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• Jerky Van continued
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 17:54:30 +0000
  ...What I've done so far: - Checked voltage at the fuel pump - OK - Checked fuel pressure - OK - Checked Compression - OK - Checked timing - OK - Cleaned...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:13:07 -0400
  ...After that it runs perfect. >> Checked coil- good >> Smoked the new fuel injectors, left side moved very faint smoke, right side was >> perfect. Found...
• Re: Portland, OR to the Everglades in a '71 Westy - advice, please
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 19:47:25 -0500
  ...1) Have a compression check on the motor 2) Have an oil pressure check 3) Have the oil analyzed by a lab (after 3000...
• no spark (after timing/dwell checked?)
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 15:25:51 -0700
  ...Got back, checked the dwell/timing. When I checked the timing, I connected the POS for my timing light to the POS side of...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 16 May 2008 23:38:43 -0700
  ...You've checked that the idle switch is making contact, and at about the right time ? see Bentley Nobody - evidently - every checks those and...
• Re: 84 update/head job
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 21 May 2002 14:53:02 -0400
  ...At the same time, valves should be removed and valve guide should be check for proper clearance. Valve seal should also be replaced. This...
• 83 Vanagon stalling UPDATE
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 10:03:52 -0400
  ...1) Checked intake air sensor - OK (As per Fred "the Motorhead" from Annapolis, MD - owner of Annaptown Imports) 2) Checked aux. air regulator - open...
• Digijet Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 13:11:32 -0400
  ...I checked the vacuum advance and retard and they aren't leaking. I checked the fuel pressure and it is within spec. Does anyone...
• Re: Tristar legal finally!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:38:37 -0700
  ...Each time I had smog check for my Vanagons the smog check technician was always like trying to catch a thief when inspecting the...
• Re: Friday rant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 18:25:42 -0700
  oh I'm SO offended .... ! not ! did you check out Road Haus.com for shops in that area ? shoot ..I was looking forward to...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:06:05 -0500
  ...Next, check the #43 relay. This is to the top and right of the fuse block. Pull the relay. If the coolant light continues...
• Re: heater fan
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:48:46 -0400
  ...Are there instructions somewhere on how to remove the switch to check it? Thanks. James Ottawa, ON '91 Westy Weekender > Date: Tue, 14 Apr...
• Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Robert A Pal
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 23:13:07 -0500
  ...I checked the ATF again when I got home and it was down to half way between the MAX and MIN holes. I checked...
• Re: OXS and Battery Light? Van Dies.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 12:27:56 -0500
  >Basically, I would like to know if there is anything else I can check >before I spend the $200 for the 90 AMP alternator...
• Re: no instrument lights.
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 19:49:32 -0400
  Have you checked to make sure that the 14-pin connector on the passenger's side of the printed circuit board is on tightly...
• Re: Clutch Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 12:45:38 -0700
  ...Scot -- On Wed, 10 Apr 2002 12:59:37 Chris Stann wrote: >Eric, > >A few things to check based on my experience, and I...
• Re: Oil light flicker
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 19:44:23 -0500
  ...I checked the oil, added > some. > > Today it flickers, I added something to thicken the oil. No real > change. I flashes once or twice...
• Re: Crack / broken rear engine mounth....
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 15:49:56 -0500
  ...i check both vans because > the vibration was too much on idle! ans i discovered that the broken mounth > amplify the Wasser normal shaking...
• Re: 87 westy: preventative maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 17:31:08 -0400
  ...Just water was now being used , and the concentration is down.Sometimes way down.Check yours and see what total antifreeze concentration you have...
• looking for a source for temp 2/temperature gauge sending unit connectors
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:30:11 -0500
  I was in the process of replacing the temp 2 sending unit on my 1990 vanagon and was also checking the wiring for the...
• Re: Vanagon Check List - what to bring
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:47:29 -0800
  ...Mike On 1/15/07 4:36 PM, "Jack R" <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Has anyone built the ultimate check-list as it relates...
• Re: Expensive Noises....
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:59:36 -0800
  ...is it the engine? If not, then I'd check your CV bolts. Actually, I'd check them asap regardless. I'd also check...
• Re: What the heck?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:13:36 -0400
  At 01:26 PM 3/26/2015, Larry Alofs wrote: >chek the grounds...check the grounds...check th You think that could be it...
• Re: Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 08:52:47 -0800
  ...Before posting anything, I checked the archives to see if the >subject has been covered. There I found many messages which seemed to show...
• Re: Purchasing accessories in Germany
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 15:37:28 EDT
  ...Keep in mind that the side tents are heavy (64lbs) and you may not get away with checking them as baggage, I'd check...
• Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:01:11 -0700
  And the headlight switch, too Per Lindgren wrote: > S2 wrote: > > > Now may be a good time to check the electrical connections and condition of...
• Check this one out
  Historical mailing list - Kathy Seasholtz
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:06:34 -0500
  ...If anybody checks this out, let me know how it is. Dave Seasholtz 1982 Vanagon Westy (Restoration Project) Previous 1978 Loaf 1984 Vanagon GL...
• Greasecar.com
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 22:59:46 -0400
  ...News had a cameo on a pretty blue Diesel Westy tonight. Check out http://www.greasecar.com/New_Home.html . Lot's of very...
• Interesting Diesel Power Boost?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:46:17 EST
  For all you dieselburners, check out this month's Trailer Life magazine at your local bookstore. There's an article on injecting regulated amounts...
