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• Re: Vanaru / Subagon XT6...2.5L&2.2L
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 May 1997 12:04:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Anyway, I love the Syncro and the Westphalia design, but after spending almost $700 to go through just the fuel injection system, (and it...
• Re: Question about AVP 1.9 to 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 11:15:24 -0500
  ...subject (like is it an easy swap, does the 1.9 fuel > injection stuff work, etc.) I would really appreciate it. > Thanks > Ken Wilford...
• Re: Oil Filters: Fram vs Others?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 10:43:33 -0800
  ...I can find the site(s) again but it's archived on another system at the moment. Perhaps a <http://www.google.com> search...
• Our bus lives!
  Historical mailing list - Ri
  Fri, 16 May 2003 15:15:15 -0700
  ...We now have a 2.1 Waterboxer with all the electronics and fuel injection (we used VanAgain's jetta system) available for sale. If...
• Re: Engine Miss
  Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 10:20:24 -0700
  ...describe certainly would seem to indicate a problem in the > fuel injection control system, but because of an elusive miss which I have seen...
• Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:31:31 -0700
  ...attached a pressure gauge to it with a short length of fuel hose and I > filled and fired it up. > > I did all the...
• 1.9 to 2.3 was: looking for a project?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 7 Apr 2020 11:58:08 -0400
  ...I also push upgrading the complete cooling system to the 2.1L design. Increased tolerance to air in the system and self bleeding, better...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:32:00 -0700
  ...Must be other parts of that system fail to work ... but on dozens and dozens of vans, if there was a rad fan problem...
• Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:24:07 -0500
  ...normal fuel source. There is no electrical > supply needed for propane operation and there is no electrical interface to > the 12 volt system to...
• Subaru engines, Renault as the car of the year and Labrador
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 10:13:32 -0500
  ...I do think that some work has to be done, the exhaust system is built with flexible hoses (he said to me that it...
• AW: On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 13:51:23 -0700
  ...another, the exhaust system components can easily exceed 1000 degrees. The temperature of exhaust components depends on engine load, timing, fuel mixture and valve...
• Re: Wild idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:36:23 -0700
  ...vanagon digifant fuel injection. EV's are their own special nightmare. . I'm also wondering if................. with a decent digifant EFI system running it...
• want ads from LiMBO ... For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 27 Jul 95 23:11:18 CDT
  ...call Chris, eves, at (610) 395-2106 (PA) 1980 vanagon L, repaint 1993, gas htr headers, new carb fuelpump, brakes & DOT 4 fluid. $3500...
• Re: Fuel Injection (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 23 May 2001 03:38:21 -0000
  ...Mark and a couple of others have suggested that it's not the cam, but the fuel pressure regulator (FPR) or the air flow...
• Re: re; smog sympathies
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:40:57 -0500
  ...The same people that shitcan their EGR valves, remove fuel injection to go an aftermarket carburetor that makes the vehicle seem to run better...
• Re: repair manual
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 16:59:55 -0700
  ...They are textbooks used in mechanic courses and cover hand tools, measuring devices,and all aspects of engine design, fuel systems etc..they are...
• Re: CA Smog Legal Conversions/Facts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 22:38:45 -0800
  ...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: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:40:54 -0400
  Since idle only tests cannot pick up defective or missing catalytic converters, EGR systems, modified engines or other problems that created excessive pollutnats such...
• Agony and Ecstacy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jun 1996 23:53:01 -0400
  ...No start! the fuel pump pumped and there may have been a click at the solenoid but I'm not sure, but no starter...
• Re: Dometic 182 - no flame 'cause no propane - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Wed, 17 May 2000 04:30:29 -0400
  Sounds like you may either have a plugged jet, or a plugged fuel line. Start by taking off the top section of copper tubing...
• Re: Running without backpressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 21:13:41 -0500
  ...It also affects the way the fuel, air, and exhaust play on one another, as well as having an effect on the various sensors...
• 1985 FAST idle
  Historical mailing list - Ignace Speybrouck
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 22:16:05 -0500
  ...Full tune-up (cap, rotor, plugs, plug wires, timming set to 5 ATDC, air filter, fuel filter) The gas cable isn't sticky nor...
• Re: Did the mechanic do something?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:56:05 -0400
  ...Did the mechanic do something? > Charles, > > Attached are some files for assistance in diagnosis of fuel injection > system difficulties. > > Disconnect the O2 sensor and...
• Re: re-shaping vanagon gas tank for more capacity (Re: Reason for Saddl
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:04:10 EDT
  ...have eliminated with the demise of the aircooled vanagon), therefore increasing fuel capacity of the stock 2wd tank. anyone interested? Chris, yes of course...
• Long time to get the 1/2 Lilly running!(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:10:08 -0500
  ...spark, timing, fuel and compression. well the 3/4 compresson was fat ZERO!! Oh wait aminute, yeah I took the rocker arm off the...
• Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:03:19 EDT
  ...manifold for fuel pressure. This is also valved for safety. Only use it if I'm suspicious about the F-I system, and an...
• Re: I4 conversion exhaust - some comments
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 09:14:44 -0700
  ...fuel tank on the other. I > also encountered some floor > heating and added a heat shield. My target was > quiet and this system has...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:56:30 -0600
  ...Don't you know that the metric > >>> system is a part of the socialist takeover plan for the U.S.? lol > >>> > >>>> Chris. > >>>> > >>>> Wysłane z...
• Re: FW: Michael the VW Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 02:26:21 EDT
  ...factory fuel injection kit doesn't have a O2 sensor in it's system. But before the CAT there's a O2 sensor screwed...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 08:24:13 -0700
  ...Muffler rubber mounts did break on occasion in the old exhaust system. Have had no problems with the new system and no cracking of...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 09:30:06 -1000
  ...Digifant fuel injection, upgrade 1.9's to 2.1 >> cooling system, etc. >> I always run the vastly improved 2.1 exhaust system on...
