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Check / Adjust Aux Air Valve
Historical mailing list - WVVW
Fri, 19 Apr 2002 13:45:17 -0400
I checked the archives and there is mention of a check / adjustment of the aux air valve, but I can find no mention of...
Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:05:22 -0600
Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist? Can ya send me over a link? Thought I had a copy of it somewhere...
RE:Propane Level
Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
Wed, 14 Sep 94 17:01:09 PDT
> > Walt - How do you "check" your propane level? > > /martha I pull up next to the big fill tank and ask the person on-duty...
Re: Having Problem with Overheating (1.9l to 2.1l conversion)
Historical mailing list - John Haddad
Thu, 11 May 2000 10:47:24 -0400
Ken, Have you checked that the cooling system is maintaining pressure? If not, this would effectively raise the boiling point. Have you checked the...
Portable tent and propane heaters.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Sep 2001 23:13:16 -0400
Check this out. Air and water heaters that need no installation. Can be used almost anywhere. Check out these sites. Dennis http://www.hotcampshowers...
Re: random brake light
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 17:28:46 -0800
Good evening, Mac! As for your brake idiot light, I would start by checking the level in the brake fluid container. Second, I would...
Re: Engine power loss (need help)
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Thu, 17 Oct 2002 13:43:09 -0700
...and checked for spark (good) > - Removed fuel injectors and checked for spray (good) > - Checked fuel flow rate on fuel injectors (good) > - Checked fuel pressure...
Re: MPG Question
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:07:25 -0800
Have you checked for fuel leaks? Have you checked to see if it's running rich? I get about 16-17 cruising at 75...
Oil in Gas? UPDATE CUBED X3
Historical mailing list - David L. Chasteen
Sat, 03 May 1997 15:41:59 -0700
LATEST UPDATE! Checked the temp sensor #1 cold (engine had not run 2-3 hours) and it checked 2000 ohms, so I guess that...
Vibration
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 16 May 2005 19:31:31 -0600
Had the alignment given a quick check and tire balance checked. I am picking up a vibration right at about 65mph. Road surface plays...
How do you check compression?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:31:18 -0700
I was told by a mechanic that when checking compression for a 4 cylinder engine I should get 4 strokes, no more than that...
Restoration Saga of Two Vanagons
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:47:02 -0500
...Check the distributor cap and rotor, Checks all ignition and it was good. Checked ignition pulse and that was good. Pulled and tested injectors...
Re: Pre-purchase inspection tips
Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:44:00 -0400
...Yes, check the seams but also check the undercarriage. Rust under the body is just as important. 5. Check condition of collant hoses in...
Re: EBay (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:32:39 -0500
...Check takes an extended period of time to be returned to your bank - > > Specifically - beyond the normal time your bank holds a check to...
rotten idle surge -- I give up
Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
Sat, 11 May 2002 17:01:13 -0700
...checked and adjusted, and checked again, throttle switch replaced 02 sensor replaced temp 2 sensor replaced air bypass valve w/used unit. Tried to...
'88 westy water temp light flashing..... what to check first
Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
Sun, 24 Apr 2005 20:14:58 -0230
...what to check next? TIA Keith, NL Canada --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bus Boys
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Jul 94 18:05:30 -0400
...In fact Martha's posting just now reminded me to check and see if they cashed my check, which would make me even surlier...
Fan
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
Wed, 13 Sep 2000 19:31:37 -0400
My cooling system is working OK, but I'd like to check the operation of the fan temp switch. My Bentley, courtesy of Gary...
Checking motor and tranny mounts
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 09:30:56 -0700
Is there an easy way to check the engine and transmission mounts? Is there more to it than just a visual inspection? Are there...
Re: Nytrogen and tires
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:35:46 -0500
...Don't check it again until the car has been parked and the tires cooled back to ambient. If you check it hot, unless...
Re: 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 3 May 2004 21:58:05 -0400
...http://www.cruzinperformance.com/fuelinj.html i would also check the valves as it seems you had problems with bent pushrods. jonathan On Mon...
