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• Re: Carat fluorescent fixture causes battery drain...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 15:13:13 -0500
  ...You mentioned replacing the alternator and battery, with what? Another used used battery and alt? No mention of load testing the battery, or electrolyte...
• Fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 18:22:10 -0500
  I bought a fuel pressure tester today, but it's designed for American cars that have Schrader valves on them. I'm thinking the...
• Re: Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:28:37 -0800
  ...It was about 40 degrees outside when I tested the mileage.Tires pumped up to specs. I put in acetone (3oz/10gallon) to get...
• Re: Charcoal canister/valve problems
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 23:35:14 EST
  ...I will try testing the vent and if that tests to be okay then I think that I will go ahead and replace my...
• Re: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 24 May 2008 09:21:03 -0700
  > What was the Electric GM or Pontiac > That was developed and produced. > And, That was actually supplied to drivers across America to > test drive...
• email test - Please ignore
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 15:00:39 -0400
  This email was send with Compose message in HTML format unchecked.
• Re: radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:57:33 -0700
  you did yourself a good test... the rad. fan switch is kaput... :-)
• test message-don't bother opening
  Historical mailing list - Michael B. Harrnacker
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 15:45:52 -0700
  is this thing on? Mike 89 Weekender [text/html]
• test - do not respond
  Historical mailing list - Stephen G Brown
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 12:21:55 -0700
  Stephen G Brown PLANNING+DESIGN 858-459-8050 esteban8@juno.com
• Vanagon (DoubleCab) Crash Test Video
  Historical mailing list - Larry Johnson
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 15:38:58 -0400
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPpU5azjCB8&search=vw%20bus
• Test Message (Ignore)
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:19:18 -0500
  -- --------------------------------------------- Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246 www.onanov.com
• Re: Testing pressure cap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:58:57 -0700
  ...Thanks Alastair and Larry~ The Bentley tester will tell you if the pressure relief valve is working but not if the vacuum valve, which...
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 08:48:31 -0700
  ...Smog test failed - here is my plan To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 8:30 AM Ok, The saga continues...
• Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:20:29 -0400
  ...Did some tests to see if the head gaskets had failed and > > none of those tests came back positive. They had a strange hypothesis...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
  Historical mailing list - "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 06:12:06 -0400
  ...goes full rich at about 2000 rpm tested sensors, fuel pressure, air flow meter all tested OK Costumer had engine overheat a few weeks...
• Van failed emissions (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:35:37 -0500
  ...The test aborted 2 times and he got the test further than the others (it was like a computer game) and then he stalled...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:04:45 -0800
  ...Do a dry/wet > > > > pair of tests on each cylinder. (test dry then squirt some oil into > > > > the cylinder and test again.) If a...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:19:50 -0400
  ...Somewhere in all this please tell me you put in an actual oil pressure gauge, either for test or permanently? You can go around...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 08:30:33 -0500
  ...through extensive testing it was found that the > oil temperatures stayed lower at this level rather than at the MAX level. > This he conjectured...
• hesitations (air flow meter)
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 11:11:47 -0500
  ...It is test 2 that I unclear. Bosch has a better way of testing this. Remove the black cap and connect a volt meter...
• Re: Alternator testing or battery kerplunky
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:25:45 -0700
  My alternator was diagosed as bad based on the same test and, lo and behold, it was! If you're still not sure, pull...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:31:49 -0500
  ...I was able to pass tests with a 218 out of 220 max last test. but had to do a lot of adjusting each...
• Re: looking for a tool to pressure test my coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 19:16:42 +0000
  ...looking for a tool to pressure test my coolant system >>has anyone been there done that? I assume that you take off the burp...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:20:32 -0700
  ...Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter > I'm having a recurring nightmare with my 2.1. > > Was dying after first 30 seconds...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 22:20:31 -0500
  ...8.5-9V should be good enough for a cranking >right? I removed and took it to FLAPS where they bench tested it >and...
• Re: My turn to send a test message
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:26:53 -0400
  ...Eric > On Aug 28, 2024, at 1:24 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > > I got your test message... > > On Wed, Aug 28...
• Did a silly thing, white elephant acquired
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 7 Sep 2022 19:37:35 -0700
  ...Picked up, free, an Allen-tronic diagnostics system II test machine/instrument. I don’t know what I was thinking. Had to use the...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:19:13 -0800
  ...No need to jumper the FP relay socket and really you shouldn't since this turning the dizzy test will trigger the FP relay...
• Re: dealing with emissions
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:58:06 -0500
  ...I would miss the confusion of the smog test guy when he drives my Syncro off of the roller. They never imagine that a...
• Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:45:05 -0700
  On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 8:24 AM, B Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net> wrote: > OK, gas can test done. The new pump is...
• Re: Test driving '87 syncro - what to check?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 15:13:27 -0500
  ...During the test drive, listen carefully for a clicking noise linked to vehicle speed-that would be a CV problem. I don't know...
• Re: bucking/ what fix
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 09:59:54 -0700
  Flat acceleration off idle is due to the AFM if everything checks out, including even the AFM Bentley test (which does not test spring...
