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• Re: kill switch Q
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:10:45 -0500
  ...The first, when thrown, blows a fusible link in some critical part of the ignition or fuel system.
• Re: What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel well?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:59:22 -0400
  Carbon Canister for the fuel tank vapor recovery system. Helps absorb the fumes will the vehicle is not running. Above idle, a vlave opens...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 21:50:21 -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: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:47:58 -0500
  ...list folks was to remove the aftermarket alarm system, remove the > >ghetto blaster amplifier system, remove the FM booster. > >Once I got all the...
• Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:29:34 -0400
  ...I get under and knock on the fuel pump with a stone (what the hell why not) it start for a moment. Next I...
• Re: diesel engine question. Little Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 26 Dec 1999 21:48:30 -0800
  ...Mike Snow 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD Camp Pendleton, California > Does the diesel Vanagon have a water seperators in there fuel > system? Anyone know if...
• Re: fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:09:05 -0800
  ...when you turn the key to start and you would normally hear the fuel pump turn on and charge the system. these two pumps...
• Re: HELP! Fuel line problem
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:54:36 -0400
  Paul, Don't run with the pipe capped! This pipe returns unused fuel from the pressure regulator back to the fuel tank. You probably...
• Re: Bio Diesel
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 14:39:49 -0600
  ...Reduced sulfur and low sulfur fuels are already in the system in many parts of the US and Canada. BP and some other major...
• Re: fuel sender: replace with tank?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:26:33 EDT
  ...I'm staring down the barrel of a fuel tank replacement on my 1990 GL. While I'm in there, does it make sense...
• Re: Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 08:25:45 -0700
  ...The only other thing introduced into the system today >> was a new fuel filter. So, I have a few things to check tomorrow, but...
• Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 16:34:27 -0700
  ...a > pulsed system. Digijet is the VW version of L-Jetronic with lambda. > > I would recommend the Bentley book (Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine > Management...
• Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 13:19:15 -0500
  ...Such a system on a vehicle would be great for propane burning purposes. The propane injection system might be modified to use LNG but...
• Re: Running Rich, need help (and wierd fuel pressure)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 15:20:32 -0700
  ...If it changes at all there must be a restriction in the return system. Mark "Blake C. Thornton" wrote: > > > > > >I changed out my fuel...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:04:21 -0600
  ...Now the major note and disclaimer...some systems have fuel systems controlled to a point that there is no change whatsoever because they are...
• Whoa fuel pump is noisy!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:33:20 -0800
  ...I understand the fuel system looks like: Tank > Strainer > Pump > Filter > Pressure Regulator > Fuel Rails > Injectors I know where the fuel pump and filter...
• Re: [Syncro] Bidding on manuals on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:23:31 -0400
  ...Covered are the engine, the lubrication system, the cooling system, the fuel supply system, the Digifant system, fuel injection components, system checks, idle stabilizer...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 20:20:18 -0700
  ...system. throttle position switch Of course lack of inputs or correct inputs can lead to a no start condition. you also need fuel in...
• Re: Tiico problem with simple solution
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 08:06:09 -0800
  >>would conclude by saying that all Tiico customers should take their >>fuel lines very seriously. Maybe replace them all and certainly be >>very aware...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:45:48 -0400
  ...Check the basic (fuel, air, fire) I would suspect a few things: -Have a fuel pressure test done to eliminate the fuel pump and...
• Re: screen in gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:23:27 -0400
  ...the vanagon fuel delivery system is CRAP. I have owned only old vehicles, this system is by far the worst designed, most difficult to...
• Re: keeping cool a hot topic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 9 May 2007 23:19:33 -0400
  ...Adding refrigerant to a known leaking AC system is almost the same as driving with a known fuel, coolant, or lubricant leak. It shouldn...
• Re: Fwd:Info on '78 to '73 Engine Swap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 05:53:37 -0500
  ...Fuel System: swap gas tanks (after cleaning out the rust) mount electric fuel pump Electric: Strip rear wiring harness from '79 and '73 Install...
• Re: ATL Fuel Cell info
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:24:25 -0400
  ...Are these like batteries? Or do they store gasoline, propane, methane,...? If they are batteries, how do they hook into your system? The website...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Feb 2015 23:10:41 -0500
  ...Fuel system cleaners and carbon removers can also dilute the oil since some of the stuff goes past the rings and does not burn...
• FI worries-followup
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 14:24:47 -0500 (EST)
  thanks to all who replied about weirdness in my FI system. I got conflicting reports about when the fuel pump should turn on. Half...
• FI system w/ ECU on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 23:52:32 +0100
  ...PerL 87 Syncro 112i >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I Have the complete fuel injection for a 1.9L Water coooled 1985 VW Vanagon. These parts will also work...
• Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 19:01:14 -0800
  ...O2 Sensor Voltage > In other words if the fuel injection system is in proper > adjustment, you should be able to disconnect the O2 sensor...
