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• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:02:46 -0400
  ...Bear in mind that good or bad is relative, with port fuel injection needing faster information than carbureted systems. ANY O2 sensor that will...
• CA Smog Legal Conversions/Facts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 23:50:58 EST
  ...The fuel system is far simpler than the CIS group. The last of these would be the 1.8L 8V CIS engines for reasons...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:17:09 -0400
  ...To go a few steps further, today i pulled the entire intake, > exhaust, fuel injection, and cooling systems, reducing my engine to a block...
• Weird '81 westy gas guage
  Historical mailing list - Larry MacPhee
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 18:11:03 -0800
  ...Duh! We also replaced a little 3 pronged gadget on the back of the clock which the junkyard guy told us was fuel guage...
• IT'S ALIVE (and it's a turbo-diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 18:32:13 -0400
  ...3rd / 55 mph, 4th / ?? MPG - not available yet, 1st tank of fuel ! Oil pressure @ 220 farenheit @ 65 mph / 50 lb/sq.in. @ 230 farenheit...
• Re: Dash lights
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 23 May 2000 17:45:19 -0400
  ...does it take a > standard battery or a smaller size and where to I connect it > into the system. > > Thank you all for the...
• Re: When the O2 sensor cools down...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:16:49 -0400
  ...While engine braking down a long hill, all the >clear air coming through the exhaust system, while obviously hot, is >apparently not quite as...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:56:30 -0700
  ...I want to bolt it into an '84 Adventurewagen. > > Questions: > > 1.) fuel system? Digifant, right? Go scare up an '86 or later Vanagon > and...
• Re: woe is me
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 05:14:01 -0400
  ...1) Establish a comprehensive maintenance & inspection program that includes regular cable tugging, cooling system pressure testing and most important, visual inspections of all systems...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:00:45 -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...
• Re: External Heat System for Vans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 19:42:16 -0600
  ...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: Tempurature
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 8 May 2002 14:51:48 -0400
  ...The entire fuel injection system is tuned for the correct t'stat. That I partially agree, especially if you run the engine to cold...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Antony P Marsh
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:26:41 -0500
  ...That alone wipes out the >> 25% fuel economy improvement if that's what you get. Many Diesel vehicles >> 2007 and newer also require the...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:33:03 -0400
  ...The starter works and the engine turns over fine >>> but won't crank. >>> >>> The fuel relays and, thusly, the fuel pump were not cycling...
• Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:58:28 -0500
  ...243 lb-ft. @ 1,600 - 2,400 rpm > Fuel system: Common-rail direct injection technology (CDI) > > Transmission: Mercedes-Benz 5-speed automatic w/overdrive...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 20:53:20 -0500
  ...I've have >written quite a bit about tuning the fuel injection system. You of >course may have other issues, but if your willing...
• Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:40:58 -0400
  ...cooling system or electrical system... For long range Vanagon travel: I pack a spare set of belts, a piece of 7mm fuel line, some...
• Re: Considering some big repairs and upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:43:44 -0400
  ...I put on all new fuel lines in 2008. Is it time to do that again? Ditto coolant hoses. David McNeely My two cents...
• Re: Westy Engines
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 12:30:05 -0700
  ...But there were two other changes, the change from Digijet to Digifant fuel injection and many cooling system changes. The engine is slightly larger...
• Re: 1.8T conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 15:23:13 -0800
  ...Turbos make exhaust systems much easier. > I think I'm ready to go with the wiring harness...time will tell. Fuel > and Digifant2 relays...
• Wallaced...and the next 20 years
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:21:05 -0800
  ...Leaning toward the GW 2.3 and new ignition system…but we shall see about that and the price of gasoline. Cooling system has...
• My fool injection
  Historical mailing list - Brent Jarvi
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 09:00:18 EST
  ...I had just spent the last several months building a fuel injected motor for school, so I oight have had a little to much...
• Re: It's ALIVE!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:44:35 -0700
  ...But with the new > tank and sending unit and 12-13 gallons of fuel the needle reaches under > half? > > Velma 82 na diesel westy...
• Re: Belt Squeal - Issue Revealed, Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:09:14 -0800
  ...Opened the driver door to listen for the > fuel pump, I hear it. Still no start. I open up the engine lid, gas fumes...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:21:19 -0700
  ...They pinch the hose and pressure test at the fuel filler. I believe the > systems needs to hold 1.5PSI for a few seconds...
• Running Rich - Need Help Please!
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 08:05:26 -0700
  ...I went into diagnosing the electrical system by analyzing the contol unit (computer) cable harnes with my multimeter. Everything checked out except for pins...
• Re: plug and compression 1990 GL
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 11:38:44 -0700
  ...In fact, when the van is cold, I can turn the key on to pressurize the fuel system, then literally "bump" the starter and...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:26:25 EDT
  ...Next on the list is the ALL the fuel lines and their connections - EVERWHERE. Get rid of the plastic fire wall connector. This has...
• Re: Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Sat, 24 May 2008 22:44:39 -0700
  ...I ran one full tank of fuel through the engine before I put the water >> injection system on, and the results on the next...
• Re: BioDiesel
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Taberski
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 00:18:52 -0500
  ...1) it will dissolve any natural rubber component in the fuel system, 2) makes it more expensive since you now have to process the...