Gowesty water hookup checkvalve stuck
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:15:42 -0600
...Down inside the array of brass couplings I found the original westy checkvalve, and it was stuck. I quickly freed it, then went to...
linkage lube and washer check valve
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 22 May 2011 23:02:12 -0700
...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/05/22/vanagon-check-valve-on-windscreen-washer-line/ alistair
Re: 1.9 Digifant with poor milage and low top-end power.
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:18:10 -0500
Hi Mark, I did check the timing at idle, and it was spot on. It hadn't occurred to me to check the full...
Re: Vanagon leaking head gasket
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 20:15:30 -0700
...29 Mar 1996 17:12:03 -0500 > >My 86 was recalled to check the head gasket/compression, they changed the >gaskets under that recall...
dead battery
Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 09:47:05 -0500
I would check the charging system. But more then likley the battery must have a drain on it. Check buy putting a 12V test...
checking coil and icu?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 5 Aug 2002 16:30:02 -0700
how do you 1) check a coil 2) check an ignition control unit no spark. got gas and power to coil. both are spendy...
HELP -- Vanagon won't start
Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
Thu, 25 May 2000 18:57:41 -0400
...I have also... - tested the coil (even substituted a new one) - checked the resistance in the spark plug wires and the wire to the...
Vanagon Still Won't A Go-Go!!
Historical mailing list - Kevin Hayden
Mon, 26 Mar 2001 12:51:49 -0500
Hi There!! :-) So far I checked all vacuum lines and they are fine. With the stock hall type distributor, I have no spark. Is...
Re: NVC: '97 Jetta Check Engine Codes
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:17:59 -0800
...I've checked the web for this & find many possibilities. I've replaced the Air Flow Sensor, checked for vacuum leaks, replaced air filter...
Re: Failed Emissions Check
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 25 Aug 2004 11:50:40 -0400
I assume you have checked all tune-up items. Check to see if the idle/full throttle switch is working. If so, check the...
Re: fuel pressure question-Again!!
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 24 May 2001 08:47:26 -0400
...fuel pressure question-Again!! My understanding of the leak down pressure is this; there is a check valve in the after section of your...
Re: transmission, final drive oil level
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:01:06 -0600
Since I prefer to use a small pump that fits into a quart plastic container, it's easy to begin checking with a pinky...
Speedo Finale
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Dec 1995 22:01:10 -0800 (PST)
...Thanks guys! Thom -- > SCCS, the source motel! Programs check in and never check out! Thom Fitzpatrick tfab@netcom.com - ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub...
checking oil on '90 vanagon gl
Historical mailing list - Kari Williams
Fri, 2 Apr 1999 01:01:30 EST
when i try to check the oil level, i pull the dip stick thing out, wipe it off, shove it back in and pull...
Re: Tail Lights & Good Samaritans
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:51:35 -0400
...the chance it's not the bulbs, it's the _____, what should I check >out? Voltage regulator. Check the voltage while revving the engine.
Re: 82 Diesel Westy Problem
Historical mailing list - juju34
Fri, 21 Aug 1998 04:34:40 -0500
check that all glow plugs are warming, after checking that the glow plug relay is sending current to each plug, one glow plug , non...
check this van out on eba.de (german ebay)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 04:50:40 EDT
check out this '88 caravelle (vanagon) carat on the german ebay (ebay.de) see how many goodies you can count.. http://cgi.ebay.de...
ya say ya've got more money than brains?? ;)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 11 May 2003 01:43:39 -0500
...get some in-flight video for your bus!!! you folks wanting to cobble your own stuff, check out the Headrest solutions. http://www.audiovox...
Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:38:58 -0800
...SERVICE Check the coolant indicator LED according to the list below. The following applies IN ADDITION to tests listed in the Service Microfiche. . * refer...
golf/jetta 3 check engine light question (vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - Sean B.
