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• Re: Remote locks (was: The List)
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:21:50 -0500
  ...The List) Has anybody installed an aftermarket remote lock system on their? Vanagon? If so how difficult and was it worth it?? ? Mark K...
• FW: desperate vanagon owner update
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 09:47:36 -0700
  ...week and hopefully he'll be able to thoroughly explore the fuel system (our intuition and most people's suggestions were in the vein...
• Re: Winston Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 21:27:46 EDT
  ...Three areas I would not try to find the least expensive parts are tires, brkes, and fuel systems. Good luck, Jim Davis
• Re: 1984 1.9L/autotransmission ** flat spot around 2500 +/- 400 rpm when driving
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:56:23 -0700
  ...I replaced much of the ignition > system, replaced the old fuel tank with a new one, and checked for > vacuum leaks. When I installed...
• Re: Smoke & mirrors ? ebay 1.9 euro spec ecu
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:00:02 EST
  ...Does anyone "REALLY" know ? The EURO spec ECU does not read the OXY sensor and has a more aggressive mapping of the fuel supply...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 09:00:11 -0800
  ...Use the Audi CIS-E or convert to the VW digifant > system. I have shared the engineering drawings for a fuel rail and modified...
• Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 01:28:11 -0600
  ...With this > information the computer can determine the best air/fuel ratio ; > stoichiometry. > > When the O2 sensor detects too little oxygen in the exhaust...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:34:18 -0700
  ...fuel injection, and cooling system was >> designed for a 1.9, but now is "managing" a 2.2L system. Maybe the larger >> system puts...
• Golf/Jetta powered gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 19:35:44 -0400
  ...This is a= relatively simple system with no computer. Some fabrication work needs t= o be done to make the intake and fuel distributor...
• Re: New Vanagon with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 17:06:57 -0600
  When you get a "new" Vanagon, unless you know it's complete history in detail, the first thing you do is replace ALL fuel...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 20:55:38 -0600
  ...For more modern computer compensating systems it is probably closer to 200 or 300 lbs. For vehicles with a frontal of .81 like our...
• Re: Zetec Using oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:28:59 -0800
  ...which fuel system .. what year and version van .. how well it works.. how well you like it .. your experience of power and fuel milage...
• Re: Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:07:29 -0500
  ...In addition, power is down on hill climbs and the fuel milage is a low 14 MPG on a highway run at 70 MPH...
• Re: "poof!" when decelerating
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 00:05:17 -0400
  ...I'm not sure if the '84 Digijet does the same thing, but the Digifant turns off fuel injection when you're above some...
• Re: Blue foil tragedy
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 06:03:17 -0700
  ...I still have temp, >> tach, fuel, turn signal, highbeam lights and instrument lights. I have no >> clock, no big loss as it only displayed...
• Re: Syncro "reserve" fuel capacity
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 09:31:12 +0200
  ...time to fill the pump, so I had to explain the system with the thin vent line, that airs out the top half of...
• Re: Stall during long decent
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 11:20:15 -0400
  ...The engine then gets a little to lean fuel/airmixture, for a few moments, causing the stalling. A simple fix is to throw in...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:26:28 -0700
  ...of relevance >> Diesel-electric marine propulsion systems and accessories. >> < >> http://www.ossapowerlite.com/tech_library/fuel_efficiency/fuel_efficiency.htm > > >>> > >> >> >> KTA Services Inc. < http...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:05:40 -0800
  ...What is an AFM? I see in the bentley the whole system is called an > "AFC". Is it the "intake air sensor" (Air Fuel...
• Replacing Thermostat... and gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 18:49:39 -0600
  ...It seems like I've been getting poorer fuel economy with the last 4 or 5 tanks & was wondering if there could be a...
• Re: water in my exhaust..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 11:50:57 -0400
  ...Black smoke = running too rich - fuel injection/carburator problems - sometimes caused by something wrong with computer/emission controls (failed O2 sensor). You can often...
• oil in gas
  Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 09:01:27 -0500
  ...I don't have much knowledge of fuel injection systems and any insight would be helpful. THANK YOU, Gary '80 Westy P.S. I...
• Re: York, PA area - Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 09:13:10 -0400
  ...that I have the one for the Digifant ('86 & later) fuel injection system and your '84 has the Digijet (assuming factory setup). I can...
• Re: OT: Guinness VW record
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 18:58:30 -0800
  ...That and the other > things like generators, batteries, starters, points and condensers, > oil changes, plugs, clutch, tires, clogs in the fuel system, wheel > alighnments...
• No Gas???
  Historical mailing list - C. Chris Snyder
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 09:41:43 -0600
  ...Hope I have explained the systems enough to get some idea as to what I am talking about here. I have replaced the fuel...
• Re: Nice Feature With Surepower 1315 Seperator
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 05:57:23 EDT
  ...along side one of the other wires, then across above the fuel tank and into the aux battery box through a newly drilled and...
• 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 14 May 2013 06:28:23 -0400
  ...To integrate the ignition and ECU management with the turbocharger, I adapted the SAAB APC turbo engine management system dynamically controlling timing, boost, fuel...
• Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:55:07 -0700
  ...In the last four years I've taken her there for fuel line replacement, radiator flush and coolant system hose replacement, drive belts replacement...
• Re: The details of Motronic (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 20:04:02 -0700
  ...If you want to better understand VW fuel injection systems I recommend the Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management book by Charles O. Probst, SAE...
