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• vanagon list tool library
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:00:05 -0800
  ...1) Didgitool 2) Didgitool 3) Didgitool 4) Fuel pressure tester 5) Cooling system pressure tester 6) Vaccum pump 7) Torque wrenches 8) Micrometer 9...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:14:29 -0800
  ...I checked fuel - it's there. I went > back through the Hall sender test again - and guess what - now no fire > from the coil...
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 17 May 2007 23:10:45 -0400
  ...system is pretty simple in the end, and you absolutely can't touch the efficiency of a turbo system... "Because of the fuel tank...
• Re: I am scared of my Dometic 182B on LP mode
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 11:14:18 -0400
  ...So what I did is remove my vanagon engine fuel injection system from the back of my van and installed this one behind the...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure? (Side question about the belts)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 24 May 2010 16:39:25 -0700
  It may be that his belts gave first and that his early warning system (read: absolute last split-second chance to cut the engine...
• Re: Alternative Vanagon heaters - Zodi's, Tankless Water Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 13:49:10 -0800
  There are some automotive designed water jacket heaters made by Ebespacher and Webasto that use the existing engine cooling system to produce heat . Since...
• Screwed at Sandusky Motors
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Sat, 22 May 1999 00:33:05 -0400
  ...The shop manager was called in a told me that they did a Fuel injection test a fuel delivery system test and found nothing...
• Re: 85 westi FS for a 78 westi
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:14:05 -0500
  ...fuel pump and fuel tank with sender spare set of front seats 5 spare tires and rims spare transmission with starter compete brake system...
• Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:37:37 -1000
  ...Fuel vapor containment/recovery >>> systems have been with us since the late 60's. The purge valve on your >>> vanagon was vacuum operated and...
• Re: Alcohol in gas
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 06 Jan 95 15:54:19 pst
  ...If you try to envision a system that gets gas distributed to all stations in a region on an as needed basis, this seems...
• Re: alternators-Bosch or otherwise?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 22:38:15 -0500
  ...saying "They >> just keep breaking and cause harm to the fuel injection system." > >I will never buy anything at Pep Boys again. I've...
• Follow-up RE: fuel lines; the injector side
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 19:53:22 -0600
  ...80 psi is well over the 30 psi that the system is running on and if your injector starts melting, you have more than...
• Re: Dual Carbs in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 19:54:50 -0700
  ...Much better than the "sophisticated" injection system I have here. It was set a little lean though. I think, it is a cheaper and...
• Re: More power
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:43:20 -0500
  ...But if you are in the US, I would even suggest hanging onto the old system and popping it back on when you go...
• Re: Subie swap curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 May 2013 18:54:23 -0700
  ...Iwould agree, 'not as silky smooth' ..but the extra hp , throttle response, fuel milage, and more rpm to play with make it worthwhile. subaru...
• Re: Halon Fire Extinguishers in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 11:05:58 -0800
  ...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: Coolant loss in expansion tank but not fill tank
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:58:52 -0500
  ...is the have the cooling system pressure tested and have the coolant "sniff" tested for hydrocarbons from fuel ignition. The latter is to see...
• Re: Frydae - For VW Oldtimers
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 23:32:43 -0600
  ...Anyway, what did VW call the engine in those cars? What was the configuration of the engine, and what sort of fuel economy did...
• Re: Coolant vanishing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:54:32 -0800
  ...smelling for a-frz, burning oil smells, and gasoline or diesel fuel smell. Many engine odors naturally rise up that left air intake column...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:54:04 -0700
  ...buy more power and fuel economy too. scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: ralph meyermann To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Latest dyno run
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 23:28:32 -0700
  ...Latest dyno run > > it seems that there is a fuel injection problem or some other significant > problem with that boxer run you have. that...
• Re: Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 19 May 2006 11:51:45 -0400
  ...the scooter for a bike it lighter easier on fuel and your cardiovascular system will thank you. jonathan On Fri, 19 May 2006, David...
• Re: My ultimate section, but, 1.9 or 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:04:13 -0700
  ...For my own 85 I put in a whole 2.1 engine and fuel system......the 2.1 is better.......not a whole leap...
• Re: FI, LP, and Happiness
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 14:43:22 -0500
  ...After a couple of weeks of playing with the new carb, >jetting, timing, vacume advance, and other related systems, Turd is now >running better...
• Re: [vanagon] Know a good mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:22:12 -0400
  ...Scenario B is usually an issue with the fuel injection or ignition system. A complete tune-up can often take care of this and...
• Re: an early edition of where and what
  Historical mailing list - ray landers
  Tue, 30 Aug 1994 14:29:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...automatic transmision and fuel injection. it has ramps right now, but we are looking for a place to get a GOOD lift installed. there...
• Re: Found motor for Swap,(reply, 2.0,supercharged)
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 6 May 1998 03:17:36 EDT
  ...it and ceap it simple) and will require a different fuel injection system all together. The other advantage with the 93 or newer motor...
• heat in VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Hydesmith
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 15:31:28 -0500
  ...The auxiliary gas heaters suck way more fuel than you thought imaginable for their task, with insignificant results when it gets really cold. We...
• Re: FS: Westy Eberspacher heater CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 11:07:15 -0500
  ...Comes > with the main heater unit (with glow plug and sensor/switch > attached), fuel pump, ducting etc. I believe a blower motor is also...
