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• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:13:36 EST
  ...One more place to fail and leak high pressure fuel.. Yer all acting like a bunch of ENGINEERS! Steven M. Denis Flight Test Engineer...
• coolant pressure tester recommendations? WAS: Coolant pressure test... video.
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:01:54 -0900
  ...I'm looking to pick up a pressure tester, any recommendations? Maybe the Stant Inc. 12270 Cooling System and Pressure Cap Tester Set? I...
• Re: Fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 16:06:31 -0700
  Sears sells a nice combo vac/pressure gauge for $19.95 folks John Aircooled.Net Inc.
• Propane tank pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 3 May 2006 14:00:33 -0700
  I would like to pressure test the tank and with it the valves. I wonder what pressure I would have to use. Anyone? Or...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Mar 2014 to 4 Mar 2014 (#2014-134)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 08:26:23 -0800
  ...Using a pressure gauge and clamps, I tested running-residual pressure in the same manner as I did with the old pump. The used...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 8 May 2013 18:00:11 -0400
  Tom, If you (or anyone else) would like to make an adapter to test pressure caps, get this fitting from Stant: http://www.amazon...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:21:24 -0800
  ...Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question BenT is correct they do test the CAPS only. careful my cap was good...
• 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...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 19:08:00 -0400
  Hi Larry, We tested the old pressure cap and found it failed on the weak side - not holding any pressure at all. My mechanic...
• 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: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:02:26 -0800
  ...My guess is that we are safe for now. > > > > If anyone has the gas tank on their van pressure tested, please post your > experience...
• Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:00:42 -0700
  ...Fuel Pump Delivery Rate test (Bentley 20.19): Minimum volume in 30 seconds spec: 500mL, measured: 750mL PASS Fuel Pressure Regulator test (Bentley 24...
• Re: fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 10:15:09 -0800
  ...On 3/29/06, steve vitale <steve@newsie.net> wrote: > > any recommendations for a fuel pressure tester/vacuum tester? I was > considereing this one...
• Re: WTB Coolant pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:07:28 -0600
  ...Hi guys, >I would like to buy a pressure tester with an attachment to testing >the cap. Anyone knows the best one and could...
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 12:26:27 EST
  ...what is the size thread is the connection on the fuel pressure test T? >> It is 4mmX0.7 but, that factoid is about useless...
• Re: (stant press test done) Coolant Bleeding Blunders
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jan 1997 09:02:31 -0800 (PST)
  ...i finally got around to pressure testing my system over Xmas after replacing my waterpump. had the test gear since last summer but been...
• STILL running rich
  Historical mailing list - Mike Vanderzanden
  Tue, 22 May 2001 15:29:57 EDT
  ...I then tested with another, supposedly more reliable pressure gage and found that the fuel pressure was within spec! So now I am waiting...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:10:33 -0400
  ...As long as I've been around > here people have been resistant to actually testing oil pressure when > troubleshooting an alarm situation, but the...
• Re: Fuel pressure test gauge
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:49:05 -0400
  ...Edward At 07:08 PM 3/30/2007, you wrote: >Can someone tell me what variety of fuel pressure test gauge they have used...
• Re: Power steering pump pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bob Repich
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 12:04:50 -0500
  > Anyone have any idea how much pressure the power steering pump puts out on > the vanagon? According to the Bentley manual, when testing, the...
• 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: sears pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 07:57:08 -0800
  It is the Sears Craftsman fuel pressure gauge, specifically designed for high pressure fuel injection systems, and in the auto testing tools section. Most...
• Re: Coolant out the Overflow
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 00:33:32 -0400
  Do (or have done) this test: http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/pressure_test.htm Let me know Regards, Ben
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 12:24:12 -0400
  ...Guess we should all test our caps on a regular basis!!!! > > >> >Paul Cavanaugh wrote: >> > >> >> Well, the mystery continues... >> >> >> >> My mechanic tested the coolant (while...
• Re: of oil lights and pressure switches
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:19:17 EDT
  ...If this doesn't help then get the pressure tested at a local garage with a oil pressure gauge. Be sure to watch them...
• Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:44:56 -0500
  Ok, anyone know if one of the gauges from my A/C manifold gauge set can be adapted to the fuel pressure testing port...
• Re: [vanagon] bubbles in my overflow tank?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 31 May 2004 09:14:34 -0700
  ...Re: [vanagon] bubbles in my overflow tank? If you use the approprite expansion tank pressure testing adaptor for a Vanagon, and pump the testing...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:52:32 -0600
  ...Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question > >On 3/3/08, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I are cornfused...
• Testing pressure cap
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:52:51 -0400
  Hi List, Is there a method for testing the coolant expansion tank pressure cap? we just drove Byron (85 GL) back up from his...
