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• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:00:43 -0500
  ...The intent was to extend > the integrated evap system test for OBD-II vehicles to non-OBD vehicles. The > "test" is easy on an...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:33:42 -0700
  ...A static test like that can't tell you very much as the system is designed to be dynamic. Have you measured the voltage...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:35:08 -0700
  ...that's where I am going now! im going to do a continuity test on all the ignition controll wires, then check connections But...
• Re: Vanagon Crashworthiness
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 23:44:11 -0400
  ...The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash > tested one of our beloved bricks at 35 mph head-on into a fixed barrier. I > obtained...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 18:29:30 +0000
  ...The emissions tests really only make sure the vehicle is working as designed. The tests are only there to ensure some level of maintenance...
• Re: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:28:43 -0400
  ...It doesn't matter what engine is in the >> > vehicle, only that it passes the lab test. >> > >> > If it passes the lab test, it...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:09:01 -0500
  Alabama has no mandatory emissions testing program or annual inspection program. And being from NY State, I remember the ridiculous inspection & testing requirements from...
• Re: Injectors serviced by Witchhunter- Pics
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:07:11 -0700
  ...Most injectors I went through tested fine and all that I shipped out passed all tests. I replaced the injector in those that failed...
• Re: Battery Problems- Slow Cranking
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 12 May 2010 12:46:27 -0400
  ...do you think it's the alternator? > > I'm running out of ideas/methods to test. > Any suggestions would be appreciated. > > -Craig > '85GL turned...
• Re: testing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jun 2017 11:31:16 -0400
  ...Yrs, d On Sat, Jun 3, 2017 at 8:41 PM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@ip-solutions.net> wrote: > testing >
• Re: Test 1
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Mar 1997 11:34:34 -0500 (EST)
  ...I need showing up in my mailbox are a buch of "Test" >letters. > >Pleas DO NOT send this type communication to me! Pete, Terribly...
• Re: 82 WESTY PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 09:27:03 -0800
  AZ has one of the more stringent air quality tests. Mine passed with an empty can. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "T. Thompson" <tonyt...
• passing emission test
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 16 May 2000 09:08:18 -0400
  my '81 Westy didn't pass the DE state emission test: the CO% at idle was 1.75 (allowed 1.20), it passed all...
• why so testy?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 31 May 2001 23:45:20 -1000
  Why are so many people on the list so testy these days? Doesn't it seem like more and more defensiveness is being exhibited...
• FS: strong running 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 17:45:53 -0800
  ...Come drive it, examine it, compression test it, whatever. I plan to leave it in until it is sold so it can be test...
• Re: Cabin air recirc bench test VIDEO
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:09:34 -0400
  ...before water cooled engine conversion done, so > obviously this is not tested. But this idea: > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/CabinAirRecirculationVideo...
• Re: test (NVC) using gmail with this list
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:32:39 -0400
  ...AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > this is just a test. > I'm trying to find out why my posts never show up...
• Re: South Africa Vanagaon
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 17:00:25 -0700
  ...Destructive testing and instrumentation doesn't come cheap. The crash test dummies don't work for free. They gotta union. Oh yeah... You provide...
• Re: UPDATE ECU/FI flooding plugs??
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 17:24:30 +0000
  well i was able to get the van started with the injectors unplugged for just a quick test but it ran with just the...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:27:55 -0400
  ...No tests. Wonderfull. Sent from my digital leash On Jul 19, 2013, at 16:42, Project Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > Junk it. Too...
• Re: OX and charge lights on...
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 05:06:37 EST
  ...Although the alternator tests good on the bench, once it is heat soaked during operation the alternator case expands enough to reduce the contact...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:35:34 -0500
  In Maryland, I think I have the choice of tail pipe or dyno test. Which should I do? I am going to do the...
• Re: Whiff of propane - (Probably NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:14:52 -0700
  The linked article describes the method used to observe leaks in the propane torches: "The units were tested by fitting them to a 0...
• Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:56:48 -0500
  ...No, the BMW they tested did not fail their test. 2. Other manufacturers ARE being investigated. mcneely ---- Jon VO <jondvo@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > OK...
• Re: Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:33:55 -0700
  ...The battery and alernator both test > okay. This is a tester at an Advance Auto that only says "PASS" or "FAIL". > I > didn't...
• Re: Water spout question
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 07:55:40 -0400
  ...I contacted both of them about the faucets and the manufacturer told me how he thought I could repair it and then test it...
• Re: How to Test Compression in Out-of-Vehicle Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 14:56:54 -0400
  Can any Listee tell me a method for a DIYer ( do it yourselfer) to test the compression in an out-of- vehicle engine? Assume...
• Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:44:29 -0700
  ...Coolant temp sensor tested I also put a bottle of some stuff that claims "guaranteed to pass emissions." It's the second time using...
