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• Tire Test Ranking Vred, and Nokian et
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 05:37:29 -0800
  http://www.vredestein.com/autobanden/Index.asp?TaalID=3
• Friday: Skoda chrash-test
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 00:12:38 +0200
  http://www.vord.net/friends/skoda/bigtank.html View also the video........
• Test
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:11:15 -0500
  Just checking not sure if it's just quiet or if I have a problem..
• Re: Vanagon total drag and mechanical losses
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 11:36:33 -0600
  ...If load testing in that wind tunnel is worth $3,000 per hour, then using my suggestion with the tow cable is worth over...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:04:51 -0700
  ...They were nice enough to >> pretest >> without charging me. >> >> Failed on the EVAP test, this is where they pressurize the fuel system and >> test...
• Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 17:53:26 -0700
  ...On vehicles where they can't find/can't reach the charcoal canister and/or can't hook the pressure test machine up to...
• Re: Turning when hot
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 23:55:43 -0700
  ...Some ingenious people without > access to a break test stand have modified this test using a floor jack, > but to me this seems a...
• Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:24:39 -0500
  ...Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head Hello Dennis, Compression test was run as close to Bentley as practical...
• Re: Test Test
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 20 May 2020 19:02:40 -0400
  ...Test Test > > Please let me know if any one is receiving this > > I do get seemingly all post …. most end up in the junk...
• Re: Diesel emmissions.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 11:16:36 +0200
  ...I do this just before the two years emission tests and I got excellent results until now. I can not give you the exact...
• Re: Vanagon-vs-volvo
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 19:33:35 -0500
  I would imagine Vanagon rates would be lower than Volvos regardless of crash test results. My guess is that while Volvos get wrecked at...
• Re: Troubleshooting Blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 1 May 2014 04:51:27 -0400
  At 10:11 PM 4/30/2014, Mister Tom wrote: >Is that the "big" electrolytic capacitor? Does it charge up to say the test...
• Re: Fuel Line replacement - Fuel pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 12:56:36 -0700
  ...normal way is, engine running, > connect your FP gaue to the testing port, on that triple T by the > distributor. > 7mm hex nut there...
• Re: News about Trasco & acidity testing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 14:50:25 -0600
  ...News about Trasco & acidity testing My understanding is that Yoshi actually does not speak English. He translates our messages word by word with a...
• testing again 3
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 22:59:18 -0800
  Sorry, just please ignore this, I'm testing again. ChrisR -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] <mailto:[mailto:vanagon...
• Paging - Pyromid Grill users
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 11:08:08 -0500
  ...I think I've tested every size except the 15" grill and the tiny backpacker grill. I'm getting ready to publish a product...
• Re: Bleeding brakes - 1.9 - questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 21:12:00 -0700
  Bentley may describe a test, or likely another of "us" here will proffer a suggested method. This is a good description of the process...
• Re: Gurgling after shutoff SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:09:43 -0400
  Keep a spare and test it regularly. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jim Felder...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:48:25 -0700
  ...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: Trap door under the gas cap no longer closes.
  Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 17:46:12 +0000
  ...They have a bunch of adapters to make any cap fit on their testing device. The seal of the gas system is not checked...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 23:13:17 -0400
  Straight water for testing? Two issues. Now after some run time you need to test the coolant mixture. It is doubtful you got all...
• Re: Why convert to a engine that is not better than WBX?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 19:25:56 -0700
  ...The inline fours are a lot more tested than the WBX ever was. ALL inline four cylinders will pass emission testing assuming that the...
• Re: [Syncro] Test equipment
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 11:11:40 -0400
  ...Re: [Syncro] Test equipment > I would like to poll the list for which test meter is suitable for > troubleshooting the electrical/electronic systems. I...
• Re: head gasket or bad connection?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 14:20:08 -0500
  ...I think you should repair the leak caused by the thrown belt and then pressure test the cooling system with the engine at the...
• 4-disc-brake
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 11:05:38 +0100
  ...So I didn�t have time yet to test those calipers. Maybe they fit, maybe not... Price: About half the price of a Porsche...
• Re: "boxer" motors
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 18:46:42 -0600
  ...Re: "boxer" motors > > > >> << One of the list members has one of each, Testarossa and van, > and I tried > >> to > >> talk him into combing the...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:02:53 -0700
  ...seems to me the propane test would confirm that it can put out a voltage when it's hot, but I don't see...
• Re: SPAM-MED: RE: Failed CA Smog
  Historical mailing list - wognacious
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:11:37 -0700
  replaced the cat two years ago when the van passed with flying colors, I guess I was overly confident going into this last test...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:40:20 -0700
  ...For testing the fridge this may not matter but for a test of the Westy propane delivery system you need to factor in the...
