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• Re: White Westy convoy, I-4 gasser advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:08:09 -0400
  ...No fuel-injected gasoline engine can come anywhere near the diesel for electrical simplicity. The 1.6D/TD and 1.9D/TD engines require...
• Re: Cleaning fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 14:25:59 -0400
  ...Can't do that except on a properly set up test bench. >I have read somewhere that fuel injectors can be ultrasonically cleaned. >Does...
• Re: When the O2 sensor cools down...
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:43:46 -0400
  ...While engine braking down a long hill, all > the > > clear air coming through the exhaust system, while obviously hot, is > > apparently not quite as...
• Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:25:35 -0400
  ...That being the case, sounds like you are losing residual fuel pressure. Put a gauge on the fuel system and verify. Some(most) EFI...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 09:23:44 -0600
  ...Don't you know that the metric system > >>> is a part of the socialist takeover plan for the U.S.? lol > >>> > >>>> Chris. > >>>> > >>>> Wysłane z...
• Re: Bio-diesel in VW's
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 22:34:15 -0800
  ...Also it cleans the fuel system and produces fewer carcinogins. Mark -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 02:59:50 -0400
  ...milliseconds will inject y grams of fuel no matter what the engine conditions are. If the supply system fails (pump dies, inlet clogged, pressure...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:14:30 -0400
  ...This can include all the controls, exhaust after treatment, and fuel tank vapor recovery systems and maybe even the transmission/drivelien. All the state...
• Re: New head replacement, bad gas mileage...
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:36:48 -0700
  ...Would that cause a mixture problem in the fuel injection system if an exhaust leak occur at this point? Also, I was replacing the...
• Re: FS: Beloved Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 12:17:02 -0700
  ...coolant and fuel lines and a million other things when I was preparing for the trip, an awning, a hot water system, additional interior...
• Re: NVC-Prices Fuel A Rebellion
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 01:57:36 -0400
  ...too high or low of an octane but most >> vehicle >> computer systems using knock sensors can adjust accordingly. Just >> about >> every car made in...
• Re: Cheap and easy fuel pressure gauge?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:07:11 -0400
  ...Might blow the end off a fuel rail if the retaining band is on the edge of letting go. The system *was* designed with...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 21:35:23 -0800
  ...Then performed the Hall sender systems check. All test were > positive. Spark at the coil wire every time the center connector of the > hall...
• Victor Reinz brand front main seal from engine gasket kit?
  Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 23:10:34 -0700
  ...Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help?? > 3. RE - Shady Boy Awning - Initial Impression > 4. monitoring system (2) > 5. AC help > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Fri, 23...
• Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:53:28 -0500
  It seems we are getting a few new Vanagon owners aboard so here's my occasional post to newcomers about their vans. *Fuel Lines...
• Re: Pinhole in propane regulator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:31:37 -0400
  ...Since you could not shut the fuel off you also need the service valve. Unless your tank is really pristine condition consider replacing that...
• Re: mixing coolants?
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 21:04:07 -0500
  ...the entire > system (see archives) and pressure test it. While you're at it (in order of importance): > > 1) change ALL fuel lines (old...
• Re: Low compression results accurate?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:50:49 -0700
  ...you can use either exhaust system ......the 2.1 is better. you can also convert your 85 to 2.1 cooling system..........and fuel...
• Maddening minutiae
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:12:35 -0800
  Got out early this morning to drain the rinse water out of the cooling system and add the new Sierra and the distilled (bought...
• Re: Hydrogen cars ... now Autotrain
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:03:12 -0700
  ...go cross country with your vehicle onboard. > We > have a rail system, we just refuse to use it much or take the time to...
• Caravelle VR6 & TDI
  Historical mailing list - Tore Vefferstad
  Wed, 27 Mar 96 10:41:12 +0100 (MET)
  ...pickup is a integrated hydraulic system, which can tip the dropside aluminium body, or via outlets in the front, operate snowploughs and sweeping gear...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:00:10 -0800
  ...Basically the entire ignition, fuel pump, and fuel injection circuitry runs without any fuses, on all years of Vanagons. Mark Dennis Haynes wrote: >Not...
• Re: Air cooled diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 19:07:49 -0500
  ...Are the diesel engines from the early '80s based > on a Type 4 gas engine? Are there other things besides the fuel injection > that...
• Re: Digifant overview/troubleshooting / stabilant 22
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:35:12 -0600
  ...Digifant overview/troubleshooting / stabilant 22 I stumbled upon this useful explanation of VWs Digifant system (applicable to 86-91 Vanagons) Most of the information...
• alternator transplant successful
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  04 Mar 96 14:40:04 EST
  ...Also, (thank God) the fuel injection system is working as well as ever. I'm glad that there was no damage to any of...
• Re: Survey: Fuel Mileage? (min., max., average...?)
  Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 04:45:09 -0600
  ...Rowland, Lead Systems Analyst University Information Technology Services, IUPUI phone://317.278.1208 mailto://crowland@iupui.edu http://www.iupui.edu/~crowland/
• Re: Wiring 86+ dash pod into 83.5 WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 22:26:38 -0400
  ...Probably not the fault of the system so much as the operator. I >got close with a description of a tach pod transplanted into...
• Re: update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 00:23:14 -0500
  ...The plastic operating cam does wear out after so many miles and completely changes the fuelling situation from off idle, or at WOT. Very...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 16:15:59 -0700
  ...the key to ON and triggers a latching relay feeding the fuel pump relay. Starting to sound like those transponder keys that give locksmiths...
