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• Re: Supercharged Westy Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:13:47 -0400
  ...While fuel is purchased in liters, and we do have the EU forcing metric measurements down our throats, we still use MPH and all...
• Re: External Heat System for Vans
  Historical mailing list - Michael Norden
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 13:23:41 -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: Interesting VW Article on Future Technology The Company May Use - Hopefully it will reach a new Vanagon Soon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:08:17 -0800
  re Cars like this mean fuel prices will have to be about $100/gal. Perhaps if all cars on the planet suddenly switched over...
• Re: Engine Fires: A Professional POV
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 05:32:29 -0400
  ...Leaks in the system before the regulator are SERIOUS. First of all, if the tanks (all tanks fixed or portable) are properly plumbed , they...
• Re: Kill Switches: Question: Does Defense attract Offence ???
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 10:39:03 EDT
  ...And so a kill switch for the fuel pump or the ignition system or what have you may be more effective BUT and it...
• My `72 standard lives!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 16:35:06 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I'll probably need some help with the `74 fuel injection system/wiring. Yet another hack job.
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:35:31 -0700
  dear work around thats what i always thought the vanagon cooling system required a pressure sensitive relief valve ... just like the hot water tank...
• Re: Another operating temp question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 15:42:11 -0500
  ...the fuels available Running an oil cooler in the engine compartment warms the air in the engine compartment makes the intake system hotter reducing...
• Re: Benny Boy Re: Need some assistance ...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:36:29 -0400
  ...Well, i had real bad comment on the Ford Ranger, really bad on fuel and not that strong. GM dealers are closing all around...
• Re: External Heat System for Vans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 15:08:46 -0600
  My idea of the external heat system is more for events when the vehicle is stationary ...... camping or just parked. It would make no...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:31:51 -0600
  ...sensor going in this >>>> weekend) >>>> entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor, relays, >>>> etc.). >>>> fuel pressure is good. All injectors appear to be...
• Re: engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 5 May 2004 08:25:28 -0400
  ...FI? Do you have fuel pressure? I suggest you attempt to duplicate the failure and then check for these system failures to identify the...
• Re.Hego sensor Working
  Historical mailing list - Denis B\ilisle
  Sun, 08 Jun 1997 03:42:53 -0700
  ...I have > NEVER seen the system go into open loop once it reaches operating > temperature. In fact the higher the RPMs the faster the...
• Re: Gas tank hard to fill, another issue
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:46:15 -0500
  As stated on every pump I've seen, you are not leave the fuel hose unattended (even though I see many lazy people set...
• 77 bus stalls, quits
  Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
  Wed, 22 May 96 11:44 CDT
  ...This question concerns a '77 bus, and its fuel injection system. I'm having the intermittent problem with the following symptoms: At idle (sometimes...
• (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 00:55:38 EST
  ...Should I get a better gauge to remeasure the fuel pressure? It seems like high fuel pressure would cause a rich condition. Do the...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:31:16 -0400
  ...fuel rails, injectors, new rubber >>> for >>> injectors provided, new spark plugs, new fuel hoses, wires, wiring >>> harness, Air Flow System, with all new gaskets...
• Engine Reccommendations-type 2
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 22:11:05 -0700
  ...Fuel injection systems MUST have an O2 feedback circuit in order to be at all reasonable (the HALTECH F7 doesn't). Basically I think...
• Re: waterboxer pinging
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:39:10 -0700
  ...The typical 'easy test' for octane requirement when you have pinging, is to try higher octane fuel. I wonder if that's been tried...
• Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 6 Jul 2012 09:45:05 -0500
  ...cars, knowing dozens of 3 letter > acronyms about cars and fuel/smog/engine systems, > and I don't recall 'VSM' anywhere ever. Took tests...
• Re: 78 Bus FI Help Needed...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 10:20:42 -0700
  ...As all backfiring noise comes from the back in a VW van, don't rule out backfiring thru the fuel system, as most cars...
• Re: (reasonable) Performance Improvements for 1984 1.9L Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 16:30:09 -0400
  ...Exhaust system > #3. Q-chip > > Any ideas, suggestions, opinions, vendors, prices... ? > > Thanks, > Marty Wallace (1984 Westfalia) > Chico, California > _________________________________________________________ > DO YOU YAHOO!? > Get your free...
• Re: Noise:SA in-line Exhaust vs. TiiCo conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 19:07:15 +0200
  ...There is a 180 degree turn back just behind the fuel tank and the exhaust pipe enters second muffler. After a S elbow there...
• Re: Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 24 May 2005 10:14:55 -0400
  ...what you need to do is have the somewhat precarious cooling system....and some oil components... So here a few things that should be...
• Re: mini review of Ecoque grill (van camping grill/bbq)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 4 Jan 2014 11:37:08 -0500
  ...useful fuel and it is a wonder that more stove systems >>>>> do not >>>>> use it. >>>>> Jim >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Wood is not always a plentiful fuel. There...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:27:31 -0800
  ...is a 'wall wart" anyway .? >> Every EFI system ECU I have ever seen energizes the fuel pump relay by >> supplying ground to it. It...
• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:58:32 -0800
  ...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: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:13:17 -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: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 28 May 2014 19:01:31 -0700
  ...and while you're at it change out the plastic coolant system fittings that come off the engine.... what the hell was Dieter thinking...
• Re: Converting a 1.9 to a 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 09:26:57 -0400
  What about the fuel injection? Is the Digijet satisfactory for use on the 2.1 engine? Which throttle body and AFM do you choose...