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 08:30:53 -0700
  ...They have a pretest capability, but then bring it down the road to a certified smog test station and then that failed. So the...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:29:47 -0700
  ...where do I get a "test adapter VW 1315A/2: ? Have you ever tried to do exactly what they say to do in a...
• Fw: frontal crash
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 00:42:17 -0600
  Michael Harrnacker wrote on November 16, 1998 10:12 PM > > someone posted a location to look at pictures of a frontal test on a...
• Re: Anyone ever tried this on their vanagon??????????????
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 22:47:59 -0700
  Chad, In my wanders I had a similar unit tested in Warren Michigan by the folks at Tank and Automotive Command (Army). They were...
• Re: Discount Tires (and Snows!) for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 16:57:57 -0500
  ...Would have been nice to test against premium snows like Hakkas or Gislaveds, how about even Blizzaks... -Hans 87 syncro vanaru (happily shod with...
• Re: Alternator upgrade note
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 12:19:04 -0700
  ...I did this test a few years ago with a bunch of batteries after hearing what I considered to be myths associated with jumped...
• Re: Question about turn signal indicator light
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:21:22 -0700
  ...how do I test to see if my LED is > good or bad? Just use an ohm meter to check for continuity. Being a...
• Re: Back-up lights don't work
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:14:23 -0700
  ...So, > I > put a circuit tester on the leads, and neither caused the tester to light > (key in on position, not running however). > > The...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 17:16:47 -0700
  > .... (I bench tested one once) But I think heat has to > transfer from the engine case through the AAR body ..... My apologies. There is...
• Re: Testing, testing -- is this thing on?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 12:42:21 -0800
  Only 2 Oregon members at a time according to the New Rules and Arnott and Snook got first dibs - we miss you though.... On...
• Re: testing 84 ECU into 85?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 22:47:14 -0400
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 1999 7:54 PM Subject: testing 84 ECU into 85? > Does anyone know if you can put an...
• Digitool diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 11:57:54 -0500
  ...Karl I believe you mentioned you've tested several vans with it. I thought one end of the digitool cable was soldered to the...
• Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - wolfgang
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 22:45:49 -0500
  ...So I am convinced that it is combustion gases in the coolant and need no sniff test. I also got a tip that if...
• Re: Coolant Leak near Oil Cooler/Water Pump - 88GL
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:20:23 -0400
  ...Very! they can be pressure tested. http://www.benplace.com/oil_cooler.htm 2) Anyone ran into the same type of leak and replaced...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:46:29 -0800
  ...link to a pdf that listed >> vehicles that would not be testable. 85 vanagon was on the list. And only the 85 Vanagon. A...
• In Passing
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:34:27 -0700
  The scream of the Ferrari Testarossa on the Mulsanne straight has faded. The scent of castor based lubricants gone on the wind. Only rarely...
• test message
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:28:19 -0400
  Hoping this gets posted to the list, I've been having trouble posting. Rick Koller
• Re: Rear wheel bearing hints
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 16 Jul 2017 12:25:03 -0400
  Outer bearing failure can be detected by doing the wheel wiggle test.
• Sun Valley, California Test Driver Needed
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 20:15:46 -0500
  Hi, my name is Miguel, and I'm a Vanagon addict. ;>)
• Re: repost: norwegian tire tests
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 08 Nov 1994 18:03:12 -0400 (EDT)
  What ever happened to those olde Norwegian favorites - Sharpened Reindeer Hooves? Ric
• Test
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Wed, 12 May 1999 13:34:13 -0700
  blah, blah, blah, Just checking again to see if my psts are going on the list!@!!
• hello
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 11:26:18 EST
  test... (trying to see if anything's getting thru...sorry for the WOB) chris [text/html]
• O2 sensor testing
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 10:18:21 -0800
  Is there a way to check if the O2 is operating under normal parameters?
• don't read...testing outlook filters
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:36:11 -0600
  sorry!!! didn't know of any other way to do this.
• Re: Failed emission testing - Nox
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:52:03 -0400
  Check the ignition timing (over advanced) and repalce the catalytic converter. Dennis
• Testing
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:53:03 -0400
  Is the list down? -- Thanks, Jeff 86' 85' GL (sidelined and donating organs to the 86')
• Re: new coil secondary resistance tests out of spec
  Historical mailing list - SC Strawn
  Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:40:33 -0700
  Thanks so much for the quick reply, Ken, exactly what I needed to know! The Hall sender tested good, and I was pretty much...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 05:59:06 -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: Anyone to hand hold some electrical questions, cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 21:58:42 -0500
  ...When I do the brake switch test it indicates test light should be on until brake pedal is depressed and then it should go...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:28:28 -0500
  ...How does a leak down tester work??? > > > > I understand the idea behind leak down testing but > > have questions for someone who's actually used...
• Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:43:59 -0700
  ...try following what they say for pressure testing a waterboxer pressure > cap - they show you testing a diesel vanagon one, and mention an adapter...