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Re: Parting out advice
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 21 Apr 2003 19:37:52 -0500
...11) Complete fuel Injection System, w/ control head. 12) Exhaust crossover pipe. 13) Instrument cluster with black box / speedo cables. I haven't found...
Re: blinking coolant light -- opinions on diagnosis needed
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sun, 9 Sep 2007 20:06:15 -0400
...COM> wrote: >We'll, now that the fuel system on my '90 is sorted, the coolant system wants attention. > >Yesterday the coolant light started...
Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:59:18 -0400
...The 1.9l has ECU (engine control unit) control of fuel pump and injectors; the system is essentially the Bosch L-Jetronic. Ignition drive...
82 wont start-Update/ideas
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Fri, 11 Dec 1998 19:52:24 -0800
...the O2 sensor...which it doesnt have, witht eh aftermarket header system..It's not a blocked cat, either.. Mom went out and tried...
Re: Tighten-up your AFM
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 10 Sep 1999 10:48:52 -0700
...FI system the > lean condition would be compensated for by the O2 sensor and ECU which try > to maintain the "correct" air-fuel mixture...
Re: Jiffy Lube weirdness...
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:36:47 -0500
...The one I take my Honda to tried to sell me two different kinds of oil flush and a fuel system treatment, last time...
Re: Suggestions for Fuel expansion tank hose repair?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sat, 11 Jun 2005 16:50:11 -0600
...I was also wondering what problems > will arise from this leak in the system? It seems to be working ok right > now. As long...
Re: Did the mechanic do something?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:37:51 -0700
...Mark Sam Walters wrote: > Charles, > > Attached are some files for assistance in diagnosis of fuel injection > system difficulties. > > Disconnect the O2 sensor and see...
Re: Expensive Syncro for sale
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:07:05 -0600
...diff lock unit is stuck in the lock position by rust, fuel level gauge is not working (we all know it can be a...
head temps gauges and seats falling out
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Sun, 5 Dec 1999 14:26:04 -0500
...this is also very common problem with air cooled type 1 propane fueled engines used to power older zambonis ice resufacing machines Air cooled...
Re: Friday nvc: Sprinters
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:31:42 -0400
...Getting back to the basic vehicles the new generation of Diesels (2007 and later) can have extremely complicated fuel delivery and emissions control systems...
FS 90 gl weekender and 82 westy
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Sat, 25 Mar 2000 22:25:13 EST
...i have replaced within the last 10k the whole exhuast system, alt, starter, brakes, pads and rotors, and shoes, distributor, all coolant lines, fuel...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:08:10 -0800
...cooling system redesign. > Coolant goes into the engine at the rear and flows out the front. Yes, > flow through. > > And for fuel consumption, imagine...
Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 12 May 2012 18:19:36 -0700
...I treat the fuel with a fuel stabizer, then pump out every drop I can. I figure that is better than gas going old...
Re: '80 air-cooled power loss
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:17:38 -0600
...model, M/T > Items recently replaced: > > fuel tank > fuel pump > fuel filter > replaced breather/vacuum lines > charged battery/cleaned connections > checked timing - 7.5...
Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:27:04 -0500
...normal fuel source. There >> is no electrical >> supply needed for propane operation and there is no >> electrical interface to >> the 12 volt system to...
On parts availability and the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 3 Sep 2009 07:50:10 -0400
...No more coolant system, no more fuel injection, no more ignition system. So many parts that are critical now would not be with an...
Re: Chopstick's Adventure of the day
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:27:09 -0700
...you can drive one of those on the battery with the charging system for days practically. Electronic fuel injection uses a lot more current...
Re: Considering some big repairs and upgrades
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:25:02 +0000
...2. If pressure cap is leaking, you will gradually lose coolant via steam. Might get air bubbles trapped in system which reduces function at...
Re: Digijet Distributor Questions
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 03:01:47 -0700
...fuel to return to the tank with less restriction, lowering the effective pressure in the ring main (the high pressure side of the system...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:24:02 -0700
...i just did my own fuel lines with the GoWesty fuel line kit ... that package comes with the ear clamps ... i purchased the proper...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:59:54 -0500
...I have not measured fuel pressure yet thinking it was ignition system related. Nor did I check ignition timing or even play with that...
Re: LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:40:35 -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: Intermittent high idle - able to make "go low"
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:41:21 -0400
...That said, on a 1.9l (Digijet system) the idle switch plays no role in setting rpm, it's a logic input to determine...
Re: Go Westy Coolant Pipe Repair kit - extra parts needed FYI!
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Thu, 21 May 2009 14:09:43 -0400
...I also ordered the GoWesty Coolant Pipe > Fix system and am replacing all coolant hoses, heater hoses and fuel Hi Robert -- you did notice...
Re: oil temps 200what?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Jul 1995 23:13:19 -0500
...It's only when the cooling system is on the fritz that problems can arise. As for a Vanagon, I have no clue, I...
Re: Low Idle w/A/C on 91 Westy
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 30 Jul 1998 10:05:34 EDT
...A blockage in the A/c system could be putting an unusually high load on the pump. I would check everything before I start...
Fw: Re: HELP!87 westy Engine died.140k mi. RIP or Revive?
Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 23:53:13 -0500
...The only | other thing I would do immediately would be to change all the fuel lines and | water hoses. |BenT Everyone has their own...
Re: 2.1L hesitation at low RPM.....
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 11:15:16 -0500
...This produces a erroneous value for the fuel management system to base it's calculations on. There is some more info on O2 sensors...
'86 Westy FS
Historical mailing list - Ware, David (EM, PTL, Contractor, ARC)
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 08:43:52 -0400
...a clogged fuel injector. There is a piece of exhaust pipe that is rusted through but most of the exhaust system is good. The...
Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:56:59 -0800
...The body of the oxygen sensor is grounded to the exhaust system ...........as shown by current track 25. you should be looking at page...
Re: Westy Now, Boat Soon? (Friday)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:00:21 -0700
...vs. "fuel" might be lessened somewhat.� To me, that is the greatest attraction of diesel vehicles, that you can produce your own fuel if...
Re: Dieing problem driving me nuts
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sat, 28 Apr 2007 11:21:26 -0700
...Just a small >>surge, almost like lugging the engine in too high a gear. >> -Changed fuel filters >> -visually inspected fuel system >> >> >>Problem 2 >>When...
Re: lights dim since 6 volt conversion
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sun, 2 Apr 2000 03:41:41 -0700
...a 6 volt generator and >regulator from a 66 beetle and the correct fan belt. > >The second reason is to save fuel and increase...
Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:17:26 -0800
...1 Motronic system from a 93 to 95 Golf / Jetta - this would give you ignition control with predetionation control, a "chippable" fuel and timing...
Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 1 Apr 2005 09:00:24 -0700
...feed of fuel for several seconds even after engine shut down as the system pressure bleed down. Very similar to other fuel/engine fires...
80 - 83? GAS TANK REPAIRS [longish
Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
Wed, 25 Jun 1997 14:33:20 -0400
...as the fuel vapors had eaten the rubber gasket turning it = to silly putty. Dirt griome and water was entering the system this way...
Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:01:19 -0700
...As well as cutting the amount of time spent > without the engine operating at ideal temperature, VW says the system helps > warm the cabin...
Re: Good customer service experience, Rotopax
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:32:08 -0400
...That is also the reason that the Vanagon > > > fuel system has expansion tanks and why vehicle fillers are in the > > > side of the tank...
Re: Leaky gas cap?
Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
Fri, 17 May 2002 14:27:05 -0500
...You can see some of these if you look in the passenger side wheel well and follow the filler tube down to the fuel...
Re: Reverse Vanagon syndrome??
Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:56:16 -0500
...fuel and too much air -- a "lean" condition. (and since the throttle is in the throttle body, AFTER the AFM in the intake system...
Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:32:53 -0700
Oooh, there is no end to the fun with this overly complicated piece of junk system. I've just been through this exercise on...
Re: Good local mechanic worked on my 85
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Mon, 10 May 2010 20:36:21 -0700
The exhaust system has to be air-tight for the O2 sensor to work properly. Exhaust gas pulses can draw air in through cracks...
Tuning question--long, sorry!
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:13:48 -0500
...ignition! Am I on track with my thinking here? Is there something I'm missing about the fuel management system? Thanks for reading Geza
Re: sudden failure to fire
Historical mailing list - John Brigstocke
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:00:53 -0400
...a) Battery strong b) Plenty of fuel, no sign of fuel pump problems. c) Spark string at the distributor cap (but terminals inside have...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:25:59 -0400
...Also, the 1.9L and auto > combination often have poor fuel economy. The 2.1L got a revised converter > with different stall speed and...
Re: First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 15:57:32 -0400
...Upfront cost is a bit more (remember, it does include all fuel > system components, exhaust, alternator and AC compressor), but the > conversion is hardly...
Re: Fix tank expansion system without a complete rework?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:55:38 -0800
...when filling tank, I can't see the expansion tanks filling to top with fuel. IMO, you made the right call ordering new grommets...
Re: Good customer service experience, Rotopax
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 08:43:16 -0400
...That is also the reason that the Vanagon fuel system has expansion tanks and why vehicle fillers are in the side of the tank...
Re: Gas Gauge on 78 bus
Historical mailing list
Sat, 21 Jan 95 17:46:40 -0500
...You have to remove the induction system (FI if it still has it, progressive Weber in the one I did) and take off the...
Re: moreandmore questions of my 75 westy..
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Sun, 26 May 1996 23:00:44 -0600
...and, while removing the old fule line system, i noticed that off the main : line there was a smaller <around 1/8" I.D...
Re: Re; Solar power your VW
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 11:58:23 -0700
...At least, you're saving fuel which might be hard to come by in remote areas. I would suggest trying to find a cigarette...
Fw: Re: HELP!87 westy Engine died.140k mi. RIP or Revive?
Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 23:48:59 -0500
...The only | other thing I would do immediately would be to change all the fuel lines and | water hoses. |Ben T Everyone has their...
Re: How does Digifant work?
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Wed, 1 Sep 2004 18:39:59 -0700
...A very good book on how the system work is "Bosch Fuelo Injextion & Engine Management" by Charles O. Probst, SAE. It is a Bentley...
Re: Increasing horsepower
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sat, 19 Oct 2002 01:01:13 +0100
...system of the engine. Thus the charge of air for the fuel is > more dense, and there fore needs more fuel for proper fuel...
Re: found some hidden vacuum leaks
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:33:52 -0500
...Air can no longer enter the fuel tank as the fuel is used. Can we say intermittent fuel starvation? How about new fuel tank...
Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 10 Sep 2002 08:18:10 -0700
...difference do you notice. > > > > > > I run a 50 psi system, via an adjustable fuel pressure regulator, so my > inject > > duty cycle is lower than...
Re: '80 Calif. Flooding Problems
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 15 Oct 1999 06:52:09 -0700
...in the fuel rail and jumper the pump at the AFM to check basic fuel pressure and the ability of the system to hold...
Re: Air Conditioning
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Pullen
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:55:26 -0700
...It is acceptable to use propane as a cheap-out substitute for dye to test for leaks in a system - outdoors, or with all...
Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:01:08 -0500
...fuel injection, and cooling > system was designed for a 1.9, but now is "managing" a 2.2L system. > Maybe the larger system puts...