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• Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 08:08:24 -0400
  ...I am installing an auxiliary oil cooling system in our 1982 Westfalia. Since we punish our engine with high loads, and merciless highway speeds...
• Re: CA Smog Legal Conversions/Facts
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:43:21 -0800
  ...The second best > version is the 1.8L > 8V > Digifant engine (88-92), preferably with the Audi 3A > exhaust manifold. > The > fuel system is...
• Re: Some Info & a Question
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 18:51:03 -0400
  ...I reasoned that as the gasket leaked air, the mixture at the OXS measured too lean thus the ECU supplied more fuel so engine...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 20:17:52 -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: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:36:29 -0500
  ...One you get it clean top and bottom you'll be abvle to identify the various parts that make up the Fuel Injection system...
• Disaster, and My cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 15:21:59 EDT
  ...As to my cooling system, I had posted this Monday night and got no responses, understandably so. The first package has arrived from Bus...
• Re: water pump
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 14:29:00 -0400
  ...If it is the expansion tank between the batter and > fuel filter, it has a pressure cap that must work properly. > > > Could my water...
• South African Secrets Revealed (Ken comes clean!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 07:44:22 EST
  ...And you will need to have the last part of the exhaust system custom made for you at a muffler shop (decided that this...
• Re: [T2] Distributor for electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 16:05:48 -0700
  ...place because of how the Ignition System is used to provide the > Tachometer signal to the Fuel Injection ECU (Brain). You must use an...
• FS: 86 Syncro $4200, in RI
  Historical mailing list - Drew Jenkins
  Sun, 24 May 1998 17:11:50 -0400
  ...New exhaust system New cooling fan New Idle stabilizer Work done in July 97 132k miles: Drive shaft to front VC rebuilt & balanced with...
• Re: Fwd: 1985 Vanagon - Replacing Engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:45:59 -0500
  ...have a 1.9l waterboxer (flat 4) engine with Digijet fuel injection system. The ECU (Engine Control Unit) is a box about 2x6x7 (very...
• System Failure: What Next?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 06:59:58 -0700
  ...The fuel pump doesn't scare me, since it's easy. With 50,000 miles on my rebuild, I hope my heads won't...
• Re: good cooling article
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 17:19:00 -0500
  ...More fuel for the "which antifreeze >to use" fire, so to speak. The site narsa.org mentioned in the >article has a number of...
• Re: Gas just went up $0.14 per liter!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 13:11:14 -0600
  ...John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver - not traveling much with the high fuel prices. > > Keith Adams wrote: > > Nope Dave, here in Calgary it went from...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:39:38 -0700
  ...fuel injection, and >>> cooling system was designed for a 1.9, but now is "managing" a 2.2L >>> system. Maybe the larger system puts...
• Re: Engine Swap (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 12:41:08 -0000
  ...I would gratefully appreciate any input as the the best fuel >injection system, exhaust manifold, and any other information anyone >wishes to share. This...
• Re: Thermostats especially in colder weather
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 5 Jan 2018 00:34:55 +0000
  ...You will burn more fuel if not at the correct operating > temp. > > Jason > > On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 5:22 PM, Toomey Douglas...
• Re: Vanagon fuel filter mod for my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 18:16:24 -0400
  ...you think I’m going to have any issues with the Fuel > > Filter modification in the attached photo. > > > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/UM1j71P4RbYMcifa9...
• '84 Vanagon possibly dying. (Bertha)
  Historical mailing list - Joshua M Lee
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 14:46:16 -0400
  ...This is a list of things we have done, at the lists' suggestion, that have not appreciably fixed the problem: --replaced fuel filter --replaced...
• Get 80-83 Air Cooled before they go to Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 22:55:09 -0500
  ...P-mail your request. #42) Approximately 10 Fuel Injectors $20.00 each. #43) One set fuel rails $25.00 I come with more items...
• Re: oil other than Castrol
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 May 2010 18:16:52 -0400
  ...Thanks to newer Diesels (2007+) having exhaust after treatment and the ultra low sulphur Diesel fuel required for them the newer Diesel oils are...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
  ...They > are high pressure hoses, and the least little hole or crack sends fuel > spraying everywhere. All it takes is a little heat or...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:09:13 -0600
  ...Of course you want that system working....... > but not likely that lack of oxygen sensor heat is keeping your van from > running properly. > > I...
• Re: Evaluating a "Found" Engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:06:57 -0800
  ...battery ...........and a fuel pump and gas can. Some jumper cables or spare battery cables. you can just hot wire the fuel pump to...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 17:17:45 -0400
  I've worked on a number of dual battery systems with both the Bosch and Subaru alternators. From a cold start they both work...
• Re: Inverter usage (was "Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay")
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:09:01 -0700
  ...Just one energy >conversion:fuel - heat. Microwave in a car needs 4 >conversions: fuel - mechanical (alternator) - >electrical DC - electrical AC - heat. >Hope this helps...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:45:09 -0500
  ...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: Karl Wolz
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 19:37:10 -0700
  ...We found out yesterday that Karl's system has > been so weakened that there is nothing that can be done to bring him to...
• Re: oil in gas
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 21:19:18 -0800
  ...2-3 minutes). > > I don't have much knowledge of fuel injection systems and any insight > would be helpful. > > THANK YOU, > > Gary > > '80 Westy...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:27:57 -0800
  ...It does take energy to compress that air, but most of that energy gets put right back into the system when the piston comes...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:28:26 -0700
  ...I'd sell this engine package - 'the whole thing' , the entire fuel system etc. $ 600 today ........... located in southern Oregon. I say 'today' because...
