  ...145 psi (10 bar) Test done per Bentley, car fully warmed up, accelerator floored. Test tool was a universal compression tester from NAPA (not...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:00:32 -0700
  ...82 Failed CA Smog Test- help! > Cat, muffler, tailpipe are all ~1 year old. Thanks for the tip RE the higher > octane fuel. > > ----- Original...
• Re: Test/ Hello
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:25:41 +0000
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Test/ Hello You are posting. > On Jan 18, 2022, at 1:34 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > > Hello out...
• Re: Catalytic test pipe
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:59:41 -0800
  ...Catalytic test pipe Dear List, Trust you had a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy New Year. Do any of our...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - brian M.
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 18:42:07 -0800
  ...When I had the emissions tested-which it passed with flying colors-the testing guy told me it had 93k on it- this turns...
• Re: volvo into vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:44:16 +0300
  Nope, I was talking about the crash test between a volvo and a vanagon, who's pictures are found on gerry.vanagon.com and...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 21:46:07 -0600
  ...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: Good news!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:10:51 -0700
  For all you folks, Dennis informed us a couple of days ago that he had been sick with COVID-19, tested positive, but recovered...
• testing capacity of house battery
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 1 Aug 2016 08:55:43 -0400
  ...it's been acting a little flaky so I pulled it out for some testing and possible replacement. I've had some other issues...
• Re: Should I really bother with oil pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 23:36:36 -0400
  ...Should I really bother with oil pressure test? My '85 with 1.9 and around 170,000 miles is gettin old and tired. When...
• Re: fuel pressure tester & compression tester
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 10:15:02 -0500
  ...Price I remember being around $100? Karl > >Should I look for a compression tester that will work on both the Vanagon > >and the Rabbit...
• Re: Running problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:16:28 -0400
  ...He tested the ECU, Temp II Sensor, and I tested the OX as described above. After he has "adjusted" what he said, it has...
• Re: no fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:15:50 -0700
  ...at relay. > > Starter is slow as well. > > Brand new battery, tested. > Brand new fuel pump, tested. > > Where too next? > > Ignition switch? > Grounds? > > TIA, > > dylan >
• Test plug on the alternator - 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 22:07:58 -0400
  Can anyone tell me what the little round test plug with a rubber cap on it attached to the back side of my alternator...
• Re: synchro - more power ?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 21:51:21 -0400
  Be careful about emission tests with your carbs. I have a weber 2 barrel progressive carb on my 91 syncro westy and it works...
• H&R Spring Ride: Test Ride RTP area
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 09:29:39 EST
  ...I am willing to give those interested a test ride in my 88 Vanagon. Email me to set up a time. Then you could...
• testing EFI?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 09:28:38 -0700
  How do i test the individual injectors? Is there a better way than just disconnecting them while running to listen for a change? I...
• List Fuel Pressure Test Gauge - Got Mine!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 22 May 2001 12:50:29 -0700
  My fuel pressure test gauge arrived today from its designer/builder Brian Doss (Doss88Wkndr@aol.com). I think i just sent the check last...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 07:48:09 EST
  Sorry Gang ~~ Yesterday in my disciptions of possible air test leaks I forgot to mention the mating area between the heads & the cylinders. // Air...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Oct 2004 (#2004-1026)
  Historical mailing list - Pete Moore
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 02:35:16 EDT
  I have an 85 Westy and got my registration renewal in Arnold's California and it too has a Test Only Center requirement for...
• WTB: used 1.9 pistons and cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 23:17:33 -0400
  ...the funny part is that i tested compression before tearing it apart and compression tested good! jonathan
• Re: Ramona Rests (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:31:29 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I don't see that in your test. In fact, I don't trust that test at all! PS the most reliable repair should...
• Re: Horn stuck once and quit beeped again today
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 09:36:44 -0500
  ...Good enough to light the above test lite. If the above check out, you can dismount the horn and test it directly on the...
• Last chance! (was: need assistance)
  Historical mailing list - David Ohlemacher
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 19:52:19 -0400
  ...and muffler are not clogged, the O2 sensor tests good, the control unit test fine (tests according to Bentleys) everything is just fine, yet...
• Re: Blue smoke at start-up
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 22:09:26 -0600
  Kris, have a compression test done immediately. My van did this moke routine and not long after I had a piston fail. A compression...
• testing a fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 09:50:36 -0700
  Hi all, What is a solid way to test a fuel pump? Here is my problem... My '84 van quit running the other day...