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• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:50:49 -0700
  ...I smelled LP. > > Any answers and/or critiques regarding my test method/tester are welcome! > > Neil. > > -- > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. > > http://web...
• Testing the cooling system Re: How Hot is To Hott?
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:13:56 -0400
  ...These are three easy things every driver should be able to test for. craig cowan wrote: > This is a simple question: > Where should the...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 12:48:58 -0800
  ...A minimal benchmark test with mass produced test > equipment in the hands of technicians (many of whom have dropped out of law > school) has...
• DM: Oil, The 100 hour test.
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 23:31:41 -0700
  I don't know if Porsche was using the 100 hour test before multi-vis oils were produced or created it in order to...
• Re: Tail light woes
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:39:03 -0700
  Hi Jamie - I always start with a circuit testing light to see whether the socket is working or not before replacing a bulb. If...
• Euro-Engine: 85 Volkswagen VANAGON, Cooling, engine temp
  Historical mailing list - "Dan Rickert (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 22:22:37 -0400
  ...pressure tested system o.k. no combustion gasses present. test drove normal temp. _______________________________________________________ iATN Industry Sponsors: http://www.iatn.net/atn/ iATN WebSite: http...
• 1983 Water cooled running rough?
  Historical mailing list - wayne withers
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 21:00:18 -0700
  ...I have done most of the test in the Bently manual exept for the CO test. I must also admit that I have not...
• Re: Consumer Reports on oil/L
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 09:00:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >They felt that the test wasn't sufficient to measure sludge buildup, as >this requires the engines to sit cold and cabs never sit...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:17:50 +0000
  ...Once again trying to >> understand the Bentley test procedures on Pg. 27.18. What is " >> connect alternator/regulator tester" ?? All I have is my...
• Re: Stumped-Runs Rich/Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:45:02 -0400
  ...The Bentley only lets us test the Temp I. The resistance track test just says that when you move the flap "resistance changes". If...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:33:47 -0700
  ...re LED for testing injector pulse. you could put an LED in the place of an injector, observing polarity. I personally can't say...
• AC relay question
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:33:06 -0800
  ...First test I did was to put 12v to the compressor clutch while disconnected and it works. The compressor shaft turns with clutch engaged...
• Re: testing Hall sender
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:41:28 -0500
  ...testing Hall sender 1987 Syncro, 2.1 Okay, what I get with this test is: no spark no sound from injectors (that I can...
• AirScare testing..
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 16:41:55 +0000
  ...Today I took in the Polar Bear for emissions testing, and would like to share the results with the list. The Polar Bear is...
• Re: Testing relays
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 27 May 2000 10:14:32 -0700
  ...Todd '88 Westy Matthew Pollard wrote: > I suppose you could test it by applying a voltage across two leads (the > ones on the short...
• Re: Seldom used 2.1 has low compression
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:00:48 -0700
  Sure, do a wet compression test on the low cylinder. Can't hurt after all, and it's just one tiny step additionally. I...
• RE: '71 Ignition Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 17:09:12 -0400
  ...This isolates the problem to either starter (1st test fails), solenoid (second test fails) or wire twixt switch and solenoid (neither test fails). Good...
• Re: compression test
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 15:56:32 -0600
  ...NET> writes: > Hello All, > I have just done a preliminary compression test on my '90 Westy with > 140K miles. > The figures are: #1=118...
• Re: Good news!
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 23:55:13 -0700
  ...Good news! >Dennis … had been sick with COVID-19, tested positive, but recovered. His latest negative >test is great news, indicating he is not...
• Re: Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 21:47:27 -0800
  ...Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed > On Nov 8, 2011, at 10:08 PM, Loren Busch wrote: > >> ATC fuse vs. an ATO...
• '87 Failed emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:24:02 -0700
  Hey all, My '87 GL failed its emission test today. Hydrocarbons were more than double the max and CO was about 1.25 times...
• How to test if you have an exhaust problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 23:26:58 -0500
  ...So how can I test if my problem might be exhaust related? Thanks, Paul Borghese
• Re: WTB adaptor to cooling system tester ...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:49:12 -0500
  I've seen the entire Stant tester kit with adapters on ebay for under $40. Happy bidding. DM&FS At 09:47 AM 6...
• My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:09:39 -0700
  The testing continues. # 1 (right front) compression > 120, plug looks normal. # 2 (right rear) compression > 120, plug also looks normal. # 3 (left front) compression...
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  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 08:36:22 -0800
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• Re: Fuel Pressure
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 07:50:06 EDT
  ...Could this be grunge in the intake coming from the tank . . . >> Max, I imagine you are using the fuel supply pressure test point to...
• Re: Need Someone to test a Battery Saver
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:33:09 -0400
  ...But I can only do so much testing in my shop, so I'm curious if any of you are interested in testing these...
• Re: Braking Distance
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:03:57 -0400
  ...http://www.syncro.org/roadtest.shtml Car and Driver tested 70-0 braking of a Syncro at 191 feet. Your braking test should be...
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:51:46 -0400
  ...Smog test failed - here is my plan Yes, one of our favorite subjects: good old CA smog test, '89 2.1. It has passed...
