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How do you check engine mounts?
Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
Wed, 15 Sep 1999 10:57:52 -0700
...I checked the archives and a common answer is "Check your engine mounts." What exactly am I to look for? Thanks, Vernon Craddock 1990...
Re: Alternative 84 radiators?? (or best place to buy new VW one)
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Wed, 1 Dec 1999 11:16:36 -0700
...Last time I checked, it was $320. Larry -- Need a good used part for your van? Check http://www.xmission.com/~ldhamm/
Compression check procedure question
Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
Sun, 19 Sep 2004 09:48:16 -0700
Hi Listees, In Bentley's description of doing a compression check on a 2.1 liter engine, he mentions having the throttle open fully...
Re: Auto trans problem
Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
Thu, 11 Nov 1999 15:21:02 -0600
The fluid levels are proper,being checked after the van is warm and while the engine is running. Motivates the van but fluid comes...
Re: oil stick
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Mon, 14 Feb 2000 15:10:10 -0800
Hugo, According to the manual for the 90 vanagon: "Checking the engine oil level The best time to check the engine oil level is...
Re: dead oil pressure light
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:15:29 -0400
I would start by checking for voltage at the lLED. I know that the LED is not likely to fail but it should be...
Re: weird para-normal
Historical mailing list - The corruptor
Wed, 26 May 2004 01:29:38 -0400
...No, impossible! the light / main system is the problem, but to be sure, check each sender, take a compressor, aply light pressure with a...
Re: No start after Temp II replacement
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:01:10 -0500
James, Check the rotor and cap. I had a rotor grenade on our 85. Did you have the wires off for any reason? Did...
Re: Lifter noise
Historical mailing list - x
Wed, 21 Jul 2004 15:23:51 -0400
...they must be at least 1 turn in/tight, check at 80/90F. http://www.benplace.com Mister Bean
Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 17:44:35 -0600
...Stan ------------------------------------------- Start with the simple stuff: (Check the compression before you do anything else) #1) Check to see that each plug is firing by...
Re: QUESTION ABOUT AUTO BROKER
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 31 Oct 2003 11:46:27 -0500
...He says he is ready to send me a cashiers check for > the price of the van & then arrange shipping. I find it hard...
Re: price for a tune-up
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Wed, 11 Feb 2004 21:45:55 -0500
...Oil change with Mann filter fuel filter Wires, cap Check or adjust timing check, add fluids Drive the van, check over condition of things...
Re: Fridge ?
Historical mailing list - tbill
Sun, 15 Jun 1997 15:07:50 -0500
...isn't running. You might try ; 1. Check fan motor and connections. 2. Check thermostat. 3. Check Yankee post to see if you live...
Re: [WetWesties] 87 Westy running poorly
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Sat, 24 May 2003 09:31:07 -0700
Well, here is what I have checked out so far. The throttle switch, AFM, fuel pump pressure, ISV system. I checked my compression about...
Re: 85 gl still running rich at vw shop.
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Sun, 16 Mar 2003 18:36:07 -0800
...Any decent shop should > > know to check this. Unplug that vacuum line > > from the pressure regulator and check for > > the presence of any fuel...
Re: What's on YOUR checklist?
Historical mailing list - zolo
Sun, 14 Mar 2004 10:34:35 -0800
I don't remember having a check list being discussed. I recall the spare parts we would carry. We usually know which area of...
Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:59:34 -0400
...lately, check inside, remove dust cap, check wires/hall sender), check the cap, inside, the center pin should spring OUT, easily, check also the...
Re: No spark ...
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:47:52 -0600
Zoltan, I go simple first.....did you check the coil wire, or just the plug wire(s?) Make sure you check the coil wire...
Re: O2 sensors: 1-wire to replace 3-wire?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 27 Jul 1996 12:12:10 -0400
...Us an ohm meter to check for continuity. If the resistance is low, the heater is good, if open, it is bad. Also check...
last minute checks
Historical mailing list - JSYKES
Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:38:41 BST
...I have replaced the plugs, checked the points, set the timing, checked the valves and changed the oil (andjoined the AA!). Can anyone think...
