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• Re: Bypassed DIS- UPDATED INFO
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mund
  Fri, 21 May 2010 08:34:44 -0600
  ...ob2420@MSN.COM According to the Vanagon Fuel Systems book, if starting troubles are still experienced after bypassing the ICU , or when plugging the...
• Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:46:59 -0400
  ...sensor, replaced the fuel filter, replaced the gas tank gaskets, replaced the O2 sensor, and replaced a number of exhaust system parts (they were...
• 88 camper for sale $2799 in jacksonville, FL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 19:05:45 -0500
  ...4 cylinder water cooled engine, fuel injected. Automatic Maintains 70-75 MPH comfortably. Second owners and have been very diligent on scheduled maintenance. Have...
• solar panel article
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 31 Oct 94 15:28:38 CST
  ...Selecting a System Buying a motorhome solar power system is like buying a stereo system. You can buy a complete package, or you can...
• Re: head internal leak. Any chance of sealer working
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 7 May 2003 16:09:18 -0700
  ...the combustion gasses into the >cooling system. It is normal for a healthy engine with the correct fuel >mixture to expel some water out...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:17:41 -0400
  ...and since cost reduction is the single largest priority for automakers in 07, followed by emissions, then fuel econ and CAF� requirements. It seems...
• Re: Temp coolant sensor repair and Warmup?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 19:00:26 -0500
  ...mode was cutting the fuel supply. It sounds honestly like something else, something letting too much air into system. It starts working good when...
• Windshield for 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 15:10:55 +0000
  ...I decided to change mine when I replaced all the vacuum lines and > fuel lines. The VW dealer could not remember anyone ever ordering...
• Re: High idle - fixed!
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 17:09:17 -0400
  ...I switched every component in the fuel injection system still nada! And Lo I did finally discover the sneaky culprit although in hindsight I...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:57:18 -0800
  ...anything you can do to get the spark plugs to burn more of the fuel/air mixture in the combustion chambers helps ..not in...
• Re: need engine options for '82 diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 29 May 1999 09:46:37 -0700
  ...already have all the mounting hardware and exhaust system. I typically sell complete [engine, fuel injection, ignition] 2.0L Audi 80 engines for about...
• Re: It's ALIVE!!!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 25 Jul 2013 19:38:09 -0600
  ...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: More stalling troubles (long)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 16:02:30 -0500
  ...The engine and engine ignition system need to be proper before you ease into the fuel injection system. Then if your O2 sensor is...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 20:45:39 -0400
  ...expect maybe for bad fuel economy or an emissions inspection failure. >>> >>> Almost never does a bad sensor cause the system to go too lean...
• Re: Cool modified DOKA and BRM
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 07:06:06 -0700
  ...a lot like Throttle Body Injection systems are , but we'll have 4 centrally loacted injectors .......feeding the six cyclinders. Just a thought. I...
• ECU Logic for surging, bucking, and low power.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 19:35:09 -0800
  ...cold air or rain, and the engine would only have enough fuel supply to idle. As a result I would turn off the key...
• Re: Coolant Thermostat Question
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 19:04:52 -0700
  ...I'm wondering if it is >being >> caused by a bad coolant system thermostat. Its acting like my 77 >bus did >> when the cold...
• Re: Good local mechanic worked on my 85
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 May 2010 23:07:04 -0700
  ...Installed all new > > >> fuel > > >> lines and covered them with the old outside protective plastic > shrouds. > > >> > > >> I supplied the new exhaust kit and fuel line...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 8 May 2015 19:25:41 -0500
  ...Cranked the > engine for at least 5 minutes while we were getting the fuel system filled > up and bled. The oil light was on...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:45:53 -0700
  ...Digijet system.. It was matter of somewhat AFM, Distributor ( hall sender ) and vacuum lines near the Dist that affect Vacuum advance and fuel pressure...
• Re: prescription drugs, side effects, tach conversions, CARB/BAR
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 08:28:59 -0700
  ...factory original" junk on the motor as long as the crankcase, fuel system and exhaust emissions meet the specified bounds. Tacoma is blessed with...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 20:17:16 -0800
  ...Has anyone considered the fuel itself ? ( never use premium btw, mid grade is fine. ) . I NEVER hear of anyone considering the fuel itself. Could...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:48:44 -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...
• Forwarded: Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 17:52:58 +0000
  ...I'm also having a problem where my fuel injection system isn't going "closed loop" and so it's running real rich and...
• Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 08:22:40 -0800
  ...It supposedly played hell on > VW, Volvo, MB, and other automotive Diesel engines because the sulphur was > acting as a fuel system lubricant (?) and...
• Re: can vanagon run w/out alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moery
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 15:42:01 -0900
  ...While it takes just a small current to power the ignition system, the starter is another matter, as you discovered. It takes a lot...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:17:05 -0800
  ...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: The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:20:13 -0700
  ...The low end power is also gone. > > If you are going to swap FI systems with aftermarket, then you can go with a bigger...
• Re: In My Defense
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:33:09 -0500
  ...I did develop tunnel vision here, > and kept > focusing on the fuel injectors, then the possibility the fuel pump > may have > been bad, then...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 18:39:44 -0500
  ...etc. > > and then, finally .. > and only after those two areas.. > THEN work on fuel system. > > it's like two fires intersect in the combustion...
• Re: Need VWOA part # list
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 00:55:39 -0600
  ...Fuel tank, exhaust system, heating and air conditioning 3. Transmission 4. Front axle, steering, differential 5. Rear axle 6. Road wheels, brakes 7. Hand...
