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• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 11:19:00 -0800
  ...how would you ever test fuel pressure without one? If you run a > mechanical set-up, you are risking a gas leak anywhere from...
• Re: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:14:33 -0400
  At 12:41 PM 6/10/2009, neil N wrote: >How does the average DIY home owner type guy pressure test it? Air compressor...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 18:32:47 -0400
  ...Hector 1990 Carat 'Ursula' > > hi ... > Re pressure testing the cap .. > have you made an adapter gizmo to be able to do that .. > or found...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:58:27 -0300
  ...Please tell more about the details of planing/building your pressure tester. Nate
• '85 GL pressurized cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 10:40:47 -0400
  ...Should I buy rebuilt heads? Should I pull the heads and have them tested somehow? If my pressure test didn't show up a...
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:45:12 -0800
  ...to hook up to my leakdown tester.... to put compressed air into the combustion chambers.... to test how well they hold pressure... you know...
• California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:43:45 -0700
  ...It seems to me that to put pressure at the filler neck would be the most simple way to test the evap system. But...
• Re: Cyl head removal advice
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:56:30 -0500
  ...The more the engine rise in temperature, more the pressure is high. TEST #1: Pressure Tests for the Cooling System The first test of...
• report: vexing coolant system prob. solved
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:11:55 -0500
  ...system bleed + pressure test - pressure cap test - tighten / replace a couple of tiny hose clamp leak points - compression test - pressure test when stone-cold...
• Re: (FIX) Re: Oil pressure mystery, resolved???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 16:17:30 EDT
  ...com writes: << I have a very simple voltmeter test for the 2.1L Dynamic oil pressure warning system. Let me know if you want...
• Re: Last question of the night
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 10:29:21 -0500
  ...Therefore, must be tested while engine is running. No vacuum, no regulated pressure. Apparently EFI uses full pressure to start and then regulates after...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
  Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:32:47 -0400
  ...I've been tempted to build a cap tester just to confirm my theory on that cap holding too much pressure. I ended up...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 07:58:58 -0600
  ...Gas caps are largely standardized now, so fitting it to the pressure > tester is no trouble. > > Enter the asinine evap test for pre-OBD2...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:54:35 -0800
  ...In the case as described (dropping pressure) that > > would indicate either leaking valves or worn rings. Do a dry/wet > > pair of tests on...
• Re: Broken New Engine, What is fair resolution?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 02:05:18 -0400
  ...But you did the pressure test!!! If you get very hot you can have overpressure. Before going in court I can only suggest one...
• Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 2 Mar 2008 16:10:08 -0800
  ...a new law now requires that [t]he fuel tank vapor control system pass a pressure test as part of the regular smog test...
• Re: Let's fix our Dometic refigerators
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 23 May 1999 21:00:49 -0700
  The propane test results are in. The Westy fridge that had much less cooling was the one that had much less pressure coming from...
• Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 5 May 2017 11:16:01 -0700
  ...During these tests remove the pressure cap and have the > coolant topped off all the way to the brim. Major internal leaks will > quickly...
• Re: Random Oil Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 14:10:28 -0400
  ...have an oil pressure test done. A rod can go pretty fast. Ben http://www.benplace.com/
• Re: No coolant traffic
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:01:15 -0800
  ...I've read in different places how to pressure test the entire system ... but how do you just test the caps? Thanks!
• oil pressure test
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Fri, 1 May 1998 17:23:31 +0000
  I just had an oil pressure test done to see if I need to replace the long block or just the heads on my...
• Re: FI pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 2 Nov 95 13:02:24 EST
  ...On fuel pressure gauge set with adapters to analyze most any American or European or Jap car, including the diff pressure test valve for...
• Sensors or what else?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 11:28:02 -0700
  I have tested the wires going to the oil pressure senders and both of them don't light up the tester while the light...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 21:36:59 -0500
  > > Pressure at the return hose is the same -- around 100psi. > Say exactly how you set up for this test? If your return to the...
• Re: No coolant traffic
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:12:35 -0800
  ...I've read in different places how to pressure test the entire system ... but how do you just test the caps? Thanks!
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:46:58 -0800
  ...Most any owner can do it without purchasing any test equipment or removing parts to gain access to the pressure switch. Mark Thomas Pfrommer...
• Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:21:50 -0400
  ...at a certin tempature, the pressure is supposed to match , on a pressure/temp chart.I think this test will only work when the...
• Re: 80 d Thermostat rocks
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 01:01:50 -0400
  ...http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/pressure_test.htm With this test you will find your problem for sure. I hope it's not a...
• Looking for info on AZ emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:49:26 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me what is involved in the evap canister/gas cap test? Is it just the pressure test at the gas cap...
• Re: How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 14:55:35 -0500
  ...During the compression tests, aircraft mechanics listen to the engine under pressure. If a cylinder is going or gone, there will be a characteristic...
• Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:50:34 -0700
  ...sure. >> try following what they say for pressure testing a waterboxer pressure >> cap - they show you testing a diesel vanagon one, and mention an...
