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• Re: finding a new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 21:54:20 -0600
  ...Standard rebuild stuff (bearings, gaskets, motor mounts, etc) $300 Large bore exhaust system (no more heater) $500? Cam, lifters, rocker arms, push rods $600...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:33:46 -0700
  ...2.. "Fuel System Cleaning". They were to put some sort of additive into the gas-tank, then open up one of the vacuum tubes...
• Re: Type I thermostat (need union nut)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:03:12 -0400
  ...you first >check >over the FI system thouroughly as a bad TempII sensor or too-high fuel >pressure will also lead to a too...
• Re: Blue foil tragedy
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 06:07:05 -0700
  ...does sound like the Dynamic Oil Pressure System connections got damaged. which means you might be� missing high and low rpm oil pressure warning...
• Re: Suburban Heater
  Historical mailing list - Chris Gibbs
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 14:17:51 +0000
  ...The Propex (as I was origionally told by the manufacturer) is VERY miserly with fuel consumption. As for reliability it's been superb, the...
• Re: Idaho Vanaru?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 07:57:10 -0800
  ...for a Vanagon - why complicate things by installing an engine & fuel management system that your Vanagon shop is almost guaranteed to know little about...
• Re: O2vsH2O and heat?
  Historical mailing list - raj
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 13:58:18 -0600
  ...The fuel injection system is bomb proof. All original components on mine at 133,000 miles except for one rubber connector hose. Starting/idling...
• Re: Pokey will not start
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 15:32:31 -0700
  ...fuel pump?) > > Any ideas? > > Thanks, > Chris Gronski > '80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY > '87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer > '91 Pontiac Firefly - Convertable ======================== Shawn Wright Computer Systems...
• Re: Timing light power source - confirmation
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 18:36:39 -0800
  ...All that I read about the sensitive nature of the various ignition and fuel injection system components has me still spooked and the last...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 14:05:27 -0800
  ...Upon reading the wiring diagram today for the fuel injection system... I noticed that the Idle stabilizer unit is tied in with 4 major...
• Re: Using electricity to produce hydrogen gas to lower my gas cost - is this for real?>
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:21:11 -0700
  ...a heavy superfluous system plus a tank of water. There's no free energy in water. Water is not a fuel. Water is inherently...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:12:13 -0700
  ...If I had the time, I think I could retro fit Soobie fuel injection to a waterboxer engine, including Air Mass Meter, Sequential Fuel...
• Re: FIRE!! How did it happen? How to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:36:09 -0700
  ...With old VW fuel injection, usually fuel injection hoses & injector seals become brittle. Oil lines (if applicable) need to be checked too. Best situation...
• Re: help me understand US emissions control strategy.(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:19:43 -0700
  ...Their guy states >>> that >>> the US is so anti-diesel that they can't sell those fuel efficient >>> vehicles >>> here. Yet I hear the...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 17:28:44 -0500
  ...I was >disappointed in the lack of response to this thread considering the >importance of maintaining the Vanagon's much maligned cooling system >properly...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 22:04:35 -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: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:14:53 -0500
  ...This would be lower during idle if we did not delete the EGR system, but since it causes most drivability issues in zetec focii...
• Fw: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 18:01:59 -0500
  ...disrupts the vacuum signal > > and you cant have that with fuel injection systems and still have > > driveabilty. I don't think eurocars is using...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 22:54:53 -0700
  ...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: Gas Tank Removal and Rinsing
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 20:09:54 -0500
  ...I found a fuel filter at the local parts store and replaced it last night. I could not believe the amount of crap that...
• Re: Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:47:04 -0400
  ...Air Conditioning > > They burn up from leaking fuel lines. You should check yours. > And relax. > > Chris. > >> Wiadomość napisana przez Steve Bonde <seb007@live.com...
• Re: '79 f.i./carb conversion (finally)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 07:42:37 -0800 (PST)
  ...pooed > as impractical -- "you don't want to remove that fuel injection system!" -- > etc. Since I'm not in Cal, the tyrannical emissions regulations...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 6 Sep 1998 12:01:15 PDT
  ...703-759-5142. '77 Beetle, 4-speed, fuel injected, stereo, very nice, must see! $2900 obo. 703-328-6796. '74 Super Beetle, completely restored...
• Re: Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 10:24:57 -0500
  ...meters can be used? Incompatibility with the AFC > > L-Jetronic fuel injection system? > > > > Any suggestions would be appreciated. > > > > Regards, > > --Jeff Strickrott > > 82 Westy (Miami...
• 1991 2.1L Wasserboxer engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:01:39 -0400
  ...Comes with complete uncut fuel injection wiring harness, "D" model ECU unit, ISV and ISV control box. This engine spent all of it's...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:42:40 -0500
  ...Yes fuel system failures count. Everyone! Warning lights are used because gauges can also fail or give false readings and most drivers do not...
• Is Digi-jet Bosch?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 15:38:06 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Bosch Fuel Injection Technical Support available via mail-order from Rocky Mountain Motorworks. Can anyone tell me if the Digi-jet system on my...
• Re: Heating up a motor
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 22:29:02 -0500
  ...At 65mph, does the fuel move through the fuel filter too fast to benefit from the warming system built into it? Maybe -4F is...
