Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 15:56:35 -0700
Reply-To: vanagon@ALPHAAUTOSALES.NET
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Alpha Auto Sales <vanagon@ALPHAAUTOSALES.NET>
Subject: Re: Ultimate Fix #1
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From: "Ari Ollikainen" <Ari@OLTECO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, 16 October, 2001 15:10
Subject: Re: Ultimate Fix #1
> It started on a Synchro, I think it was a 1996 model, belonging
>to the good Dr.*****.
I wasn't aware that there were ANY "Synchro" Vanagons available
in 1996 or any other year...perhaps you meant a 1986 Syncro?
You have nothing better to do than pick apart typos??
[SNIP]
> You want to test and see if this process is needed?? Sure
>thing!! Take your DVOM, set to a range of no more than two, maybe
>four volts, connect it between the battery negative post and an
>alternator or engine block ground, pull the double green wire
>connector from the coil to disable spark and have a friend crank the
>engine while you watch the meter.
Or perhaps this vehicle you're describing actually has a
battery within sight of the engine and alternator and ISN'T
a Vanagon at all? When fooling with a [D]VOM around **MY**
Vanagon, I don't usually have a spool of wire available to
connect between one of the handy grounds in the engine compartment
and the battery post in the battery compartment in the right
front wheelwell...
No, I'm describing a process easily accomplished with a decent DVOM, I use a
Fluke 78 http://www.fluke.com/products/home.asp?SID=1&AGID=1&PID=2279 with an
accessory lead package
http://www.fluke.com/products/home.asp?AGID=1&SID=1&PID=17355 for this, the
leads stretch from the
battery in it's usual location, though the rear area, across the rear seat or
bed and into the engine
compartment. The meter ends up on or just in front of the back seat. You do have
a DVOM you spent more that $20.00 at Kmart don't you? I also note how you
bracket the [D] in DVOM, should I then assume you are still using your
grandfather's old analog meter?? Perhaps you have the Ben Franklin model?
[SNIP]
> OK, now that you all are privy to one of my personal trade secrets,
Cleaning grounds has always been a GoodThing(tm) but it's
never been a secret to those who take care of their ageing
vehicles. However, thanks for the reminder...
Then quit flaming and fix yours!!
>please, somebody buy the Westy I've got posted at
> http://www.alphaautosales.net/vanagon90/index.htm maybe I'll post
>again with the final word on Wasserboxer cooling system filling and
>bleeding.
Whatever...EXCEPT that the vehicle you're selling is the same as
a Carat (with the exception of the Wolfsburg medallion] + the
Country Homes conversion. It's NOT a "Westy"...
I'm not selling, I'm the webmaster. I'm told it's a Weekender package, and
that part makes it a Westy. Don't shoot the messenger, OK? Or I'll curse you
with a daily clutch replacement on a Synchro!! Also, kindly note on
http://www.alphaautosales.net/vanagon90/index.htm the center picture in the
fourth row down http://www.alphaautosales.net/vanagon90/wph5.jpg and then tell
me again it's not a Westy. You are so right, it is not a Westy, but clearly a
Westfalia.
Sincerely,
Ron Austin
webmaster@alphaautosales.net
'79 Westmoreland Rabbit
'71 Chevy C-20
'74 Gitane Pista
'98 Specialized Allez
Jeep Dreams