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• Just a Test
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:25:10 -0600
  JAT
• Re: Test 4
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 28 Mar 2017 16:52:30 -0700
  Yes...
• Test
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Jan 2015 16:18:35 -0600
  Do not respond!
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:25:08 -0400
  ...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: Battery Problems- Slow Cranking
  Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
  Wed, 12 May 2010 09:55:15 -0700
  ...You can try the old take of the neg battery cable and put a test light in series trick, and if it lights the...
• Re: Comments on "Wanted: comments on my compression test results"
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 23:20:37 EDT
  ...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: '85 temp warning light won't turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 15:17:30 -0600
  On Tue, 2 Mar 1999 KENWILFY@aol.com wrote: > You could probably test the sender with an ohm meter or continuity tester. > Remove the...
• Re: why so testy?
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Mary Collum
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:54:39 -0400
  ...It certainly doesn't make me testy : ) Mike Collum '84 GL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:54:21 -0800
  ...cap and rotor, new fuel pressure > regulator, new fuel filter, new idle switch tested good, rebuilt AFM, AAR > removed/cleaned/tested good in freezer...
• Re: Update: Evaluating a "Found" Engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:31:38 -0500
  Hi Michael, I was surprised by those numbers as well, but the compression tester is only a few months old and I have no...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:54:52 -0800
  ...There's an injector spray > pattern test in Bentley. I did that test, and a leaking injector was > immediately apparent. ( hence the backfire sometimes...
• Re: compression testing... on the bench
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:16:19 -0800
  ...Has anybody >>>>bolted a bellhousing and starter to a longblock on >>>>their workbench and tested the compression? (i know it >>>>is a cold test...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:00:47 -0500
  ...Did it yesterday, tested after an hour, and tested again today. DMc David McNeely
• Points Glazed hard starting 81
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 20:29:36 -0600
  ...After all was tested and I decided to put the timing light on the coil wire I found the coil to be firing OK...
• Re: Rough Running 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 12:14:11 -0700
  David, Nice one! I had never heard of this way of testing the Temp II sensor. Nice one about the needle through the insulation...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:02:32 -0400
  ...The Dreaded Emissions test Opps sorry I somehow deleted the results of the second test on a very warm engine. It still failed after...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 05:47:06 +0000
  ...Battery has been removed and taken to FLAPS and tests as good. If you remember from last post starter was removed and tested good...
• Re: test
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:46:35 +0000
  Why, are we testing?!?   Jerry is the best. Dave B.the Boston one On Monday, November 11, 2024 at 02:22:41 PM EST...
• Test, please disregard
  Historical mailing list - Hugo Varotto
  Tue, 5 May 2009 21:54:19 -0700
  This is a test. I haven't received any message from the list in almost 2 days. Saw in the archives that Gerry had...
• Re: 1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 23:09:45 EDT
  ...Use a continuity tester and connect it to both ends of the wire (you can unplug it in the engine compartment). Now test for...
• Re: How to Locate Propane Leak (with a lighter?)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 30 May 2001 00:36:54 -0500
  ...I'd go one step farther----take a propane torch and light it----go test the system for leaks !!! I would first call you...
• Emmission Test failed.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 15:00:19 -0400
  I recently took the 87GL 2wd for our mandatory emmisions testing here in Ontario, and failed. Which parts of the engine should I be...
• Re: Alternator testing
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 20:00:06 -0400
  ...Alternator testing Hi everyone, What is a good way to check if the alternator needs replacing? Thanks Alfred 85 Westy
• Test message please ignore.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:09:11 -0500
  <html> <P>This is a test message, please ignore. I'm trying to figure out why I get all<BR> kinds of weird chartacters...
• Re: How Hot is To Hott?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:32:51 -0700
  ...The lazy test for radiator fan is just let it idle until they come on, then cycle off. The next test ( assuming you have...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:04:01 -0700
  ...They were nice enough to pretest > without charging me. > > Failed on the EVAP test, this is where they pressurize the fuel system and > test...
• Re: pressure testing cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 08:01:55 -0800 (PST)
  On Sat, 16 Dec 1995, Mark McCulley wrote: > Is it worthwhile to own a tool for pressure testing wasserboxer cooling > systems? Considering the coolant...
• Re: '85 temp warning light won't turn off.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 16:00:24 EST
  You could probably test the sender with an ohm meter or continuity tester. Remove the sender from the tank and dry it. Put the...
• Are Coolant Flushes Too Corrosive for Old 2.1Ls?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Bass
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 08:48:51 -0500
  With more than a little trepidation i am thinking about taking Testy (the 87 Westy) in to Speedway Volkswagen (a VW dealer) here in...
• Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:50:19 -0500
  Nothing goes into that tiny fuel test port. The outside is sized for a hose. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• cold run problems
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 12:59:45 -0500
  ...within specs tests / adjustment (per Bentley) on throttle valve switch, idle speed control valve, air flow meter, temp 2 sensor (my testing on all...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 12:40:56 -0800
  ...A standard continuity tester and a 12V source hooked up to first one switch, then the other for this test: powered up but no...
• Re: one more for the dealer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:23:02 -0500
  ...My brother has the new NYS testing set up for the OBDII vehicles and I got to see the inspection test on my wife...
• Re: Santa Rosa area mechanic and smog shop
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:42:30 -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: EuroVan Winnebago Test D
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  6 Sep 1994 09:35:36 U
  ...RE>EuroVan Winnebago Test Drive On 9/6/94 09:24PDT, Asghar Bhatti wrote: >one problem though. The salesman told me that VW may...
• Re: News about Trasco & acidity testing
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 13:00:26 -0800
  ...News about Trasco & acidity testing > I speak and read Japanese, and would be willing to at least take a crack at > it, although I...
• RoadHaus - FREE Road Test or Look See offer
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 12:16:45 -0600
  Volks, FREE LOOK SEES & TEST DRIVES Later today or tomorrow morning the "RoadHaus / 1990 Syncro Westy" will be leaving Rockwall, TX (Near Dallas) heading...
• Re: Enlightment needed Valves Question WBX 1.9
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:28:11 -0400
  Absolutly, I intend to have the mechanic do a compression test first. Thanks, Tony On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 7:03 PM, Dennis...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:25:58 -0400
  ...Is the Zetec cleaner? > I've heard that it cannot pass California emissions test. It's far cleaner than a waterboxer. California won't...
• Re: Testing, testing -- is this thing on?
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 08:34:31 -0800
  Tranmissions from earth , yes we do! Please have a great day Area 21 Joe Sent from iPhone. Aka star conttoller On Mar 1, 2009...
• testing upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Sat, 8 May 1999 09:21:26 -0700
  ...Does this mean they need replacing, or is there a degree of play allowed (Bentley outlines an 'on the ground' test that seems to...
• Fridge question--
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 21:10:09 -0400
  ...Before I installed it in the van, I tested the fan, and it worked, but never tested the thermoswitch. I have never heard the...
• knock sensor question
  Historical mailing list - mike malkovich
  Fri, 11 May 2001 18:22:54 -1000
  ...I'm trying to test the knock sensor for resistance.Bentley says "disconnect the sensor harness connector......and test for resistance between the two...
• Re: Fuel control unit - Test
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 May 2003 16:40:52 -0400
  At 02:45 PM 5/28/2003, Dave Vieira wrote: >Hello, > >is there a way to test a fuel control unit ? .. I think you...
• Re: '83 and '86 vanagons can't complete smog test, please help!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 04:51:03 -0400
  ...Are you saying the test is done at idle speed, but the speed is wrong? If so, you can adjust the idle speed with...
• bench testing a VC--> how??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:57:15 -0800
  folks, i have a handful of VCs laying around and want to "bench" test them for a qualitative "aggressiveness" of them. Any firsthand experience...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:08:38 -0700
  ...When removing any stains, always test any cleaning method on an out-of-the-way spot test first. * Simply saturate the area with Hair...
• test-don't open
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 19:30:40 -0500
  Howdee.
• test- list down??
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 22:31:15 EDT
  whats up??
• test
  Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 20:09:33 EDT
  is the server up
• test
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:50:47 -0400
  no mail all day?
• Test
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:06:55 -0600
  Is the list office?
• Re: PSA (No Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 21:05:14 PDT
  ...cadelrio >ICQ# 34175672 > >Ron wrote: > >"I am 59 years old and flunked my PSA test. (Prostrate-specific antigen >test.) Further testing determined I have...
• Re: Great Engine test stand event, part 2
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 08:29:27 -0600
  I've only tested the first engine so far and the only adjustment was the valves and tinkering with the Carb adjustments. I've...
• Re: WOOHOO! Passed Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 17:25:44 -0500
  Where I'm living in Maine, there is no emissions testing. Nor was there emissions testing in Hawaii when I lived there. I'd...
• Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:24:06 +0100
  ...I�ll be testing them some time (handbrake has still to be connected) and report after the testing procedure. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Smola, Tony...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 14:14:49 -1000
  ...I this point I would consider my equipment and hook-up and overall testing procedure. and ..if you have a matching new VDO electric...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:16:42 -0500
  ---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: > Alabama has no mandatory emissions testing program or annual inspection > program. > > And being from NY State, I remember...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 13:20:53 -0800
  ...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: Shaft and compression
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 07:14:38 -0500
  Joel D Shortlidge wrote: > > > Also my brother tested the compression on his '87 Syncro. He followed > all the directions for the tester and it...