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• "new" syncro Vanagon 16" - letter to new VW CEO Bernd Pischetsrieder
  Historical mailing list - Tom N.
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:29:57 EST
  Hi, please can anbody halp and cross-check check the orthography and grammar on the following chapters ? Do you agree with the statements ? Tom...
• Re: Starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:49:26 -0400
  ...check ALL your electrical connections, pulling them apart, checking for clean connections, clean if needed, and reconnect using Di-Electric Grease. 3. check your...
• Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:09:12 -0700
  ...Checked out the temp switch and its > fine - both stages switching to open circuit at the correct temps (ish). > Checked the fan and it...
• Re: sharing an incident
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 12:12:01 -1000
  the proper way to check a typical fuse is ... energize the circuit .. test for 12 volts on both ends of the fuse. if it...
• Re: Wet Running Issues.....again :(
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 14:58:05 -0400
  On Tue, 2013-07-09 at 14:26 -0400, Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Andrew, > > Thank you - I will check that out. That is a possibility...
• SyncroFest t-shirts available!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:16:04 -0700
  ...How to order: -- PM me and I will PM you back with the address to send the check to. -- Please use "Syncrofest t-shirt...
• running rough, part II
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 14:30:33 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I parked it this morning (as I wasn't going much further) and went back later ready to check the fuel pump, and temperature...
• Re: Hard starting when cold????
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 23:26:41 -0600
  ...You should check 3 things: the pump may not hold the pressure because the internal check valve is leaking. the fuel pressure regulator is...
• Re: CarFax - got one, thanks! - new Carfax idea?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:58:48 -0800
  ...Sharing one carfax account would have dozens of different vins checked on ONE account. Dozens of different carfax accounts checking ONE vin wouldn't...
• Re: OXS & Batt. Lights just came on
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 17:10:18 -0700
  ...is working. Check the battery terminal connections and alternator connections that meet at the starter terminal. Check the battery ground. Check the transmission engine...
• Re: random brake light
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 11:35:00 EST
  Mac, Have you checked the fluid level in your master cylinder? If that checks out O.K. then you may have trouble with your...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 19:06:38 -0500
  ...Was there gas at the tee, or could you have been measuring air pressure? When checking voltage pulses at the injectors, be sure to...
• Re: i need pointers in buying a westy
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 15:42:15 -0700
  ...Van Check the CV joints. Check for head gasket leaks (like mine was leaking and my engine is now in pieces). Vanagons are fuel...
• brake booster diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 13:22:11 CST6CDT
  ...Another test is to > check for vacuum leaks on the power booster itself and for faulty > operation of the check valve. With the engine...
• Re: Smog Check in the Field
  Historical mailing list
  08 May 97 11:48:11 PDT
  ...Smog Check in the Field > Date: Wednesday, May 07, 1997 4:06 PM > > Jeff, in what part of Cal did you observe these checks...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments-Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:56:17 -0400
  ...Using voltmeter, check O2 sensor voltage, (still disconnected). Should be about .5v. If no reading, rev engine for 30 seconds to heat sensor. Adjust...
• Re: Newbie Question Flood - Hot start
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:27:50 -0800
  ...But before removing the starter to check for this... a couple of operational checks are called for. Check for more than 8Volts at main...
• (Fwd) brake booster diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 16:00:15 CST6CDT
  ...Another test is to > check for vacuum leaks on the power booster itself and for faulty > operation of the check valve. With the engine...
• Re: Warning!! Something doesn't sound right here,I need some advice please
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 07:43:51 -0800
  ...Folks go along with this because they think a "cashier's check" is > like cash money. However the kind of check this scam uses...
• Re: CA Smog check: dilution problem
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 3 May 2010 14:44:26 -0700
  ...check done and for the first time > it failed the initial test due to what they called a �dilution� problem > and suggested we check...
• Re: battery draining
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 12:51:22 EDT
  ...Got it home and had my FLAPS check the battery and alternator. Both checked good. Happened again a week later. Replaced the battery. A...
• Re: Cooling hoses and what else?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 11:19:29 -0500
  ...Remove radiator and check / flush this one, check the rear rad heather for leak, change the o-ring. Check all metal cooling line / tube...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 08:57:58 -0700
  ...I'd suggest you check everything mentioned above and also check and clean the AFM connector. It's good to do the capacitor fix...
• type2 list
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 10:02:30 -0500
  Does anyone know anything about the type2 list and type2 website? Seems like a couple of months ago I checked and the site was...
• Re: Subaru Check Engine Light
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 22:33:19 -0700
  ...Couldn't resist! Jay >Can anyone tell me how to reset the "Check Engine" light on 2.2 Subaru >engine controls? Any help appreciated...
• Re: digitool
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 20:06:47 EST
  ...I checked the archive and was wondering where does one purchase the digitool for the digifant system. My injection system has been acting up...
• Re: VW repairs shops directory
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 17:23:46 -0600 (MDT)
  Paul, There are mobile techs that will go with you to check out the vehicle. If you can find one in the area that...
• 83 idle prob persists
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Mar 1997 18:43:48 -0500
  ...I have checked everything ignition and fuel item except fuel pressure. Can someone please give me some pointers on checking the ECU. I have...
• Aux Battery Blow Up
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 07:43:19 -0700
  ...Also get the alternator output checked. Check the main battery as well, since that is charged by the same system. Finally, check the relay...
• Re: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:23:51 -0400
  You need to check for fuel pressure, and spark when the problem is happening. One or the other is probably causing it and it...
