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• Re: 15" wheels - what about spare?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 21:29:46 -0400
  ...in Santa Fe this morning and they will > replace that crossover above the fuel tank and replace all my old fuel > lines that are...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:43:29 -0600
  ...Bear in mind that good or bad is > relative, with port fuel injection needing faster information than > carbureted systems. > > ANY O2 sensor that will...
• Re: Vanagon Fire Season
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 22:27:44 -0500
  ...To test the system, we used CO2, 'cause naturally halon was to expensive. But there were a sequence of events that hsd to happen...
• Re: Yer torquin me....<grin>
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 15:39:36 EST
  ...porting, cams, fuel system etc all play a part in how any type of engine delivers torque at any given speed... Diesels and Petrol...
• Re: $300 reward for advice
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 07:55:40 -0400
  ...the system in question during the failure to determine WHAT is failing. For example, you don't mention whether or not the fuel pump...
• Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:37:10 -0800
  ...We just don't have the cash for re-doing the entire fuel system and a matching transmission for a diesel/SVO conversion. Part...
• Re: GoWesty Gas Tank?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:28:58 EDT
  ...PITA to remove the 60 litres of fuel and find a shop to weld the defects. Suppliers have send new tanks but no compensation...
• 87 GL rebuild update!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 20:28:19 -0500
  ...New rings, fuel system, head gaskets, assorted hoses and gaskets. Put engine back in and started having an oil pressure problem...Light and buzzer...
• Re: Aircooled Westy - fuel problems?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:04:54 -0800
  ...If you remove it doesn't the system just go to full rich? Also the EGR and cat don't use any horsepower so...
• Re: Water from tailpipe
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 08:10:54 -0900
  ...produced when fuel burns. Follow any car right after start up and you will see this. Once the engine and exhaust system heat up...
• Re: Going towards a new era...
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:44:23 -0500
  ...that RV sales have been up in spite of much higher fuel costs. > > http://www.automotive.com/features/90/auto-news/24778/index.html...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:19:00 -0700
  ...I modified the intake manifold to adapt the digifant fuel injectors and used the digifant engine control system. I also took the SAAP automatic...
• Re: aircooled to subaru
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 16:23:05 -0500
  ...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: info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:43:45 -0800
  ...into (2 liter Audi 3A) > run by a Bosch Jetronic fuel injection system, based on excellent research > done by Frank Grunethaner (see my previous...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:28:11 -0500
  ...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: "poof!" when decelerating
  Historical mailing list - The Leavitt's
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 21:49:53 -0700
  ...I'm not sure if the '84 Digijet does the same thing, but the Digifant turns off fuel injection when you're above some...
• Re: When the O2 sensor cools down...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:59:59 -0500
  ...While engine braking down a long hill, all the >>clear air coming through the exhaust system, while obviously hot, is >>apparently not quite as...
• Monster TO-DO List
  Historical mailing list - Todd Greenwood
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 00:52:01 -0700
  ...Fuel system...when I fill the tank up, the filler tube leaks a bit. Is this normal? Or do I need to start looking...
• Re: Billy Bones' never ending story
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 22:07:34 -0600
  Well, it was not any darker at 9:05pm than it was at 9:00 pm, so I went out and switched the fuel...
• Re: Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 22:29:17 -0400
  ...It also has the advantage of a sealed crank case and a pressure fed oiling system. Either motor's achilles heal reamains the rubber...
• Re: Plugging leaks in intake manifold
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:40:54 -0400
  >> Mike, >> >> I believe a good test of the air intake system is to measure the manifold vacuum you are generating. I combed the archives...
• Re: tolls (was RE: I-90 Freeway help)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:39:17 +0900
  ...That's that we should use the tax system to create incentives for "goods" and against "bads." That argues, say, for greatly increasing taxes...
• Re: The Vanille Shake Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:36:11 -0500
  ...The fuel pressure is excellent (35 lbs) and > > the fuel is no longer rust colored - made no difference. > > > > We discovered a pig-tail already...
• Re: Trade Westy tent for gas heater???
  Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 14:08:04 +0000
  ...The metering (fuel) pump was not functioning. VWoA wanted close to $700 for a new one (yeh right). Anyways, a guy on this list...
• Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 18:30:13 EST
  ...No fuel pump either. 12v at the key switch. It seems to be working. I both checked the voltage at #4 relay slot, and...
• Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:43:21 -0700
  ...If you reset the error code the smog check system will know it has been reset. The emission check will be rejected instantly. Sorry...
• Re: turbo diesel install info
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 19:07:53 -0500
  ...another area of difficulty is the 1980 has a RUBBER fuel filler insert/restriction that appears to be part of the nozel seal. I...
• Re: First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 19:36:53 -0700
  ...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: Conversion Kits: Beware 1991 Clean Air Act!
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 09:54:17 -0700
  ...found out that they wouldn't touch it because the fuel delivery >system had been modified, it has to be stock or you'll...
• Re: [WetWesties] Gas Tank/Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 08:51:14 -0600
  ...Always use Fuel Injection hose on the pressure side of your fuel system. Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westfalia On Tue, 19 Feb 2002...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:38:21 -0600
  ...From there it was muffler, brakes, lights, doors, fuel system hoses, coolant system hoses, etc, etc, etc. BUT, overall the vehicle has been trouble...