• Re: Backfiring. How to proceed?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 17:15:25 -0500
  ...You might also go through the checks in the Bentley for the fuel injection system sensors. You could have a lean backfire from too...
• Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:27:19 -0700
  ...Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated > Hi Pat, > > What fuel system is on it? IIRC 1.7s came with carbs or CIS. I owned...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 15:25:13 -0400
  ...Like it's a safety issue even. >> You combine that with the joke head gasket system, and old tech >> engine >> management system, and fuel...
• Intermittent hard starting
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:56:40 -0400
  ...New fuel pump, new fuel system (hoses, clamps, cleaned out the tank, filter), great starter, new distributor cap, and redid ALL the grounds. Day...
• Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 19 May 2009 14:59:22 -0400
  ...I also ordered the GoWesty Coolant Pipe Fix system and am replacing all coolant hoses, heater hoses and fuel lines before I make a...
• Re: Vana's Blues
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 13:51:34 -0800
  ...say, some $12 part to puke >> on me in the fuel delivery system a couple months from now because I was >> too ignorant to...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 22:47:46 -0700
  ...They were nice enough to pretest > without charging me. > > Failed on the EVAP test, this is where they pressurize the fuel system and > test...
• Re: '78 FI blues
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 22 Jan 1995 20:18:15 -0800 (PST)
  ...It's electric. > 3) Should I scrap the FI and get a carb (or two)? I think you should give the FI system a...
• Re: Fix or replace? - was Surface Rust on Gas Tank (with pics)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:40:39 -0700
  ...a really good used vanagon gas tank with the later style smaller diameter plastic fuel filler neck. Those are a breeze to remove and...
• Erratic Idle Solution?
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 09:16:15 -0800
  ...The only place for the static electicity to discharge when it > builds up is through the sensors for the fuel injection system. This is...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:42:04 -0600
  ...Given how the injectors fire - all four at once - it appears that a "vapor cloud" of air/fuel is provided in the intakes and...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:11:57 -0700
  ...If the fuel pressure was low, would mpg be low yet engine power pretty darn normal? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
• Re: Mysterious Hard Plastic Tube- 2.1 L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Jun 2017 22:58:45 -0500
  ...I can see it in the Bentley asca part of the fuel tank venting system But the hose coming from it goes to a...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:42:44 -0400
  ...touch the 02 just to change any part on the fuel injection system. > No need that I've ever come across. > > in my experience...
• Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:47:12 -0400
  ...something many air cooled owners are use to! > > A gas motor converts only 10-20% of the fuel energy into mechanical > motion in average...
• Re: Type 2 Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 96 10:33:54 +0200
  ...The reason is their road tax system, goes by HP or CCs i guess. Here in Europe one could order the 1200 SP in...
• Re: FI Weirdness -- please help
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 08:03:59 EDT
  ...88c. <<Note that there is some somewhat flakey wiring on the fuel pump side of the double relay wiring harness. We will take that...
• Accel. cable changed, still sticky
  Historical mailing list - �ѻ� Tim Crooks
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 03:40:11 -0500
  ...it is for UK's only and has very little USA fuel system info. -- ���� �ϼ���, (Work hard, but don't kill yourself at it...
• Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 16:58:33 EDT
  ...The air Intake to the Fuel injector just after the air filter has two plugs in it. It seems like these would blow out...
• Buying my first VW
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Kelly DeVoto
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 10:40:49 -0400
  ...the old fuel before trying to start the engine? 3. What do I need to do to purge the water system? I believe it...
• Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 10:46:55 -0600
  ...and protect it, as well as the rest of the FI system. Judging from what I have read today, Some vans came with a...
• Re: no power
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:04:04 -0400
  ...But it still might be some of the usual ignition, fuel injection system issues. Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL 85 Westy...
• Re: unexplained power loss - help!
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:47:44 -0500
  ...It starts quick and easy, has compression, fuel, spark, etc. and sounds just like it always has. I don't think it's an...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:56:25 -0500
  ...Unlike other agents, it works by 'getting between' the oxygen molecules and the fuel molecules, and interfering with the combustion process. It doesn't...
• Re: 7.5 mm fuel injection hose OK?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:12:14 -0400
  Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> writes: > The 7mm hose pushes on and squeezes onto any fittings that are in > the system. It is such...
• Re: loss of power climbing hill, ended up stalled in middle of road
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:13:49 -0700
  intermittent fuel supply to the engine pops to mind. though that's not a diagnosis, just a thought of something that could match the...
• Re: High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:34:20 -0700
  I wouldn't run higher than mid-grade fuel in it, period. An injector cleaner is fine, and is smart to put in once...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:33:45 -0500
  ...These areas > > have regulations for most fuel burning appliances including furnaces, > > boilers, and water heaters. NOx is the major reason that vehicle > > modifications are...
• Re: Where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 16:33:12 -0500
  ...have a pressure test done on the cooling system. > > It will get new fuel lines front to back before it hits the road. It...
• Re: Cooling System, '86-91 Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 03:18:05 -0500
  ...Cooling System, '86-91 Vanagon Syncro >---------------- >Hi Volks, > The site for hoses, digitools, aux heaters, fuel injection manuals, >etc is moving. I will send...
• Re: gas tank crap..... again
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:01:32 -0500
  ...There > are traces of a fuel leak coming from right there. So, i'm either going to > repatch it, or throw in the towel...