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 14:21:36 -0700
...I need the wiring diagrams that show how the check engine light is wired from the ECU. I am doing a TiiCo Conversion and...
Re: Idiot lights
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Thu, 8 Jun 2006 20:49:49 -0400
...You might as well get it checked for fee at an Autozone/Advanced Auto. But, you should also check and fix your grounds, even...
re: Burning Buses
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 10:24:52 PDT
...I went back to check the switch & there was a strong gas smell. I checked all the lines I could find & couldn't see...
Auto trans problem
Historical mailing list - Tim High
Wed, 10 Nov 1999 17:46:57 -0800
Are you following the proper procedure for checking the fluid level? You only check the level with the van running and with the transmission...
Continued >>>oil in gas and plug fouling.....
Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:43:26 -0800
...Ken, would removeing an injector or all injectors, and checking it for leaking while not running be how to do this? 4. Check that...
Brake dilemna continnued.............
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 10:23:57 -0500
...Decided to check booster vacuum, check valve. Check valve good, blows one direction, and it is pointed in the correct direction. So, I thought...
Re: 86-91 2.1L Vanagon Digifant ECU
Historical mailing list - Ross Cupples
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:25:08 -0500
...holidays! -Ross www.rossvw.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0...
Need someone to check a Caret in New York
Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
Mon, 23 Apr 2001 06:27:59 -0700
I need someone in the New York area to check out a 1990 Caret for me. If you can do this would you email...
Re: Westy water tank level indicator problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 8 Jul 2014 12:29:46 -0400
...I suspected a connection to one >of the plugs, since I was messing in that secret compartment >but I checked and they all seem...
Vacuum leak question
Historical mailing list - John Brown
Mon, 14 Apr 1997 10:50:57 -0700 (PDT)
...I checked the Bentley manual and I can't find any info on vacuum. I was wondering what vacuum (in mm of mercury) I...
Re: Alternator out at *high* rpms?
Historical mailing list - alistair bell
Tue, 9 Dec 1997 16:33:13 -0800
>In addition to checking the brushes, you also want to check the bearings. >The rear bearing fails fairly frequently. This causes the brushes to...
Re: Anyone have experience with selling / buying a van on eBay motors?
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Sun, 3 Jun 2001 10:58:53 -1000
> He sent a cashier's check and my bank said they would have to sit on it for > 5 days before they would cash...
Canadian part# check...
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 13:07:35 -0400
...Would someone from Canada be able to help me out? I'd like to check a couple of part numbers for availability/price - they...
'88 Failed Smog check
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 12 Apr 2004 00:35:41 -0700
Hello, I have a 1988 Vanagon with 168,000 miles that failed the Oregon Smog check. I'm looking for suggestions as to what...
Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
Historical mailing list - Hotch
Thu, 18 Sep 1997 22:37:17 +0000
Thanks Joel, I forgot to mention that I did check for vacuum leaks, the only piece of rubber hose is about 2 inches long...
Sit long time=No Start
Historical mailing list - Gary
Thu, 2 Jul 1998 21:01:45 -0700
...I didn't have time to check but will tomorrow: check if there's spark, and then pull one of the fuel injectors to...
Re: Engine power loss (need help)
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:23:25 -0700
Giddy Yap...I had a clogged Cat Con that did the same thing and drove the mechanic to the madhouse!!! Check it out.... Kevin...
Re: organizing the wisdom
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 30 Nov 1999 15:21:44 -0800
...What I have in mind is a really brief list of COMMON problems with things to check or have checked so people, especially newbies...
Re: AC Troubleshooting - No Blower
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sun, 11 Sep 2005 17:01:00 -0500
...Check that out if neither the compressor or blower's are working. <<� i've checked the two smaller fuses in the drivers-side pillar...
Re: Bright, head light problem...
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:52:11 -0500
...So the next thing to do would be to get a volt/ohm meter and check the voltage at the headlight. Also check continuity...