• Fwd: testing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jun 2017 14:28:47 -0400
  ...Date: Sun, Jun 4, 2017 at 1:53 PM Subject: Re: testing To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> Cc: vanagonlist a <vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Testing Radiator Thermoswitch
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L Urner
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 14:34:26 -0700
  ...So far I've tested the fan by pulling the connector at the radiator thermoswitch and jumping to the high and low speed pins...
• Re: Fuel pressure test gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:01:31 EDT
  ...Can someone tell me what variety of fuel pressure test gauge they have used successfully on a 2.1L? This kit http://www.harborfreight...
• Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:47:56 -0400
  ...Did some tests to see if the head gaskets had failed and > none of those tests came back positive. They had a strange hypothesis...
• Re: new coil secondary resistance tests out of spec
  Historical mailing list - SC Strawn
  Sun, 15 Jul 2018 20:47:37 -0700
  ...Thank you! Sally On 07/15/2018 07:42 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Testing coils by resistance is not a good test. What you...
• Re: Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:22:12 -0500
  ...NOX can only be tested for under load. That is why we have the dyno testing. The Vanagon is NOx challenged as it only...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 09:31:46 -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...
• "The" Dyno testing place has been determined...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 10:27:37 EDT
  I think that Lee's Performance Center in Charlotte, NC would be the best place to get the test. They do ALL of NASCAR...
• Re: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Wed, 14 May 2003 05:50:21 -0700
  David, I tested it with a digital Snap-On ohmmeter. I'll try the analog one. What puzzles me is that on the digital...
• Re: Yipee! TiiCo Passed CARB Test (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 19:56:05 EDT
  ...His test results were incredibly clean compared to the requirements for light trucks. I've been holding off actually installing my TiiCo, but now...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:41:45 -0500
  oh cool :) on my rx7, if i change the oil before going through the test, some little particles of junk that are knocked loose...
• Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:35:01 -0700
  ...The motor repair was successful and after a bench test I put everything back together and did a quick test in the van, the...
• Re: Test message
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 4 Mar 2021 11:47:42 -0700
  ...So this is a test to see if a new message makes it to our >> list. >> >> Eric Caron >> 85 GL auto >> So close to...
• cylinder leakage tester info wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 16:04:57 CST6CDT
  Hello all you smart, good-looking people- i would like to construct a cylinder leakage tester. i believe i have all the parts but...
• Re: oil
  Historical mailing list
  08 Jul 96 07:20:25 PDT
  ...Don't know if Kendal was tested thorugh. - Jeff
• Re: Camper Exterior Labels
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 07:33:20 -0400
  ...We make IGT Systems, "Inertional guidence test systems". Ever see any of our equipment there? These are machines that move very precisionly... Eric > > Lockheed...
• Re: TiiCo engine/Audi Engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 19:08:50 -0700
  ...as long as it passes the test every 2 years.... or do they read the engine number when they test it for smog? Bill
• Re: Compression test - cold vs hot?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 19:00:49 -0700
  ...After the dry test you would squirt some oil into the cylinder and check it again. Any differences could be chalked up to ring...
• Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:41:23 -0400
  ...Beats the heck out of the $50 pressure testers for sale. tabe johnson/87 westy
• Re: My Volkswagens-an EPA Danger (a response)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Jul 1996 15:27:59 -0800
  ...But that doesn't mean we act like good sheep and have our cars tested without question. At least here in Washington, car testing...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:59:51 -0500
  ...CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc. > > I'm so glad you mentioned that for people. > Most people working on their...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel, work?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:36:20 -0700
  ...It appears possible that the 3rd gear 65 mph tests were done at a higher road speed than the 4th gear tests. And of...
• Re: Emmissions help
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 11:04:24 -0700
  On Wed, 10 Sep 1997, Scott Semyan wrote: > It depends on what part of the emissions test you failed. In WA they > check CO...
• Re: Propane tank pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 3 May 2006 19:00:36 -0700
  ...Why do you want to check it? Rusty? Smell of propane? Mine was very rusty, but tested out fine. Propane smell was traced to...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 20:13:56 -0500
  ...Leak Down Testing > John, > > What I'm reading from this person's description is basically that you pump > air into the spark plug holes...
• Re: Bench test alternator? (checked archives)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:36:06 -0400
  If you're in Canada, just about any Canadian Tire will test the alternator for free... Chris On 8/21/07, neil N <musomuso...
• Re: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 12:03:17 CST
  ...why do all the emissions tests that the states do stick it up the tailpipe? likewise, the gas tester you can buy from those...
• Re: I4 emission issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 23:16:01 -0400
  ...second test: emissions down from the first test,but failed on CO2 at idle and CO on the driving test. something is not right...
• Re: Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 24 May 2014 13:59:26 -0600
  ...Then compression >> test that cyl again. >> >> At this point I would pull the 1 plug, test the compression again to get >> a new base...
• Vanagon and the Frying Chicken
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 12:14:25 -0800
  ...The first auto company to test this new device was one of the major luxury car manufacturers. As the chicken hit the windshield, it...
• Re: Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 18:45:36 -0500
  okay you ready for my guess at why this has been the case on all the boxers i have done a compression test on...