• Re: Power steering pump and old coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 18:14:47 -0600
  A general observation on using alternative hoses for cooling system lines. I have had great success using Goodyear 5/16" Automatic Transmission coolant hose...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
  ...clutch failure due to hydraulic systems (hoses cylinders...) 7. transmission linkage (failure?) or maybe when it needed adjustment 8. rear diff lock failure 9...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 07:06:10 -0700
  ...I guess I�d thought that with new pads, and bled brakes there�d be less space in the system for the brake fluid...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:55:28 -0400
  ...For the system to be in control, the base settings are such that some boost is always needed. The system can only increase air...
• so it turns out i like vanagons.....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:33:08 -0400
  ...repaired, the clutch hydrolics system sorted out, the engine assembled, and the perifferals bolted on. New fuel lines throughout, fuel tank resealed and installed...
• Re: Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 12:40:31 -0700
  ...Tiico fuel rail spewing solved Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1993 22:04:04 -0500 Robert, It seams to me as those the Ac from...
• Re: Engine erratic power.
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 16:16:45 -0800
  ...Maybe someone else can lend a hand here? I remember reading in Chilton's Fuel Injection repair book (they actually have a chapter on...
• H4 headlights (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 17:41:26 -0600
  ...tires, digitool, H4's, new fuel ones, new coolant hoses. Now I just need a decent sound system and also get those 'torn boot...
• Re: advice on installing 72 Eberspacher BN4, into a 67 westy
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 08:51:53 -0700
  ...thanks....jay > > ------------------ > > If you need gas heater parts, I have some BN4 and BN2 stuff. > I may also have several complete BN4 heater systems...
• Re: Flat 4 towing 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 21:11:21 -0500
  ...there were no auxiliary brakes.I have since purchased a Braking system that sits in the cab of the Vanagon and applies the brakes...
• Re: Did the mechanic do something?
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:18:29 -0700
  ...Charles, >> >>Attached are some files for assistance in diagnosis of fuel injection >>system difficulties. >> >>Disconnect the O2 sensor and see if the problem goes...
• Re: Goodly type news
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 95 9:09:46 MST
  I got a fuel injection system out od a wrecked '79 last year and found that relay had been placed in parralel with one...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 11:50:24 +0000
  ...Put in new fuel > >>> filter, no > >>> change. I pulled the injectors on one side and cranked - they ARE > >>> spraying. > >>> There is pressure in fuel...
• External Heat System for Vans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 12:16:48 -0600
  ...Someone has come up with and posted to a web site a relatively portable AC system for dealing with summer heat, i.e., hanging...
• Re: EuroVan Winnebago Test
  Historical mailing list - ray landers
  Wed, 7 Sep 1994 19:31:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...my suspicion is that it has to do with a combination of the way the transmission shifts, and the fuel/air mixture dictated by...
• Re: Engine Misses when hot and under load, any RPM
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 5 May 2000 09:47:06 -0400
  ...Run a bottle of Chevron Techron through the fuel system to eliminate any fuel injector gremlins. No more erratic missing. G. Matthew Bulley Bulley...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 07:36:00 -0800
  ...The Eurospec was the Digifant II system that was found on the 88 to 92 Golf and Jetta, which was EPA and CARB approved...
• Re: re-shaping vanagon gas tank for more capacity
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:43:39 -0700
  ...how much additional fuel it would hold and how much $$$ Lloyd in -- Original Message ----- red From: "Frank Condelli" <RAlanen@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• FUNKY-SOUNDING VANAGON ENGINES!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 17:39:47 -0500
  ...about 45 minutes/each with the patented "rail" system and quick-connect driveshaft/fuel/exhaust systems! Of course, Syncro owners could benefit from this...
• Re: Subject: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:02:30 -0500
  ...Engine and fuel system are both 01 focus. Jim Akiba On 1/11/08, Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > Hey looks good...
• Re: alternators
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Jul 94 18:59:29 CDT
  ...Vehicle electrical system The voltage level in the vehicle electrical system, and thus in the battery charge, are also affected by the wiring between...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:37:39 -0800
  ...Soldering or hard wiring is the best way to connect fuel injection harness wiring.Helps to seal out moisture and dirt-better elecrtical continuity...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 08:43:17 -0800
  ...feed of fuel for several seconds even after engine shut down as the system pressure bleed down. Very similar to other fuel/engine fires...
• Re: Need feedback PART 2
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:32 -0500
  ...and > tested all the other, still a leak in the system, the fuel pressure sender > was also... tired, but i had many good tested...
• Re: Boy is she stinky!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 31 Aug 2015 17:27:34 -0700
  ...All fuel has a little sulfur in it, and a non-working cat will not convert it to odorless sulfate, but rotten egg smelling...
• Re: Crossing the Canadian border...
  Historical mailing list - James
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:48:12 -0400
  ...Basically, if you overfly another country, making use of their air traffic control system, you have to pay the fee that country charges, and...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:41:31 -0700
  ...I had new plugs >> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:58:13 -0500
  ...These areas have regulations for most fuel > > > burning appliances including furnaces, boilers, and water heaters. > > > NOx is the major reason that vehicle modifications are...
• bosch info: type 2's 1974-79
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:05:11 CDT
  ...California Bus Bus Fuel System L-Jetronic L-Jetronic - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ECU - Exchange CU 102 X # CU 104 X # CU 103 X ## CU 105 X ## Injection...
• Re: ODBII for smartphones
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:28:09 -0500
  ...for my needs > of wanting RPM and fuel economy etc... I am still tweaking the > system as far as gauges and dashboards. > > I view...