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• Re: Considering I4 swap: 1.8 89 Golf vs. 1.8 VW Fox (90?)
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 13:07:30 -0700
  ...I took off the carb and put on a CIS-fuel injection system from a 86 Golf. The van now belongs to a friend...
• Re: digijet fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 15:29:22 -0400
  ...valve in the fuel pump that is > not working correctly, or is there a check valve somewhere else in the > system that I haven...
• Help! Fuel leak above transmission
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 27 May 2003 10:01:33 -0700
  ...how many different sizes of hose are used in the fuel system from the fuel pump back to the injectors? I bought some hose...
• Re: replacing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:18:10 -0400
  ...The larger filter > has more capacity and filters smaller particles to protect the injectors. > The fuel system recirculates the fuel so the stuff in...
• Re: back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 11:30:30 -0700
  ...got to all the injectors and every other part of the fuel system. I'd let that sit in everything for a day or...
• Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:32:32 -0400
  Nothing much different about a Syncro fuel system except you have to rech a couple inches deeper into the engine compartment. :) On 10/28...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 05:02:20 EST
  ...Never had a problem with their fuel line. From my _Vanagon New Parts_ (http://frankcondelli.com/sales.htm) webpage > Fuel hose 7 x 2...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 07:50:37 -0400
  ...would be a leaking injector dribbling fuel into the intake until the pressure in the fuel system drops. I would test for this by...
• Re: Compression check procedure question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 12:18:05 -0500
  ...With very little fuel I still got a memorable blaze that requires a good $100.00 bill to repair. Since it's so simple...
• Re: carburetor on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:00:51 -0700
  ...Injection systems are used for 1. power available 2. wide range of power available when matched with an AFM 3. fuel mixture control at...
• Re: Build your OWN FI replacement for the digixxx system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 15:20:10 -0500
  ...I remembered some on the list wanted to go to an aftermarket FI system and was passing on a link I ran into... There...
• Re: Gas gauge is not showing anything
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:59:17 -0500
  ...You can check the rest of the complete fuel gauge system by: Removing the two leads at the tank sending unit. With the key...
• Re: '85 Won't start --update
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 01:31:13 -0500 (EST)
  ...If you see spark---- Check fuel system: With a can of starting fluid, spray in to the intake manifold, 1 quick shot. Crank engine...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 22:44:14 -0700
  ...It's a very simple fuel injection system and they run smoother > > than the CIS cars. > > Just to throw my 2 cents into the...
• throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 06:04:21 -0700
  ...valve/deceleration/idle switch" for the digijet system. This is the top of the two fuel injection switches--not the full throttle enrichment switch...
• Re: Timing adjustment procedure on Digifant system
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 23:42:47 -0800
  ...His >adjustments led to much better power with at least no loss in fuel >economy. > >Karl Wolz Her name is Sheryl .... Bj�rn P...
• Volkswagen Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems Pro Manual
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 10:44:43 -0700
  Anyone have a line on this manual complete in electronic format? I have a PDF of the Digifant portion, but AFC and Digijet have...
• Re: tune up question (just curious)
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 19:49:16 +0000
  ...The Digifant system was intended to be a low maintenance system that DOES NOT need pepriodic adjustments. It does need resetting after peole who...
• ODD fuel leak!
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:40:50 -0600
  ...exhaust system? And, Where do I get a replacement pipe? 1.9 water boxer. In testing I placed trays under the injector-fuel rail...
• Re: 81 fuel delivery help
  Historical mailing list - Bill Devlin
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 13:33:46 -0700 (PDT)
  ...diagram for your '81 (I assume you have an "AFC fuel injection" system, nicht wahr?). There are a lot of 'em in my Bentley...
• Re: Fuel Tank Leak Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 05:10:45 -0700
  ...After you've done this procedure, you will have a great respect for how delicate the fuel system can be. And, you should be...
• Re: A desire to learn more
  Historical mailing list - charles fladger
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 08:09:44 -0700
  ...about the fuel injetion system. > Does any one know if > the Sermons of Bob Hoover C.D. Rom or the Bosch fuel > injection and...
• Re: Cutting out
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 06:28:07 -0500
  Check your van's fuel filter or maybe the fuel pump is going. Darrel Combs wrote: > I was coming home last night ,outside temp...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 05:35:35 -0400
  This is a classic symptom of fuel pressure problem, either the pump or regulator is bad and I don’t care if they are...
• Re: No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:30:08 -0700
  ...the screw from the fuel pressure testing >> port to bleed the fuel lines. >> It's a contiuously circulating fuel system . >> Just cycle the key...
• Re: EFI to Carbs, some fun here
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 19:15:05 -0800
  ...It seems that the mechanical nature of this style injection automaticlly senses what is needed so the fuel mixture is correct. With this system...
• Re: fuel managment system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:08:15 -0800
  ...On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net> wrote: > I've been running a Haltech E6S system for...
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:56:12 -0700
  ...record, you can see this guy used the original Vanagon >digifant fuel system. He even kept the AFM in the original >spot. I bet...
• Westy Winterising Wisdom?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 18:14:38 -0800
  ...fuel lines, ignition parts, etc. to keep him safe and happy. Tires are next. Anyone know if we need to protect the water system...
• Re: o2 sensor question again sorry
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:55:38 -0500
  ...leaded fuel so it has no capability to monitor an O2 sensor. These European high performance 2.1 engines use the digijet system and...
