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• Re: checking castor
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 17:36:03 -0700
  ...Having replaced the rubber bushings on the radius rods on my '91 GL, I would like to check the castor, since it is affected...
• coolant temp guage trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - mykarmann
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 14:10:03 -0500
  ...I need to check the gauge itself does anyone know a simple test to check it without pulling the instrument cluster? The red light...
• Re: hard start when warm
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 00:22:49 -0400
  ...I hope compression is OK, first thing to check. Bad start when hot is a sign of low compression, mostly on carburated engine, not...
• Weekender fold-down bed in brown checked?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 5 May 2001 05:30:12 -0500
  ...down rear seat for a golden beige 85 GL? It has the brown checked pattern. Thanks, Mark Ingalls 85 GL 75 Beetle [text/html]
• weird smog rule
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 17:58:38 -0800
  smog check now checks gas caps for pressure? total weirdness if you ask me it can fail the test if your cap has a...
• Westy Rear Seat wanted - 84-86 - Brown check Fabric
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 04:52:40 -0500
  I need a Westy rear seat in the brown check fabric. Anyone parting out an 85-86 Westy in N. California.....or seen one...
• Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:49:27 -0500
  ...are ok -checked engine vacuum--no leaks -checked intake system--no false air -checked throttle switch--ok -replaced coolant temp sensor -checked air flow...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:12:01 -0400
  Ok I just checked my injectors and there was a good spray pattern. the guage I use to measure the gass pressure allows the...
• Re: Fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 20:45:13 -0600
  ...When I get a chance I'll check the > wiring in it and try a different brain. This one is > fun. Phil > > > > __________________________________ > Do you...
• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:46:33 -0400
  ...PLEASE check those fuel > lines, and replace the plastic firewall 'T' if you haven't already! (mine > developed a leak at the T which...
• Re: Check out this Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:24:05 -0400
  Hey Matthew, Check out his page for his comments on exactly this subject........... Cheers, Doug >and what type of lifetime can we expect of...
• Re: Compression check procedure question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 12:18:05 -0500
  ...Compression check procedure question Hi Listees, In Bentley's description of doing a compression check on a 2.1 liter engine, he mentions having...
• Re: POSSABLE PROBLEMS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 20:26:56 -0800
  ...ANY COMMENTS AND SUGESTIONS WOULD BE HELPFUL.. > > RICHARD Check the oil. Check the plugs. Check the valves. Report back. ============= John Siple !/_| |__||__| ]| Seattle O| | siple...
• coil overs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 10:10:35 -0500 (EST)
  ...the last time i checked they were still available but very expensive. i'll check the euro micro fiche i have for the part...
• The little red light
  Historical mailing list - Kate McLaughlin
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 11:44:21 -0500
  ...Her fan went on twice, and I periodically checked for leaks. I didn't see anything. I also checked the oil, I already had...
• Re: No Low Beams
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:54:55 EST
  ...To check ignition switch, check for voltage while the ignition switch is in "on" position at the black and yellow wire at the back...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 14:18:27 -0600
  ...cap and rotor > - NGK BP6ET are recent. > - Throttle body switch checked fine > - Idle screw on throttle body cleaned > - A good fuel pressure regulator was...
• The continuing saga
  Historical mailing list - David L. Chasteen
  Fri, 09 May 1997 18:24:58 -0700
  ...Checked and cleaned all the pigtail connections and grounds, no go, Checked the #2 temp sensor and it checked out within specs, Checked the...
• Still no start...please help!!
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 20:01:58 -0800
  ...harness and checked every wire for continuity with a volt meter I replaced the ignition modulator - same result I have checked all fuel injection...
• Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 3 May 2009 13:36:54 -0400
  Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon, if you look closely you can see some interesting aerodynamic body work around the front doors. http://s257...
• Re: Vanagon leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  29 Mar 1996 17:12:03 -0500
  My 86 was recalled to check the head gasket/compression, they changed the gaskets under that recall. It might be worth checking, maybe VW...
• WHERE ARE YOU MYSTERY CHECK RECEIVER???
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Feb 1997 11:27:35 -0500
  Has anyone received a $7.00 check from me? I think I wrote it to the wrong person. I wrote it to someone so...
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 13:32:02 EDT
  ...Check your steering play, and check your shocks. Time for new ball joints?
• My new site...
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 11:16:53 -0500
  Hi Folks, For those interested in Old Camper accessories check out my new web site... http://my.treeway.com/BusStuff I'll be adding...
• Check out this Beetle (waterboxer powered)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 16:51:50 EST
  I came across this water powered bug today. Check it out. http://www.clubvw.org.au/steve.htm Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16...
• discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 15:49:56 EST
  check this out...great parts we all desprately need for our vanagons at increduble prices!! LOL ;<) http://www.84to96.net/kaleco/ go there and...
• Re: Michelin Agilis tires
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:16:50 -0700
  ...Agilis Tires Actually check the sidewall markings, don't rely on the 'C' in the size designation. Are they 51,61, or 81's...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:12:21 -0400
  Ok I just checked my injectors and there was a good spray pattern. the guage I use to measure the gass pressure allows the...
• Re: Won't Start, 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 19:03:37 EST
  ...Then pop off the distributor cap to assess the condition of the terminals and check for moisture. If it is a no-name cap...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 21:25:42 -0500
  ...The List Pull a plug(s) and check for spark. Pull injectors and check for fuel. Swap in a new (or a spared fuel...
