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Re: New diesel from VW
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 18:50:55 -0600
...They don't burn much fuel at idle, yet it was enough to keep them running. John On Nov 18, 2014 10:56 AM...
Re: Digifart MAF question
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:39:53 -0400
...it bolts right up but the resistance values are different which means in basic terms different amounts of fuel are pumped in the engine...
Re: 1986 2.1L carburated 5 speed vanagon!
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:49:30 -0600
...to see no fuel punp under wile looking for a no start problem... and again... amazed to see no injection system in the back...
acceleration flat spot
Historical mailing list - William Duff
Thu, 11 May 1995 15:48:47 DST
...The car has an after market exhaust system, not like original equipment, but common for VWs. So my questions; Does this exhaust system create...
Re: Ignition System Question
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Wed, 7 Oct 1998 14:13:03 -0500
...Ignition System Question >I checked my fuel injectors last night and found that when I disconnected >power from the left rear cylinder the idle...
Re: Overhauled/Rebuilt replacement Engines
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 22:27:55 -0700
...Putting the fuel injection, cooling system and >> electrical systems aside, the two choices that come to mind are Boston Bob >> and Go Westy. I...
Re: LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 14:50:02 -0600
...It is also specifically designed for the 2.1, and comes with the >correct base fuel curve translation. The base unit allows control of...
Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:10:11 -0500
Taking about cleaning connections... I recall someone (in the past) talking about cleaning the electrical connections with acetone (?) & a toothbrush. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com...
Re: Parts available for sale
Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:44:38 +0000
...shape. > > Westfalia kitchen unit in good shape. > > Tail lights! > > Cooling system components. > > Fuel injection components. > > 1.9 L thermostat housings! > > Gary lee ladder rack...
One More '66 Question,
Historical mailing list
Tue, 7 May 1996 09:42:21 -0700
...This is the forced-air tap for your friendly charcoal canister evaporative emissions system. A '66 probably hasn't got a charcoal canister, but...
Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Sun, 8 Nov 1998 09:56:16 PST
...top, fuel injection, excellent condition, $8500. 304-754-7374. '72 Baja Bug, rebuilt engine, beautifully customized, leather seats, chrome rims, awesome stereo system, alarm...
Re: Oil drain plug and Heli-coil
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Wed, 6 Jun 2001 19:45:25 -0700
...Lots of FLAPS sell them- lots of sizes for fuel and other auto systems. I replace the crushers each time I pull the plug...
Re: High Altitude Problems -'90 WBX
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Sep 2001 22:46:48 -0400
High Altitude Problems -'90 WBXThe only altitude correction is the O2 sensor correcting the final fuel mixture. As for stalling the idle stabilizer should...
Re: Part search request for assistance, 81 - 83 air coolled Vanagon
Historical mailing list - neil
Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:43:32 -0500
...goes from the air flow meter to the > intake manifold (fuel > injection type system) , my original is torn open, If you're referring to...
Re: Snakes in a Bus (volkstransport)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:18:10 -0800
...But I digress, as I > often do. > Change yer smoke alarm batteries, check your fuel lines, > change the brake fluid, swap the tires around...
FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:29:29 -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: Air cooled stock gas heater/exhaust heater questions (longish)
Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
Sat, 5 Aug 2006 09:13:33 -0400
...You have a small fuel pump and a few electrical connections for the BA6 (safety switches) that will have to be secured, and you...
Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:54:51 -0800
...use electric fuel pumps and fuel injection so you >> need some electrons anyway. If you want to ditch the ignition system, >> buy a diesel...
Re: Heaters: Propane vs. Gasoline vs. Diesel
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Sun, 2 Oct 2005 15:07:35 -0700
...Burns gasoline off the > aircraft fuel system. Typically found on piston engine aircraft. On the > small aircraft the heater is usually under the back...