• Should I really bother with oil pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 13:51:17 -0400
  ...Will an oil pressure test really be worthhiile? Ed in CT
• Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 06:49:40 -0500
  ...I bought a coolant system pressure tester from Sears (Craftsman) and I love it. Pressure test and bleed the coolant system without the van...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:09:33 -0700
  ...But what a smart, simple, and effective design for your pressure tester! This really solves my pressure testing problem. Thank you. Now I know...
• Re: Fuel pressure test gauge
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:06:16 -0800
  ...Mark mordo wrote: > Can someone tell me what variety of fuel pressure test gauge they have used > successfully on a 2.1L? > > This kit...
• 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...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - amy monk
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:13:01 -0700
  ...Beats the heck out of the $50 pressure testers for sale. tabe johnson/87 westy
• coolant system test - results and question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:29 -0500
  ...I built a tester via http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Coolant_Pressure_Tester. Sadly, the system did not hold pressure. I found no obvious...
• Re: Oil pressure switch question (air cooled)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:01:40 -0700
  ...Like test it with a test ligtht. > No oil pressure - it's supply ground to the circuit. > a test light can be used to...
• 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: Oil pressure switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 01:17:52 +0000
  Hi, I created a simple test for the Vanagon oil pressure warning system. If you can use a voltmeter, you(or your tech) can...
• Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 09:26:07 -0800
  ...So it seems that residual pressure is required to aid in hot starting. (see below) I haven't tested delivery rate, voltage and current...
• WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:18:44 -0800
  ...BUT, when tester under pressure, instead of releasing air with valve, I popped it off the flex hose. "pop!". Pressure in the flex hose...
• 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 > > >
• Advice...temp to high.... after new parts....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:55:23 -0400
  ...slight lost of coolant (pressure test) but not much (my tester is kind of old)... Work done: new pump, thermostat, cleaned front rad and...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:36:34 -0800
  ...In the case as described (dropping pressure) that > > would indicate either leaking valves or worn rings. Do a dry/wet > > pair of tests on...
• Re: Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 May 2017 17:46:38 -0400
  A gauge for coolant pressure should have full scale reading of at least 20-25 psi since you're expecting readings up to 15...
• coolant system tester adapter...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:35:56 -0500
  ...I'd like to do a real pressure test. In the past I "rented" a coolant pressure tester from a local auto parts store...
• Pressure Regulator/FI problems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 05:40:59 GMT
  ...if NOT, there are three possibilities: * fuel pump check valve - test by clamping off line from fuel pump. * fuel pressure regulator - test by clamping...
• Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 10:56:43 -0500
  ...I bought a coolant system pressure tester > from Sears (Craftsman) and I love it. Pressure test and bleed the > coolant system without the van...
• Re: Should I really bother with oil pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 17:51:46 -0400
  Ed, you can do the oil pressure test, however I would recommend changing your oil to 20w-50, changing your oil filter to a...
• 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: Fuel Line replacement - Fuel pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 12:56:36 -0700
  ...that the fuel pressure is within spec. > > the normal way is, engine running, > connect your FP gaue to the testing port, on that triple...
• Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 May 2017 09:10:44 -0700
  ...During these tests > remove the pressure cap and have the coolant topped off all the way to the > brim. Major internal leaks will quickly...
• Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:18:53 -0800
  ...If anyone has the gas tank on their van pressure tested, please post your experience. Jim K. 84 westy aka "brown van" SF, CA
• Re: Checking fuel pressure on 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 06:29:53 EDT
  ...Can I use an > mechanical oil pressure gauge, or do I need to buy a specific gauge? > Shawn, you need a fuel pressure tester...
• Re: Fuel pressure measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:57:45 -0500
  Mike, Harbor Freight has a fuel pressure test kit on sale now for less than $10. I got it a couple of days ago...
• Re: Headgasket diagnostic "trick"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:45:18 -0700
  ...yup .....exhaust and combustion pressure are getting into the cooling system . it's same test as the latex glove test. I love 'tricks' like...
• Re: Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:40:17 -0700
  ...750mL PASS > > Fuel Pressure Regulator test (Bentley 24.25): > > With vacuum hose (2) connected spec: approx 2.0 bar, measured: 2.2 bar > PASS...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:32:22 -0800
  ...a new law now requires that [t]he fuel tank vapor control system pass a pressure test as part of the regular smog test...
• Lake Trip Report and fuel pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 10:09:52 -0700
  ...I have the gauge tapped into the stock fuel pressure testing port and it's set up so that I can read the pressure...
• Re: Propane Regulator Adjustment. (searched)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:52:07 -0400
  ...is it absolutely necessary to >have a stove burner on (or both?) when testing pressure? If so, why? You have to be venting/consuming...