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• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 07:28:24 -0700
  ...with these two items entire afc system can be checked electrically at disconnected multi-pin connector of control unit. with patients you will be...
• Re: Fuel System Missing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 23:39:58 -0500 (EST)
  To whom ever can assist, I have a 86 westi, it works great except for an annoying miss, like the fuel had just been...
• Re: fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:42:40 EDT
  ...This decaying internal fuel hose and clogged internal screen is something I didn't want to know about --- but there it is!! Are the...
• Re: replacing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:53:40 -0700
  ...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: fuel system expansion tanks
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:05:05 -0500
  ...As I understand it that part of the system is not under pressure - so we were thinking about using JB Weld or something similar...
• Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 22:38:11 -0600
  ...folks are getting them to work on CIS systems. In the multiport Vanagon format, the fuel pressure regulator relieves the pressure quickly enough to...
• Re: Draining the gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 20 May 2008 06:04:00 EDT
  ...So, if the fuel pump is noisy from fuel starvation due to a dirty tank HOW DO YOU EXPECT THE FUEL TO DRAIN MORE...
• Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:17:49 -0700
  ...IIRC, the Digifant pro manual shows an image of the fuel pump. I'm sure Davids' images would be better, but heres a thread...
• Re: fuel hoses
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 21:59:24 +0000
  ...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: idle and running problem problems
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:18:28 -0800
  ...It would have to be a vacuum leak in the cold start enrichment system. When that system stops, your mixture returns to normal. On...
• Re: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:09:25 -0400
  ...After I see how the existing L-jetronic system performs closed loop then I may try the Megasquirt or EFI332 FI systems. But from...
• another edition of the dictionary ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 04 Jan 95 16:18:08 CST
  ...generally refers to the 'computer' that controls the fuel injection system. EFI Electronic Fuel Injection. computerized metering and squirting of fuel, replacing the carburetor...
• Re: Vanagon Utopia finally found
  Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 19:34:50 -0700
  ...Stock and nothing but stock "Actual Factory Compression" so help you a "closed loop fuel injection system" B. Re-engineered as a system (compression...
• Re: Initial start failures
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:24:03 -0400
  ...If the problem is with the ignition you can put the fuel system through the wringer and do no good. You forgot to say...
• Re: Fuel Inj Testing
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 14:13:51 -0300
  >Any idea how I can get the fuel injectors to fire? Appreciate it. > >Regards, >Vahid Look near the centre of your engine block, under...
• Re: mmo ? a mystery oil ?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 01:39:22 +0200
  ...They put in an extra fuel injector in the intake system, fueled with ATF. It was supposed to leave a very thick smoke screen...
• Re: [RE: Which cylinder isn't firing??]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 20:20:45 MST
  ...This will keep unburnt fuel from > nukeing the catalytic convertor. No catalytic convertor on my DigiJet system, but good tip. Cheers, T-man ____________________________________________________________________ Get...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon loses power
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 18 May 2001 12:03:18 -0700
  Check your fuel delivery system. You need a new filter or fuel pump... Steven --- Stephen Wisthoff <swis@uswest.net> wrote: My problem started about...
• Horn don't toot
  Historical mailing list - Donald Welch
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 16:14:58 -0600
  ...could this be the problem even though the fuel system seems fine? Thank you.. Don Welch 91 Nobadays Join 18 million Eudora users by...
• Re: leaky injectors
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 07:12:18 -0800
  ...leaky injectors > Jason, > For about $12 worth of parts from Lowes Home Improvement > I put together a fuel pressure gauge that stays permanentley > attached...
• Getting water out of gas
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 16:27:53 -0400
  ...to the fuel system. One Scirocco I had had a ton of rust in the gas tank. I ended up circulating fuel through the...
• '84 Wasserboxer won't start -- update
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Sat, 9 Dec 1995 17:28:56 PST
  ...the fuel in the system evaporate overnight, but my plaintive question is, WHY does the thing run when I unplug the fuel pump and...
• Re: Spring Cleaning an Air-cooled Motor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:21:13 -0600
  There are a few things to consider in replacing your fuel lines; 1) The Vanagon fuel pump can deliver 100 psi. 2) Replace fuel...
• Fwd: more mpg and emmison lowers with magnetic fuel saver!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 00:45:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...fuel systems.. lots of luck to you all.. Tim G 87 gl syncro --------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: more mpg and emmison lowers with magnetic fuel...
• Jake brakes, Engine overrun fuel consumtion, was: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 08:42:55 -0400
  ...Eric from PA was alluding to is that certain Bosch Fuel management systems completely halt ALL injection during motor overrun, to reduce emissions. Right...
• Re: Fuel pump fuse -''88 Gs,
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 17:48:04 -0500
  ...and adjusting of my throttle switch and > didn't want the fuel system pressurized while I doing it. > > John > > On Jul 10, 2015 5...
• Euro-Drive: 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
  Historical mailing list - "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 02:26:03 -0400
  ...Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy Occurs: Always ____________________________________________________________ Hello Guys As you can see by the posted readings this system goes full rich at about...
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:56:22 EST
  ...cats as quickly as most folks, improperly running stock Vanagon fuel injection system? Inquiring minds want to know... Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain...
• FS Vanagon used parts Ottawa Can
  Historical mailing list - greg rich
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 20:35:37 MDT
  ...buckets, steering rack, rear heater/heater core, wiper system, air flow meter, computer, starter, fuel pump, rims, all prices very fair cause it must...