• Re: PS pump pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 08:47:00 -0700
  > Bentley says that the appropriate pressure should be > around 1500 PSI! just a question, maybe a dumb one at that...but i just have...
• Re: fuel pressure tester & compression tester
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 07:07:10 -0800
  ...pressure tester that will make up to the >small fitting on the Vanagon fuel tee? At any reasonable hardware department, find a simple pressure...
• Garage Terminology
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 14:59:10 -0600
  ...Fuel does not come out of the test area... Pressure is approx 0 psi Fuel hits the hood insulation... Pressure is 5 - 8 psi...
• Re: fuel pressure tester & compression tester
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 10:15:02 -0500
  Yes, it is possible! I use one form Snap-On tools, that handles diesel pressures as well as gas engines, it uses an adaptor...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:21:23 -0400
  ...Some parts stores like Autozone loan out pressure testers for free that will test the cap as well as pressurize the system to check...
• Re: how do I test the fuel pump? Who sells fuel pump cheap?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:54:01 -0600
  You just need to hook a pressure gauge to the line that goes to your fuel pressure regulator. You can use a generic dial...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:22:09 -0600
  ...the return spigot of the pressure regulator. I got 25 to 40 ml. I will try the volume test again at the firewall fitting...
• Re: pressure in cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 11:26:09 -0400
  ...They can't seem to do a good pressure test or a coolant test for exhaust. Their recommendation, from experience, is a rebuild. My...
• more oil pressure buzzer / light problems
  Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
  Sun, 30 Nov 2003 21:51:30 EST
  ...What next? I am contemplating taking it to the dealer to have the actual oil pressure tested. I hate going to the dealer, any...
• Re: (FIX) Re: Oil pressure mystery, resolved???
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 20:08:07 +0000
  Hi Ben, I have a very simple voltmeter test for the 2.1L Dynamic oil pressure warning system. Let me know if you want...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 20:24:00 -0500
  ...So it should be right.......? Other people have tested their pressure, it would be interesting to know their numbers. Mark Ingalls 85 GL 'Aimee...
• Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:52:24 -0700
  ...85-H20 loss of coolant mystery > Thank you for all of the suggestions. > > I tried the at-home pressure test. Engine was cold. I...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:18:44 -0700
  ...no flash = ecu is not firing the injectors. --SAME AS LED TEST THOUGH RIGHT? why do you think you have fuel pressure ? --PRESSURE GAUGE...
• Oil pressure leakdown test
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:58:35 -0600
  In my discussion of maintenance on my '91 CARAT, I failed to mention the oil filter pressure test Dennis Haynes described for us. Cold...
• Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:36:16 -0500
  ...sure. >> try following what they say for pressure testing a waterboxer pressure >> cap - they show you testing a diesel vanagon one, and mention an...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 9 May 2013 10:08:11 -0700
  ...I've been tempted to build a cap tester just > to confirm > > my theory on that cap holding too much pressure. I ended up...
• Re: FI fuel pressure issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 10:25:13 -0400
  Adam wrote Today, I tested fuel pressure. Followed Bentley instructions for air-cooled 2 liter. at idle with vacuum line off, it ran 29...
• Re: Oil pressure low limit
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 18:28:19 -0700
  Bentley Section 17 Engine Lubrication gives the oil pressure test setup and expected readings for all 3 engine types. In all 3 the spec...
• Re: Fuel Pressure T fitting busted!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 11:04:05 -0700
  ...Fuel Pressure T fitting busted! Hi all... I was testing the pressure on the fitting and got the tester stuck...applied a wrench and...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:50:14 -0600
  ...I did two fuel pump volume tests today, one at the pump and one at the return outlet of the fuel pressure regulator. Direct...
• How to compression test/gasket leak test
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 18:23:23 EDT
  ...compression test? hook up guage and hand-turn engine? Is a leakdown test just timing how long it takes for the pressure to leak...
• Re: Where to find the fault?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:52:18 -0700
  ...and this explanned why it showed almost no fuel pressure on theleft side where the pressure testing port is .. but it ran fine on...
• Re: California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:33:06 -0700
  ...http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/ I think you are referring to the low pressure fuel evaporative test which you can find out about here...
• What's the definitive test for blown head gasket?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 05:54:47 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I had it pressure tested (is this a leakdown test) by a local VW shop (with a name like Harry and Gunther they have...
• Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 4 Mar 2014 09:14:58 -0800
  ...I haven't tried starting the engine while watching the fuel pressure gauge. Prior to testing, repeated priming via ignition switch would not suffice...
• 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...
• Bad coil? Car dead at walmart
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:33:11 -0500
  ...I checked for fuel pressure... no problem. I had an inductive spark tester in the car, and it showed no fire at all. The...
• Re: PS pump pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 22:31:46 -0400
  ...PS pump pressure testing? > Bentley says that the appropriate pressure should be > around 1500 PSI! just a question, maybe a dumb one at that...
• High Idle, Fuel Pressure Test Results and Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Ronald D Maxseiner
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 23:31:49 -0500
  ...tested the following over the past few months. - plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor - replaced small vacuum hoses to vacuum advance, fuel pressure regulator...