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Re: Use Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Regulator on WBX?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 20 May 2012 22:21:29 -0400
Why do you think you may need to replace the fuel pressure regulator? They are easily tested and almost always a failure is obvious...
Re: Compression tester question
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:13:41 -0800
...On 11/16/07, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote: > Neil, my compression tester has a valve that will hold the > pressure in the...
Re: California Smog Test 2008
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:47:59 -0700
...Test 2008 > For CA Smog check info, look here: > > http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/ > > I think you are referring to the low pressure fuel...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 1 Nov 2016 15:41:45 -0700
Mike, You say "the Fuel Pressure Regulator works correctly.But....The residual fuel pressure test was unsatisfactory until I clamped off the fuel injector...
Oil Pressure = 0
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Tue, 19 Dec 2006 08:14:46 -0600
...to get to in order to attach a temp oil pressure gauge for test and check purposes. I started the motor and the lifters...
Re: Cant Accelerate (still!)
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:47:49 -0700
...You can watch the gauge while you add a load but a proper pressure/quantity test should be done too. About $10-20 for...
<syncro> VC/braking
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Apr 1997 10:52:28 -0300 (ADT)
Couple of test points from a tech paper by VAG. - braking tests showed up to 23% improvement in stopping distance due to the syncro...
Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts-Some more thoughts!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 9 May 2013 17:19:15 -0400
...I've been tempted to build a cap tester just > to confirm > > my theory on that cap holding too much pressure. I ended up...
Re: testing relays
Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
Fri, 8 Sep 2000 08:24:38 +1100
It is more than likely just cycling in and out on the High Pressure or Low Pressure protection switches. Doesn't sound like a...
Re: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:33:53 -0500
...This was to give me >exposed wire so I could put my test meter to it more easily and >safely with the engine running...
LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:25:36 -0700
...Any answers and/or critiques regarding my test method/tester are welcome! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sun, 8 Apr 2012 08:51:00 -0400
...So, > check which cap you have, who knows. > > Hector > 1990 Carat 'Ursula' > > > > > > > > hi ... > > Re pressure testing the cap .. > > have you made an adapter gizmo...
Re: fuel pressure question-Again!!
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Fri, 25 May 2001 06:10:36 -0400
...0700 Paul Bucco <ibuyvdubs@yahoo.com> writes: > Hi List, > > When testing my fuel pressure regulator, when the > engine is hooked to the gauge , it...
Re: Engine Advice Needed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 26 May 2014 08:44:42 -0400
...do a leak down test to get an idea of the leakage amount and then place full shop pressure in the cylinder to determine...
The saga continues
Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:01:28 -0400
...Last test Mark had me do was testing the fuel pressure at the T on top of the engine. I did not get a...
Re(2): Nervous about heads
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Jan 1997 18:19:32 -0500
...back in when pressure drops below a threshold pressure (don't know that either). Is there a simple way to test this cap. Like...
Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:49:42 -0800
...If you look closely at the tee, you > will see that the leg which is used as the pressure port has a hose barb...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters, now emissions indicator lights.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Mar 2014 00:08:02 -0500
...New York is similar in that the on board diagnostics is used as the emissions system test for 1996 and later vehicles. We have...
Re: Oil Light / Buzzer despite NORMAL pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 21 May 2003 23:02:43 -0400
...This happened in the middle of my recent trip to Arizona so I rigged a test light to that rear oil pressure switch (light...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:48:44 -0700
...But you can do this testing to determine if that's what it really is. You could also put a mechanical oil pressure guage...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - James
Tue, 4 Mar 2014 23:29:30 -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: smelly rear heater
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:21:03 -0400
...but under pressure there were no bubbles anywhere and it held 15 PSI for at least an hour in my pressure test. Allan" ------------------------------------------------------------ + To...
Re: HELP-- 45 MPH @ WOT ???
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:11:24 -0700
...Is it enough fuel? Now, attach pressure gauge to fuel hose tee test barb and do test again while watching pressure gauge. Constant pressure...
Re: my own coolant mystery
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:51:41 -0500
This is very simple; have both cooling pressure test done! At idle and at 2500rpm http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/pressure_test.htm Believe...
Leakdown testing as requested
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:10:26 -0500
...I always do full pressure test when I suspect a problem. Make sure engine is secured with full pressure test. it will spin violently...
Re: Significant improvment: Less wind deflection
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:46:36 -0700
...VW employs a number of automotive engineers and professional test drivers. In conjunction with some instrumentation, various test tracks and roads, and in consultation...
Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
Sun, 2 Apr 2006 16:10:41 -0500
...All those cooling system pressure testers Snap-on and the rest of the tool industry have sold with instructions to pressure up to 20...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - James
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 22:52:19 -0500
If your 'check engine' light is on here in Ontario, the vehicle will fail it's 'every two years' emissions test now - testing places...
Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:18:54 -0500
...If it fails a pressure test it's because gas fumes can get out -- when they were clearly designed to be retained - right? So...
CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:32:49 -0700
Fuel Pressure Regulator test (Bentley 24.25): With vacuum hose (2) connected spec: approx 2.0 bar, measured: 2.2 bar PASS With vacuum...
Larger Audi a/t cooler fits transporter
Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:06:11 -0400
Have to pressure test it... but it fits well and is about 3/4" thicker... so must be better at cooling eh? part # 087...
Re: PSI Coolant System
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:26:55 -0700
...On the diesel the pressure cap is test at 11 to 16 psi. On the gas WB it is tested from 13 to 17...
