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• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 06:26:55 -0400
  ...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: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:37:55 -0600
  ...But - > No mention of his complete new, modern FI / ignition system to replace the > antiquated originals? His turbo system that has been tested and...
• The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:42:33 -0600
  ...Last Friday for the first try, the mechanic tested the engine cold and got HC at 469 (passing is 220 or less), and 2...
• Anyone Tested a 2.1 AFM on 1.9 Digijet?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:52:56 -0700
  ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1007D&L=vanagon&P=R22451 Has anyone tested to see if the 2.1 AFM...
• Re: test
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Fri, 9 Jun 2017 20:18:27 -0400
  ...Peace On Jun 9, 2017 7:55 PM, "Ralph Meyermann" <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm terrible at tests! > > On Jun 9, 2017 6...
• Re: 86 Vanagon antifreeze problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 22:56:07 -0500
  ...I've heard this term several times but don't exactly understand how the >test is done, how it's supposed to work, etc...
• Re: electrical experts: what do you think of this?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 11:44:10 -0600
  ...Is there a standard load resistance used in this type of test? Output current would depend on what it is connected to. Larry A.
• Re: Emission Advice
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:52:50 -0600
  ...I was planning on > driving around for a half hour or so to get her warmed up > then going for the test. Any other...
• (NEVER AGAIN)Re: 1983 Road & Track Westy test
  Historical mailing list - vw4x4
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 11:05:22 -0500
  > Going through my R&T collection I came across their 36,000 mile test > of an '83.5 Westy. Makes kind of interesting reading...
• test
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:52:19 +0000
  Anybody getting this one?? Dave B.the Boston one
• Testing
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 4 Jan 2021 12:38:54 -0600
  My emails aren’t going through - or are they!
• Good news!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:25:55 +0000
  My covid test came back negative. Yea! Dennis
• Re: Test
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:33:37 -0700
  > > loud and clear here.... have a nice day
• Re: Coolant cap tester
  Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 22:29:14 -0400
  V293LCB3aXNoIEknZCBvZiBzZWVuIHRoYXQgYmVmb3JlIEkgYnVpbHQgbXkgY29udHJhcHRpb24u IMKgOi0pCgoKCgpTZW50IGZyb20gbXkgU2Ftc3VuZyBHYWxheHkgVGFid2Fsa2luZ2Jvc3MgPHdh bGtpbmdib3NzQGNvbW11bmljb21tLmNvbT4gd3JvdGU6Q29vbGluZyBzeXN0ZW0gdGVzdGVyIGFk YXB0ZXIgJDMuNDkgIQoKSGFwcHkgRWFzdGVyCgpIb3dhcmQKCmh0dHA6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNv bS9zL3JlZj1uYl9zYl9ub3NzP3VybD1zZWFyY2gtYWxpYXMlM0RhdXRvbW90aXZlJmZpZWxkLWtl eXdvcmRzPVZPTEtTV0FHRU4rQ09PTElORytTWVNURU0rVEVTVEVSIAoK
• Test, dont look!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 02:17:47 +0100
  Ya had to look, didnt ya??? PerL
• Testing, 1, 2, 3...
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:56:16 -0700
  Hey Gerry, are you out there....?
• Test
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 08:27:38 -0800
  No messages since the 31st... Rob becida@comcast.net
• Re: California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:48:00 -0400
  SXQncyB2ZXJ5IGludGVyZXN0aW5nIHRvIHNlZSBhbGwgdGhlIGZvY3VzIG9uIGNhcnMgZm9yIGV2 YXBvcmF0aXZlIGVtaXNzaW9ucwp0ZXN0aW5nIHdoZW4gdGhlcmUgYXJlIG1pbGxpb25zIG9mIGdh cyBjYW5zIGFuZCBsYXduIG1vd2VycyBxdWlldGx5IGdpdmluZwp1cCB0aGVpciBnYXNvbGluZSBp bnRvIHRoZSBhdG1vc3BoZXJlLgoKLS0gCkNocmlzIFMuCiJKZXN6Y3plIFBvbHNrYSBOaWUgWmdp buqzYSIK
• Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:30:17 -0500
  ...I have a graduated container I can use for this test... but specifically, which tube? I don't know the fuel system very well...
• Engine dies
  Historical mailing list - Stephen M Canapp
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 08:07:11 -0500
  ...And all ohm test on AFM but I still suspect it or possibly ECU. If the AFM is within specs on the ohm test...
• report: vexing coolant system prob. solved
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:11:55 -0500
  ...system bleed + pressure test - pressure cap test - tighten / replace a couple of tiny hose clamp leak points - compression test - pressure test when stone-cold...
• Re: Testing pressure cap
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:22:55 -0500
  ...Assuming you don't have the Stant tester shown on page 19.18, you need an extra expansion tank or the equivalent or perhaps...
• Re: gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 04:20:17 -0800
  ...Here's what I've tested: > >Spark - good jolt from the primary coil, tested electronic ignition module >(faulty) and replaced it. New plugs, wires...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:09:12 -0700
  ...The injectors were cleaned, serviced and tested Cruzin a year or > so ago. Seemed OK. I have'nt pulled and test them yet for...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Dec 1998 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 16:22:48 -0800
  ...Now I have 268000kms on the same powertrain with lots of off road tests and the viscous coupling still works. When VW tested the...
• Testing the idle control valve
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:57:15 -0700
  ...The Bentley procedure calls for some sort of test wiring harness which I do not have. How do you test this thing without it...
• Re: Old Cars and engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:47:29 -0800
  The current CA law is vehicles 1975 and earlier are exempt from emission testing. For now at least. But there's a catch to...
