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On 29 May 2001, at 11:34, Sandin, Karl-Olov wrote: > The big computerized engine analyzer in my buddies auto shop doesn't > seem too high-tech to me, computerwise. Probably a common 386 > inside... Of course a lot of cables and pickups has to be > fabricated... With the right sensors even fuel pressure could be > measured. You're right, making, installing, and calibrating the sensors is all the work. And the cables.... > A package like this could really be something extra... > Late T3s even have that test socket in the rear engine compartment. I made a little box that plugs into the late VW "Computer Diagnosis" socket. That was 20 years ago. It works, but there's very little useful info available there. I can measure the system voltage and the dwell/rpm, test the turnsignal and brake lamps, etc. Not very exciting. > Who's gonna be first? Even at 20 years ago, there were probably lots of people ahead of me. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org