Euro-Drive: UPDATE 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
Historical mailing list - "Jerry Thomas (by way of Derek Drew )"
Fri, 14 May 1999 10:32:59 -0400
...members.iatn.net/pages/jerry_thomas2.html ___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________ TESTING AND RESULTS fuel pressure - pressure,volume within specs _______________________________________________________ iATN Industry Sponsors: http...
Re: Compression tester question
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:04:45 -0800
...In the case as described (dropping pressure) that > > > > would indicate either leaking valves or worn rings. Do a dry/wet > > > > pair of tests on...
Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 6 Aug 2010 08:30:33 -0500
...the data from the "extensive testing"? If this is correct, it would be consistent with the drop in pressure (though still adequate) that my...
compression testing procedure
Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 09:15:33 +0000
I've searched the archives about compression testing, but haven't found the answers I was looking for: Why the open throttle requirement? Both...
Re: Adaptor to pump ...
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:13:53 +0200
...First you'll need to test the low pressure valve (because that's the direction to pressurize the system). Simply blow into the hose...
Re: throttle switch & heater cable
Historical mailing list
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 10:49:34 PDT
...However, the pressure test will NOT reveal a leaky rear heater core. Mine passed 3 tests before the dealer replaced the core and the...
Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Thu, 10 May 2001 11:26:05 EDT
...Add an adjustable pressure regulator and just turn it down a few psi for the test. Mine with the Chip, rockers, mild porting and...
Re: 90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:57:16 -0700
I like your fuel pressure regulator suspicion, or thinking about it. did you test fuel pressure on the engine ............that port there in the...
Re: Advice...temp to high.... after new parts....
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Mon, 4 Jul 2005 19:33:05 EDT
...No, i didn't test the new thermostat.... My coolant pressure tester is bkoken.... Anything i don't think of...yea yea, i know...
Re: Fuel pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 19:29:09 -0500
...In this case no fuel pressure. Fuel pump runs. But no fuel coming out of the test point over the engine fuel line "T...
Re: Don't Buy Gas In Lynchburg, VA! Follow Up
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:05:23 -0400
Do an fuel pressure test, by the book. Engine running and not runing, after shot down, wait at least 20 minutes and look at...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:26:50 -0600
...tester before. I haven't. > > To get your % leakage number, do you just pressurize > the cylinder, cut off the airflow, and measure the > pressure...
Re: looking for a tool to pressure test my coolant system
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 13:30:42 EDT
...garage and let them test it -- reach in your pocket a bit. Or, take one of the queefed out pressure caps you probably have...
Re: Pressure test cooling system howto?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:20:21 -0700
...Pressure test cooling system howto? > Scott, > > Thanks for the info on the cap. I'll probably just replace the suspect > hose > first and see...
Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:49:23 -0700
...I found the real problem eventually by doing a pressure test to the engine. I borrowed a compressor and coverted my compression tester into...
Euro-Drive: 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
Historical mailing list - "Jerry Thomas (by way of Derek Drew )"
Tue, 11 May 1999 07:59:51 -0400
...members.iatn.net/pages/jerry_thomas2.html ___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________ TESTING AND RESULTS fuel pressure - pressure,volume within specs _______________________________________________________ iATN Industry Sponsors: http...
Re: VDO Transmission PRESSURE gauge...anyone used one on a 2.1L AT???
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 19:02:17 -0700
...a question to > the list about what > might cause abnormally high > pressures...maybe get to a mechanic that can solve > the issue before she...
Re: Washing Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 09:20:56 -0500
...I > have > had dry ground under the van for the past four days and man is it a > great > feeling!!! The pressure tester from...
COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 1 Aug 2005 14:44:02 -0400
...I feel that i have a fuel pressure ploblem... but am not sure... fuel pressure is ok.... Compression: ok Help Ben http://www.benplace...
Re: PS pump pressure testing?
Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
Thu, 27 Jun 2002 21:31:40 EDT
...The pressure is 1500 PSI on the high side of the pump whether the line is 1/2 inch or 1/2 foot. That...
how do you test and a/c compressor?
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:10:31 -0400
is there a way to tell from the high/low pressure ports and gauges? we recharged my system and it has no cooling effect...
Re: California Smog Test 2008
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:28:52 -0700
...of a new part to the Ca smog check where they pressure test the integrity of the evap system. I think it's a...
Re: 85 Vanagon Blowing Smoke
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 01:16:18 -0400
...For sure you have an internal coolant leak, do this test: http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/pressure_test.htm We will see after this...
Re: 2.1L ignition/FI woes!!
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 29 Nov 2005 17:04:20 -0500
...Those relays are number 24.Both of them.Maybe swap them and look see.If you have fuel pressure problems, the test is to...
Re: gas in the oil
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:14:11 -0500
...one or more FI injectors is leaking overnight into the combustion chamber, a classic problem! have a GOOD mechanic do a fuel pressure test...
Is Your Oil Pressure Buzzer Too Quiet?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:48:28 -0700
...I installed a Vanagon "Dynamic" oil pressure warning system PCB on my VanaJetta conversion. When tested, the buzzer triggered on properly but it was...
Testing fuel injectors
Historical mailing list - jbclem
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:19:16 -0800
...any of the testing systems available...I'm thinking of the discontinued TIF Fuel Injector Testor(TIF 357EFI) that checks pressure drop and volume...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 3 Mar 2014 09:50:30 -0600
---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: > I'm glad I live in Alabama, USA, where there are no vehicle emissions tests! Well, I've...