• Re: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 16:53:51 -0400
  ...electronic fuel injection is MILES ahead of carburetors, Not > even comparable, and not that hard to deal with once familiar with the > system. > > I...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 15:24:19 -0800
  ...for specific emmissions control items such as EGR valves, >type of > > fuel system, number of cylinders, etc. If you mucked with it, it fails...
• Re: [Syncro] First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 18:19:50 -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: Questions for you conversion experts
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 18:08:43 -0700
  ...I decided to replace the entire FI system. This system has advantages over the earlier one, including the on-board diagnostics as found in...
• Re: tolls (was RE: I-90 Freeway help)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 07:40:12 -0700
  ...That's that we >> should use the tax system to create incentives for "goods" and against >> "bads." That argues, say, for greatly increasing taxes...
• cooling system diagnostic help? Long, lots of info about whats been done so far.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:03:50 -0700
  Hi all, recently I've noticed my cooling system is being weird. The vehicle is an 84 vanagon with an inline four rabbit/jetta...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:31:23 -0700
  ...I had cleaned every part of the system a few times over the years, the last time was last summer. alistair On 2011-08...
• Re: Intermittent hard starting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:30:04 -0400
  ...New fuel pump, new fuel system (hoses, clamps, cleaned out the tank, filter), great starter, new distributor cap, and redid ALL the grounds. Day...
• Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:32:50 -0700
  ...I seem to recall an old thread on the Samba regarding adding an oil pressure low circuit (3 PSI) to the cooling system. That...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:36:59 -0400
  Actually most diesel engine braking systems work by turning the engine into a compressor. Some use a valve on the exhaust. Jake is a...
• Re: Hall Senders
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:08:45 -0800
  ...prepared to run this 5 cylinder > VW engine on waterboxer Digifant fuel injection if I had to. > > Since injectors are batch fired, I don...
• Re: Starter/ground mystery-88 GL 4sp
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:14:26 +0000
  ...battery terminal, bypassing the chassis ground? Seems like a win for all systems (starter, FI, etc) Hope you're all well, Matt Sutton 78...
• 75 westy engine flames..literal..
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 20:10:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the timing mark ring thingy> and making sure the fuel system was working, we started cranking the egine over. a few soft wooshwooshwosh sounds...
• heads
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 17:51:56 -0700
  ...For those who have redone the heads - how much time can I expect to spend stripping down the fuel/air system, the exhaust (which...
• Re: 87 GL Intermittantly Not Starting
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 15 May 2003 20:34:30 -0400
  ...whirrrrrr, but there is the sound of a fan or the fuel pump going. >So, I figure the ignition switch is OK since juice...
• Re: cruising speed and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 11:04:02 -0700
  So would the difference be mainly attributable to the load from the water pump/coolant system, or do folks perhaps 'baby' the air-cooled...
• Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 08:03:17 -0500
  ...The single pulley indicates it >most likely was a late '83 with the extremely early cooling system and it >may even have that odd...
• engine compartment fire alarm
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 18:56:54 -0700
  ...Check those fuel lines to make sure they are not dried out or cracking or worse seeping fuel. Replace all fuel lines if any...
• Re: Strange won't run issue ..was catastrohic Failure
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:26:05 -0700
  ...a Haltec system with a MAP sensor .. and may not even have an AFM. I would go right to that low fuel pressure. if...
• Re: 82 vanagon - I need a new engine - questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 18:00:01 -0400
  ...I'm also disappointed to know that my fuel consumption will drop from high 20s down to low 20s. Is this a good candidate...
• Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:51:57 -0500
  ...Waterboxer I would install a S&S header system which collects all of the exhaust headers into one extractor pipe with a triangular three...
• Re: HELP - My Westfalia won't start when warm - may have to cancel camping!
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Fri, 16 May 2003 08:01:08 -0500
  ...Then you are back to the smelly exhaust > semi-rough running until about 2 minutes are up. > > Fuel consumption is up a little over...
• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:36:34 -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: New listee -- Desperately seek printed foil curcuit
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 22:30:58 -0800
  ...Canada. > > >85 Jetta GL -Ole' Gray Mare >85 Vanagon GL - Goldie > >------------------------- >------systemsfarm------- > systemsfarm@shaw.ca >------------------------- > >"Any splelling errors are typos. Grammatical erros is because...
• Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:25:45 -0700
  ...Yet it looks like people can afford the higher fuel costs. The car ads on TV still are about cubic inches. If they can...
• Re: A little more on Cooling problems..inline vw in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:18:40 -0700
  ...a running no-cooling-system issues van. of course pressure testing the head gasket from the pressure bottle doesn't get anywhere near the...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 20 May 2005 12:03:38 -0500
  ...Exhaust system insulation > > > > > > > > > > I've given some thought to putting an insulating > > wrap on the exhaust > > > > system of my van to help alleviate some...
• Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 16:44:10 -0700
  ...neither really exploiting the promise offered by either the vapor > induction or extremely precise fuel metering systems mentioned in the > legends of such devices...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:41:40 -0800
  ...Now can we compare and contrast > the lox/kerosene powered Saturn V engine to the Prius system and > come to any other useful conclusions...