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• Re: For WBX Owners with Suspected Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 14:21:40 -0800
  Is sniffing with a smog probe as good/better test? If so, you could save quite a few bucks. ------orig mess--------- > > Date: Fri, 8...
• Re: Heater Retrofit (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 08:25:26 -0600
  ...It was in fact coined by the folks in Wolfsburg to describe the faces of VW Van test drivers appearance as thay performed their...
• NO spark 2.1L Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Fri, 16 May 2003 11:19:17 EDT
  Me again, did all the test on Bentley, they indicated bad hall sensor and ECu, replaced both. Got rebuilt ECU from Ken, still no...
• charging problems 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 4 May 2003 11:33:41 -0700
  ...I took the alternator out and had it tested and it tested fine. I put it back in the van and it intermittently charges...
• Re: Make your own mamometer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 08:32:15 -0500
  ...Last wrote: > Cool article on making a manometer to test your Propane system. > > > http://www.rverscorner.com/articles/manometer.html I know it ain...
• Re: testing radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 12:25:37 -0400
  ...What should I jumper to what to test the fan?
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:14:32 -0400
  At 12:37 PM 9/26/2008, Jim Felder wrote: >When I test this second O2 sensor, I hook up my digital meter (set...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Nov 2021 to 1 Dec 2021 (#2021-332)
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Sun, 5 Dec 2021 15:14:25 +0000
  test
• Re: Vanagon List ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 2017 12:36:20 -0500
  70 messages labeled ‘test’ that can deleted from the archive...
• Test 4
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:55:13 -0400
  Any love? -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 03:30:51 -0400
  IkJhY2sgaW4gdGhlIG9sZCBiZWV0bGUgZGF5cyAic3dpdmVsIGZlZXQiIGFkanVzdGluZyBzY3Jl d3Mgd2VyZSBhbHNvIHVzZWQgdG8gcmVkdWNlIHZhbHZlIHJvdGF0aW9uLgoKRGVubmlzIgoKSSB0 aG91Z2h0IHZhbHZlIHJvdGF0aW9uIHdhcyBlc3NlbnRpYWwgdG8ga2VlcGluZyB2YWx2ZXMgZnJv bSBidXJuaW5nLiAgSSBoYWQgYSBiYWQgZXhwZXJpZW5jZSB3aXRoIGJ1cm5lZCB2YWx2ZXMgaW4g YW4gYWlyLWNvb2xlZCAnNzYgYnVzIGJhY2sgaW4gdGhlIGRheSBhbmQgdGhlIHJvb3QgY2F1c2Ug SSB3YXMgZ2l2ZW4gd2FzIHRoYXQgdGhlIHZhbHZlIHdhc24ndCBzcGlubmluZyBvbiBpdHMgc2Vh dC4gIE5vdCB0cnVlPwoKVG9t
• Re: How can you test a VC on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 15:19:05 -0700
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• Is the list running or this is a test
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 08:42:55 -0000
  Is the list running?
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Testing. Vanagon onelist
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Thu, 11 Feb 1999 10:13:27 EST
  I'm here... James W88kender Anaheim, Ca
• test
  Historical mailing list - bill harris
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 10:33:44 -0700
  sorry for the bother, haven't received a message in 2 days.
• Test email.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:35:25 -0800
  -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
• Test email.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 09:43:23 -0800
  ---- :^) -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
• Smog check results
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 10:15:11 -0700
  I got my '84 camper tested on friday, and thought some people may be interested in the results. I know I'm always curious...
• Re: The propane filling question tested...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 21 May 2005 22:23:16 -0400
  ...Less than a half fill. >////second phase of testing//// >Set up for test two >Took several cooled 1 pounders and my adapter and bleed...
• Catalytics
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:49:21 -0600
  ...I rebuilt the top end, and now have to get it broken in and past the emissions test. The van doesn't have, and...
• Re: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 20:01:51 -0700
  ...The newer vans have never been type tested in the use for NHTSA requirements of crash testing. They also without changes do not meet...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:41:30 -0600
  ...I tested the wire per the Bentley and those continuity tests passed. I also did all of the pin to pin tests as stated...
• Re: Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:11:09 -0500
  ...Test, test, test. > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Stuart MacMillan > Sent: Tuesday, March 8...
• Re: EZ way to test rad fan?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 11 May 2012 16:10:49 -0700
  "that tests everything but the sender." Well yeah I /hope/ that the sender (switch) didn't fail simply because it was unscrewed from the...
• Re: Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 10:26:00 -0400
  ...Mark Ingalls <ingalls_mark@hotmail.com> > Hello, > > I am going to do a compression test on a 85 GL Vanagon I am planning on...
• Re: digijet tool testing
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 21:58:30 -0400
  ...I had a digijet tool all made > up and ready to test so our main concern was installing the cable on his > spare ecu...
• Re: Points Glazed hard starting 81
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 21:50:48 -0600
  ...starting engine on an 81 Westfalia Air Cooled. > After all was tested and I decided to put the timing light on the coil > wire...
• more oil pressure buzzer / light problems
  Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
  Sun, 30 Nov 2003 21:51:30 EST
  Since my last post on this problem I have replaced the buzzer board and the electrical connectors near the thermostat housing and also tested...
• Re: Alternator works.....