• Re: bucking and dying
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 01:38:04 -0400
  William, Attached is a zip file that contains numerous files about diagnosing fuel injection problems in the WBX engine, particularly the 2.1 l...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:05:18 -0700
  ...which put out far less bad stuff out the tailpipe, and get better fuel mileage. it is only Ca's bureaucratic stubbornness that's...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:18:38 -0400
  ...improve your fuel economy by 30%? You get 24mpg >> instead >> of 18mpg or so. A motor with a modern engine management system emits >> far...
• alternator blues
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 22:27:02 -0800
  ...Are the wires on top the ones I should inspect? After all my previous trevails, I know the coolant system, vacuum and FI system...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
  ...fuel pump, fuel pressure, fuel tank, fuel pressure regulator. In > all cases of not running right.. > the fuel filter should be removed, and emptied...
• Re: Fuel Prices
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:29:29 -0700
  ...Fuel Prices > Rico Dagastino wrote: > > Fuel prices are up about 50 cents this afternoon. Our petroleum > > infrastructure in the gulf is vulnerable to storms...
• Re: Fuel Gauge inaccuracy(pessimistic vs optimistic)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 03:59:11 EDT
  ...the lack of fuel slowly becoming >unavailable >> in the FI system. Because the fuel is used to "cool" the fuel pump, >> running it dry...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 10:29:53 -0500
  ...228 @ 4400 rpm >> Sequential Multiport fuel injection with dual spray injectors >> Platinum-tipped spark plugs >> Computerized management system with "Limp Home feature," incl. over...
• Re: SOMETIMES IT WILL, OTHER TIMES IT WON'T
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:51:46 -0700
  ...The wheels on my (new to me) 86 Syncro Westy were pretty rusty…little did I know about rims, tires, cooling systems, fuel lines...
• Re: 91 Vanagon w/ large gas leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 29 May 97 08:15:44 CDT
  ...if the vent hoses are drying/cracking/leaking, can the fuel system hoses be far behind?? if you have not already done so, i...
• Re: 85GL won't turn over...help please?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:35:17 -0500
  ...you installed the fuel lines you could have inadvertantly pulled a wire loose that is part of the ignition system. I have done this...
• Re: Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:08:28 -0600
  ...I'm not blaming the engine itself, at all, but the FI system and the coolant system that are getting way to old. I...
• Re: Heating up a motor
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 06:45:47 -0500
  ...At 65mph, does the fuel move through the fuel filter too fast to benefit from the warming system built into it? Maybe -4F is...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 23:30:46 -0500
  ...disrupts the vacuum signal and you cant have that with fuel injection systems and still have driveabilty. I don't think eurocars is using...
• Re: Slowing to save gas?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 18 May 2008 21:11:47 -0700
  ...It works just as well as the magnets strapped to your > fuel line! All the fuel molecules line up just so and produce a...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:50:10 -0800
  Now, keep in mind the fuel in the system. The engine will run with the 100 mL, and what is in the line and...
• Re: Engine died after a mysterious "BOOM!"
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:26:21 -0400
  ...Time and money spent >> now to make sure all mechanical, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems >> now will save you much grief later on. >> >> John...
• Re: reset? OS2 indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 08:17:52 -0500
  ...the light does nothing toward replacing the part of your fuel > injection system that is worn out. You can expect decreased mileage, > increased emissions...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:29:07 -0700
  ...fuel rails, injectors, new rubber for >> injectors provided, new spark plugs, new fuel hoses, wires, wiring >> harness, Air Flow System, with all new gaskets...
• Re: Idle / Plugs / Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 22:57:48 -0500
  ...Other > components of the FI system, notably the aux air regulator, help set > idle when the engine's cold. > > But... the idle adjustment screw...
• Trilogy of the trip to libby montana part 3 bad alternator
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:17:37 -0800
  ...I was pleased to see the battery light worked but uncomfortable about the degradation of the charging system. Checking the back meter system near...
• Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:29:14 -0500
  ...scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > > > >> I was surprised all right ..a leather fuel system part. >> >> >> > Very OT, but years ago, I recall having a chat...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 15:36:50 -0400
  ...at 5,800 rpm. > I'd sell this engine package - 'the whole thing' , the entire fuel > system etc. > $ 600 today ........... > located in southern Oregon.
• 1983 Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 10:57:07 -0500
  ...The PO stated that a problem in the fuel system forced gasoline into the oil and caused the motor to fail. It was parked...
• Diesel verse gas?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 16:39:28 -0800
  ...of the mileage, the seemingly more resilient design and no iginition system to get all fouled up or cut out, or the like. From...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Aug 2004 - Special issue (#2004-716)
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 07:18:28 -0600
  ...It provided fuel for the big gulp of air that entered with wide open throttle. As engine speed increased, so did throttle airflow, bernoule...
• Re: blastoline DecoLiner bus
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:08:41 -0600
  ...on my drive chastising me for not blowing my budget on fuel. Please note that I will be away from my business travelling from...
• Re: 85' low idle, loss of power/compression, surging-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:38:46 -0800
  ...My mechanic thinking that it's a fuel system problem is porbably correct, but what is the question, so many things it could be...
• Re: Fryeday Question - Biodiesel
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:07:26 -0800
  ...I believe that is what the Brazilians run, and that high a percentage of ethanol requires modifications to the fuel system that don't...
• Re: Air Fuel Mixture Logic
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 10:20:57 -0500
  ...I am looking for some suggestions or comments on my > reasoning process. > > Current situation: > - the FI system checks out and fuel pressure is to...
• Re: Yet Even More About My Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:50:25 -0800
  ...And like you have, I have a 2.1 running in an 83 westy ( for sale btw ) with digijet fuel system, and it does...