• Re: diesel to gas conversion ongoing...WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sat, 4 May 2002 09:10:14 -0700
  ...Getting the electrics and the fuel system working is the next step... best, Matt '82 Westy push-powered
• Re: fuel managment system
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:48:43 -0700
  ...neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Gowesty is working on a system. > http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=1532 Some have > installed...
• Re: More 2.1 poor running
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:52:29 -0400
  ...It doesn't run like there is a bunch of water in the fuel; it runs like it isn't getting enough fuel for...
• Re: different fuel filter #s for 83.5 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 18 May 2006 08:38:54 -0400
  ...Modern fuel systems are putting the pump in the tank and using the computer to control fuel pressure so there is no need for...
• Was: Noisy fuel pump Now: Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 12:39:14 -0700
  I had alway thought that the big metal filter after the pump is a must for all vanagons to protect the injector system. The...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - James Bradley
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:26:06 -0400
  ...Fuel does not pump untill turn over, energized from the second relay, then AFM#39 takes over ONLY when there is air being drawn...
• Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy - global eficiency Q?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 22:59:08 -0700
  ...What combinations of fuel and engine produce the least amount of pollutants? In this question, i am including the impacts of actually producing/transporting...
• Re: 82 diesel with an 86 gas engine
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 29 May 1999 19:43:34 -0700
  ...The fuel line from diesel tank to engine is not designed for high pressure, but the gas application is a high pressure system downstream...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:27:39 -0800
  ...Have a look at the GoWesty Fuel Injection Component Replacement Kit > (November 2013) > > Looks like a complete system solution. > > ref: http://www.gowesty.com...
• Re: Fuel Octane, Additives
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 18:50:28 -0400
  At 17:22 7/12/2004, Mark Tuovinen wrote: >My Audi calls for 91 octane fuel and I have observed over several years >and...
• Re: fuel pump relay: where? cleaning? replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 16:45:42 -0800
  ...One is > the fuel pump relay and the other is the control relay for the fuel > system. I usually change both at the same...
• Re: fuel system leak?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 21:03:20 -0400
  ...notice that when I turn my ignition key, I head the fuel pump run once for >almost a second, then stop, then it seems...
• Re: need fuel line help-please!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 May 2001 09:17:05 -0400
  ...the correct figure, is what i >really need to know?? If your fuel regulator becomes blocked the system pressure could rise to over 100...
• Re: gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 13:10:16 -0600
  ...get the injection system to work. Larry A. Neal Powers wrote: >I have removed the gas tank and electric fuel pump on my 81...
• Re: Natural Gas Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:31:01 -0500
  ...tank dimemsions and weight? How does the fuel system work? Is the nat-gas and petrol systems separate, or does the nat-gas stuff...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:36:51 -0800
  ...your fuel system can't supply enough fuel for much more > than idling. A quick test would be to connect another fuel "tank" to...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:04:21 -0600
  ...I haven't confirmed where > the fuel filter is yet nor what type of fuel injection system was installed > in the conversion. I'll...
• 1.9 to 2.1 wbx swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 00:00:33 -0400
  ...I am trying to decide whether to use the Digijet or the Digifant fuel system, also the old 1.9 cooling hose setup or...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 09:31:38 -0600
  ...Plus, most propane fuel systems are good for a minimum of 250 or so hp. You don't have to worry about fueling problems...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:15:11 -0400
  ...It adds two more >> > > > connections to the system. I connect straight to the plastic fuel >> > > > line. >> > > > This item is helping assembly at the factory...
• Re: aircraft engine NVC
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:49:11 -0600
  ...That is an amazing 50% > better efficiency than fuel injected car engines of the time (80's). > > I'm wondering what the specific fuel...
• Re: can I start/run eng. w/o MAS/air cleaner assemb?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:36:39 -0800
  ...you're system will be pressured up, and you can go check hoses. Or jumper the fuel pump at the fuel pump relay which...
• Re: "enough" vs "too much" monitoring, was: permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 09:16:48 -0600
  ...Later came the first EGT systems, first with a single point sensor and gage set for only one exhaust port, and later set ups...
• Re: Diesel $$ RE: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:32:25 -0300
  ...gasoline and the impact that will have on the fuel pump and injection system on your diesel ... which rely on the "oil" nature of...
• Re: Solar for VANGONS?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 16:46:30 -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: for campers: Propane Safety
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 3 Nov 94 9:51:19 PST
  ...yard. > The reasons as for most cars is negligence of the fuel system. Hoses wear out and if they are ignored and not replaced...
• ??Low power after 90 freeway miles??
  Historical mailing list - Brandt Milczewski
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 10:40:15 +0000
  ...I've seen some recent talk about fuel systems. Is this my problem? Thanks in advance Cheers, Brandt '85 Westy "Lucy"
• Re: hard starting - cylinder cutting out -87 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 22:18:17 -0500
  ...by trouble shooting your FI system. > > You could have a clogged or otherwise upset fuel injector.. or fuel pressure > problems. I once had a...
• Re: Propane vs. Freeze 12 vs. R-12
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 07:28:55 -0500
  ...Plus, the propane would be contained in a very tightly sealed system. After inspecting the fuel system on many vintage Beetles and fuel-injected...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:35:11 -0400
  ...Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode Huh. Ok. I thought that minimum of 120 PSI was good. Looking again at the bill, mechanic wrote: 130 120...
• Re: Seeking Advice for Sluggish Performance
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 22:12:19 +0100
  ...We in Europe have fewer fuel injection systems than you transatlantic coleagues! (Does anyone know why????) Tim H