• Re: Intermittant stalling
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 14:43:17 -0400
  ...It was due to a bad ground on the double relay. Check your grounds. Maybe someone more knowledgable could suggest a list of common...
• Re: Oldsmobile Burns Today - Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 19:37:39 -0700
  Even with a Diesel you better check those lines so you don't slip off the road. Stan On Fri, 18 Jul 2003 18...
• VERY hot exhaust issues
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 08:25:15 -0700
  Hey folks, On our recently purchased 89 Wolfsburg, we were checking out the engine towards the evening hours, and noticed all four exhaust pipes...
• Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 02:46:14 EDT
  In a message dated 10/9/04 5:45:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, slagskot@hotmail.com writes: > check the steel retaining ring/clamp...
• Re: Continuing Saga of Worn Alt. Belt...(kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 16 Jul 2005 10:52:09 -0400
  ...belt will cause your altenater not to put out enough juice (your a/c problem?).Check the alignment of where each belt goes and...
• Re: pressure gauge range for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:35:28 +0200
  ...Yep, but I lose accuracy an today recalled that it would be nice to also check coolant pressure (~15psi). So maybe I do need...
• test
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Wed, 2 Sep 2020 11:39:09 -0400
  Just checking if the List is healthy
• Re: checking propane levels..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 1994 19:19:00 +0800
  David! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! Gross!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! /martha
• still checking ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 01 Sep 95 07:41:46 CDT
  i think it's still broke. :(
• Fwd: Check out this Van ad!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Josovitz
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 08:50:21 EST
  [message/rfc822]
• Re: Low windshield washer pressure
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:59:42 -0700
  Thx Stuart, I had dropped the fuse panel thinking I could check voltages with the relay in place, but the bundle of wires made...
• Re: align bore air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:27:00 -0500
  ...Straightness can be checked with a precision straight edge or a ground granite block. You also need to check the cylinder mounting surfaces. First...
• Re: hesitations...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Atkinson
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 08:04:38 +1000
  ...I checked a few things but the fuel injection system got the better of me (I chickened out) and I took it to the...
• Re: digijet fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 15:29:22 -0400
  Hi Steve -- At 02:27 PM 8/1/2001, Steve Sandlin wrote: >I was working on my '84 this weekend, and checked fuel pressure...
• 82 Update, found the problem!
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 17:10:33 -0800
  ...Start checking resistors, traces, solder joints. Nothing. So I start checking resitence of the complete circuits. . WHAT? 1.6 Mohms across 88z to 88a...
• Re: speedometer cable installation question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 13:48:15 -0800
  I've checked ETKA 5.3, 5.6 and 6.2 as well (I have them all [as well as 7] on different machines...
• Re: crank, wont start
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:00:35 -0700
  ...Runs great all day, wont start in the morning. > I don't think they have checked the Temp ll sensor-I will check with...
• Re: Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 19:31:24 -0700
  ...gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT > As promised, I'd check my in-town gas mileage when I filled up the tank > again...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:57:23 -0800
  I think the clipboard and checklist is an excellent idea! The purpose is to avoid forgetting something. This is exactly how the places that...
• Re: Does gas spill out when you fill your tank?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 08:50:50 -0600
  ...One of the check valves was frozen (the new > ones rattle when you shake them) and now when I pump the gas it clicks...
• Re: headlamp upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 16:18:01 -0800
  ...You probably need the square ones? Check here: <http://www.sylvania.com/auto/carapp/> -mike >Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 21:43:13 -0500...
• Re: Strange no-start problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 23:11:06 -0500
  Another thing that's possible, but kind of down on the list of things to check is, the starter could be drawing too much...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:49:47 -0800
  We sure hope the vacuum line to the fuel pressure regulator has been checked already ! It's so obvious. And fuel pressure regulator function...
• Re: Fuel pressure anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:44:13 -0700
  ...Leaky injectors are easy to check. > Remove them, jump the pump and look for leaks. Then get them to spray and > check the spray...
• Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:41:54 -0500
  ...are ok > -checked engine vacuum--no leaks > -checked intake system--no false air > -checked throttle switch--ok > -replaced coolant temp sensor > -checked air flow...
• Re: troubleshooting no a/c
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 00:18:41 EDT
  ...You say that you checked the fuse...I assume you checked the fuse in the dash board, but NOT the one behind the left...
• Re: Help! Flashing Temperature LED
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 22:51:16 +0100
  ...You might unscrew it and check if the 2 pins are clean. Check also the level of coolant fluid in order to see if...
• Re: Wet electrics - nostart!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 20:19:32 -0000
  ...Wet electrics - nostart! > > > Clive, > > fer gawd's sake get out your mulitmeter and check things! > > :) > > Just from your description, I'd check the battery...
• Re: LVC Ethanol Use
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 11:09:13 -0600
  ...I checked the stations in the Phx area; all were performance fuels in the $10/gallon neighborhood. Not really much help. Karl Wolz I...
• MountainJam Music Festival, Hunter NY - Anyone going?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 23:39:55 -0400
  Hey Everyone, Just checking to see if any fellow Vanagon owners will be at the MountainJam Music Festival in Hunter NY - Anyone going? If...
• Fuel pump is not running
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 23 May 2010 12:56:03 -0700
  ...I would need to check that, but it's futile until I have the gas going. The question is; what are the things to...