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• Re: Oil pressure checking
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 09:15:29 -0500
  ...Oil pressure checking I would like to check the oil pressure. Do I have to get an oil pressure gauge or can I use...
• Re: state inspection--NJ vs. others
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 17:22:59 EST
  Say what you will about NJ, but when I lived there we had to go through a yearly smog check and a safety check...
• Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Sep 1996 12:53:11 -0400
  ...What else should I check and how do I check it. Hotch hotch@netaxs.com
• Re: Brake lights won't work ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Mar 2014 06:30:28 -0400
  Did you check for power? Fuse, fuse box, connector at fuse box, connector in black junction box, harness damage, etc. When checking things electrical...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l gas - starter type ?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 22:17:50 -0600
  ...Check for engine off amp draw. (note battery must be fully charged before any testing, a dead battery will always test bad) Check alternator...
• Re: anyone got screwed? (NVC, NAC)
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 13:30:04 EST
  ...I also NEVER use my Visa Checkcard only my Credit card. The problem with using a checkcard is that if there were a problem...
• Re: vanagon symptom
  Historical mailing list - WDean Balmer
  Fri, 12 May 2017 19:38:03 -0600
  ...We check the throttle body switch, check for > vacuum leak.. but it still has the hiccups... > > what else to checK? > > thanks > > dan
• Which carbs.?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 01:44:15 -0500
  ...I'm pretty sure there isn't a brake dragging (I'll double check in the morning) I still need to check the compression...
• Re: need help in Florida
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 15:48:28 -0500
  > Hi AP > Truely sorry you have a breakdown...In theses cases > the more imput the > better > What I would do first id check that...
• Circuit breaker for sale
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 21:49:36 -0700
  After carefully checking that my circuit breaker was bad I bought one from Lorin Korkin of Torrance Ca. Checked it, put it in, still...
• Re: What would you do?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 11:40:32 -0700
  ...Paypal only and Personal checks only from established list members. With the exception above I do not accept MO or checks and do not...
• Bus probs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 16:49:41 -0700
  Hi, When I'm having mysterious problems with a car, my strategy is usually to check quickly for problems with the ignition, then fuel...
• Re: '87 Westy Bad Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 10:17:30 -0500
  ...Bentley has procedures for checking them. If you are electrically gifted, consider making a Digitool. See instructions at: http://scribers.midwest.net/midwesty/vw...
• Re: coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 13:56:54 -0300
  ...That's where my mechanic attaches it when he checks. Malcolm On 5 Sep 2001, at 12:12, Debbie Walters wrote: > There isn't...
• Re: Replacing the battery in '84 Vanagon . . .
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 10:32:30 -0700
  ...I have the equipment (a good charger and a good multimeter) to probably check out the battery myself although I don't have the...
• 81 chirping/compression test?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 08:54:25 -0500
  ...i'll check these to the best of my abilities, and hope that it is something this simple. somehow i have the feeling it...
• Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously
  July 31, 1987
  Flashing coolant temperature light may be caused by: - Low coolant level. - Coolant level indicator. - Electrical connections on gauge. * Check coolant level, top up if...
• Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously
  July 31, 1987
  Flashing coolant temperature light may be caused by: - Low coolant level. - Coolant level indicator. - Electrical connections on gauge. * Check coolant level, top up if...
• Re: seam rust - Rust Check
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 14:52:42 PDT
  ...I live in Canada and Rust Check is a brand name for a liquid that is usually sprayed on the underside of the van...
• Fuel Inj Testing
  Historical mailing list - Vahid Lajevardi
  Tue, 16 May 95 9:44:14 PDT
  ...I have checked the voltage at the double relay, good. I have checked the ohmmeter check at the control unit, good. I have hooked...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 16:22:28 -0700
  while we are on it.... check the fuel pressure too Robert Steven Fish wrote: > > I would also suggest checking your Fuel Injectors.
• Check out the cover story!
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:44:31 -0400
  Folks, Check out the photo for the cover story about Wilma: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/ Very wet Volkswagen! Doug in CT
• Re: New Westie (to me) in Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 15:14:30 -0500
  ...Check this fuse and then check the camper fuses on the LHS door column. > Other than that it appears to be in excellent shape...
• Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 22:17:31 -0800
  ...Here are the things checked and/or replaced: - Fuel: half a tank - Battery: removed and fully charged - Battery contacts cleaned and greased - New cap...
• Re: Battery Woes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 10:30:43 -0600
  ...The battery > checks out fine though. Is this a symptom of the starter going bad or > is there something else I can check? Mark...
• Re: clutch problem
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 16:30:23 -0700
  ...haven't checked yet, will check that on Thursday. > 4) Do all gears shift OK with the engine off? A: Yes. Thanks, I wasn...
• Vanagon buyer's checklist......
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 18:53:30 -0700
  ...I checked the archives but couldn't find what I thought was there. I am looking for a checklist that was posted awhile back...
• Pulsating Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:11:56 -0500
  ...Checked and adjusted the throttle valve switch Checked an adjusted ignition timing New airfilter Fuel pressure ok. Checked for false air leaks Control valve...
• Re: Vanagon Buyers Check List?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 16:03:54 -0400
  ...Check for fluid leaks at torque converter. ____ Run a "CarFax" to be sure the Vanagon has never been a salvage. ____ Check Fuel lines, especially...
• Re: Help: 87 Westy, Checkout for purchase
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 10:23:35 PDT
  ...Also check complete Westy pieces - front windshield curtains, rear curtains & bug screen for hatch, screen for roof vent. Check fridge operation, esp with gas...
• Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 19:28:43 -0600
  ...I have checked everywhere for leaks in the injection system and can find none. I have done all electricall checks on the AFM and...
• Fwd: no spark
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 04:43:43 EDT
  ...I checked for fuel at the 'T' connection, it squirted....'checked the plugs... They were wet....checked for spark..NO SPARK!! I swapped the...
• Re: Buying a vanagon??? What do I look for? (Or,for you English professors, For what do I look?)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 06:29:06 -0700
  Peter, As it says in the introduction, the checklist was compiled by modifying the Scions of Lucas (Britcar list) checklist. I feel that, although...
• Re: Low-Level Coolant Blinker
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 05:01:58 -0400
  ...No Bentley here, can't tell you which pin to ground to check module sorry. david
• Re: Strange water dripping from AC cabinet; not condensation
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 11:32:53 -0400
  I would check the 4 hinge hold down bolts for tightness. I think they have goop on them for sealing.Maybe take one out...
• Friday - Spell Checker
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 May 2003 18:49:41 -0700
  Why is it that every time I write the word "damn" my spell checker offers me the word "darn" as an option? Think I...
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:44:51 -0600
  ...jimt Check you oil! does it have coolant in it??? If not look >elsewhere for >your leak. How can you check your oil to...
• Subaru Check Engine Light
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 16:12:38 -0600
  Can anyone tell me how to reset the "Check Engine" light on 2.2 Subaru engine controls? Any help appreciated. Justin Jensen SLC Utah
• Check this out!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 20:34:31 -0400
  For all those who want all the options in their Westy. Check out the new offering from Winnebago. http://www.winnebagoind.com/vi2002.htm...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:21:59 -0600
  Re IR guns...You can also check the temp of your turkey fryer :0 -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo'
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:27:00 -0500
  Hi, please define: ""Serviced"" If checking oil, have a look under and inside the engine bay is call: ""Serviced"", yes you have to. If...
• Engine power loss (need help)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:00:25 -0400
  ...Diagnostics I have performed: - Compression test on all cylinders (good) - Removed sparkplugs and checked for spark (good) - Removed fuel injectors and checked for spray...
• Re: Labor, 28 hours, customer say, i have no money....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 23:48:33 -0400
  ...if he has the cash to cover the check to begin with, he can go into his bank, write his check to cash and...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:34:03 -0600
  ...first time buyer >   > Did you follow the link to the Vanagon.com Checklist?  Did you read it? > It's unreasonable. > I picked up our...
• Re: No spark, no hall juice, tech help request.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 21:05:25 -0700
  ...so we checked the hall sender (replaced > recently, by one of the POs). Anyway I proceeded to check for the required minimum > 10volt signal...
• Continued: Plug fouling gas in oil problem....
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:19:41 -0800
  ...Ken, would removeing an injector or all injectors, and checking it for leaking while not running be how to do this? 4. Check that...
• Re: Cannot Start?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Nunes
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 17:52:28 -0600
  ...I checked the fuel pump by replacing with another one that I knew worked, so I know that it is not the pump. Checked...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:45:48 -0400
  ...This is so incredible that mechanics try to change those parts, a simple check of the plugs, rotor, cap wires is enough to tell...
• Re: Checked your spare tire recently?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:04:18 -0600
  ...Now, that means maybe every 8-9 months, so I check the pressure on the tires myself monthly and before any trek of more...
• Re: FW: SA Rear windows- hey, they open!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 06 Feb 97 21:14:42 CST
  On Thu, 6 Feb 1997 18:14:23 -0600 Kevin Disse said: >I just checked on this at the VW dealer in Fargo, ND...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:14:25 -0800
  ...Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check Hmmmm! That's one of the bet applications for IR technology I have heard of yet! By Golly...
• door check straps
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 13:04:26 -0500 (EST)
  I need 2 door check straps for my 79 bus(one for each side) Anyone have any spares they'd be willing to sell...
• Re: Thump x3
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 11:40:05 -0400
  Check lug nuts!! If they are loose, check rim to see if lug bolt holes are now worn out of round before you tighten...
• Fuel gauge sender unit
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 13:06:14 -0800
  Hi all, I have a sender unit I need to check before I install. How to check? Anyone there who knows it? Zoltan [text...
• 16" alloys for the vanagon, check this out
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 May 2001 16:13:53 EDT
  check out these cool wheels for the vanagon..... chris http://www.ronalusa.com/cars/cars_html/vw_vanagon.html [text/html]
• VIN Check Request
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 12:03:13 -0700
  Folks, Does someone have a current acct they could use to check a VIN number for me? Pls PMail. Larry Chase 85 Westy "RoadHaus...
• 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:13:59 -0400
  ...im out of places to look im not sure what else to check motor is hitting on all 4 cylinders and is just for...
• Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 08:21:11 -0700
  ...Fan - Checked / OK Resistor - Checked / OK Fuse for Fan - Checked / OK Combustion Gasses in cooling system checked - Checked / OK Water Pump - Checked / OK Thermo...
• Re: UPDATE - Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 08:13:00 -0700
  Additional checks I performed with no success while trying to diagnose my problem below. Started with O2 sensor disconnected and Temp II sensor disconnected...
• Re: 91 runs rough cold
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Nov 1996 09:59:55 PST
  Eric; Have him check the resistance of the coolant and air sensor FROM the ECU plug. This checks the harness and grounds. While he...