• Help me (again)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Tower
  Sun, 28 Aug 1994 22:11:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...there must be something screwy in either the fuel line or in the ignition system. I realize that my "contributions" to this list have...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:30:07 -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...
• RECIPE FOR PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 21:23:34 PDT
  ...Combustion chamber, exhaust: (valve, radius, stem, port), piston top and side, sealing surface (eliminate head corrosion problem), entire exhaust system. -Match port complete exhaust...
• Re: Eric's van is running again
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 2 Nov 2020 12:30:01 -0500
  ...Having the systems upgraded and set up by Dennis is very reassuring. >> >> I almost think Dennis sounded happier then we did with the sound...
• Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:10:29 -0400
  ...Looks like >the systematic solution to that would be to get the 30 terminals of >the ECU/Fuel relays off the direct alternator wire...
• Re: Pig Tail for early vans?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:41:44 -0400
  Your fuel injection on the aircooleds is called L-Jetronic. Not the same as digijet which was used on the 83-85 1.9l...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 13:28:44 -0400
  ...Engine Rebuild Questions >Hello all, > >I flushed the cooling system on my 84 Westy the other day, dislodging the >piece of rust/crud that...
• Re: Air intake "scoops"
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 19:17:59 -0700
  ...These engines do not overheat given integrity of cooling system components. If you want your engine to run cooler (and it's water cooled...
• Re: Overlands Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 19:34:10 -0800
  ...Everything looks/sounds great however they indicate that the rear > deck needs to be raised apparently to allow for a mounting system that > prevents...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing in MD
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:59:53 -0500
  ...sure the exhaust connections were tight and run some fuel injector cleaner through the system. The air filters were in decent shape and I...
• 85 Westfalia for sale-Kansas city
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:56:21 -0800
  ...The system worked i.e. fan blew air and all that, just not cold air, hoses and everything are still there, just the compressor...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 13:13:02 -0700
  ...with a two battery switch system, that's hyper easy to do. Most common battery isolator or separator switches won't allow that easily...
• Re: Heaters in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 10:56:16 -0500
  ...So far as "Cabin Heat" was concerned I found the heater system off the engine to be woefully inadequate. Even those few people I...
• Re: NOx high
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:05:34 -0700
  ...Depending on year of the > vanagon (AC vs WB) there is an EGR but it is usually nonfunctional from > holes in the system from...
• Re: No start
  Historical mailing list - Grant Johnson
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 21:22:15 -0700
  ...My fuel > > tank has the smaller outlet. > > > > There's a fuel pump relay bypass method shown in Bentley. Do this to > > see if pump...
• Re: Vanagon diagnostic expertise in Oregon
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 22:08:09 -0800
  ...in diagnosing and repairing drivability problems? Skill with the computer system, the fuel injection, timing, sensors etc... and how they interact. What I'm...
• Re: FI Parts Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 17:56:58 -0400
  ...They are the same, but I want > to be educated on my FI system. > > Temperature Sensor Coolant > > Thermo-Time Switch (NOT the Cold Start...
• Re: Longevity tips (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 19:52:17 EST
  ...so that the fuel and moisture can properly evaporate out of the oil and the moisture can leave the exhaust system as well. Flush...
• Re: AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:53:44 -0700
  ...the injectors firing. >>> >>> ( ecu keeps fuel pump relay energized because it sees the engine turning >>> from the ignition system. ) >>> >>> Scott >>> turbovans.com >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message...
• Re: Propane Fridge Blowing Out
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 8 Nov 1994 13:10:03 -0600 (CST)
  ...When I took it into the local Dometic service center, they diagnosed it as a dirty burner, due to poor fuel mixture. Initially, they...
• EGR/Tankcapacity/oilfilter/rust
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 03:14:23 -0400
  ...1600cc dp fuel injected. Any ideas on the fuel tank capacity? On an empty tank I can only fill it up to 8.743...
• Re: Upon seeing Bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:52:39 -0400
  ...that no one in automobile manuafacturing is > truly unique, from fuel injection systems to > engine design. > > I have to agree that a Ford Focus...
• Re: Want to talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?-No but here's my .02 worth (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:42:02 -0800
  ...to a non-gelling temperature so it flows > freely > through the fuel system. I've done the homework here and eventually sold my > 82...
• unclassified AAA+
  Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
  Wed, 12 May 2004 14:05:53 -0400
  ...Diesels on NPR this morning >The TDI diesels of today are even cleaner. >With proper computerized fuel injection, soot and NOX are less than...
• Re: Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:53:37 +0000
  ...Counter intuitive but regular additions of coolant is not a good > > thing. > > > If the system can't maintain pressure cylinder and stud erosion can...
• Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:03:43 -0500
  ...Could even be power loss due to a sensor or injector issue such as a bad O2 sensor system. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Vanagons and Megasquirt EFI controllers
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:48:43 -0600
  ...The etire program to run the fuel maps etc was a whopping 88kkb or so......The van is almost impossible to start below 10...
• Re: Strange Catastrophic Failure - Not
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:16:57 -0500
  ...I have two spare FPR's and a wrench to R&R it The van has run on the 10-20PSI fuel pressure for...
• Found my instrument cluster..now a ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:47:24 -0700
  ...I think I can figure out how to make the water temp and the fuel guage work, the one in the tach face..Hopefully...