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• Re: Fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 15:11:38 -0800
  ...Fuel pressure tester Hi, I've been away from the list for a while, so I was surprised when whithin a day of getting...
• Re: Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 21 May 2017 15:19:15 -0700
  ...I'd forgotten, but there is a bleed hose on this fuel pressure gauge so it's obviously intended to come into contact with...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 12 May 2009 07:53:17 -0400
  Dave, did you do the test for the bad fuel pressure regulator? These go bad more than the pumps. I have an economy aftermarket...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch..
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:26:27 +0100
  ...pressure switch. It's really difficult to access either of these .. 8-( Hope this helps, Pete C -- Peter Cassidy, pcassidy@apple.com Sr. Test...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:22:16 -0400
  ...I'd get the pressure cap tested toute suite. It's supposed to blow off any pressure over about 14 psi. And the whole...
• Re: CIS Experts: engine does not start (long)
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 02:51:18 EDT
  ...like this,,,,,, You need CIS FUEL PRESSURE TESTER, to check System pressure, cold pressure and warm pressure. If that shows incorrect readings, check to...
• 86 Coolant Pressure Leak/Problem.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Binder
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 18:20:47 -0500
  ...the van comes up to temperature, pressure pushes coolant out up through overflow tank and out the pressure relief valve. -overflow tank cap replaced...
• Re: Diesel Westy Water pump replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 21:53:36 -0700
  ...Is your pressure cap holding pressure like it should ? Here's a simple test. From stone cold, run the engine one minute, even half...
• Re: Pressure test a 2.1L Auto transmission?...How?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 19:54:04 -0700
  Kevin, It takes a high pressure hose long enough to reach inside the bus while it is moving and a pressure gage that reads...
• Re: looking for a tool to pressure test my coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 13:47:35 -0400
  ...that you take off the burp tank cap and install the pressure >tester there. > >Has someone found a tool that works go for this...
• Re: low temp gauge reading need ideas...
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:38:28 -0600
  ...pressure cap back on. Not likely that you'll loose over a quart. BUT, likely the sender will be okay. You can easily test...
• Re: Oil pressure alarm problems problems--this is a good one for any one up for a challenge.
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:28:36 -0700
  ...continuity tester to check if the .9bar sensor actually shows ground above 2000rpm. If it does, then the problem isn't oil pressure, but...
• Re: Coolant leak(again)
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 11:36:00 EST
  ...Or you could get that pressure tester in the Bentley ($100). Have fun. Ken Wilford John 3:16
• Re: Help! 84 Westy coolant problem
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:16:17 EDT
  ...Test the pressure cap first. Rich
• Re: Can this do that?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 May 2011 16:35:32 -0700
  ...Is there a way to test the oil pressure lamp?" Have you been operating your van all this time without a working oil pressure...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:46:11 -0700
  ...I can have a look at it and make up a pressure testing set up. I have a spare stant cap. Probably easiest to...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:42:35 -0800
  ...That one reads the high rpm oil pressure. If someone knows or thinks that's a better place to connect a gauge for testing...
• Re: AC relay question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:36:56 -0600
  ...Pushing the valve is not much of a test. If > you can't identify the high/low pressure switches and you don't know...
• AC Electrical troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:05:08 -0700
  ...It also works when the AC pressure switch is jumped. I found a way to test the resistor here: <http://tinyurl.com/24aak3j >. I...
• Re: Compression pressure figures?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 12:12:39 EST
  ...COM writes: << mechanic doing the test says it was rushed - didn't disconnect fuel pump and put low pressure down to oil being washed...
• Re: glowing oil light
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 17:27:30 +0000
  Hi, I created an informative test procedure for this sadly over-engineered, overly sensitive Vanagon "Dynamic oil pressure warning system" that can cause false...
• Re: 86 Coolant Pressure Leak/Problem.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 19:53:54 -0700
  ...Mark Stuart wrote: > > Chris, > > Did they flow test the radiator? Something is blocked if it builds > pressure from the water pump trying to move...
• Re: 1987 2.1 WBX oil buzzer comes on after hiway usage...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Mar 2015 15:58:56 -0600
  ...1987 2.1 WBX oil buzzer comes on after hiway usage... > > How can I test the injectors? (I have an fuel injection pressure > tester...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:12:38 -0800
  Neil, my compression tester has a valve that will hold the pressure in the gauge. I have to press a pin to open the...
• Re: actual numerical readings off Compression test?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:37:17 -0400
  ...thinking to take a reading with my compression > tester, then divide that by the barometric pressure. Is that > correct? That won't even get...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 21:50:21 -0800
  ...In my case, the fancy 20 minute evap system test was definitely skipped. Gas cap, that's a separate issue. As far as I...
• Re: Possilbe coolant leak in heater core vicinity
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:06:42 -0400
  At 11:02 AM 6/14/2011, Steven Johnson wrote: >pressure > test @ 14 PSI at the expansion tank blue cap cold, well this pressure...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Tue, 18 May 2004 20:40:08 -0700
  ...As soon as I can adapt my american fuel pressure tester to the german test port, I will see what the fuel pressure is...
• Yes, another but different tire question
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 19:17:06 -0700
  Hi all, Here's a test of tire knowledge. If my '86 Westy calls for the COLD tire pressure for 185/70-14 tires...
