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Re: Start-Stop Syndrome Returns [addt'l-addt'l info]
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:16:21 -0700
The thing to do is a fuel quantity delivery test, per Bentley. You unplug the RETURN fuel line from the pressure regulator fitting and...
Re: My turn for a cooling sys question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:05:15 -0700
...Pressure test is a very good idea. Looking at the caps there are a some variations, and ......I'm sure others know this very...
co adjustment
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Jul 94 13:08:48 CDT
...Auto Expert Products Gastester CO meters 2574 NW 29th Drive Eezbleed pressure brake bleeding system Boca Raton, FL 33434 (800) 795-6958 their tester...
Re: propane tank problem
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 13:35:36 -0500
...I can get the existing tank pressure tested to >make certain it is still safe and then clean it up but probably can't...
Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Sun, 4 Jul 2004 15:50:20 -0700
...Also, thanks to Boston Bob for his tip about setting the RPM to 2,000 during the tests. There is little pressure change when...
Re: Fuel pressure tester
Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 23:16:59 GMT
...Philip Chidlaw 87 westy > Sears sells a nice combo vac/pressure gauge for $19.95 folks > > John > Aircooled.Net Inc. >
Re: oil viscosity
Historical mailing list - The corruptor
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:34:36 -0400
I did dome oil pressure test with different oil grade, to get a slightly higher pressure i use Castrol 20w50 in summer time, 10w40...
Re: AARGH! Failed NJ inspection!
Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 11:24:08 -0400
You will need a non locking cap because the locking type will not hold the air pressure test. Most parts stores will have one .
leak tests
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 13:00:07 -0500
...will show up in _both_ a compression and a coolant system pressure test? Maddeningly and/or luckily, I took the bus for a spin...
Re: A Startling Discovery
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:07:58 -0400
...Could be due to defect or a pressure-flow problem. Test oil pressure with gauge to make sure the relief is working. Did you...
fuel pressure regulator failed?
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 21:39:21 +0000
Hi, Did you actually have a fuel pressure regulator fail? If so it's extremely unusual. That's one part that just doesn't...
Re: Wiring/testing of VDO oil pressure gauge (dual sender)
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 26 Jun 2002 08:30:13 -0400
...Wiring/testing of VDO oil pressure gauge (dual sender) On Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at 02:57 PM, kdlewis@juno.com wrote: > Tobin; > Did...
Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Sun, 4 Jul 2004 21:39:36 -0700
...I tested the pressure at the fuel pressure tap in the engine compartment. I wanted to test the pressure between the pump and the...
Re: Resealing leaky head - any words of wisdom?????
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:55:44 EDT
I would have the heads pressure tested and a valve job done by a local machine shop (if you are reusing old heads). Also...
Re: fuel pressure gauge
Historical mailing list
Sat, 20 Jan 2001 14:43:45 -0700
...Make an adapter by finding a small bolt the same size thread as the fuel pressure test point. Cut the bolt shorter, drill a...
Re: Pressure bleeding brakes?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 10 Aug 2002 12:08:18 -0500
...I'll probably monitor the pressure using the gauge that I bought from a list member for testing fuel pressure. Of course some say...
Re: Coolant Strangeness
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:48:59 -0700
...What he describes would not check the pressure holding ability of the new cap. You'd need a pressure tester device that tests caps...
Re: Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 28 Feb 2005 11:35:12 -0600
...After that the very next steps done were a combustion gasses test (dye method) and a coolant system pressure test (leak down). The combustion...
Re: How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Wed, 27 Sep 2000 16:44:36 -0400
...running with uneven pressures all over the place, hard on the engine. > Power would be erratic. > > During the compression tests, aircraft mechanics listen to...
Euro-Drive: 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
Historical mailing list - "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew )"
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 02:26:03 -0400
...Always ____________________________________________________________ Hello Guys As you can see by the posted readings this system goes full rich at about 2000 rpm tested sensors, fuel pressure...