Re: Wire checking / Multimeter Use
Historical mailing list - karl
Fri, 24 Sep 1999 14:03:34 -0400
Easiest way is just to pull the boot back from the body end, and visually check if there are any broken ones. They almost...
autovox criuse control
Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:38:18 -0700
Check the to be sure that the cable is tight on the accelerator cable(the nut could be loose). Check the vacuum line for...
jet powered engine conversion.....check this out..(f)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 Mar 2001 00:55:33 EST
screw the tiico and subaru conversions.... check this out!!!!! :<) http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=566827966 chris [text/html]
Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 18 Dec 2004 10:14:10 -0600
Sorry I missed The Frydaye Follies, Guys, but check it out!! http://webpages.charter.net/jhr/ John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Re: Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list
Sun, 8 Sep 1996 09:01:22 PST
Hotch, The first thing that comes to mind is ;check the resistor (and connections for) that drops the voltage for low speed. If you...
Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
Sun, 19 Dec 2004 19:00:07 -0500
...Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out > Sorry I missed The Frydaye Follies, Guys, but check it out!! > > http://webpages.charter...
Re: 86 digifant running rich
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Wed, 2 Jun 1999 01:02:32 -0700
You can check that the computer is _responding_ to the O2 sensor by watching them dance... Check the voltage at the O2 sensor wire...
Re: What's on YOUR checklist?
Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
Sun, 14 Mar 2004 07:05:20 -0600
...Certainly there is a checkup routine many of you have! Many listees have suggested preventive maintenance is the key to maintaining the life of...
Fw: no spark
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:21:43 -0700
...I > check for fuel at the 'T' connection, it squirted....'checked the > plugs...they were wet....checked for spark..NO SPARK!! I swapped the...
Re: Just when you think...
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:56:35 -0800
...leaks fixed - check >> New water pump - check >> New heads - check >> Stable idle - check >> Fresh fluids - check >> New rust free gas tank - check >> >> This morning...
Re: sharing an incident
Historical mailing list - PSD
Sat, 4 Jul 2015 20:09:52 -0400
...but then when finished the horn didn't work ! ! so... - I visual check for the fuse -> looking good - I check for the 12V+ on...
Re: dead oil pressure light
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:42:29 -0700
...You would have take the instrument cluster out and check it. Check the surfaces of connections where the long connector attaches at onto the...
Re: '88 westy water temp light flashing..... what to check first
Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 16:22:25 -0230
It is 9 C and windy outside so I did the 'quick check' and disconnected the sensor and reconected it........sure 'nuf works fine...
87 westy Reeferigerator madness
Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
Fri, 3 Sep 1999 16:08:12 -0500
Ok, so I've been reading posts and finally got a chance to check out my reefer. It lights, no problem. It stays lit...
Re: coolant leak
Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
Wed, 5 Sep 2001 12:12:26 -0400
There isn't a radiator cap on my van, so where do you attach the pressure checker? BTW, Autozone will let you borrow a...
Reality check
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Mon, 16 Dec 2002 14:01:34 GMT
Fuel lines, check them often. http://www.vintagebus.com/gallery/image/10629.JPG ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95...
Re: What's on YOUR checklist?
Historical mailing list - Jeff and Jen Gilbert
Sun, 14 Mar 2004 11:51:16 -0800
...What's on YOUR checklist? I don't remember having a check list being discussed. I recall the spare parts we would carry. We...
Re: 87 2.1 loss power
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:11:23 -0700
But did you check that the braid itself is grounded to the block? It must be grounded for the O2 system to work. The...
Re: Electric Supercharger
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 4 Dec 2004 09:17:43 -0600
...I didn't see a single bidder on any of the several items I checked. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics...
Propane Tank Label
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Jul 1995 12:18:25 -0400
...But this idea that people are going to be checking the propane tank on your van for the metal label is laughable. Next time...