• Re: Vanagon bogging - any possible diagnoses OTHER than the AFM?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 16 May 2002 16:06:57 -0400
  ...of the AFM, I am wondering what other >things (fuel system, wiring and exhaust system have been suggested in the >past) should be checked...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:40:43 -0800
  the cooling system control motor heat also right? plus the fact that you might be burning lean. more i read it sounds like vanagons...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 01:22:19 -0500
  ...Put in new fuel >>> filter, no >>> change. I pulled the injectors on one side and cranked - they ARE >>> spraying. >>> There is pressure in fuel...
• Re: 20/50 full syntetic motorcycle oil
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:10:49 +0000
  True about the diesel oils, but it's nothing I have to worry about on my federal system. No o2 sensor and no catalytic...
• Re: Low Top Speed - Help! (revisited)
  Historical mailing list - gbasey
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 16:07:54 -0500
  ...1 changed the entire ignition system (coil, wires, plugs, cap, rotor, and distributor - was worn) properly set idle and timing. 2 changed the o2...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Shiva Polefka
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 10:46:15 -0700
  ...Have many clean wiring grounds, new and good condition fuel system parts, and in general a deeper peace, based on understanding, of the running...
• Re: Value of sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:19:53 +1200
  ...handle OK with the changed natural frequency of the system? Brakelines can be lengthened. Fuelhose I'll want to replace anyway. An extra meter...
• Re: AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:09:03 -0400
  ...wrote: > Right, but doesn't that make it more of a fuel cell rather than a battery > though? > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Road trip
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:49:54 -0500
  ...12px">Good to know about the taller 4th gear in regards to your fuel efficiency.<DIV><BR></DIV><DIV>What is the OD of...
• Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 10:15:33 -0700
  ...scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: >> >> >> >>> I was surprised all right ..a leather fuel system part. >>> >>> >>> >> Very OT, but years ago, I recall having a chat...
• FW: start - won't start - solution
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 21:46:12 -0700
  ...the plugs, wires, > > distributer, and coil in the ignition system as possible causes. > > Fuel/air mixture is making it into the cylinders but there...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:57:23 -0700
  ...Those can only come from a fuel pump to me. The fuel pump sure appears to be original - ( 87 Vanagon btw ) has undercoating on...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 14 May 2013 07:57:12 -0400
  ...To integrate the ignition and ECU management with the turbocharger, I adapted the SAAB APC turbo engine management system dynamically controlling timing, boost, fuel...
• FS: Lots-Of-Parts II
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 23:17:31 EST
  ...4 Fuel Pressure Regulator 25 $5.00 1 Idle Stabilizer Valve $30.00 1 Green Idle Control Unit $30.00 1 Exhaust System Syncro...
• Re: Urban Legend RE: NO starting when cold and Gasahol?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:30:30 -0500
  ...it's basically an engine management system that has fuel and ignition advance maps(one for each 500 rpm )you program yourself. The newer...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:57:52 -0700
  ...lack of injector control from the ecu, clogged/restricted cat or muffler lack of fuel pressure or fuel pump control, and consider he fuel...
• Re: warm idle prob.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:28:35 -0800
  ...I have been systematically swapping all of the suspect components as follows: idle stabilzer valve, relay unit (behind the right tail light), air flow...
• Re: Oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 16 May 2024 09:23:34 -0700
  ...The Vanagon cylinder materials and with a properly working fuel system wear and fuel contamination is not really a problem. > > And even if not...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more),in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 10:09:36 -0600
  ...Only a major porting, and a complete > rework of the fuel management system, would this be possible, but > industrial straingth stupid. Keep dreaming....or...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:42:35 -0700
  ...is clean. > Bad Fuel injector(s), causing imbalance at load. (run up to three > consecutive takes of Techron or other Fuel Injector Cleaner) Hm...
• Re: Diesel good idea? Engine idling!
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 17:57:50 -0700
  ...So one day at the truck stop >>> when >>> fueling, I ask a trucker, he said it takes more fuel to start it than to...
• Re: [Almost] a tow truck home
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:17:20 -0700
  ...No idea what might have been the issue with the fuel system - very curious I say. Tapping the fuel pump and waiting has helped...
• Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:46:31 -0400
  ...Maybe a head gasket or even a valve job(?) but an engine failure at that mileage is usually the result of support system failure...
• Re: Conspiracy Theory - The Skye is Phalling!!!!
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 12:38:45 -0700
  ...having > spark plugs and wires and fuel injection before being put together > with the transmission; cooling systems already connected and filled > before the fenders...
• Re: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:35:02 -0500
  ...You sound like Da Man all right. > I have one westy running with a 2.1 engine but the 1.9 fuel system, and...
• Re: glad to meet you
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 01:16:11 -0800
  ...It's pretty sure it's not any of the fuel injection system components. So maybe a wiring or air leak problem. I'll...
• Re: air cooled 2.0 1981 Cylinder head temp?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 05:33:33 -0600
  ...Having a > working EGR system can lower the temp significantly. For extended high speed > operation premium fuel will help especially if the EGR system...
• Re: Cooling Intake Air?
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 03:41:44 -0400
  ...412-635-3350 FORE Systems, Inc. email: cseren@fore.com Research Park, 5800 Corporate Drive URL: http://www.fore.com Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5829
• Re: AW: TDI and the Quest for the Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 21:25:09 -0700
  ...this was moved to the off-side, whilst the fuel pump was recalibrated... The exhaust system had its baffles removed to help expel the...
• Re: Diesel Vanny Valve Train Question
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 13:22:40 -0700
  ...Another idea is contamination of the fuel metering pump which could give the lean condition symtoms. The springs can be checked quickly, then the...