• Re: stranded out of state: coolent in exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 14:23:31 -0800
  ...Test the pressure tank cap for proper release pressure. Then replace it if required and then test for leakdown of each cylinder at top...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:30:33 -0500
  ...x amount of >> pressure for x seconds? If so, what are the specs? I've never done one of >> these tests before. >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> Geza >> >> >> >
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:41:41 -0500
  ...Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? If it was truly a completely 100% sealed-tight fuel system, it would "run out of fuel...
• Re: No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:43:51 -0500
  On 10/31/2013 1:17 PM, Scott Daniel wrote: > It's not neccessary to remove the screw from the fuel pressure testing > port...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 15:39:39 -0400
  Hi, I have one of these vacuum guages and I have borrowed Robert Lilley's fuel pressure guage, so I will give your test...
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:44:30 EST
  In a message dated 2/6/01 1:16:22 PM, NotaJeep@AOL.COM writes: << One more place to fail and leak high pressure...
• Re: Should I really bother with oil pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 21:16:38 -0700
  an oil pressure test won't 'really change' anything of course ...... the OP is whatever it is. And most likely it's what you...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:55:25 -0700
  ...When the system is cooling down the coolant should be > sucked from the overflow tank. > > Have you tested your pressure cap? > When I rev...
• Re: Coolant System Pressurization Woes
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 20:21:55 EST
  ...that the coolant system is being pressurized? Have you tested it with a pressure gauge or is the coolant filling the coolant reservoir and...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 01:04:02 -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: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 08:59:52 -0700
  ...the evap system too inaccessible to test properly, they also don't have appropriate adapters to pressure test either the gas cap or the...
• Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:39:21 -0700
  Do you know how old the fuel pressure regulator is? Do you have a spare one to swap it in for testing?
• Re: Propane Tank Filling
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 13:57:12 -0400
  Did anyone let the compressed air out of the tank after pressure testing it? Wendy & John Cape Cod, MA '85 Westy, "S-CAPE"
• diesel compression
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 15:33:46 -0400
  Does anyone know a good place to buy an affordable compression testing kit that is capable of measuring diesel-range pressures? (406-493 psi...
• Re: Gas Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 14:45:37 CST6CDT
  ...measuement on the gas supply Construct a tester by using a 0 to 100 psi water pressure guage available at hardware stores, a 3...
• Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 11 May 2009 21:54:37 -0300
  ...do a test of the injectors. I work at a community college and borrowed an OTC kit, it consists of a pressure gauge and...
• Re: Flashing coolant light?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:34:35 -0500
  ...If the flashing is truly caused by low coolant in the pressure tank and you have a good pressure cap, "air" may be getting...
• Re: coolant pressure testing
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 16:43:19 -0400
  I installed a permanent pressure gauge for under $20. http://neksiwel.20m.com/photo2.html Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356 T...
• Headlight relays FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 21:50:49 -0700
  ...Tested good when I put the probe on it, I suppose because of the pressure. Then without the pressure very poor connection. Found it...
• Re: coolant
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 11:56:28 -0700
  ...This >i dont have access to a pressure >tester--unless i can find someone who rents em out. My water pump is still >leaking...
• Re: Oil Light / Buzzer despite NORMAL pressure
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 May 2003 20:19:18 -0700
  ...pressure switch is faulty as > well? Any thoughts of other stuff to check? I should mention that I've > tested the front oil pressure...
• Re: Coolant loss mystery
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 13:35:49 -0500
  ...http://www.benplace.com/pressure_test.htm http://www.benplace.com/cooling_system_flow.htm http://www.benplace.com/bleeding.htm Let us know...
• Re: Wiki BZ Shelf Derby is now closed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:37:16 -0800
  ...Installing_poptop_seals "Coolant Pressure Tester" by Pascal (pause for applause) at http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Coolant_Pressure_Tester and just added: "Upper...
• Re: 1987 2.1 WBX oil buzzer comes on after hiway usage...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 4 Mar 2015 11:21:44 -0800
  ...How can I test the injectors? (I have an fuel injection pressure tester... but not sure if I can do much with it... pressure...
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:24:15 -0500
  At 12:49 PM 2/6/2001, Bill Davidson wrote: >I'm thinking of installing a permanent fuel pressure gauge (available at >local speed...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:50:03 -0500
  ...Cooled Vanagon pressure regulators, what are the > test > >pressures?. > >1984 - 1991 Waser Boxers Vanagon pressure regulators, what are the > test > >pressures? > > AFC/Digijet/Digifant...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 13:33:58 -0700
  ...Park car for the night, when engine is "cold", install a "Cooling System Pressure Tester" on the filler neck of the coolant recovery tank...
• Measuring fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:09:30 -0700
  ...Analog Electric Oil/Fuel pressure sender (a commonly available unit used in some car), connected with adaptor to the fuel pressure test point and...
• Re: VDO Transmission PRESSURE gauge...anyone used one on a 2.1L AT???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 20:53:49 -0700
  Oh...I don't know Stan...maybe post a question to the list about what might cause abnormally high pressures...maybe get to a...
• Re: PS pump pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 09:12:25 -0700
  If the pressure was the same through out the system, why would a PS pump be needed? First, it is not a sealed system...
• Re: Smelly rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Mon, 7 Oct 2019 08:01:50 -0400
  FWIW, for troubleshooting slow coolant leaks, I've found it extremely helpful to use a cooling system pressure tester. (Can get from Autozone Loan...