Re: 2.1L Dynam oil press sys check
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 13 Mar 2002 04:05:28 -0500
...You can either swap the sender for a [theoretically] good one, remove it and pressure-test it for correct operation, or check the engine...
Re: Looking for info on AZ emissions test
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:00:44 -0800
...is involved in the evap canister/gas cap test? > Is it just the pressure test at the gas cap? And/or a visual inspection...
Re: "High" Pressure Oil Switch Electrical Questions. (Jetta conversion) PIC
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:45:45 -0700
...the Jetta "High pressure" oil switch. > > Simple diagram of what I did: > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/HIghPressureOil.jpg > > My test: engine running, oil switch...
Re: Testing pressure cap
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:41:21 -0400
...COM> wrote: >Hi List, > >Is there a method for testing the coolant expansion tank pressure cap? > >we just drove Byron (85 GL) back up...
Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:27:39 -0600
...test? > > I think it only pumps when cranking - there's no signal to the pump > otherwise. It should be pouring out. > > A pressure gauge...
Re: did i kill it?? [temp-sensitive oil pressure light]
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 28 Dec 2004 17:44:49 -0500
...The only way to be sure is to test the oil; pressure with an analog gauge or install a VDO gauge in the cockpit...
Re: High Idle, Fuel Pressure Test Results and Advice Needed
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 06:04:03 -0800
...tested the following over the past few months. - plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor - replaced small vacuum hoses to vacuum advance, fuel pressure regulator...
Re: Cooling System Project (Tools)
Historical mailing list - amy monk
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:05:08 -0700
...That the pressure tester hooks up to. I keep the adapter right inside the NAPA pro series tester blow molded case. Its a great...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters- EGR
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Mar 2014 00:11:30 -0500
...Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Again the OBDII systems test many of the systems. They...
Re: PS pump pressure testing?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 05:08:03 -0500
...PS pump pressure testing? > > > > Bentley says that the appropriate pressure should be > > around 1500 PSI! > >just a question, maybe a dumb one at that...
Re: Only other Vanagon owners understand the humor in this . . .
Historical mailing list - don spence
Tue, 22 Mar 2005 23:26:49 -0700
...One of the tests was a brake test where the requirement was to lock up all four wheels. The Austin had a pressure release...
Re: 87 rebuild update
Historical mailing list - Terry A. Buchanan
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 14:01:13 -0700
...two new oil pressure sensors on last week. > Got the new fuel lines on the other night. > Out for a test drive last night...
Re: CIS Experts: engine does not start (long)
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 22:03:15 -0400
...It tells me, that at least some fuel >pressure is on that line. > >Weeks ago I translated some German user manual about pressure >test...
Re: OIL warning light up
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:42:09 -0400
...Best would be to get an oil pressure test gauge and see what the pressure really is. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
Re: Fuel pressure test
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:33:15 -0500
...helpful for the newcomers, it's something basic that > anyone should learn how to do himself: > > http://www.benplace.com/fi_test.htm > > Ben >
Re: Propane guages
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Thu, 16 Sep 1999 20:48:57 -0700
...me that? To test for leaks: If you turn off the main shutoff valve, the gauge should continue to show pressure for some time...
Re: RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Aug 1996 04:40:41 -0400
Jim, you can pressure test the tank and line to see if this is the problem.Remove the tank and plug all connections and...
Re: If the water pump or thermostat is broken?
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 10 Nov 2003 17:10:46 -0500
...http://www.benplace.com/pressure_test.htm I do hope the expansion cap is new! Let us know, am sure that many guys can...
Re: Baum tool order...
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
Mon, 30 Aug 1999 16:01:14 -0700
> - Cooling system adapter (adapts my pressure tester to the VW exp. tank > and cap) Found this, in stock, at the local "super Napa" store...