• Re: Starts then dies. What to check?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:25:56 -0700
  ...What to check? 85 1.9L. Running fine this morning. Time to come home from work. Starts, dies. Won't start with throttle open...
• Re: What to check first unstable idle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:28:06 -0400
  ...One way to check for vacuum leaks is to probe around with a propane torch (unlit, obviously) and listen for the idle to change...
• Re: bus for mexico
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 May 1995 00:18:54 -0500 (CDT)
  Lee said > I *DIDN'T* check the condition of my valves on my '77 dual port and it > dropped a valve head on number...
• She's runninlike #$@@!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 18:15:31 EDT
  ...I checked the air box and it seems to check out I also checked the coolant temp sensor and it seems OK. Please if...
• Re: Vanagon buyer's checklist......
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:56:19 -0400
  On Thu, 29 Aug 2002, George Goff wrote: > If these checklists were really used, a used Vanagon would never be sold. I don't...
• Re: Battery is dead again
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 10:31:17 -0700
  ...Take the positive terminal and check for a spark, getting that, start pulling the circuit's fuses untill you loose the spark, this will...
• Re: Derek's Advice Requested
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 4 May 2005 22:58:08 -0400
  ...How about adding these fields.... [ ] check here if you feel your personal relationship with a significant other was put under severe stress because of...
• Re: vanagon list donations, part II
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 21 May 1998 13:24:57 -0700
  ...Last time I deposited a foreign personal check it took over 6 months to clear! This was several years ago though. Jim Thompson 84...
• Re: Sure Flow faucet problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 15:22:23 -0500
  I took my check valve out and cleaned and lubed all the parts when this happened to me, then it worked fine. Jim On...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:29:46 -0400
  ...How do you check compression? I was told by a mechanic that when checking compression for a 4 cylinder engine I should get 4...
• Re: 86 digifant running rich
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 08:16:32 -0500
  Hi Michael, Check the voltage of the O2 sensor it should be bouncing above and below 0.5 volt. If it reads higher than...
• Re: Fwd: Check out this Westy
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 22:51:09 -0700
  I checked out the gtrv...and it just doesn't cut it!!! Looks kind of cheap or something................Susanb Scott Davis wrote: > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Re...
• Checking your coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:05:47 -0500
  Here's a link to Napa's website regarding checking your coolant hoses and some info about new EPDM rubber formulation that won't...
• Re: Cool table idea (bad link)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 10:22:20 -0700
  ...It is $92. > I just checked out the link. It's almost the same table that they have at WalMart for $20. Check the...
• Re: 85 Vanagon wont start!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 20:37:53 -0400
  ...Check the starter wire, the big red one (if still red!) Check battery connector and ground, this could your problem. Good luck, Ben http...
• Re: Warning!! Something doesn't sound right here, I need some advice please
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:06:01 -0500
  There is a scam going on right now where people will send you a "cashier's check" for a higher amount than what you...
• Re: Temp gauge problems too
  Historical mailing list - Rus
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:13:23 -0700
  OK I checked the radiator and its warm on both top and bottom........thank goodness.....so its getting circulation all the way around i...
• Re: '88 Failed Smog check
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 01:15:00 -0700
  ...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: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:44:22 -0500
  ...Other than that very few states have any >inspection of any kind other than the pollution check for those that inspect >that. > >........................................ >jimt >Planned...
• Re: Fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 09:31:38 -0700
  ...I'm going to be checking this stuff out. Ground should be OK as I checked this last time and it looked and tested...
• Re: Dead 83.5 Westy (injector power)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:23:13 EDT
  ...The injectors are relatively new (re-manufactured), they all ohm check good from the ECU (I did all the VO meter checks on page...
• Re: Failing Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jul 94 15:57:23 PDT
  ...This is a quick check of the fuel pump operation. David ----- Begin Included Message ----- - check terminal 86 of fuel pump relay for battery voltage...
• Re: Bus Boys
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 15:17:12 PDT
  ...In fact > Martha's posting just now reminded me to check and see if they cashed my > check, which would make me even surlier...
• Re: Silver Socket/Plug
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 13:34:45 -0700
  ...a high price however. Check with California BMW in Mountain View, CA. Say hi to Kari for me. Check with Ozzies BMW in Chico...
• Re: O2 sensor testing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 13:47:56 -0600
  ...O2 sensor testing Is there a way to check if the O2 is operating under normal parameters?
• Re: The Old Buy with a Cashiers Check & Send the Balance Scam...
  Historical mailing list - Ware, David (EM, PTL, Contractor, ARC)
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 15:33:13 -0500
  ...They wanted to send me a $5000.00 check, and after I sent them the difference between the asking price ($1,800.00) and...
• 84 Westy emgine missing/fuel starved
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 08:21:40 +1000
  ...I have checked the plug leads, checked the idle stabilizer and am about to check the fuel flow. Of course this morning she is...
• Re: Help! My New Van has the Intermittent syndrome!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 06:36:37 -0700
  ...He checked the plugs and lines, no problems. He said the van otherwise is running like new. Any quick check list of things to...
• Re: Poor power until warm
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 18 Aug 2018 07:26:11 -0700
  also check for vacuum leak, check all the clamps at intake boot/AFM... how old is the fuel pressure regulator (a bad or going...
• Re: Check out this Westy
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 08:47:06 -0700
  I checked this and another pop-top van out last year and the sticker price w/4wd was $55-58K!! Can put new engines...