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  • Re: Compression Test
    Historical mailing list - robot .
    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 11:56:46 PDT
    ...I found a cold test pretty useless also. tim o'brien > >1. Engine will be cold because I plan on reinstalling plugs and going...
  • Re: compression test
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Mon, 4 Feb 2002 16:35:22 -0500
    ...I'd be throwing a tiny little party, after you test the oil pressure and do a leak-down test. From historic, walkable Mount...
  • Re: (NVC) BusDepot.Com Beta Test
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 10 Jun 2003 11:08:33 -0700
    ...Usually by offering overtime or comp time to employees. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > > > You know, Alpha testing is when you hire someone to test it for...
  • Re: Testing
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:35:13 +0000
    ...Re: [VANAGON] Testing I did... Quoting ddbjorkman@verizon.net: > Testing 123 > Anyone get6ting this? > Dave B.the Boston one
  • Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 21 May 2017 12:31:10 -0700
    Hi all I've been reading up on DIY type cooling system pressure testers. I plan to re-use a broken WBX blue coolant...
  • Re: Westy safety
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 04 Oct 1996 11:00:53 +0100
    ...There is a lot of interest in information about the crash tests. The test about Vanagon I stored at home and I can forward...
  • Re: Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:57:42 -0700
    ...Did the > engine speed change when you unplugged the vacuum hose for the test? > > The next mechanics test for the regulator would be a...
  • Re: testing
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 4 Jun 2017 16:06:29 -0400
    ...testing >> >> testing
  • test
    Historical mailing list - Dragon List
    Thu, 1 Sep 2016 16:25:15 -0700
    new email test. bill felton, ca
  • Test (no content)
    Historical mailing list - George Chapman
    Tue, 18 May 1999 19:50:35 -0700
    This is a test.
  • test
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
    Tue, 14 Mar 2000 15:30:03 -0600
    test winmail.dat [application/ms-tnef]
  • TEST
    Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
    Wed, 24 Jul 2002 05:06:20 -0700
    This is just a test. William
  • Re: Test... test
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 4 Dec 2017 22:41:24 -0700
    ...This came through. > > > BenT > >> On Dec 4, 2017, at 9:19 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> this is a test to Gerry...
  • Re: acetone again
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 4 Oct 2005 12:23:57 -0400
    Did you see the Dodge Caravan test of acetone on the "fuel additive " post on last weeks post?Got to use 2.8 ounces...
  • Re: Failed emissions testing
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:54:29 -0500
    Not for nothing but how can no emissions testing or a annual safety inspection be a good thing? On Thu, 2010-12-30 at...
  • Re: Bad Valve
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Mon, 2 May 2005 16:02:10 -0700
    You don't have to do a leak-down test to determine if you have bad rings or a valve problem. You have done...
  • Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
    Mon, 15 Jun 2015 22:52:48 -0700
    Jeff, That is a very good point about declaring the EVAP system non-testable. However if they smell or see leaking gas, the test...
  • Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 5 May 2017 11:16:01 -0700
    ...On 5/5/17, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > A compression test is not complete without also doing a leak down test. > Also...
  • Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:16:42 -0700
    ...The Dreaded Emissions test > > > With those numbers he needs to start with compression / leak down test. Then > look for ignition or lean miss fire...
  • starting problems
    Historical mailing list - Colin Rogers
    Fri, 29 Aug 1997 20:23:24 -0700
    ...Did this again tonight, and I pulled the plug to the ignition switch, tested it (for continuity) as per the manual, and all tested...
  • Re: Emission Testing.....PASS!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Jun 1996 19:37:18 -0400
    In a message dated 96-06-12 23:33:29 EDT, mwest@cdsnet.net (Mike West) writes: >>Had the Syncro in for testing today...
  • Re: '91 Carat smog test results
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 08:32:17 -0700
    ...That's what the report from the test says. And the test results are certified by the testing station operator as "true and correct...
  • Re: 82 compression test
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 May 1999 10:10:35 EDT
    ...So your compression tests look within limits. It also matters if the engine is warm or if you are doing a cold compression test...
  • Re: Compression test - cold engine or warm engine?
    Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
    Sun, 2 Jun 2013 15:25:03 +1000
    Compression is tested cold Todd Sent from my iPhone On 02/06/2013, at 3:00 PM, Todd Last <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > What...
  • Re: Compression Test
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 14:46:57 -0400
    ...Engine will be cold because I plan on reinstalling plugs and going for a >1 hour test drive afterwards and I don't want...
  • "relative" compression test
    Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
    Mon, 19 Jan 2004 17:40:10 -0800
    anybody know anything about the triple-a diagnostic centers' "cylinder balance-relative compression" test, which is used in lieu of an actual cylinder compression...
  • test2 from exchng using multi-address types
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wiebe
    Thu, 14 Sep 1995 16:21:25 -0700
    test
  • test, ignore and delete
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 17 Jan 1999 23:22:31 -0600
    test only, Pls ignore
  • Test Message Please Ignore
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 19 Oct 2005 08:53:55 -0700
    Test Message -- Loren Busch
  • Re: California Smog Test 2008
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:28:52 -0700
    ...they have to do the test. A few oddballs have gotten out of the test if their car/van's filler neck wasn't...
  • Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:12:21 -0700
    They pinch the hose and pressure test at the fuel filler. I believe the systems needs to hold 1.5PSI for a few seconds...
  • Re: 82 diesel with alternator probs
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 15 Feb 2005 12:20:54 -0700
    ...The big ones do load testing at several test points of charge. Or use an actual battery load tester, these are hand held (but...
  • Re: Failed emissions testing
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:56:27 -0600
    ---- Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote: > Not for nothing but how can no emissions testing or a annual safety > inspection be a good...
  • Re: Emission Testing.....PASS!
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 13 Jun 1996 16:58:39 -0700 (PDT)
    So SSGSPEAR@aol.com says: > > > Here are the readings: > > HC (ppm) CO (%) CO2(%) Minimum > Test Max 0220 01.20 04.0 > > Initial Test readings...
  • Re: Test Only Center BS
    Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
    Wed, 20 Oct 2004 19:57:11 -0700
    Paul, Don't worry too much about it, BenT was right when he stated that the test only stations use the same equipment as...
  • Re: Tips on passing emissions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:27:55 -0500
    ---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >The second, and > most important, is that he was able to talk the tester out of using the...
  • TEST -- Disregard
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Wed, 20 Aug 1997 20:52:18 -0400 (EDT)
    this is just a test sudhir desai
  • TEST -- Disregard
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Wed, 20 Aug 1997 20:52:18 -0400
    this is just a test sudhir desai
  • test only
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Wed, 19 May 1999 06:45:03 -0400
    Please disregard - test only - no Vanagon content,
  • test
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:52:51 -0700
    May have lost my cookies. testing Don Hanson
  • TEST
    Historical mailing list - mike stainbrook
    Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:41:03 -0800
    just a test of system mike90260@yahoo.com
  • Re: NVC test NVC
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:08:41 +0000
    NVC test NVC thanks, JC...
  • Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
    Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
    Fri, 5 May 2017 12:32:50 -0400
    ...For the ultimate >> extension of this test you can remove the rocker arms so you can test the >> piston-rings at both the top...
  • Re: Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:50:29 -0700
    With the engine running for the fuel pressure regulator test right ? I had assumed so,. reading your post. there won't be vacuum on...
  • fuel pressure tester
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Mon, 20 Dec 1999 20:43:19 -0600
    As far as the fuel pressure tester, the hose does not thread into the test "T", it fits over it. For short tests, a...
  • Re: Leak Down Testing
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:57:59 -0600
    The leak down test is definitely one of the oldest and best methods for determining component failure. You can also do a cold test...
  • Re: Leak Down Test, define ?
    Historical mailing list - Will Wood
    Tue, 10 Dec 1996 21:10:30 -0700
    That's a compression test. The fit a pressure gauge with a hose into a spark plug hole and crank the engine (after the...
  • Re: Test Only Center BS
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 20 Oct 2004 21:18:30 -0400
    ...Is the test a dyno test? Then you will have to worry about oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Incorrect ting, excessive combustion temps, or bad...
  • Re: Test Only Center BS
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Wed, 20 Oct 2004 18:16:22 -0700
    ...Is a pre-test available at > test only centers? I'm pretty sure that if I have the > time I could get the CAT...
  • Re,Test Setup Test Viscous With Torque Wrench
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Mon, 8 Feb 1999 23:10:57 EST
    In a message dated 2/8/99 3:17:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, drew@INTERPORT.NET writes: << I am setting out to test...
  • Re: Engine fire-what next?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 10:21:04 -0400
    ...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: Wanted: comments on my compression test results
    Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
    Mon, 4 Oct 2004 23:13:02 -0700
    ...The low cylinder was the last one tested (it was tested twice since it was lower than the others). Lee
  • Test of Distribution list
    Historical mailing list - James W. Jordan
    Tue, 26 Aug 1997 11:25:00 -0600
    Just testing the list, please ignore.
  • Test
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Fri, 28 Jul 2000 11:11:26 -0700
    Testing Outlook Express has been haywire past three days.
  • Re: Just a test
    Historical mailing list - Doug
    Fri, 2 Jun 2006 13:19:52 -0400
    Just a test of the server....
  • Re: How does a leak down tester work???
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:22:27 -0500
    ...How does a leak down tester work??? The air test or leak down test is used to determine any wear problems within any given...
  • Re: California Smog Test 2008
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:12:26 -0700
    Patti, I do know that in January when my son's van was tested they found his gas cap was not doing the job...
  • Question To test a Thermo time switch, air-cooled
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Fri, 9 Dec 2016 17:57:54 -0800
    I also have tested the wiring that leads to the switch. Connected the tester to see continuity and there is none, while the key...
  • Re: compression test
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 22 Jun 2004 21:30:12 -0600
    ...In aircooled Porsche circles there is always talk about compression vs leak-down tests. Bruce Anderson, the guru of Porsche mechanical lore, always advises...
  • Re: California Emission Test?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:02:37 -0500
    ---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: > I'm so glad I did not move to Kalifornia! We have no emissions testing in > Alabama. Do...