• Re: Horror of horrors-coolant puddle!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 22:17:25 -1000
  ...a dry rubber o-ring ( usually, and not in fuel system parts ) is a thing waiting to leak. very high quality black silicone on...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:27:39 -0500
  I don't dispute the advantages of a more modern fuel injection system. Of course installing a Subaru or other engine is no magic...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:47:12 -0500
  ...Killing obvious bottlenecks is where the real attention should be, if it gets to the point where the system is lacking obvious bottlenecks and...
• Re: Digifant Operating Specs
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 19:43:09 -0600
  Hi Gary, I suggest you read the " Bosch Fuel Injection & engine management" book. It does a good job of explaining various bosch systems and...
• [FS] '89 Wolfsburg automatic passenger van
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:49:35 -0600
  ...base of switch fuel leak on top of tank-leaks when topping completely, needs kit from vanagain.com central locking system quit working from...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:14:00 -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: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 6 Jul 2016 12:12:13 -0400
  ...touch the 02 just to change any part on the fuel injection system. >> No need that I've ever come across. >> >> in my experience...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 10:12:50 -0800
  ...There is a method for checking fuel spray that's useful if you're working on your own. If you search Mark Drillocks email...
• Re: Good customer service experience, Rotopax
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 05:52:16 -0700
  ...That is also the reason that the Vanagon fuel system has > expansion tanks and why vehicle fillers are in the side of the tank...
• Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 21:38:05 -0400
  ...New tires all around (current tires by Telly Sevallis), New fuel pump (sat for a year) : ( New Power steering rack : ( Now we just have...
• Re: H2 Power Via Fuel Cell /25 mins left of FRIDAY...
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 23:33:23 -0800
  ...that will use a nuclear pile / steam turbine + used electrons hydbrid system. Like you, I've found surplus (formerly) USSR equipment that is very...
• Re: Power...Power...Power... Can be found in the WBX...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:16 +1200
  >While it is not the 7000 Rpms (I can change the fuel injection system and >then hit 8000+ RPMs with ease...) I find it...
• Re: Cheap Westy in OKC- UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 23:01:38 -0500
  ...a clogged fuel filter from sitting? My '81 transporter has a Weber conversion, so I'm not familiar with the FI system on the...
• Re: Awesome new Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:39:56 -0800
  ...Is the 4Motion system run on a VC like the syncro? Or is it fulltime all-wheel drive? I went to the tech page...
• Re: mini review of Ecoque grill (van camping grill/bbq)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 09:36:12 -0800
  ...The point is, wood actually is a > plentiful and useful fuel and it is a wonder that more stove systems do not > use it...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 02:14:10 -0500
  ...Unless he means fuel lines on an aux heater. I can see using them on fuel lines I suppose, and on CV joint boots...
• Re: AAZ swap progress
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:20:05 -0700
  ...Also am getting the pieces >> together for my 2.5" exhaust system and my cold air intake that I am >> fabricating!! The light at...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 09:31:02 -0400
  ...I have a leak on an aftermarket tank at the fuel gauge sender. What's the best solution. Should I buy a bigger o...
• Westy Pre-Purchase Q's
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 09:53:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...Both my '80 and my '91 had to have the fuel tank dropped and the complete fuel line and fittings assembly replaced to stop...
• Re: Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:11:54 -0500
  ...The starter will > crank (turn)the engine over if you removed the complete fuel delivery > system > and put it out to the garbage. > Check...
• Re: 88 front & rear steel brake lines size
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 20 May 2010 08:29:25 -0400
  ...If you drop the fuel tank you'll have good access to the whole system. John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad...
• Re: Small gas leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:27:47 -0500
  ...I knew the van, the system, and had a Bentley. Between the two of us, got the job done in a little over an...
• cr@p!!!! Motor seized tonight
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 2 May 2009 23:35:36 -0400
  ...It was running strong right up until it wasn't; though the fuel milage did drop back in November. Compression was 100/145/100...
• wireless communicationNONVANAGON???
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 16:34:55 -0400
  ...I like the cost of the pager and the fact that there is no one year service contract like all of the phone systems...
• Dyno testing and timing changes was Re: 85 1.9L timing mark - once and for all
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 10:06:00 -0500
  ...let me recap I have installed a 2.1 big valve engine in my 84 camper I kept the digijet fuel injection system and...
• Re: Custom exhaust repair questions. PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:25:56 -0700
  ...I annealed it prior to working it, but >> maybe "cherry" red wasn't hot enough. (working with "brazing" propane >> fuel). Plus I didn't...
• '71 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
  ...To replace the Kadron's I purchased a fuel injection kit put together by CB Performance. It is based on GM's DFI system...
• Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 15:51:25 -0700
  ...Engine failures >> after some period of good operation are almost always the result of a >> support system failure or abuse. Fuel and ignition systems...
• Re: Friday OT...my Poor Man's Syncro...(AWD GM Safari)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 04:24:47 -0700
  ...With that later system, an improvement on the viscous coupling driveline, you can have an electronic/vacuum switch or a mechanical pull wire switch...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.3 was: looking for a project?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:07:12 +0000
  ...I also push upgrading the complete cooling system to the 2.1L design. Increased tolerance to air in the system and self bleeding, better...
• ENGINE SWAP: Got the I4 installed today!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:37:14 -0800
  ...But I have no idea what to do for a passanger side mount. :( - Design an exhaust system. - Hook up the fuel lines. - Hook up...