• Re: Auto tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:13:47 -0400
  ...I checked the owners manual which says > it should be warm (not hot or cold) when checking the automatic > transmissions fluid level, but it...
• Re: Scam email
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 14:33:44 -0400
  > Ask him the name of his company contact in Tennessee and if > he tells you, contact them to check on validity. If he/she...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:00:27 -0400
  The seating of all the valves is not the only thing that must be checked, when choosing to rebuild a head. You haven't...
• RE: Propane saftey question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
  Fri, 04 Nov 94 08:16 PST
  ...The station(s) keep filling it up w/o even asking or checking if it's up to date. -Scott. '81 'falia '76 '2002...
• CCC's reconaissance trip 3/25
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 14:06:27 -0800
  A few of us in the bay area want to take a reconaissance trip to check out Mt. Hamilton for it's appropriateness to...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 22:38:38 -0500
  ...If the connector contacts are dirty, > you will get the same symptoms. > > Check the TPS (throttle position switch) - you must hear a click as...
• Vanagon cold weather problems
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Mon, 11 Dec 95 13:44:41 -0500
  ...I took the battery out and had it checked and recharged. The service tech said it was ok. I have a few ideas from...
• Re: Was Stutter and Low Batt-Now Battery Drain
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 8 May 2010 07:47:15 -0700
  ...Any tips on how to check this before I take it > to a battery guy? > Other may suggest something else but here's what...
• Pulsing idle UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Schaper
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 01:14:11 EDT
  ...prices from www.fastgermanauto.com - check the coolant sensor - check the air flow meter - go through the idle setting scenario in Bentley - check all...
• Ok... the cold start rich running condition part three......
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 22:14:45 -0500
  ...everything checks out. 3. Checked plugs for fouling.. all is ok there.. 4. Timing and all that stuff is ok.... 5. Cleaned the aux...
• Wobbly Still Won't Go... Gurus pleassssse heeellllllppppp...
  Historical mailing list - Scott and Norma
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:45:12 -0800
  ...here's what I checked. ECU Connector: Jumped pin 3 - 13 No pump action even cranking starter Checked pin 14 - 13 12v only when...
• Checking List status
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 12:55:31 -0800
  Folks, In order to check the status of the list, please surf to http://www.vanagon.com/links/lists.html Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier...
• Alternator gone bad
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Lovelace
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 19:03:44 -0700
  Having trouble keeping my battery charged, had my alternator checked and said it was drawing about 8-9 amps. checked around, seems the 90...
• Re: no spark (after timing/dwell checked?)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:16:19 -0700
  ...cranked engine until points were open, then checked negative coil to > ground, still 12V when points are open. > > Does this mean the distributor is...
• Re: Rattle at High RPM
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 15:56:02 EDT
  Did you check your shifter? Push a little on the shifter and it will get rid of the noise. Now if that gets rid...
• Rich Van $$ Update
  Historical mailing list - The Martins
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 10:12:44 -0600
  I checked ECU (Digjet) and all as per Bentley, replaced all small vaccuum lines (although not the plastic ones or large ones from the...
• Re: My 84 Surges,like a short in injection
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Persing
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 16:47:53 -0800
  ...Go through the > proceedure to check everything with a multimeter at the ECU plug. Make sure > everything is within limits. I would also check...
• Re: oil stick
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 14:50:15 -0400
  ...the proper and reccomended way of checking the oil on my '87 westy > "stella" > should i check the oil before the ngine is started...
• Re: Tire Thread
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 16:40:27 -0600
  > Last time I checked, the 356 and the Y370 were history, toast, NLA. I checked TIRERACK.COM last night for a friend and they...
• Hall Sender Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Tue, 14 May 2002 20:38:47 -0500
  ...Tracked the problem back through the ignition system using all the checks in Bentley. Everything checked ok except the Hall Sender. Checked it with...
• Re: Nagging Gremlins: Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble, arm rest, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 19:00:40 -0400
  ...Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble, arm rest, Sliding door Hello, check the wiper fuse;check your timing;check your expansion tank coolant level. Pray...
• Re: Won't spray gas, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 15:48:13 -0800
  I've suggested it already, but you could check that the ECU is getting power. you checked the ground for it ................the power is...
• Re: 87 2.1 loss power
  Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:20:46 -0400
  Yes I did check the braid itself to ground and yes its grounded. The center wire is clean until I turn the key on...
• Looking for parts
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:12:09 -0800
  ...I have checked with GoWesty and they said they do not offer these parts. I have checked with Buslab, they don�t have them...
• Re: Vernagon Sighting in Bend (Fryreday Fun)
  Historical mailing list - phil zimmerman
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:21:36 -0700
  ...I didn't check his ID, but I think I earned my > fee. > Is my check in the mail? --------------------------- Thanks for completing your mission...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 10:29:03 -0400
  ...A neat way to check for leaks , is to inject a dye and run the compressor for a few hours. Then sacrifice an old...
• Re: coolant blinking, refresh my memory...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 06:47:52 -0800
  ...Someday if I can find a new resistor I will replace it, but I checked everything there was to check and replaced the relay...
• Re: Help on buying '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 13:47:50 PDT
  ...Also will do a compression test to confirm the readings (125-130-125-125), and check over the body further. If it checks out...
• [A] engine temperature
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 18 Aug 94 15:08:48 EDT
  ...Double-check by checking the level immediately after shutdown; it should take some time for the extra to return to the crankcase, so over...
• Re: Engine power loss (need help)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 15:43:06 -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...