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• Re: Cooling System Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 11:48:23 EST
  In a message dated 3/15/00 7:38:36 AM, kdlewis@JUNO.COM writes: << Forget the pressure test, it's pretty useless. The...
• Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 21 May 2017 12:31:10 -0700
  Hi all I've been reading up on DIY type cooling system pressure testers. I plan to re-use a broken WBX blue coolant...
• Re: Coolant pressure test... video.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:02:02 -0500
  ...I'm perplex about those test, i can't inject air into the cylinder (lost of pressure on the coolant pressure test #1) but...
• Re: Coolant pressure test... video.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:07:18 -0500
  ...I'm perplex about those test, i can't inject air into the cylinder (lost of pressure on the coolant pressure test #1) but...
• Re: Fuel Pressure T fitting busted!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 10:42:35 -0700
  If pressure tester came with a T connector, install proper sized brass barbed connector in place of OEM T? When checking pressure, remove new...
• fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 20:43:19 -0600
  As far as the fuel pressure tester, the hose does not thread into the test "T", it fits over it. For short tests, a...
• Re: 84 Westy strange compression readings
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 02:38:44 -0500
  ...Do a leak down test. As explain below. TEST #1: Pressure Tests for the Cooling System The first test of the cooling system is...
• Re: Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:31:16 -0700
  ...Then test fuel pressure before and after manually applying a reasonable known vacuum pressure to the regulator vacuum connection. Mark
• Re: pressure testing cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 19:36:20 -0800 (PST)
  On Sat, 16 Dec 1995, Mark McCulley wrote: > I'm curious how you used the pressure tester to diagnose the radiator. The tester is...
• Re: Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:57:42 -0700
  ...Then test fuel pressure before > and after manually applying a reasonable known vacuum pressure to the > regulator vacuum connection. > > Mark
• Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:31:49 -0500
  Hi, Before I buy a new motor for my 87 Westy, I'd like to pressure test the cooling system to make sure the...
• WTB Coolant pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:14:17 -0800
  Hi guys, I would like to buy a pressure tester with an attachment to testing the cap. Anyone knows the best one and could...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:13:59 EST
  ...A leak down tester applies a regulated pressure to the cylinder under test and the resulting pressure in the cylinder is read as a...
• Re: Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:50:29 -0700
  With the engine running for the fuel pressure regulator test right ? I had assumed so,. reading your post. there won't be vacuum on...
• Re: San Diego area: pressure tank or cap test adapters?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 08:11:47 -0700
  The test that I have been more interested in is the ability for the cap to release pressure. Not holding pressure is the least...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:56:16 -0500
  ...A leak down tester applies a regulated pressure to the cylinder > under test and the resulting pressure in the cylinder is read as a...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:22:43 -0500
  ...Fuel pressure- is there enough pressure Is the vacuume line for the regulator OK Fuel pressure regulator Fuel injectors: Ohms test, spray test, fuel...
• Brake Pressure Bleeder/Coolant Pressure Testor
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 21:50:36 -0700
  ...I am also planning on buying the Stant Cooling system pressure testor or the following: http://www.powerprobe.com/lr300.htm My question is...
• Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 07:57:22 -0500
  ...1980 - 1983 Air Cooled Vanagon pressure regulators, what are the test pressures?. 1984 - 1991 Waser Boxers Vanagon pressure regulators, what are the test pressures...
• San Diego area: pressure tank or cap test adapters?
  Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:35:29 -0700
  ...Does anyone in the San Diego area have a coolant pressure tank or pressure cap adapters to use with a pressure tester? I'd...
• Re: Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:51:07 -0500
  ...Mike Richard Golen wrote: > Hi, > > Before I buy a new motor for my 87 Westy, I'd like to pressure test > the cooling system...
• Re: coolant pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 12:31:22 -0700
  My local repair shop has on occasion used a pressure check to test for leaks, or potential leaks. What pressure should be used and...
• Re: Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 21 May 2017 16:53:54 -0400
  ...I > plan to re-use a broken WBX blue coolant tank cap to build my tester. > I probably have a dial type tire pressure...
• fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 08:12:05 -0800
  Can anyone tell me what is the size thread is the connection on the fuel pressure test T? I'd like to buy the...
• Re: San Diego area: pressure tank or cap test adapters?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 06:36:45 -0400
  ...Does anyone in the San Diego area have a coolant pressure tank or > pressure cap adapters to use with a pressure tester? I'd...
• Re: San Diego area: pressure tank or cap test adapters?
  Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 09:45:35 -0700
  ...Does anyone in the San Diego area have a coolant pressure tank or >>> pressure cap adapters to use with a pressure tester? I'd...
• Fuel Pressure testing
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 23:09:39 -0500
  Would someone please advise me as to how to set up, build and use a fuel pressure test rig? Thanks, John
• help w/coolant tests
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sun, 4 May 2003 23:19:53 -0400
  ...I got a coolant system pressure tester, and hooked it up for the cold and hot tests (setup photo: <http://www.offthehill.org/~dan...
• Cooling System Pressure Test Protocol
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:02:58 EST
  ...Bently says, I recall, that to pressure test, you put a tester on the expansion tank and pump. I wonder if this will put...
• Re: Leak Down Test, define ?
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 09:46:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...it's a lot more discriminating test than a simple compression test. takes a 2 gauge setup (input pressure and cylinder pressure). regulated input...
