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• Re: Fuel Octane, Additives
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 17:36:21 -0800
  ...Fuel Octane, Additives > At 17:22 7/12/2004, Mark Tuovinen wrote: > >My Audi calls for 91 octane fuel and I have observed over...
• Re: Does this bus go to my office?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 08:45:33 -0800
  ...Sounds like fuel system problems, especially with fuel in the oil. You might want to take it in to a good mechanic, but if...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:12:38 -0800
  ...Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question > Both. They're testing the gas caps and the evap system. > > There's some...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:44:38 -0700
  The system runs at 36 psi or so - try 50 psi? Did you check for fuel flow when cranking? On 7/16/07, Don...
• Looking for fuel system parts, 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 12:33:30 -0400
  ...I am in the process of replacing the grommets and vent lines on my 81 Westy's fuel tank. I am looking for a...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Won't Start in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 11:33:34 -0800
  ...If all those check out (which I virtually guarantee, one of these is the prob) then you have a fuel system fault, like injector...
• Wiring for CIS-E F.I. in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - emz
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:55:23 -0500
  ...I have the wiring diagrams for several Golf , Jetta, Fox CIS-E fuel injection systems. They all show a idle stabilizer. Anyone have any...
• Re: Fuel tanks and filler tubes etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:34:04 +0000
  ...This is an easy way for rain water to get into the fuel tank. > > After install pressure test-smoke test the entire system before...
• Re: refrigerator, firewall fuel fitting and winter gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:14:09 -0600
  ...Old fuel does accumulate products that make it nasty in the fuel system. Sometimes the reason a vehicle won't start is because it...
• noisy fuel pump - full of rust
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 17:21:05 -0500
  I noticed recently that my fuel pump was getting more and more noisy as time went along. Last summer I had the privilege of...
• Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 10:27:29 EDT
  > > Dan, > The cold idle circuit of most Bosch fuel injection systems incorporate > an "auxillary air regulator". When you start the engine, this valve is...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:26:32 -0700
  ...I have in the back of my mind a plan to run a waterboxer off a Subaru fuel injection and ignition system ............though so...
• Re: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:40:16 -0700
  ...Collins, < I went to CSU for 3 years a lifetime or two ago ) first....which fuel injection system does it have ? CIS ( metal braded...
• Re: Engine test bench
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:16:52 -0800
  ...gas, fuel pump, battery, battery cables........ and at least run a garden hose through the cooling system for a 'total loss' cooling system. or...
• Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:48:50 -0500
  ...only as an additive to the system, not for running oN competely. > > said > > it did increases if fuel mileage. seems like water injection would...
• Re: YES - fuel pressure regulator fix?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 10:36:02 -0600
  ...After looking at several fuel systems on WaserBoxers and Vanagons it was easy to tell that some used a full loop system and others...
• Re: engine conversion experiences (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 07:41:31 -0800
  ...is parked, the exhaust heat rises to the fuel system. Detlev's design has the fuel distributor on the RIGHT in a large open...
• sputtering on start up..?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:42:29 -0700
  ...Vanagon fuel system, Vanagon intake.. The engine starts as normal, then goes hunting around the lower rpm range without me touching the gas. Does...
• Digifant overview/troubleshooting / stabilant 22
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:10:31 -0500
  I stumbled upon this useful explanation of VWs Digifant system (applicable to 86-91 Vanagons) Most of the information applies to us, although there...
• Re: compatiable coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 23:07:38 -0500
  1988 - 1992 golf and Jetta, with digifant fuel system. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92...
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:57:12 -0400
  ...record, you can see this guy used the original Vanagon > digifant fuel system. He even kept the AFM in the original > spot. I bet...
• Re: Solar for VANGONS?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:24:28 -0300
  ...the Germans have developed a solar system to convert water and >> CO2 to 80 liters of diesel fuel per day. If you have a...
• Re: gas mileage tanks....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 01:35:42 PDT
  does the two minute idle upon shut help prevent rich start up or are you refering to the fuel injection system??? - I think fuel...
• diesel gas conversion - fourth day
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sat, 4 May 2002 19:07:54 -0700
  ...Now for the cutting to fit the intake manifold, fuel system and electrics. Does anyone have any advice on the best tool to use...
• Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 22:17:31 -0800
  ...Also, having never owned a fuel injected car before(god bless the carburetor), I've resisted anything beyond superficial fuel system tests. Is anyone...
• Re: What should I do about a tank of old gas
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:51:07 -0800
  ...I > keep thinking I should empty the tank and flush new gas through the > fuel system but I'm not sure how. > > Is there...
• Re: fuel hose sleeve alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:20:30 -0500
  ...An old butter knife heated in a blowtorch will do nicely -- though keep this well away from the fuel system work! Allan -- 1991 Vanagon...
• Re: HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 23 Apr 97 20:27:56 EDT
  Chaz, NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER suspect the fuel injection system before doing a THOROUGH diagnostic and replacment session with the ignition system. Then you...
• Re: Fiberglass Exhaust Wrap - Cooler engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:50:58 -0400
  ...wrapping the exhaust system. I will instead insulate the components I want to protect from the heat, like the fuel lines and possibly intake...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 23:49:24 -0600
  ...A good FI system keeps your fuel mixture very close to a perfect 14.5:1. A carburetor can't do this across all...
• O2 sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 09:00:05 -0800
  ...The O2 sensor is only there to keep a finely tuned fuel injection within limits, not to compesated for a maladjusted systems. With the...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:41:20 -0700
  I think the connection between the plastic line and the rubber hose is the weak point in the system. VW had a huge problem...