• Re: Breather tower test?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 17 May 2008 11:46:34 -0700
  ...Breather tower test? In that the crankcase breather tower isn't just an oil separator, and has a diaphragm operated valve inside, is there...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:51:39 -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...
• Propane Sniffer (Was: Propex Install at Westy Ventures)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:15:12 -0700
  ...Then I wanted to test for leaks, so I bit the bullet and bought a propane sniffer. Here's what I wrote two years...
• Re: crash test fact/fiction
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:21:29 -0700
  Dear Crash Test Dummy We were in a 1989 California-5 speed diesel when we fell off the highway in What’s Sa Matter...
• Re: vanagon failed CA Smog - CA Help
  Historical mailing list - Paul A Rogers
  Sun, 17 Aug 2003 07:51:11 -0700
  ...That's smoking hot....before they do the test. Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> wrote: Warming up certainly DOES make a difference. A huge...
• Re: CV click?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 03:08:37 -0400
  ...CV click?? > > One way to test to see if CV's have reached their > wear limits is to get > into a large empty parking...
• Re: Test... am I being bounced?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:31:39 -0500
  ...2022 1:17 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Test... am I being bounced? Yup On Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 1:08...
• Clock won't work ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:31:22 -0800
  ...Honestly, I don’t know how to test the capacitors. I have a Harbor Freight $20 tester with an F side on it going...
• Re: Shocks test
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:17:25 -0500
  3/13/2014 05:03 PM, Eric Ley wrote: >It is easy to test shocks if you have a laser temp gauge take the...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:34:21 -0700
  ...ab On 2012-06-27, at 10:45 AM, neil n wrote: > A smoke tester makes sense. How hard would it be to rig...
• Re: Test 1
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 07:20:50 -0800
  ...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: NEED GAS CAP FOR 85
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 15:56:49 -0800
  How did they test the cap? With the sniffer? If the cap is good but they sniffed gas fumes it could be coming from...
• Re: "True" speed with BFG 27 x 8.5 tires
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 8 May 2000 11:16:13 +0100
  >Kelly Springfield (or Lee) 27 x 8,50 14s is pretty darned close to right. >I've done the milepost/stopwatch @ 60mph test and...
• who cares...
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 17:32:10 -0400
  I was around before seat belts and motor cycle helmets and crash tests... I liked my 1951 Merc convertible just fine... In Britain we...
• emissions test failed
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 11:22:54 -0400
  Recent emission test revealed the following results for my 87GL 2wd. Can any of you list members suggest what needs to be fixed? So...
• test, please ignore
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 22:52:06 -0800
  Sorry, just please ignore this, I'm testing. ChrisR -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Aristotle...
• Re: (FIX) Re: Oil pressure mystery, resolved???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 16:17:30 EDT
  ...Time, jfp7@hotmail.com writes: << I have a very simple voltmeter test for the 2.1L Dynamic oil pressure warning system. Let me know...
• Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:26:12 -0800
  ...I bought a compression tester and tried it on my parts van 1.9 WBX engine. On two of the cylinders, the gauge would...
• Final Dates For Hollister Hills Syncro Meet
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 09:56:55 -0800
  The testing weekend at Hollister Hills will be April 8-9. We will camp right at the 4wd obstacle course. There are about 10...
• Re: Dome circuit wiring
  Historical mailing list - reiderikson
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:37:45 -0700
  Of course, I'm hoping to have solved the real problems for now! It's just that in testing to make sure I connected...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:38:37 -0700
  ...Which means there would be fewer > places that > could test them. > > I'd guess they could/would charge more. > > JMHO > > Mike in Marin > > > On...
• For Sale 87 Syncro $ 5,000
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 23:50:21 -0600
  Sunday morning reading the classifieds, this van sounded so interesting that I went over and had a test drive. 87 Syncro GL, 5 speed...
• Re: Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 12:55:50 -0800
  ...I do like the exposed pieces of metal as a test point, in the ATO fuses. ----- Original Message ----- From: Loren Busch To: Scott Daniel...
• Re: Failed Emissions Test NVC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 14:14:37 -0900
  ...Failed Emissions Test NVC To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Hey all, My girlfriend's 97 Honda Civic failed her emissions test > today. She passed...
• LVC: Learning Electricity & Testers
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 07:07:19 -0700
  ...At some point I'd like to be able to do all these vanagon electrical tests myself and even wire my future retirement home...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...Valve spring tester Engine test stand Valve grinding machine, or Valve refacing machine Compression tester Run-out test equipment FUEL SYSTEM: VW 126a 14mm...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 09:57:41 -0800
  ...The old ones tested fine, too. Mike M Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 24, 2015, at 8:21 AM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL...
• Re: Shocks test
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:37:43 -0400
  If you push/ pull in your hand you need to hold it vertically and right side up for an accurate test due to air...
• Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start/Poor-idle/Stall
  Historical mailing list - "Cliff Westendorp (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 10:55:07 -0400
  ...I tested the temp sender resistance-was ok. Then I tested the voltage based on the Vantage it was way off. When I disconnected...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel, work?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:33:01 -0600
  I followed this thread and decided to run some tests with my Syncro Westy with a Scan Gauge. My idea was to run a...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:02:12 -0600
  ...Gauge says there's still 30 >> + PSI >> >> The testing has begun to accumulate the data to find this problem! >> >> John >> > > > > -- > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > John...
• Re: compression testing... on the bench
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:55:39 -0600
  ...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: '78 F.I. Problems.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 06:33:10 -0700
  ...It passed all the tests. So next i pulled the wire off the "Cold start valve". BINGO. Apparently my thermo time switch is bad...