• Re: Passing NJ Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 22:40:41 -0600
  ...I always have assumed it's because they don't have the right adapter to connect it to their tester. So far (3 times...
• diesel compression testers
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:12:07 -0500
  for those of you that drive and work on diesels i have a question about compression testers. from what i have seen it appears...
• Re: teenagers and vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:51:40 -0700
  ...your driving test in an automatic, you will never in your life be allowed to drive a stick (unless you redo your test). flo
• Oil Pressure Switch Leak test
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:29:50 -0500
  Replaced the high pressure switch and want to test for leaks before putting my new belts back on. I have a couple of ?s...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 15:39:39 -0400
  Hi, I have one of these vacuum guages and I have borrowed Robert Lilley's fuel pressure guage, so I will give your test...
• Re: [Syncro] Viscous Coupling survey
  Historical mailing list - William Todd
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 17:26:55 +0100
  ...If you have a Syncro and a floor jack with > wheels it is a relatively simple test. If you have time, please try it...
• Re: throttle switch & heater cable
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 10:49:34 PDT
  ...However, the pressure test will NOT reveal a leaky rear heater core. Mine passed 3 tests before the dealer replaced the core and the...
• Re: Great Engine test stand event, part 2
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 18:46:49 -0500
  ...Brad Frank Grunthaner wrote: >Stan, > >Excellent idea! Reading about your test stand adventures has made me recall >the many run and test hours I...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:52:08 -0700
  ...Any test results you know of by certified testing stations of > Bostig setups? > > Mark > > > > Jay lefstein wrote: > >> I have been trying to hold back...
• Re: Emmissions help.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 01:47:15 UT
  ...Jamie Smith wrote: > > Hi all, > > My '86 Westfalia has failed the CT emmisissions test (for high hydrocarbons and > CO), and the VW service station...
• Re: The test...
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:46:36 -0600
  ...The test... >Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:41:44 -0500 > >All, > It is with immense pleasure and gratitude that I write this email...
• Re: 1.9L itermittent stalling at random
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:03:19 -0500
  ...no change in symptoms. > >ahhh, the air sensors - I can test these with >the box off, per Bentley, and all tests show >correctly. again...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 17:53:17 -0400
  ...Are they supposed to? Is there any special test I can perform to verify the function of the ISV or ICU? Is the small...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 22:17:29 -0700
  The leak down test should be done at TDC for the cylinder to be tested I use cofap but I do inspect and remove...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:04:39 -0700
  From what I recall, it's not within the scope of most Vanagon owner/operators to bench test the ICU. So, if you want...
• Re: pressure testing cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 23:57:40 -0400
  >The tester is screwed on in place of the pressure cap and then pumped up >to pressurize the system, with the engine stopped. Then...
• Re: digijet tool
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 00:12:04 -0400
  ...digijet tool > > > --------------------------- > > Hi All, > It seems we have a volunteer with an 85 vanagon to do the testing for > the digijet tool. Fellow listee...
• Euro-Drive: 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list - "Jerry Thomas (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 11 May 1999 07:59:51 -0400
  ...Sponsor http://members.iatn.net/pages/jerry_thomas2.html ___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________ TESTING AND RESULTS fuel pressure - pressure,volume within specs _______________________________________________________ iATN Industry...
• Re: Need help with engine running too rich
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 17:36:37 EST
  ...Try pulling your injectors and testing them per Bentley to be sure they are not leaking, and also spraying in a nice pattern. Have...
• Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 May 2012 23:12:28 -0400
  ...I did mention a screwdriver in connection with the new radiator but that was an installation step, not for testing. For testing I always...
• Exhaust leaks and failed tests
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:18:29 -0500
  Credit due to the Subaruvanagon list - to test your exhaust system for leaks set your shop vac to blow instead of suck. With the...
• Re: alternator / battery light on question
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:38:43 -0400
  I'm very aware after 28 years of doing this how to test a system :-) The question was posed because I am not the...
• Re: TEXAS SMOG LAW ORDEAL (don't fear!)
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 13:26:37 -0700
  ...And people aren't going to remove the light bulb for their >> "check engine" light before emissions testing >> because.... ??? > > Is it possible that smog...
• Re: BusDepot.Com Beta Test - STILL TESTING - 10,9,8,7 . . . and Counting
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 19:12:50 EDT
  In a message dated 6/10/03 9:49:24 AM, freeholder@STARBAND.NET writes: << Microsoft doesn't pay me to do that. Why...
• Re: VW Van Screensaver MAC Testers needed
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 23:07:17 -0600
  Entity Andrew Grebneff spoke thus: >> Entity Larry Chase spoke thus: >> >>> VW Van Screensaver MAC Testers needed >> There isn't really any such thing, you...
• passed smog, O2 tool
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:23:44 -0800
  In preparation for a California smog test, I recently installed one of Ken Lewis' oxygen sensor display tools. He makes and sells these for...
• Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:37:40 -0500
  ...When I test this second O2 sensor, I hook up my digital meter (set to 2v) and it starts out at zero as the...
• test - delete
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Tue, 23 May 2000 18:04:13 -0700
  trying to sort out header issues so listserv will forward my messages correctly... dave