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• Re: What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:47:29 -0700
  ...on the other side? It's part of the fuel expansion/vapour trapping system, isn't it? alistair On 2011-07-10, at 6...
• more fi concerns
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 18:24:03 -0500
  ...sound familiar to anyone? i changed the fuel pressure reg and no help. i have cleaned my injectors with slick 50 fi cleaner for...
• Re: occasionally won't start.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 11:03:25 -0700
  ...He also said system has fuel and fire but just won't start) > He and I are scratching are heads! Anyway, with all this...
• Re: Temperature Sensor Resistance in AFM
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 14:14:10 -0400
  ...system think that the > intake air was hotter (hence less dense) than reality, which if it had any > effect ought to make the fuel...
• Re: power steering leak '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:46:50 -0600
  ...Plus had enough left over to do the one short piece that is near the fuel pump. Not sure about the cost of other...
• Re: full throttle switch boost - HOW TO?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 14:01:43 EDT
  ...There are no excess, unnecessary frivolous switches or wires or sensors in any factory electronic fuel management installation. Includes European, Japanese and American models...
• '80 aircooled power loss follow-up - long
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 09:52:13 -0500
  ...Checked ignition system, replaced all vacuum and breather lines/hoses, repaired fuel lines, replaced oil cooler seals (due to leak), replaced small & large fuel...
• Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 15:27:24 -0600
  ...I'm assuming that there >>> is an electrical issue that is affecting both the fuel pump and the >>> ignition system. >>> I've cleaned up...
• Re: Double checking my stumbling problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 12:20:52 -0400
  ...I've swapped out this and that, and to me it acts like a bad fuel pump that delivers enough pressure to start and...
• Re: Sluggish 85 Vanagon--->Need help please.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 06:28:19 -0700
  ...It has new > > fuel injectors, belts, idle stabilizer, 02 sensor, clutch, water pump, and air > > filter. The exhaust system is very tight (new cross...
• Re: Fuel filter replacement - Was: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 1 May 2003 07:37:33 -0400
  ...Please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system. Unless explicitly and conspicuously designated as "E-Contract...
• Re: ECU flooding plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 00:33:27 +0000
  ...all the help it seems (yes) something > is happeing to the fuel system and drowing the plugs with gas and not > starting the van...
• Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:28:13 -0600
  ...then y ou have 30 pounds of fuel pressure all the way back to the injectors. Use you nose and sniff zones as close...
• Re: thread on underpowered?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Apr 1994 19:54:42 -0600 (CDT)
  ...well, ]the digifant fuel injection shuts the injectors OFF when you take your foot ]off the pedal at speed ... like pulling into an off...
• Re: SA GRILL
  Historical mailing list - Renier Marais
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 14:12:48 +0200
  ...petroltank fuel range 508 km It comes standard with an audio system, central locking, aircon, power steering, power windows and a security system, but...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:19:08 -0700
  ...Waterboxer fuel injection is quite crude compare to say .........what Subaru has with their 2.2 engine starting in 1990. Not to go talking...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:57:19 -0500
  ...For one thing the new clean fuel requirements and other forces are making Diesel fuel too expensive. Even home heating oil is going up...
• Re: Shake down trip and engine bucking
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 03:55:31 -0500
  ...Notorious!! So I cannot emphasize fuel line replacement enough. Your 87 van is 19 years old. Treat the fuel lines as such. Change them...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 13:48:30 -0500
  ...He and I have searched >for kinks or leaks in the fuel system and compression lines. I've probably >missed something, although he has...
• Re: 87 Vanagon problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 15:31:18 -0400
  ...I didn't > figure it out right away, but after going through the usual checks of the > FI system, fuel system, ignition, a simple...
• Golf/Jetta power in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 00:20:19 -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: Bosch CIS problems
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 11:50:06 PDT
  ...Everything I > could check with a test light and multimeter, except Fuel pump seemed to > check out. Finally I borrowed a fuel gauge and...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Debugging air leaks in a Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:35:43 -0700
  ...principled approach to go about > finding air leaks into the Diesel fuel system? > > Martin (and '82 Westy 1.9TD "Poppie") > __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply...
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 10:00:03 -0700
  ...You would never be able to use this engine in a Vanagon without serious modification to the bellhousing or switching fuel injection systems. All...
• Re: Callaway Vanagon quote And other words of wisdom!
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:00:11 -0800
  ...Cooling system pressure remains the same. Angus On Nov 10, 2013, at 7:20 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > There have not...
• Starter/ground mystery-88 GL 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:41:22 -0500
  ...battery terminal, bypassing the chassis ground? Seems like a win for all systems (starter, FI, etc) Hope you're all well, Matt Sutton 78...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:13:22 -0700
  ...s Leak in there) I could go about 2 tanks of fuel before I would need to bleed the rad. again. When the heater...
• Re: misc. ramblings about locations
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jul 94 15:42:29 PDT
  ...michael@uvphys.phys.uvic.ca Ahlea Systems Corp. ahleatst@dataflux.bc.ca
• Re: '66 microbus, 6-to-12 volt conversion questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 22:14:11 -0500
  ...What will I have to do to make the fuel guage work when I do the 6 to 12 volt conversion? ------- nothing - just make...
• Re: NVC - Safety Inspections - WAS: Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 07:09:22 -0500
  ...Does MD still do that BTW? The downside of that system was you could buy a car and 20 years later as long as...