• Fwd: Re: Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 14:23:33 -0800
  ...Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Richard, I made one from parts I had laying around the garage. http://neksiwel...
• Re: pressure testing cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 09:44:12 -0800
  I curious how you used the pressure tester to diagnose the radiator. It seems that the system would have to be up to temperature...
• Re: Fuel Pressure
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 07:50:06 EDT
  ...Could this be grunge in the intake coming from the tank . . . >> Max, I imagine you are using the fuel supply pressure test point to...
• Re: Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 13:50:56 -0500
  ...Tuesday, January 01, 2008 11:31 AM Subject: [VANAGON] Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon > Hi, > > Before I buy a new motor for my 87...
• Re: San Diego area: pressure tank or cap test adapters?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 20:00:05 -0400
  ...Does anyone in the San Diego area have a coolant pressure tank or >>>> pressure cap adapters to use with a pressure tester? I'd...
• DIY / Homemade coolant system pressure testing
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:51:50 -0700
  ...In lieu of a commercial VW coolant system pressure test tool, which has adapters for testing both the cooling system as well as the...
• Re: Fuel pressure test gauge
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:58:04 -0400
  ...Friday, March 30, 2007 7:08 PM Subject: [VANAGON] Fuel pressure test gauge > Can someone tell me what variety of fuel pressure test gauge...
• Re: Fuel Line replacement - Fuel pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:36:11 -0700
  there are fuel pressure tests outlined in the Bentley requiring the use of a fuel pressure gauge. One of these tests is for residual...
• Fuel Pressure Test. Gauge Needle Wiggles at Idle?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:34:52 -0700
  ...I can run the ** test again, but hate wasting "always replace" washers. Regardless..... On second set of tests, at idle, the fuel pressure tester...
• Fuel Line replacement - Fuel pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 23:45:15 -0600
  ...com/fi_hoses/FuelLineReplacementENG.pdf In there, it states "A fuel pressure test should also be performed to make sure everything is tight." This...
• Pressure Tester
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 10:38:35 -0400
  Hey all, Now that I have 2 watercooled VWs, where can I get a pressure tester for the cooling system? TIA -- Hotch 86 GL...
• fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - steve vitale
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 12:44:35 -0500
  any recommendations for a fuel pressure tester/vacuum tester? I was considereing this one from sears because it'll double as a vacuum gauge...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:35:12 -0700
  ...Please tell more about the details of planing/building your pressure tester. Nate Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:07:19 -0300 From: "Giasson...
• Pressure testing the Propane tank on a westy
  Historical mailing list - steve delasalle
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 00:22:16 -0700
  As my propane tank is 20 years old and looking quite tatty I'm going to get it pressure tested. Can anyone tell me...
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 08:47:17 -0800
  ...Thanks again, Bill > Can anyone tell me what is the size thread is the connection on the fuel > pressure test T? > > I'd like...
• Re: Fuel Line replacement - Fuel pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 12:50:41 -0700
  ...that the fuel pressure is within spec. the normal way is, engine running, connect your FP gaue to the testing port, on that triple...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 10 May 2001 23:11:14 EDT
  Thanks, When I was testing different pressures and methods to decrease the vacuum, changing the pressure had a direct effect on power and mileage...
• Re: Fuel Pressure
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 09:01:01 -0600
  ...Could this be grunge in the > intake coming from the tank . . . >> > > Max, > > I imagine you are using the fuel supply pressure test point to...
• Testing the cooling system Re: How Hot is To Hott?
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:13:56 -0400
  ...pressure and fluid, that you can use as you are driving. These are three easy things every driver should be able to test for...
• Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:41:23 -0400
  ...Beats the heck out of the $50 pressure testers for sale. tabe johnson/87 westy
• Re: coolant system pressure testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 19:08:59 -0500
  The proper method is to get a coolant system pressure tester- with a pump and an adapter. Pump the system up to about 15...
• Re: dissappearing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 11:47:40 -0600
  ...The easiest way to find it will be to have the system pressure tested. You could pressure test it yourself but the kit costs...
• Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:09:41 -0700
  ...In the case as described (dropping pressure) that would indicate either leaking valves or worn rings. Do a dry/wet pair of tests on...
• fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 22:23:50 -0600
  I made a fairly inexpensive fuel pressure tester that works great. How? I bought the least expensive oil pressure gauge I could find (about...
• Re: 86 Camper: Voltage light sending unit; fuel pressure emission test; for sale in California
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 20:51:49 -0700
  ...They did the fuel system pressure test, and said I was lucky to have recently done a fuel tank re-seal because most vanagons...
• Re: Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:53:17 -0500
  ...Richard Golen wrote: > Hi, > > Before I buy a new motor for my 87 Westy, I'd like to pressure test > the cooling system to...
• Fuel pressure test gauge ???
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 13:15:18 -0800
  What type of gauge do you guys use to measure (test) fuel pressure? I've been looking for a gauge that reads from 0...
• Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Durham
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:06:28 -0800
  In Dec I had my 90 Westie tested at a "Test Only" station in San Diego. The shop manager made the comment, " Our pressure...
• Re: WTB Coolant pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - B Monk
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:24:24 -0800
  ...Mighty Might also makes a universal tester that is a rubber expansion plug that hooks up to the universal on the pressure tester. I...
• Re: WTB Coolant pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:19:39 -0600
  ...Mighty > Might also makes > a universal tester that is a rubber expansion plug that hooks up to the > universal on the > pressure tester. I...