• Re: emission testing problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Thu, 17 May 2001 22:50:53 -0600
  ...Look carefully at the fuel pressure regulator. Should be at 29#s at idle with vacumn hose on. I flunked my first test for...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:21:22 -0800
  ...the > computer and BMW nav system, with a high speed of 95 and a low of 44. > Trip fuel > economy from SoCal to Arcata...
• Re: More questions on my '85
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 15 Nov 94 10:23:50 PST
  ...The > O2 Sensor is fail-deadly- on the waterpumper inline-four, a bad O2 sensor > will drive the K-Jetronic system to full-rich...
• Re: Bunker Burner Bait
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 16:43:52 -0400
  ...If you now have bubbles odds are the seal behind the injection pump pulley is allowing air to enter the fuel system. It's...
• Re: Erratic Tachometer and Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 8 May 2003 02:50:23 +0000
  ...Running smooth, but down on power....like a >>temporary fuel filter plug or a timing retard. >> >>2. A complete shutdown. The wiring harness patch...
• Re: TEMP SENDER!
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 08:26:28 -0700
  Larry, I was able to replace the temp 2 sensor without draining the system. You think if I work fast I can just swap...
• Re: Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:38:47 -0500
  ...I did it on my '75 because it was either that or replace most of the FI system, but it never *really* ran right...
• Re: Read this Blog !
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:06:40 -0500
  Hmmm, I carry a spare fuel pump, a spare MAF and 2 bottle jacks. My story would have been allot shorter. Bwhahahhahhaah Bryan -----Original...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:37:53 -0800
  ...You > will probably need to increase the fuel pressure to compensate or go to > the 2.1 Digifant. Since you increased the stroke, have...
• Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 20:01:16 +0000
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Things-to-do-for-new-vanagon-owners150.htm At least this is a beginning.  Most important is Replace all fuel...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk!
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 12:26:35 -0800
  ...Wasserboxer engine is aircooled with coolant system "attached" When VW stopped making Vanagons in 1991 they were "stone age" held together by bandaids compared...
• 80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -0500
  ...The full fuel injection system for an 80-83 Vanagon with Type IV engine; The main parts are listed below: Electronic Control Unit (JETRONIC...
• Subject: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 11:06:47 -0400
  ...228 @ 4400 rpm Sequential Multiport fuel injection with dual spray injectors Platinum-tipped spark plugs Computerized management system with "Limp Home feature," incl. over...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:41:47 -0800
  ...the > computer and BMW nav system, with a high speed of 95 and a low of 44. Trip > fuel > economy from SoCal to Arcata...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:08:27 -0700
  ...The Digifant > FI is not a "racing" FI system but a "cruising" one. > > Next project is the A/C along with cooling system flushing...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
  ...The 1.9l has ECU (engine control unit) control of fuel pump and injectors; the system is essentially the Bosch L-Jetronic. Ignition drive...
• Re: External Heat System for Vans
  Historical mailing list - Hahn Rossman
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 13:34:20 -0800
  ...External Heat System for Vans My idea of the external heat system is more for events when the vehicle is stationary ...... camping or just...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:29:10 -0700
  ...The Digifant FI is not a "racing" FI system but a "cruising" one. Next project is the A/C along with cooling system flushing...
• Re: Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:32:04 -0800
  ...Those are darn strong and consistent fuel > injection > > systems. > > > > Scott > > www.turbovans.com > > > > > > Subject: Re: Exhaust Design > > > > > >> Here's a good read with pics...
• Re: Clarify On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 07:35:22 -0400
  ...If I can dump the 20lb tank and >the camp fuel i will save space and wt. >Thanks a bunch >Jonce > > > >> Auto gas (no...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 16:17:46 -0800
  ...Large aircraft > have a "firewall cutoff" T-handle on the instrument panel glareshield that > disconnects all powered electrical wiring and fluid systems (fuel, oil...
• $150 busses and wannabussers, piston slap...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 12:02:19 -0700
  ...wires, fuel filter, oil filter, oil, air filter, new battery, new master cylender and flush/bleed, flush and refill the cooling system. Trany oil...
• Re: Intake Questions on a '74
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 13:43:09 -0500
  ...These tubes are part of the fuel Vapor revory system. They conect >from the top of the Gas Tank and lead back to the...
• Re: kombi on fire
  Historical mailing list - Greg Christie
  Thu, 5 Oct 1995 11:18:14 -0400
  ...Turned out that the fumes from oil burning on the surface of the motor got into the heating system and made their way to...
• Re: [intermiitent ignition problem]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:58:18 MDT
  ...sputter, it just shuts down) does anyone know how to test fuel > system relays? might they overheat and open/close intermittently? > > HAs anyone tackled...
• Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
  ...36,95 secs Fuel tank capacity ........ 85 litres Litres/100 km at 80 ....... 9,07 Optimum fuel range at 80 .. 937 km *Fuel index...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:57:05 -0800
  ...intake manifold on > a wbxr, to adapt over the whole fuel and ignition systems too. The > hardest part would be crank and cam sensors...
• admit defeat...long
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 11:59:24 -0400
  ...have gone through the afc system and the dang computer pin by pin with my multimeter, the fuel pressure when I turn the key...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 09:50:37 -0400
  ...228 @ 4400 rpm > Sequential Multiport fuel injection with dual spray injectors > Platinum-tipped spark plugs > Computerized management system with "Limp Home feature," incl. over...