• Re: still getting gas fumes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 17:34:27 -0400
  ...The > fuel injector rubberboots that connect to the fuel rail on both sides of > the engine. I temporarily fixed that by slipping a piece...
• Re: Disabling the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:55:31 -0500
  The fuel pump only runs for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch on but there is power to the coil constantly...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:01:16 -0800
  ...that's what I'd do anyway - convert to full 1.9 wbx fuel injection and igntion. those are all right systems. so far...
• No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:22:20 -0500
  ...That seems to be the onlywlay to restart a totally dry fuel system. The second time it ran dry, repeated attempts to bleed the...
• Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:46:43 -0700
  ...his system finalized and proofed and has used it awhile) but I've still no doubt it does improve performance and increase fuel mileage...
• ISO: Fuel filler hose, syncro
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:09:11 -0800
  The filler hose (1 5/8" ID) hose in my syncro has worn through (where the gas-station fuel filler nozzle hits the back...
• Re: Strange Catastrophic Failure
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:47:16 -0400
  ...Could it be something as simple as the fuel pump/filter? I pulled a fuel line off the other night and got spritzed with...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:33:30 -0300
  ...FPR, more fuel "allowed" into >> fuel rail, more fuel used. > > The way the fuel system works: the pump pulls in fuel and pumps it...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:50:03 -0500
  ...After visiting a few wrecking yards I noticed that Waser Boxers had a full loop fuel system. I used an 85 regulator with the...
• Re: digijet fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:16:16 -0500
  ...valve in the fuel pump that is not working correctly, or is there a check valve somewhere else in the system that I haven...
• short fuel injector hose
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 16:35:26 -0600
  ...fuel injector rail as well (in fact, I used these clamps throughout my fuel system - they simply don't cut into the fuel line...
• Re: Syncro "reserve" fuel capacity
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 02:46:21 EDT
  Brent, I recall being able to get 16 gallons of fuel into my Syncro with a lot of nursing right to the very brim...
• Re: coolant hose number
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:34:15 -0700
  ...past 7 years,) the N 20 281 1 hose > > throughout the fuel system and the Bypass Hose and Coolant Expansion Tank to > > Refill Tank...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:45:11 -0400
  ...For example, Seattle has > a wonderful bus system, the one here in Anchorage sucks! There are many > variables, options and opinions on this subject...
• Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - carboncow
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 23:36:26 -0500
  ...another electrical gauge system that is compatible with gas. I wonder if the sending unit is compatible with diesel fuel? It's almost oil...
• Re: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:09:50 -0700
  ...system is for the 1.9 engine, digijet. I have checked with the digitool all the possible items. Also checked fuel pressure, fuel pump...
• Re: Starting problems with 88 Vanagon, WIKI problems too
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:17:31 -0700
  ...The consensus is that the fuel pump relay >> is probably not working. There are two identical relays in the system. One >> is called power...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 19 May 2015 12:47:00 -0400
  ...I've used mine many times >>> over the past 40 years to diagnose fuel system problems. >>> >>> Stuart >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: 91 Vanagon w/ large gas leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 06 Jun 1997 11:07:54 -0700
  ...if the vent hoses are drying/cracking/leaking, can the >fuel system hoses be far behind?? if you have not already done so, i...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 12:44:10 -0400
  Chris, Are you saying the the 1990-1991 Vanagon has a 3 wire ISV like the Golf/Jetta Digifant fuel system? The only Vanagon...
• Re: Roadside Assitance - Wiring Diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:54:40 -0700
  ...asking for wiring diagrams for an 88 automatic >Westy especially the fuel system wiring? > >Does anyone have a link to an on-line or...
• Re: fuel hoses
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 12:31:14 -0700
  ...The 5mm breather system isn't pressurized, so it > probably doesn't need replacement. I have so far been unwilling to > drop the > fuel...
• Re: O2 sensor stuff
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 09:18:36 -0600
  ...California fi (fuel injection) system with o2 sensor on our 78 westy bus 2L (which came stock with an open loop system) . It runs...
• Re: '85 Vanagon power loss
  Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 08:49:54 -0400
  ...Re: '85 Vanagon power loss For any year Vanagon engine management system operational problems, reference the VW Fuel Systems Pro Training manual. It has...
• Re: Alternate Fuels
  Historical mailing list - Morrison, Peter
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 16:07:49 +0100
  ...oilas a propellant in their vehicles!" Judgement from the courts " Using it as fuel pay tax as fuel!!!! Now many catering establishments are either...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 19 May 2015 08:05:00 -0700
  ...I've used mine many times > >>>> over the past 40 years to diagnose fuel system problems. > >>>> > >>>> Stuart > >>>> > >>>> -----Original Message----- > >>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 07:58:43 -0800
  ...John Bange raises his right hand and swears that, "I had mine smogged last month, and yes indeed, [pressurizing the fuel tank] was officially...
• Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:38:48 -0400
  Hi Pat, What fuel system is on it? IIRC 1.7s came with carbs or CIS. I owned a 1985 CIS cabriolet; and found...
• To Detlev Hanschke DBA The Vanagon Projekt
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 15:24:53 -0700
  ...assembly, fuel system, air intake system, complete exhaust system including mounting brackets, engine compartment cooling system parts, and all Digifant II fuel injection parts...
• Re: gasoline was STP Gas Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:48:50 -0600
  ...Whether any seals or other components of the fuel delivery system are being harmed, I can't tell so far. In some places I...