Re: Fuel Starved ?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:39:47 -0500
Have a fuel pressure test done (15 minutes), ant shop as a gage! could be pump or regulator, or, maybe, a real bad fuel...
Re: No fuel pressure options?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:17:46 -0700
It's not neccessary to remove the screw from the fuel pressure testing port to bleed the fuel lines. It's a contiuously circulating...
Re: How to test heads for leaks?
Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
Tue, 20 Jul 1999 02:07:46 -0400
...Perhaps other listees know...anyone? http://vanagon.com/problems/head_leaks.html Also, here's an explantation of the pressure-test using the pressure...
More 2.1L coolant sys woes
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sat, 1 Jan 2005 07:40:28 -0500
...Here is a good test; install the coolant pressure gauge and compare readings with and without both heaters running full blast. Any difference? If...
Re: Oil Pressure Test Results
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 7 Apr 1998 20:19:21 -0400
...Oil Pressure Test Results >I did an oil pressure test on my Vanagon today and I think the results are the >ones that I...
Re: power steering
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:54:01 -0400
...Given that Bentley specifies a maximum of five seconds for the closed-outlet pressure test, I presume that even while pulling against the hard...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:02:10 -0700
Mike ~ There a lot of important numbers being tossed around except 1 Very Important 1 ~ What Density Altitude are You doing this Testing @ ~ On...
Re: Propane Regulator Adjustment. (searched)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:07:13 -0700
...is it absolutely necessary to >> have a stove burner on (or both?) when testing pressure? If so, why? > > You have to be venting/consuming...
VDO Gauges?
Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
Mon, 24 May 1999 15:56:31 -0700
...substitute for one of the pressure switches? Pete C '88 Wolfsburg "Muriel" -- Peter Cassidy, pcassidy@apple.com Sr. Test Dev. Engineer (916) 394-5302...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:28:28 -0500
...tester before. I haven't. > > > > To get your % leakage number, do you just pressurize > > the cylinder, cut off the airflow, and measure the > > pressure...
Wierd coolant overflow problem......help needed.
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Tue, 2 Sep 2003 04:59:47 -0500
...Previous owner had had the system pressure tested, and said no leaks. I replaced radiator, lower temp thermoswitch for fan, ballast resitor for fan...
Re: Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:53:58 -0500
...the emission test here in Cumberland County consists of a "gas cap pressure test" - meaning they remove your gas cap and hook it to...
passed DE inspection :-)
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:55:46 -0400
...besides the lights, horn and wiper function test, the fuel cap was pressure tested and the CH/CO values were measured:at low rpm...
Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:18:44 -0800
...FEW people can > test their own oil pressure and doing it the way you suggest may open > cans of worms best left alone. Most...
Re: Larger Audi a/t cooler fits transporter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:11:17 -0400
...Larger Audi a/t cooler fits transporter > > Have to pressure test it... but it fits well and is about 3/4" thicker... > so must...
Oil temp wire.
Historical mailing list - Tarheel
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 12:38:04 -0500
I have no red light in the instrument cluster for the oil pressure. However, I do have a oil pressure gauge, and thus I...
fuel pressure gage questions
Historical mailing list - Scott W.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 11:42:41 -0800
i need to check my fuel pressure. what do i need to do to get a regular generic sears fuel pressure regulator to work...
Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:22:16 -0700
...I tried the at-home pressure test. Engine was cold. I removed the expansion cap to make sure I wasn't starting with pressure...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 18 Nov 2016 06:50:55 -0500
...Testing @ ~ It certainly won't affect the not-running reading, as the regulator regulates to 2.5 bar over whatever the manifold pressure is...
Fuel pressure regulator question?
Historical mailing list - John Andrew
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 20:49:34 -0600
...I am trying to trace a power loss problem on my 1984 1.9 Westy during acceleration and did a pressure test on my...
Re: Tool US 1076?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:19:59 -0700
...You should be able to test the cold start valve and pressure regulator without the engine running. In rough detail and in brief: attach...