• Re: Fw: emission tests are a fraud
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 18:08:06 -0500
  ...I don't discount the value of testing brakes, emergency brakes, tire tread, wipers, horns and various lights and seat belts. What I'd...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:12:48 -0500
  ...Most of NY never had emissions testing, only the city-long island > areas. We do have emissions testing for diesel trucks and busses. Even...
• Re: testing a fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 08:59:27 -0500
  ...Mon, 12 Apr 2004 09:50:36 -0700 > > > >Hi all, > > > > What is a solid way to test a fuel pump? > > > > Here is my problem...
• Re: Test
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:33:14 +0000
  ...Test >> >> Seems like I'm not getting list mails . . . >> Just testing. >> >> -- >> Drew >> Reno, NV
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:34:35 -0800
  ...Connected one wire of switch to battery, the other to test light, then probe of test light to battery. Test light, volt meter both...
• Re: Testing Generator and Volt. Reg.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 23:53:19 -0400
  ...On your other major point - I don't know how to do those tests - but I do know that a weak battery is hard...
• Re: "remarkably promising"
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 16:49:13 -0800
  ...The experimental vaccine just passed its first human safety test but has years more testing ahead to prove if it does protect women against...
• Re: [Syncro] Cylinder sleeves, new problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 06:14:40 -0700
  ...We have six Vanagons in the family. <snip> When I had "overheating" problems with my '84 I did a compression test and #1 wouldn...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:07:19 -0300
  ...Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool CHEAP! If you're a cheap bas... uh, I mean value driven like me, you can...
• Re: Head Damage?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:16:59 -0400
  Get some coolant test strips. You can test for exhaust gases in the coolant. Jason On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 10:13 PM...
• Re: '82 Diesel Smoke
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 14:23:19 -0800 (PST)
  On Fri, 1 Mar 1996, Christian Pittack wrote: > Anybody got quick n' easy way to test for a bad injector on an '82 Oil...
• need some ID on parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 28 May 2003 11:42:30 -0700
  ...left hand side wall its a green box, is that the engine transfer control unit? and is there a way to test it ? .. and...
• Re: New head replacement, bad gas mileage...
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 20:37:35 -0700
  I performed a compression test today on the engine and found 140 for cylinders 1 and 4, and 155 for cylinders 2 and 3...
• Re: a bit of an idling puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:16:56 -0400
  ...Start by doing the ECU pin test described in Bentley. Using your VOM you can check most of the FI components electrically. If all...
• test
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Fri, 9 Jun 2017 19:49:00 -0400
  lets see if this works.
• Test
  Historical mailing list - Gravyfries
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 10:10:22 EST
  Hope this one works disregard
• List down?
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 22:08:44 -0700
  Sorry just test. Marcus
• TEST ONLY - DELETE
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 08:26:44 EDT
  8-22-99
• Test
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 15:17:25 -0400
  Just checking - traffic seems low
• Re: Newbie on list!!
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 21 May 2004 12:49:03 -0400
  Reply test.
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:39:57 -0700
  ...Smog test failed - here is my plan Yes, one of our favorite subjects: good old CA smog test, '89 2.1. It has passed...
• Re: 1.9L itermittent stalling at random
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:39:57 -0800
  ...ahhh, the air sensors - I can test these with the box off, per Bentley, and all tests show correctly. again testing can only reveal...
• Engine turns - Fails to start - Trouble Shooting
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 10:36:48 -0500
  ...But when I did the test - one indicated a bad coil. I replaced it and no more problems. On the other the test showed...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:22:09 -0600
  ...Fuel pump test? >> Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:50:14 -0600 >> >> The saga continues ... >> >> I did two fuel pump volume tests today, one...
• Re: The Dying 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:17:40 -0500
  ...So, driving along, test light hooked up, you should see a dim flickering from the light. Then, when the engine dies, does the light...
• Re: exhaust gas into coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 15:05:28 -0500
  Jack, Have an exhaust gas test kit and then use it to test the coolant for exhaust gases. If you detect exhaust gas in...
• Testing Front Door Power Lock Accuators??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 24 May 2002 23:57:19 +0200
  ...This afternoon I took the rear hatch panel off, and connected power (using a hot test lead) to the yellow wire connected to the...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 19:53:24 -0700
  ...Engine seems smoother, and on limited test drives, I'm not hearing the ping any more. Further test driving needed, but for now I...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters, now emissions indicator lights.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 00:08:02 -0500
  ...New York is similar in that the on board diagnostics is used as the emissions system test for 1996 and later vehicles. We have...
• Other compression test details
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 16:19:07 -0500
  ...Low charge on battery Failure to remove all spark plugs during test Failure to depress clutch (so you aren't spinning the tranny junk...
• Re: 91 ride, (was:No Subject)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 13:58:40 -0500
  >>Hmmm??? My wife's 88 rides nice and smoothly as I believe your's should. >>What tires do you have? >>Have you tested the...
• Re: Fuel pressure test gauge ???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 16:46:23 -0600
  ...I did however, find a fuel pressure test gauge > for > american cars that, I beleve, read in the correct range. Would the > fittings > on...