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• Need fuel pump advice. I also learned an effective way for getting rusty parts off!
  Historical mailing list - Kendra Calhoun
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:10:25 -0500
  ...I figured it was overheating, especially since the ventilation system recently stopped working because the fan can't be adjusted to 1,2 or...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 17:26:34 -0700
  ...configuration with the >>2.0 the Stroke, and the new fuel injection system is buy FAR the best >>to be offered. >> >> I hope this...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 21:50:42 -0800
  ...but particularly fuel injected ones, are at risk, except > for (sometimes) those that don't use rubber hoses. > > CIS injection systems typically have plastic...
• Re: Diesel as carb/injector cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 09:33:17 -0400
  ...This was Italy '91-'94 and I was running leaded fuel. I would have concerns about what it might do to injectors and/or...
• HELP - My Westfalia won't start when warm - may have to cancel camping!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 15 May 2003 23:51:08 -0700
  ...The engine is a 112hp DJ motor with Digijet injection - same injection system as our 83.5-85 Vanagons. Sometimes, when starting cold you...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 11:56:00 -0800
  ...won't start - not even sputter) > New ignition switch > Fuel pump runs (pressurizes the system ok) > > No start. > > I tried a couple of shots...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:01:56 -0500
  ...Large aircraft have a "firewall cutoff" T-handle on the instrument panel glareshield that disconnects all powered electrical wiring and fluid systems (fuel, oil...
• Re: Now: Vanagon Passion. Was: ... Brake Drum:
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:57:39 -0700
  ...So I check fuel filter ..it's due, replace that, and not tiny metal particles in what comes out of the fuel filter ( ALWAYS...
• Re: IF Fire What Do?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 21:24:47 -0400
  ...in many cases it�s the electrical system that goes, > then the van stops, or the fuel stops getting to all cylinders and > it...
• Re: Tool US 1076?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:19:59 -0700
  ...back together in the FI system. > > Also - on a semi-related note - anyone know how to test a fuel > pressure regulator and cold start...
• Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 15:29:15 -0500
  Get the fuel lines replaced & check the bolts holding the alternator on. Have seen www.thesamba.com yet? That's another good place for...
• Re: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 16:41:00 -0800
  ...I own a Scirocco that has a motor and fuel system that IS very similar to that of the Audi 80/90 and can...
• Re: no fuse for fuel pump? Adding fuses.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:13:12 -0400
  ...For >>> most VWs not having the ignition and fuel systems fused is normal, going >>> Back to even the very first Beetles. Likely the plan...
• Re: Don't top off gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:11:24 -0300
  ...On 15-Aug-2014, at 21:30, OlRivrRat wrote: > James > > Actually the Vanagon Evap'System is designed to deal with LiquidGasoline ~ Each ExpansionTank has...
• Re: New to List, Best Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 23:03:04 -0500
  ...There will be some Fuel Injection quirks to trouble shoot, but some people are interested in learning about the FI system. I enjoyed it...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 8 Aug 2011 21:41:41 -0700
  ...hung about four more on the various parts of the fuel management system. Then they adjusted the air in the spare tire, or some...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:28:42 -0500
  ...Lots of later vans power it from the fuel pump relay and > so on those vans it WON'T hum with just the key...
• Re: LP gas regulator leak.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 16:11:07 -0700
  ...The bus had been down for a while due to a fuel system > problem, When I went under the bus to repair it. I...
• Re: Stall during long decent
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 10:04:42 -0400
  ...Any new ideas? Often it doesn't actually die, but just putters like a clogged fuel filter - but the filter is not it. Thanks...
• update:no power to auxillary air valve
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:43:59 -0500
  ...I did a > full troubleshooting of the ignition and fuel injection system this morning > and > narrowed the problem down to the auxillary air regulator...
• First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 14:00:46 -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: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:46:09 -0700
  ...quite confusing, as it seems my fuel > injection system is a hybrid of the older Digijet > (only fuel injection is computer-controlled) and the...
• Re: Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:15 -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: Fuel Tank Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:03:18 -0800
  ...Even '70s era VW bugs > had a closed system for the charcoal cannister. Syncros are no exception. > > This diagram from ETKA shows the proper...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 22:05:41 -0700
  ...Some fuel injection > systems use a valve to bypass air around the throttle plate for idle, > and the working end of this valve can...
• Re: [WetWesties] RoadHaus - Product Report / Black Taillights - Received & In...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 08:29:06 -0600
  ...The system will drop the Bug to spark delivery level or up to approximate stock vehicle heigth. Larger systems like this are used by...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 13:58:52 -0500
  ...You can get a small (1 to 2 gallon) system for about $350, with two nozzles. AFFF is non-corrosive (unlike many dry chemical...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:37:32 -0400
  ...of relevance > >>> Diesel-electric > marine propulsion systems and accessories. > >>> < > >>> > > http://www.ossapowerlite.com/tech_library/fuel_efficiency/fuel_efficiency.htm > >> > >> > >>>> > > >>> > >>> > >>> KTA Services Inc. < > http...
• Engine log, part 100
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jul 1995 22:55:45 -0700
  ...have severe limitations, no matter who put them together, or what fuel system/distributor is running them. I think thats all I'll say...
• Re: Friday - Ethanol Production Costs - biodiesel and WVO
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:58:17 -0400
  ...Use a geothermal heating or hot water heating system to use the thermal mass present in your yard beneath the frost line. When you...