• "Smoke in the Cockpit!!!"... Vanagon Drama in Real-life, Part Deux
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:01:12 -0400
  ...the starter to the fuel pump relay and provides electricity for the fuel pump and the fuel injection system was not properly routed far...
• Re: Bucko update - electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 10:23:14 -0800
  ...Sanded is certainly the wrong word- cleaning with isopropyl alcohol is the industry standard for electronics- and the Vanagon ECU and all fuel injection...
• Re: Cylinder head temp?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 19:20:51 -0600
  ...I had it mounted under the factory head temp sender for the FI system and it rarely read over 250F. Having the sensor underneath...
• Re: How do I....
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:29:58 EDT
  ...What this does is let you know that the computer is managing the fuel system ( it should be done with the engine at operating...
• Re: Help! Weird noises after installing injectors...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 22:08:21 -0400
  ...going to replace the fuel filter > after the drier gas has had a chance to work through the system. > > In the meantime, I was...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:27:54 -0500
  ...Diesel fuel doesn't vaporize and burn at low temperatures like gasoline. This does cause some issues when cold including smoke, low power, and...
• lights dim since 6 volt conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 13:48:57 EST
  ...The second reason is to save fuel and increase power. I figured 6 volts would be less stressful on the arguably underpowered Vanagon. So...
• 1.9L vanagon syndrome (lawnnnggg)
  Historical mailing list - Brian brian
  Tue, 27 May 2003 14:05:42 -0700
  ...Everything I�ve learned has generally been the hard way, but I do feel I have a good handle on the fuel-injection system...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:11:36 -0800
  ...intake system. Over advanced >> ignition timing will also add to this as the advance timing will require >> much less air and fuel to maintain...
• Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:05:47 -0800
  ...fuel and air quantity has to be further > reduced to maintain a low idle speed. As there is no after air injection > reaction system...
• Re: Syncro gas tank in a 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 12 May 2003 10:59:45 -0400
  ...Please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system. Unless explicitly and conspicuously designated as "E-Contract...
• Re: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:21:24 -0800
  ...I have one westy running with a 2.1 engine but the 1.9 fuel system, and it does seem to go quite well...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 13:02:53 -0600
  ...I put a 2.1 in it ...the 'full' 2.1 fuel > > injection, cooling system, everything2.1 > > In the winter here in Medford OR...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:04:47 -0230
  ...improve your fuel economy by 30%? You get 24mpg instead > of 18mpg or so. A motor with a modern engine management system emits far...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 17:32:14 +0200
  ...As Robert noted :::the FI system keeps the oxygen to fuel ratio constant at higher :::elevations. ::: :::Has anyone else noticed their van running better...
• Re: oh shit, here we go again
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 07:49:31 -0800
  ...These connect to the fuel injection harness and provide lights for major functions as well as voltage readings for the various sensors. It has...
• Plastic Fantastic; Your coolant system's dissolving AKKK !!
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 14:56:14 EST
  ...Just as we Need to Replace Fuel Hoses, We need to Replace All Plastic in the Coolant System !!! Could mean an Expensive Engine Replacement...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:08:27 -0400
  ...I have also found that the fuel injection often gets blamed for running issues and that it is not the problem. The ignition system...
• Re: heat for the Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 18:42:05 -0800
  ...First of all, have you tried to run it? Before doing so, do you see the fuel lines to the pump are dry externally...
• FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - adam f grove
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 22:44:23 -0800
  ...with four speakers Four brand new tyres Custom cabinets/accessories Security system Propane furnace with thermostat All camper accessories work including fridge Rear seat...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 22:53:12 -0600
  ...major > driveline components? I mean beyond the engine replacement to: > > Injectors > fuel lines > coolant hoses > ECU > AMM > wiring (?) > Oxy Sensor > temp sensors > alternato ( the...
• Re: Call for I4 conversion owners survey
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 11:51:26 -0500
  ...aspects of the conversion you are NOT happy with Vw has several different fuel system to chose from. I'm runnning CIS-E. This...
• Re: any years / models we should avoid
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 22:21:28 -0700
  ...The engine and fuel system changes from '86 on make a far better driver than the pre-'86. An automatic transmission is not only...
• Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 14:05:13 -0700
  ...I have near 50 years working on cars, knowing dozens of 3 letter acronyms about cars and fuel/smog/engine systems, and I don...
• Re: unexplained power loss - help!
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:18:32 -0700
  ...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: Oldsmobile Burns Today - Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 09:16:21 -0700
  ...We could open discussion on how to convert a 86 Olds 350 cid to a FI system. I don't know anybody local to...
• Re: Need advice with buying a westy. have a couple in mind (new to list)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 14:41:20 -0700
  ...the custom >>> cooling system may be in the way) >> >> true about the cooling system, but any competent mechanic >> ought to be >> able to do...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 15:39:38 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com supplies many parts with particular attention to cooling and fuel systems, and shift linkages, often supplying dealer parts...
• Re: What's the richest air fuel ration you can still make run? also friday Megasquirt VW
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:54:05 -0400
  ...What's the richest air fuel ration you can still make run? also friday Megasquirt VW I got curiouus, and Pat mentioned he's...
• Re: Heads leak...wires melt?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 26 Apr 95 12:22:09 CDT
  ...the whole rear fuel injection control system. if the fuel injector power wires are NOT safety-tied out of the way, when the air...