• Re: Running Rich - O2 sensor reading low?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:59:52 -0800
  ...After going > through the ignition system and only finding > that it was running rich, I turned my > attention to the fuel injection. For the...
• Re: Solar for VANGONS?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:34:22 -0500
  ...the Germans have developed a solar system to convert water and > > CO2 to 80 liters of diesel fuel per day. If you have a...
• Re: 85 Vanagon engine replacement - While I'm at it?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 23:40:24 -0400
  ...Another cooling system thing at this time, how about taking a look at the rear heater valve and core. And another fuel system thing...
• Re: Bus Depot Sucks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 21:21:10 EST
  ...your stock heating > system. > > has a preset timer too. no need for aux fuel, at it taps off your > vehicles > >fuel line. > > > >pmail if...
• re. O2 sensor output voltage
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 20:35:16 -0700
  ...In my case it is to adjust the propane fuel system on my van. Anyways, on gasoline I find that it moves between 0...
• Re: AW: Water deliberately added to gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:56:01 -0600
  ...fuel under the right conditions and in the right way is a plus. During WWII the Corsair aircraft engines had a water injection system...
• Re: fuel system
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 21:55:16 +0000
  ...fuel system > > Are you sure the tank is just low and not empty? > The fuel gauge sender on mine is whacked, and > when it...
• 1985 Vanagon stumbling-Again!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:00:15 -0600
  ...1985 has the Digijet system. I am not really certain if the problem is ignition (Firing) or fuel delivery ( fuel injection). All ignition components...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:28:46 -0500
  ...A good FI system keeps your fuel mixture very close to >> a >> perfect 14.5:1. A carburetor can't do this across all...
• Re: converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 12:49:49 -0800
  Relatively easy to do, but need to remove fuel tank. Make sure hydr. lines don't block area where fuel fill tube goes in...
• Re: Fuel Tank Guts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:27:53 EDT
  ...Feeling a little bored and destructive this Sunday afternoon, I decided to cut into my old fuel tank. It was pretty rusty and had...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:51:40 -0500
  ...Check >>> fuel and induction components. >>> >>> White Smoke - usually coolant related - gotta leak somewhere into the >>> Exhaust system - Could be head gaskets, cracked heads. >>> >>> Blue...
• Re: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Thu, 27 May 2004 03:12:53 -0700
  ...net> wrote: > > T-Man, > > Don't you have a digifant fuel injection system on > > the '90? I thought the > > last year for digijet was...
• Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 21:11:50 -0800
  ...Also, > having never owned a fuel injected car before(god bless the carburetor), > I've resisted anything beyond superficial fuel system tests. > > Is anyone...
• Re: Fuel filters
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:08:47 -0400
  ...Let your ear be your guide in monitoring the system- listen for unusual noises at the fuel pump for signs that it is cavitating...
• Re: Octane
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 02:21:22 -0400
  ...the fuel) and another system (I forget the name) based on tests in an Motor Octane Number > actual engine. The two systems usually give...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:03:44 -0800
  ...In what order� shall I start replacing parts > of fuel system not to end up in fire statistic? > > Thanks,���Ark
• Re: Pools of fuel
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 21:53:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...This thing goes in where the little fuel tap (that screws onto the bottom of the tank) goes. Thom -- > Change is inevitable, except from...
• HELP ! 2.1 Digijet much to lean at high rpm
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 1997 18:58:20 +0100
  ...we disconnect the Air connection from the fuel pressure regulator, so the system have more fuel available the CO rise up to 0.9...
• Re: Cracked gas line
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 14:00:18 -0400
  ...AZ 84 Westy Check your fuel pressure. If your regulator fails, it will over-pressure the FI system and blow off this line. My...
• Re: Anti O2 Sensor Angents & Testing?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 10:51:45 -0600
  ...jimt On Thursday, September 12, 2002, at 09:03 AM, Brian Doss wrote: > I've heard that certain fuel additives or even exhaust flange...
• Re: WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 11:03:53 -0600
  ...Are there known problems with fuel system hoses, components? > 3. I've heard that there also may be known probs with the fuel supply...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 May 2009 23:02:21 -0400
  ...The flues are high on the van body where they are unlikely to encounter fumes even at a fueling stop. If the system should...
• Re: Is there a such thing as a POD mountable DIGITAL voltmeter?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Mon, 15 May 2000 08:09:18 -0400
  ...a glance where you are air/fuel ratio-wise. Frank Miller Manager, SFA/CRM Systems Alternative Business Systems "Leaders in Customer Relationship Management Solutions...
• Re: leaky injectors
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 08:40:20 -0500
  Jason, For about $12 worth of parts from Lowes Home Improvement I put together a fuel pressure gauge that stays permanentley attached. Consists of...
• Re: Conversion bound folks:146 HP 2.6 liter 5 cylinder Engine for Vanagons and Smog Legal*
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 14:37:04 -0400
  What fuel system did you use? Got any pictures? ERic Mark Cumnock wrote: >I have a 55 degree mount,2.0 ABA/1.8...
• Re: leaking fuel hoses
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:19:24 -0700
  Well, there are 26 to 32 or so clamps on a Vanagon fuel system (depending on if you count the fuel injector hose), though...
• Re: Eurospec problems
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 10:49:31 -0700
  ...This prevents the fuel from rushing back into the fuel tank and depressurizing the system. A warm start depends on a certain amount of...