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 14:13:24 -0600
  Don't jump to conclusions based on one test. I once took a Bosch alternator from a SAAB 900 to four different FLAPS for...
• Re: easy test of Hall unit and ignition spark system
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:23:01 -0600
  Might be best to *not* do the sparking and the spraying test at the same time. :-) Larry A. On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at...
• Re: compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:32:28 -0100
  > I tested with a partially warmed-up engine, throttle > untouched (not tied open), and got #1-65 psi #2-175 psi #3-75 psi...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:47:46 -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: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:19:46 -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: common sense items for passing smog
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 18 Feb 2006 16:33:56 -0500
  ...There is one major > advantage to being sent to a "test only" station early > in the year. "high emitter profile" vehicle owners > may apply...
• H4 led bulbs, trying out another pair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:39:50 -0700
  ...Radio interference gone, yea! No night time test yet, but daylight test against garage wall makes me think that the beam pattern is tighter...
• Hollister Syncro Testing Revised Dates
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 23:48:20 -0800
  ok, Mark Drillock has received confirmation that the prototype Betts rear springs wilkl be available for testing April 3, so we can add to...
• Re: Engine fire-what next?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 11:16:40 -0300
  ...Depends on your state emissions testing though. You might be able to sell it to a Canadian (no emissions testing up here) Where are...
• Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Kreuzer
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 17:56:51 -0600
  ...But as for the testing I was going to take a look at it right now and see what I can see. Would have...
• Re: (NVC) BusDepot.Com Beta Test
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 16:13:17 -0700
  ...Re: (NVC) BusDepot.Com Beta Test On Tue, 10 Jun 2003, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: > Must be a reason I only develop on UNIX (LINUX...
• how do I test the fuel pump? Who sells fuel pump cheap?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:42:57 EST
  ...it is making alot of noise---is there a way to test it? I was given a price that makes me ill from my...
• Re: [Syncro] Anybody interested in having Burning Van in SF first week of Feb?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 09:13:53 -0800
  ...I've finally got my van running with a 1.8t & > will > let folks take it for a test drive if they like. It...
• low temp gauge reading need ideas...
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:37:13 -0500
  * Good thermostat (tested fine) * Appears to be correct level of coolant and bled * Gauge slowly started creeping lower all week * Heater (front and rear...
• Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:44:56 -0500
  Ok, anyone know if one of the gauges from my A/C manifold gauge set can be adapted to the fuel pressure testing port...
• Re: 1.9 Compression?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 12:44:21 -0600
  ...THEN, a differential compression test was run. Same as a leak down test. The engine was turned so the cylinder was at TDC on...
• Re: CV click?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 08:31:26 -0500
  ...I guess I could have explained a bit more ias to what was happening during that little test. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Aw=3A=C2=A0crash_test_fact/fiction?=
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:59:56 +0200
  ...0.5em">This test was made to show the performance of the ADAC test facility. The bus was overloaded and crashed with 120 kilometers...
• Re: Continuing saga 82 aircooled 2.0l westy emission failure issues update
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 17:09:44 -0400
  ...This new rebuild used > new AMC heads. > > I forgot to mention the compression test numbers were done w/ engine > cold which is not right...
• Re: Emissions failure Nox (Probably the last update)
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:15:30 -0700
  ...That is > why the dyno test is needed to test for it. You don't get > Nox at idle.� You need a Cat. > > Dennis >
• Re: FOX FRIDAY NITE
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:17:51 -0500
  From the looks of those other vehicles, it looks like these were european tests. DSTEVENS wrote: > WHAT EVER FOR TO TEST THE CRUMPLE ZONE...
• Who can we believe nowadays? emission testing problems
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Thu, 17 May 2001 20:10:58 -0700
  ...Time for the test again well I failed the hydrocarbons part of the test, passed the rest. Yeah...I can expect to get face...
• Re: 86 westy overheating issue
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:25:07 -0400
  What you're describing is one of the things a leak down tester does. Google leak down tester ... there are instructions for making your...
• Re: Circuit tester, was Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:28:46 -0800
  ...I just use a test light. but if I think of it I'll take a chance on the cheap stuff from HF and...
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:21:18 -0700
  ...Not yet done with the smog test, however we made some progress yesterday. Mark Drillock invited me to stop by his place yesterday, and...
• Pressure Regulator/FI problems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 05:40:59 GMT
  ...Mechanic tested O2 sensor, said it was ok. 6. Mechanic tested Temp sensor II, said it was ok. 7. Mechanic said it was electrical...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:59:03 -0700
  ...They didn't > listen to me though. > > > > These were the days before we had dynamometer testing, so YRMV. Syncros are > not dyno tested though...
• Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:52:24 -0700
  one way is do a compression test watching for which cylinder produces the bubbles. Would be nice if which side it is shows up...
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:31:28 -0700
  ...good old CA smog test, '89 2.1. It has > passed twice before without needing help, but not this time. > > > > I would do those...
• Re: Good news!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:31:24 -0700
  ...His latest > negative test is great news, indicating he is not only fully recovered, but > not infectious to others. Like you said, please don...
• Re: Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 24 May 2014 10:09:00 -0700
  ...Do the compression test again with a squirt of oil in each and see if the compression comes up. If it does, the rings...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:18:44 -0700
  ...might be though I suppose. --SEVERAL I LOOKED AT WERE they are specifically made for testing for injector pulse. no flash = ecu is not...