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• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:00:55 -0700
  ...Pulled 2 plugs and cranked: >> good sparks. gaps are fine. >> >> I went thru all the tests on the ECU plug on the Bentley. Everything...
• Re: 91 Vanagon will not start..?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 30 May 2004 14:26:11 EDT
  ...Whereas in most vehicles the battery is relatively close to the starter motor and the ignition switch, the Vanagon is unique in that the...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:09:31 -1000
  ...clever tests ...observe the engine run in total darkness...if you see tiny sparks running around ...plug wires are leaking. at a smooth idle...
• Re: Carat - Fair price?/ Carat History
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 16:58:34 -0800
  ...sparks, leads rotor, cap, light bulbs, shocks (bilsteins), tires (used cheaps), o-ring on the oil cooler, gasket for atf pan 13. ignition was...
• Re: 91 Vanagon will not start..? FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 05:56:02 -0400
  ...Whereas in most vehicles the battery is relatively close to the starter motor and the ignition switch, the Vanagon is unique in that the...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
  ...run well tho. But it's ALWAYS > good to check. > > 4. Ignition timing ..needs to be pretty right. People are often tempted > to advance...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:10:21 -0800
  ...run well tho. But it's ALWAYS > good to check. > > 4. Ignition timing ..needs to be pretty right. People are often tempted to > advance...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 20:42:59 -0800
  ...Next - everything ignition. Like make sure that is rock solid. Spark plug wires btw - they can be VERY nebulous - it they are old, or...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 3 Aug 2020 10:49:43 -0600
  ...Even when a leak occurs you then also need an ignition source. Over the years I have recovered and repaired a number of vans...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Aug 2020 23:16:34 +0000
  ...Even when a leak occurs you then also need an ignition source. Over the years I have recovered and repaired a number of vans...
• for campers: Propane Safety
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 01 Nov 94 10:55:51 CST
  ...SAFETY PROCEDURES When propane escapes, it can easily result in explosion and fire, if a source of ignition is present. Under the right set...
• Refrig. Operation Manual Part1
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 10:33:11 -0500
  ...Never operate your vehicle with neither battery connected or you have a good chance of frying your computer brain that controls electronic ignition. The...
• Battery FAQ ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Apr 96 23:04:13 CDT
  ...The purpose of a battery is to start the car; to provide power for the ignition, lighting and other accessories when their combined load...
• Fwd: Car Battery FAQ
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:23:32 -0400
  ...The purpose of >a battery is to start the car; to provide power for the ignition, lighting >and other accessories when their combined load...
• Car Battery FAQ 2.0
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
  ...The primary purpose of a car battery is to start the engine, >filter or stabilize the power, and provide extra power for the ignition...