• Re: I4 conversion exhaust - some comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 01:36:48 EST
  ...fuel tank on the other. I also encountered some floor heating and added a heat shield. My target was quiet and this system has...
• Exhaust Emissions Help ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Tue, 5 Nov 1996 18:20:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...The exhaust system is a non-California system. During the rebuild the EGR filter device (completely rusted out) was removed, and the attachment point...
• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:08:35 -0600
  ...Vanagons are notorious for burning up, and the fuel system is at fault virtually every time. Hoses get olf, the crack, split, break, fuel...
• Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:18:50 EDT
  ...The exhaust system on any computer controlled FI system engine MUST BE completely sealed, THAT MEANS NO LEAKS !!!!!! Otherwise your fuel mileage will suffer...
• Re: Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:52 -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: Head gasket
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 16:40:53 -0400
  ...I can leave the injectors/fuel rail attached to the manifold, No? > It looks like the fuel rail is bolted onto the intake and...
• Re: buying a 1986-1991 westfalia camper - help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 13:30:43 -0700
  ...83 Westy, 2.1 waterboxer block & heads ( I think, was just told this so far ) with 1.9 ( stock ) fuel and cooling system. Full...
• Re: water pump
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:37:47 -0700
  ...If it is the expansion tank between the batter and fuel filter, it has a pressure cap that must work properly. > Could my water...
• Re: How much damage to engine block, heads, etc., in fire from leaking fuel ines?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 22 Jul 2017 10:59:56 -0700
  Bummer. :-( I'm surprised it was running considering the fuel leak that happened, but that’s a good sign. Your tranny should be fine...
• Re: A/C Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 16:58:03 -0500
  ...The automobile A/C system was just the tip of the iceberg. Seems that you can still get and use Freon 12 / 22 and...
• Re: Parts available for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:06:35 -0400
  ...shape. > Westfalia kitchen unit in good shape. > Tail lights! > Cooling system components. > Fuel injection components. > 1.9 L thermostat housings! > Gary lee ladder rack...
• Re: Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:59:01 -0500
  ...The starter will crank (turn)the engine over if you removed the complete fuel delivery system and put it out to the garbage. Check...
• Re: alternators-Bosch or otherwise?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 18 Mar 96 10:05:31 CST
  ...saying "They >just keep breaking and cause harm to the fuel injection system." >Anybody have experience with the off brand alternators with a lifetime...
• Re: Diesel: "Tach" to replace clock?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 18:28:19 -0500
  ...a tach in the normal sense since there is no > ignition system, but some sort of RPM sensor. If so, where and how > much...
• Sycnro Front-Diff Breather Hose ?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 08:09:16 -0700
  ...big fear is that it joins the rest of the emissions system (Fuel vapour and maybe the transmission breather) which then joins into the...
• Emergency - Mystery Part Identifcation Needed!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 19:58:30 +0200
  ...that last nut free, to remove the entire air intake / fuel line system. Everything comes off nice and easy except the last nut (of...
• Re: It's IN!! Was: Why won't my engine go in?
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 14:39:01 -0600
  ...but perversely, I'm seriously looking forward to adapting fuel, cooling, and intake systems to it. wIErd, no? Anyway, thanks to all who had...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 09:36:32 -0400
  ...Also the CAT has been removed, does back pressure affect the FI system? -----Original Message----- From: dhaynes@optonline.net [mailto:dhaynes@optonline.net] Sent...
• Re: Rich running incident puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:03:37 -0800
  ...fuel mixture. > > #2: Since everything (wiring, blower motors, etc) is old, running the > blowers caused a voltage drop across the whole electrical system. With...
• Re: Nice folks, or half a dozen people who didn't rip my throat out
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 09:06:27 -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: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:22:12 -0700
  ...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: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 19:00:08 -0700
  ...us feel good, but it seems to me our fuel consumption > > problems are so systemic that they cannot simply be solved by technology. > > And...
• Re: Timing question: Digifant I system
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 11:44:45 -0400
  ...Digifant I system Friends, I understand that the early '90's Vanagon had a Digifant I fuel/spark system. I have that system on...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Aug 2017 21:54:57 +0000
  ...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: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 02:19:10 -0400
  ...If it could than the air cooled engines would have a problem as the AFM vane has to open to run the fuel pump...
• FI, LP, and Happiness
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 07:28:16 -0600
  ...After a couple of weeks of playing with the new carb, jetting, timing, vacume advance, and other related systems, Turd is now running better...
• Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:49:27 -0500
  ...checked intake system--no false air -checked throttle switch--ok -replaced coolant temp sensor -checked air flow sensor--ok -checked fuel pressure--ok--residual...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 14:40:32 -0400
  ...3 wire ISV like the Golf/Jetta Digifant fuel system? > > > > >The only Vanagon Digifant fuel system I've ever > > > > >seen has a 2 wire...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:54:39 -0500
  ...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: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 10
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 18:37:03 -0800
  ...All that remains to be done is to put on the vacuum pump and bleed the fuel system until I get squirts out of...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:10:50 -0700
  ...Just as a comment, boy, the SE (metric system) is sure easier than our >antiquated system. thanks for reminding us, Scott. mcneely > > ---- Scott Daniel...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:14:14 -0700
  ...Now, the challenge was more around the fuel pressure > system, but again, easily solve by Hans from Vanaru. > > """When the OBD2 system calls for...