• Re: blinking coolant light -- opinions on diagnosis needed
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 17:21:06 -0500
  ...Sun, 9 Sep 2007 12:03:12 -0700 > > > We'll, now that the fuel system on my '90 is sorted, the coolant > system wants...
• Re: AC conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:41:46 -0400
  These systems are getting old, they will leak some, R12 is generally only available recycled and it is expensive. The true difference in performance...
• Bluestar project progress
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:56:57 -0400
  ...New pulley is installed as well as the exhaust system, heat shield etc. Still short a couple of small parts. Its sitting ready to...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 15:57:37 -0700
  ...The good news is I have an extremely well-working cooling system. Too well. Now runs even cooler than normal (not even out of...
• Just ramblin'
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jul 94 15:42:35 PDT
  >Ralf MacGrady writes: >> Micheal, shame on you for bringing up crass monetary concerns about the >> price of fuel for heaven's sake. Sure it...
• moreandmore questions of my 75 westy..
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 26 May 1996 23:02:15 -0400 (EDT)
  ...and, while removing the old fule line system, i noticed that off the main line there was a smaller <around 1/8" I.D...
• Re: importing a EV Westi
  Historical mailing list - tellis
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 07:55:56 -0500
  ...The engines are the same as are most of the mechanical and driving systems. Advantages that I see: 1. The refrigerator is 12 volt...
• Re: Commentary on Air Cooled Cylinder Heads
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 16:39:43 -0500
  ...In my rebuilds I currently use a cam with higher valve lift but not more duration so as not to affect the injection system...
• Re: Turning kills engine--??
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 11 May 2007 15:19:47 -0400
  ...If you are not seeing this problem don't >>worry about it. >> The Digijet fuel system has no way of adjusting the idle. When...
• 3 types of V..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:03:27 -0700
  ...the 'system' that broke? No..don't want that.. I could drive a $60k Syncro, I guess..but why waste the fuel when most...
• Re: Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:38:00 -0500
  Oh and the best part is we could get a CARB EO for the system with boxers and the EJ22... for CA. Would also...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup,and then some
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:03:00 -0800
  ...The standard disclaimer applies to warn you > not > > > to ignite anything in the > > > presence of spilled fuel or to set down your > > > soldering iron...
• Re: Outside magazine article Vanagon/Sprinter content
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:37:28 -0700
  ...For any faults or recoding, it is fairly easy to buy a clone of the Mercedes diagnostics system for under $500. With Sprinters sold...
• FS 1991 Westfalia Syncro
  Historical mailing list - adam grove
  Sun, 30 May 1999 21:54:10 PDT
  ...Back in the states, he had the van professionally modified with extra fuel and propane and a full protective belly pan for a trip...
• Re: coolant temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 07:37:10 -0500
  Mick, Fuel/air ratio is controlled by the ECU by way of the fuel injection system. When it's out of whack and there...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:46:01 -0700
  ...This can >> include all the controls, exhaust after treatment, and fuel tank vapor >> recovery systems and maybe even the transmission/drivelien. All the state...
• Re: fun road trip for free parts
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Sun, 07 Jul 1996 12:09:52 -0400
  ...anybody know if the Pertronix points replacement ignition will work in a 6V system...??? Thinking 'bout doing this in my '64 bug...I really...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:36:54 -0400
  ...If getting a lot of pedal travel you need to check the rear brakes and maybe bleed the system better. It is also possible...
• clutch shudder
  Historical mailing list - l p
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 16:19:00 -0700
  Moby developed a clutch shudder overnight (actually, on return from the service station she was towed to after last trip for fuel system related...
• Re: Auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:00:32 -0500
  ...The adjustment is above the spare tire see Bentley under fuel supply page 30.32 for more info on cable adjustment page 37.13...
• Re: What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:06:55 -0800
  ...located in southern Oregon. $ 170 for the whole heater system - , wires, fuel pumps, control unit, sheet metal cover that goes under it , rear blower...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:49:33 -0400
  Once the system is bled enough to work it should never need bleeding again. Normal cycling (heating/cooling) will purge any remaining air out...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...Valve spring tester Engine test stand Valve grinding machine, or Valve refacing machine Compression tester Run-out test equipment FUEL SYSTEM: VW 126a 14mm...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:55:19 -0700
  ...Yes, it was pretty restrictive looking and the hanging system was very crude, to say the least. The guy who did the conversion, he...
• Re: Head light mystery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:55:10 -0500
  ...In the stock system power goes right through the switch. But with the relays that heavy power load is re=routed. On Wed, Jun...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Aug 2005 to 31 Aug 2005 - Special issue (#2005-710)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 13:00:02 -0700
  ...They can nestle under > the > > rear bench and are > > fuel effiicient too. > > > > On Aug 30, 2005, at 10:26 PM, Karl Mullendore > wrote: > > > > > > > > Karl...
• Temp Gauge/Voltage Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 16:50:37 -0700
  ...I do have a spare clock assembly with temp and fuel gauges to install if necessary. 8. The Fuel Gauge appears to be reading...
• Re: converting a 2.1 to 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Mike Morley
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:04:57 -0400
  ...http://www.cloakofcarrot.com/gallery/1985Westfaliavanengineinstallation I am still running the original air intake system, since I didn't have access and have not...
• Re: Type I thermostat (need union nut)
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:13:44 -0500
  ...you first >check >over the FI system thouroughly as a bad TempII sensor or too-high fuel >pressure will also lead to a too...