Check out this Syncro
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Thu, 9 Aug 2001 14:56:47 -0400
...I checked out his site ---- this guy's got a 230HP four cam, 24 valve six cylinder Subaru boxer engine in a Syncro vanagon...
Inputs to idle computer
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:18:01 -0400
...I've checked the contacts on the idle computer, checked the throttle switch, and the idle air bypass valve is operating smoothly. Does anyone...
just checkin/clock
Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 15:41:21 EST
Hey there folks, just checking to see if the subscribe went all right and to say I am looking for an instrument cluster for...
'81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
Wed, 2 Apr 2008 18:56:53 -0800
...In the meantime, to check and see whether or not you've got fuel, crack open one of the injector lines at the top...
Re: NEW Side Tent - $199 with Floor, for a SHORT time!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 18 Apr 2004 17:23:44 -0400
...It's on the first checkout page when you go to check out your order. (It used to be on the "view cart" page...
Radiator Fan Resistor Question
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:38:41 -0600
...does anyone know or can check out with a meter what the resistance should be on the resistor behind the drivers side headlight for...
Re: Bad coil? Car dead at walmart
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:00:46 -0500
...Maybe first check the ignition switch(unless the engine is turning over via starter), and maybe make sure juice is getting to the coil...
Re: 1980 Westfalia checks
Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
Tue, 18 May 1999 11:47:36 -0700
kW said: >Greetings, [sensible checks snipped] May I recommend the following, too; - Check the condition of the injector seals as they can perish and...
Request for insight
Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
Sat, 25 Jul 1998 13:17:38 -0500
...What I have checked and/or replaced: Temp Sensor II (replaced twice) Thermo-time switch (operates within Bentley specs) AFM (checks within Bentley specs...
Re: Cannot Start?
Historical mailing list - Peter Johnson
Tue, 25 Sep 2001 16:59:10 -0700
...I checked the fuel pump by replacing with another one that I knew worked, so I know that it is not the pump. Checked...
Check those fuel lines!
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 7 Apr 2010 19:23:45 -0700
...So if you haven't checked, or the van is new to you, do yourself a favour and check/replace those lines! These vans...
Re: '88 Failed Smog check
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 12 Apr 2004 18:53:46 -0400
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '88 Failed Smog check Hello, I have a 1988 Vanagon with 168,000 miles that failed the Oregon Smog...
Re: Bouncing idle......
Historical mailing list
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:45:16 EST
...Bad idle stabilizer unit (replace with a known good unit or check per Bentley). 3. Bad idle stabilizer valve (replace with known good unit...
Hotwiring a vanagon to check ignition switch
Historical mailing list - David Thoresen
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 20:19:16 -0800
Hey all! Ok just to check to see to make sure it is or is not the ignition switch that is causing my no...
basic skills for travel
Historical mailing list - John Jensen
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 10:06:00 -0500
Suppose you were sending a non mechanic off on a cross country trip...Total 6000 Miles in a Well checked over Westy with Maybe...
Re: Scam email
Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
Wed, 9 Apr 2003 15:51:00 -0700
...certified check or MO its as good as cash.. Wrong, big market in stolen/forged bank checks and money orders. Plus he may ask...
kewl search engine
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Mar 1996 11:30:39 -0500
volks check this out when you have a moment http://www.search.com allows you to search 6 common search engine (alta vista, yahoo...
Insurance and credit checks
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 21:19:58 -0800
...I am told that every time someone checks your credit, your rating drops. Kind of prevents me from shopping around very much for an...
Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:09:16 -0700
...gave all wires motion to check for loose or weak connections. HOW DO I CHECK FOR SIGNAL FROM IG COIL TO ECU #1 ??? ----- Original...
Re: Haunted 84 adventurewagon
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 29 Oct 1996 11:52:36 -0400
>The easiest way to check your coil is to replace it. If you have access >to a VOM let me know and we can...