Re: Remedy requested for Suspected "rich-running" 1.9
Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
Sun, 5 May 2002 12:29:06 -0700
...Can a vaccuum leak cause richness and poor fuel economy? (remember I > do have excellent drivability) >> >> Thanks, >> >> Marshall Ruskin >> 84 Westy >> >> >> >> >> --- >> Outgoing mail is...
Re: Gas Tank Fitment; Subframe Crooked?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:16:36 -0800
...that system they use with a grommet there. it's not 'normal' that a filler neck sticks into the side of a fuel tank...
Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 06:22:04 -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: 85 Vanagon Blowing Smoke
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:08:13 -0400
...blue acrid smoke which lingers = oil = rings/valves Black Smoke = Fuel (rich) Fuel system Black smoke w/flames = fire Red Smoke = Glenda, Good witch...
Re: Clarify On Board Propane used outside
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 7 Jul 2009 20:31:13 -0700
...there are fittings in the on-board propane system ..........and you can get a T plumbed in .....like plumbing work. put your quick disconnect...
Re: Questions for you conversion experts
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 13:26:23 -0400
...I > decided to > replace the entire FI system. > This system has advantages over the earlier one, including the on-board > diagnostics as found in...
Removing engine the German way
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 19 May 2009 15:05:17 -0700
...Taking the engine out is about ten times easier that taking the exhaust system off while its in the car. The whole thing must...
CA Smog Test - Engine ID Rule Changes
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Fri, 25 Jul 1997 15:43:44 EDT
...these vehicles and to evaluate the required emissions control systems and fuel induction systems on the basis of chassis year, not the engine year...
Re: Weep No More For Me
Historical mailing list - Carroll Smith
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 15:45:17 -0400
...If I'm not mistaken, > they advertise a 15 - 20% increase in fuel economy. > > Karl Wolz > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Miller" <fmiller01@sprynet.com...
Re: low compression\rough cold idle-1.9L
Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 17:13:24 -0800
...year old fuel pressure regulator. ignition wires test good. good cap and rotor. fuel injectors good. new afm, co set by o2 sensor voltage...
Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 16 May 2012 10:45:22 -0500
...test tee and it's measuring the difference between the fuel<BR>> system and the local atmosphere; so every time something changes in...
Re: Haynes Techbook Recommend
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:48:05 -0700
...I also have a 1986 year Hayens book 'Fuel Injection Manual' .. # 482. covers Bosch, Chrysler, Ford, GM. and as you say ... they all use...
Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:31:02 -0700
...system, it would be your biggest assett > (theoretically adjusting automatically on the fly the Fuel air ratio as it > should, along with the fuel...
Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 8 Feb 2009 15:39:38 -0800
OR............start with an ECU and fuel system that already uses an Air Mass Meter. my 88 740 volvo is such . It's ordinary...
Re: 82 AIRCOOLED STARTING ISSUE
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Wed, 7 Jan 2015 16:48:01 -0800
...I REPLACED THE FUEL SYSTEM FROM THE TANK TO THE INJECTORS PLUS THE COLD START VALVE. I ALSO REPLACED THE DUAL RELAY. STARTER, BATTERY...
RE:RE: 3 Questions
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 May 1996 20:04:05 -0700
...I would like to stay within the limits of my fuel injection system, but I feel that it might be good to have a...
Re: Re.Spillage when filling the gas
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 11:27:52 EDT
...Something in these > systems isn't breathing properly and is not allowing the escaping air(that's > being replaced by the pumped in fuel...
Engine nut and intake air distributor
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Mon, 21 Oct 2002 05:29:55 -0700
...engine? 3) How would this affect the operation of the fuel injection system? 4) What impact will it have on the engine? Basically the...
Re: 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 00:05:02 -0400
...If the temp warning light is blinking several minutes after start up, you might have air in your cooling system and/or you are...
Fuel injection problems
Historical mailing list - Chuck Kuecker
Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:56:32 -0500
...The Bentley manual shows the green wires with the yellow connector to be part of the idle stabilizer system. I have not found where...
Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:01:28 -0500
...wonder why they stoped doing so on a very important issue, fuel line! Of course, they (VW) didn't think theirs products would last...
Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
Historical mailing list - D Welch
Wed, 22 Dec 1999 23:38:09 -0500
...It supposedly played hell on > VW, Volvo, MB, and other automotive Diesel engines because the sulphur was > acting as a fuel system lubricant (?) and...
Re: Increasing horsepower
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sat, 19 Oct 2002 11:44:56 +0100
This was called turbo-compounding, a very different thing from straight supercharging, or straight turbocharging, the main benefit here being fuel efficiency. Not quite...
Reliability over one year
Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
Thu, 8 Jan 2004 10:54:00 -0700
...Repairs over the year included the fresh-air fan switch, the headlight switch, the exhaust system, new rear brake drums, and a new rear...
Re: engine miss
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:05:57 -0500
...have replaced cap, rotor, leads, 02 >sensor, cleaned and tested idle stabilizer, adjusted throttle switch, new >air and fuel filters, capacitor fix on air...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:59:19 -0700
...New > fuel filter and new fuel lines from tank to filter and filter on. New > fuel pump. > New AFM. > five New heavy duty tires...
Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 1 Dec 2007 23:15:27 -0800
...Jump the fuel pump and listen for noise... test fuel pressure. I think fuel lines were changed, Can I disable the Idle stab. and...
Re: New Engine Wanted: 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 May 2012 14:11:10 -0400
...9 (digi-jet) fuel injection. More stroke, torque Larger throttle body and improved exhaust flow. If you upgrade the cooling system that is better...
Re: AIR FLOW METER
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 20:34:57 -0500
...No chips to burn for fuel or spark, just from your laptop. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Re: aircooled to subaru
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Mon, 13 Jun 2005 16:04:01 -0400
...the AC heat system. my 1980 model camper still has the OG heattube front to back runs centrally over the fuel tank the H2o...
Re: What I'd like to see in a Vanagon...
Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:57:02 -0800
...it would've taken several > hours to > fuel up in addition to bringing the old boiler systems up to speed > (even > with emergency startup...
Re: Vanablog (help)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:04:22 -0700
...it's more likely that many systems have been operated for a long time ...... and finally one fails to function .. the other systems that...
Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 13:58:44 -0500
...Neal wrote: >The dynamic range of the fuel injection feedback control loop is probably >a factor of 100 or so (pressure and injection time...
Re: Vanagon fire and acetone
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:42:24 -0800
...We spoke > to a fuel-systems engineer who works for one of the major oil > companies. He said that because of all these rumors...
Re: ( four bent valves) fixed
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 12 Apr 2005 12:43:48 -0500
...shellac like material in the fuel system. I have seen it completely fill up injectors and clog up fuel lines worse than any cholesterol...
Re: 30 mph only
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 7 Jul 2005 22:14:13 -0500
...It could be shorts on the covers of the spark plug wires, coil top, and any brass parts in the ignition system. Could also...
Idle Stab.-- quick fix
Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
Thu, 26 Dec 1996 14:07:24 -0500 (EST)
...Is there an easy setting for what the 'cold' rpm should be, or even just a screw to adjust how much extra fuel is...
ok... I'm a butthead.. i use to work on these along time ago....
Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
Sun, 28 Jan 2001 02:26:22 -0500
...Also, I BELCHED my cooling system and filled it with *Sierra Antifreeze. I know your suppose to use the VW stuff but I can...
Re: 85' low idle, loss of power/compression, surging-UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:27:41 -0800
...He said that I have a > fuel system problem, and I have an appointment for next Thurs. My issue is > that I'm low...
bus bars for bus (engine conversion wiring questions)
Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:43:02 -0800
...it easier to troubleshoot problems or to upgrade to other fuel injection systems at a later date. thanks, Matt ------------------------------------- Matt Ratto Ph.D. Candidate...
Re: Timing light power source - confirmation
Historical mailing list - JonR
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 20:23:07 -0500
...All that I read about > the sensitive nature of the various ignition and fuel injection system > components has me still spooked and the last...