• Re: COLD WEATHER STUTTERING
  Historical mailing list - Beckham, Chip
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 13:19:36 -0500
  ...Any ideas? I am thinking this is fuel system related, either the fuel pump or perhaps pressure regulator. Something that doesn't warm up...
• Re: oil additive to clean engine
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 May 2011 05:43:28 -0400
  ...Drive the vehicle without stressing the engine until the fuel tank is nearly empty. Drain the oil, change the filter and fill with fresh...
• Re:
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Mon, 01 Jul 1996 09:26:17 -0500
  ...Especially since you have to refill and bleed the cooling system. It helps if you have a helper when you get to this part...
• Re: gas milage on a 75 fuely
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 13:45:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...give it a tune up and check out the FI system. thanks again to all who have given me ideas and tips. boy do...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 11:34:53 -0700
  ...configuration with the >2.0 the Stroke, and the new fuel injection system is buy FAR the best >to be offered. > > I hope this...
• Re: push start
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 14:36:42 -0500
  ...for example, if you had an ignition system failure. You'd dump a lot of raw gas out the exhaust pipe which indeed could...
• Re: This guy again (3000 mi trip yada yada)
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 19:43:37 -0800
  ...After all, the brakes, the tranny, suspension, cooling system, fuel supply, clutch are in good shape on this one because I have fixed it...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 09:01:32 -0600
  ...C cost by reducing fuel usage. Many of these things like thermal pane windows, additional insulation, improved heating systems, proper gasketing and sealing of...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:27:00 -0500
  ...Have a good and honest friend or mechanic make a good check on it, from fuel lines to braking system, from ground wires check...
• Re: 2 weeks enough to cross country - w/kids?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:51:26 -0500
  Two weeks is plenty of time, although you may want to invest in a mobile DVD or videogame system. But be careful of your...
• Re: ENGINE FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 11:47:04 +1200
  ...Had to swap the spare car's wiring loom in, but I never did get the car's charging system to work after that...
• Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 14:26:03 -0500
  ...using a fuel pump for one of the Ford Bronco/Ranger >>vehicles that has a Bosch look-alike fuel injection system much like our...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:13:04 -0700
  ...system. > Links is one. Expensive. > But then you hook up your lap top to your ECU and you prgroam in the > timing and fuel...
• Nice folks, or half a dozen people who didn't rip my throat out
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 22:35:19 -0800
  ...His guidance helped me isolate it down to the ignition system(OK, so I know the ECU is technically part of the fuel injection...
• Re: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:55:54 -0400
  ...Now for that conversion did you transplant the complete 2.1l FI system including the harness with idle control valve etc. Also how did...
• Re: [Syncro] Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:48:35 -0600
  ...ECU, Plug Wires, Oil/Water/Fuel Pumps > - New CV's > - New Exhaust System > > > Current Parts List > > - Alternator > - Fuel Pump > - Water Pump > - ECU > - O2 Sensor...
• Re: Update: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 22:49:53 -0500
  ...through the > system > to help flush the crap out and hopefully this problem will go away. > > I also tested the fuel pressure after I...
• Re: 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 19:56:53 -1000
  ...I also would not be without a fuel pressure gauge for testing .. sometimes I just leave on on until 'the whole saga' if over...
• Re: Conspiracy Theory - The Skye is Phalling!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 14:18:25 -0500
  ...having spark plugs and wires and fuel injection before being put together with the transmission; cooling systems already connected and filled before the fenders...
• Trip report (need parts)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 17:57:38 -0500
  ...I have a 100$ electric fuel pump (with regulator) but i had no time to install this one! I NEED NEW CARBS, or very...
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...Unfortunately for me, it was pre-fuel injection and pre-syncro. So, I'm attempting to settle on a list of parts - this being...
• Re: Dollar a gallon ethanol production?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:52:12 -0500
  ...not the fuel's. It's engine management and engine itself are both primitive enough to make it hard to change the equation without...
• Re: fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:05:29 -0700
  ...Eastern > Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > The fuel pump seemed kind of noisy when I bought my > '85 westfalia. I had the...
• FI and head temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 09:11:30 -0700
  Morning, I have a 71 Bus with a CB Performance DFI system installed. I've been running it for almost 5 years. In the...
• Re: waterboxer longevity
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 11:45:29 -0800
  ...the coolant sprayed on the exhaust pipe) complete new (custom) exhaust system (2 cats incl. O2 sensor, 3 mufflers) cracked expansion tank cracked coolant...
• Re: OT: Guinness VW record
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 20:43:11 -0600
  ...That and the other things like generators, batteries, starters, points and condensers, oil changes, plugs, clutch, tires, clogs in the fuel system, wheel alighnments...
• This week advice.....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:13:28 -0400
  If you are having problem at startup, no fuel pump priming, no start but the left relay is clicking.... don't blame the pump...
• Re: gas mileage question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 09:00:08 -0600
  ...Does your engine set up have an oxygen sensor on the cat/exhaust system? I'm thinking that if you do and it's...
• Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:57:38 -0700
  ...Many fast and furious cars are moving toward the HHO gas and heating, cooling and vaporizing the fuel before it reaches the injectors. Remember...
• Re: Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:06:06 -0400
  ...set-72157627535777542/ > > There are 2 lines that parallel the fuel line close to the fuel tank, which I believe are power steering lines. The...