• North San Diego service
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  20 Jul 1995 10:40:26 -0800
  ...THANKS!!! Michael '76 Campmobile new fuel lines working vacuum system new muffler new center pin broke driver!
• Re: CIS Fuel injection on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 07:07:14 -0400
  Any new info on your CIS Vanagon System? Eric On Thu, 29 May 1997, Tony-Ray Perkins wrote: > Hi, > Its me. When I last...
• Re: Vanagon gas tank leaks the rest of the story
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 14:16:07 EDT
  I figured that their was some pressure involved in the system. I proposed this idea to the list last year and was ridiculed actually...
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:02:15 -0400
  >> Depending on what fuel is consumed... this engine could technically produce gas!!! Although a good filtration systems would be required, or it could be...
• diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 16:29:52 -0800
  ...What system pressures did you find with a CIS system and a vanagon fuel pump? Is there residual pressure? Mine drops immediately to zero...
• Strange no-start problem
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:22:01 -0500
  ...I think, but am not certain, the problem showed up before the fuel delivery system work. Progressive worsening until today, I can't get...
• Re: Fast idle and stumble
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:57:51 -0700
  ...I know diagnostics is better but still having > working spares will make maintaining the old system easier. > > I don’t need it to be...
• Re: Mileage at altitude - responses/experiences requested
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 22:00:17 -0700
  ...if its there at all. > >As you may well know, fuel injectiojn systems and some of the big carburetors >on piston type Aircraft powerplants...
• Re: van won't start, making progress
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 21:16:16 -0600
  ...Since I can't work on it right now, I > wanted to ask if anyone could explain the fuel delivery system. Bentley is > teaching...
• Re: Charcoal Filter & Valve workings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:46:18 -0600
  ...When the system is working properly, the tank will be at the vapor pressure of the fuel when the van is at rest. The...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 09:22:25 -0600
  ...He and I have searched for kinks or leaks in the fuel system and compression lines. I've probably missed something, although he has...
• Re: Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 21:56:49 -0800
  ...a FI management system that has performed perfectly for 4 straight years. Tomorrow my search takes me back to the fuel lines, filter, tank...
• Re: Sucky Gas Mileage - ethanol free
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 3 May 2013 06:29:30 +0000
  ...Ethanol-free gas is better for marine fuel management systems. > > Problem is.....ethanol-free fuel sells for a premium akin to diesel or high...
• Re: Spare Parts you MUST carry!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:14:33 -0500
  ...Spare parts I've >seen recommended in the last month or two: > >AFM >fuel injectors >fuel regulator >fuel pump >fuel filter >engine computer >distributor...
• Re: Help! Fuel leak above transmission
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 27 May 2003 14:29:29 -0500
  ...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: Ethanol..Corn only?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 28 May 2008 08:48:00 -0500
  A vehicle under specific conditions will get a specific mpg from the energy of a specific fuel - depending on the calories or BTW's...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:22:01 -0800
  It is also highly recommened to add the big 86+ steel micro-filter after the pump to the protect the fi system the pre...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:03:15 -0700
  I have done a few FI systems in Aeroquip braided stainless lines. You can get -AN fuel rails and adjustable fuel pressure regulator from...
• intermiitent ignition problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 11:02:20 -0400
  ...sputter, it just shuts down) does anyone know how to test fuel system relays? might they overheat and open/close intermittently? HAs anyone tackled...
• Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:43:40 -0500
  ...He and I have searched for kinks or leaks in the fuel system and compression lines. I've probably missed something, although he has...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:28:56 -0400
  With the aftermarket tanks I can tell you that when air can’t get in to replace the fuel being drawn out a healthy...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:54:16 -0700
  ...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: Aux fuel tank update.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 09:37:11 -0500
  ...For gasoline, part of the certification process includes the max fuel capacity and the vapor recovery system. I doubt there is an easy, legal...
• Re: '78 FI blues
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 23 Jan 1995 08:38:41 CST6CDT
  ...list since I am a virgin at working on > the fuel injection system in these buses. > 1) What is the best book to get...
• Re: Wire leaked it's smoke
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 21:00:16 -0500
  ...so now my 88 bus has a 1987 fuel injection system. :) since then, i've been REALLY careful when i replace the air filter...
• Re: Running Rich, need help (and wierd fuel pressure)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 15:31:39 -0700
  ...Now watch the fuel pressure. If it is now stable then you know that the fluctuation is being induced by the injection system. This...
• Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 12:20:03 -0600
  ...Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane >I finally got around to installing a propane fuel system on my 1987 syncro >westy. Its...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:27:47 -0700
  ...that you replace fuel lines it is not a suggestion ... it is a factory recall ... identified on the Sun Micro Systems Mechanics CD i...
• Re: sputtering on start up..?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 02:04:09 -0400
  ...Vanagon fuel system, Vanagon intake.. > The engine starts as normal, then goes hunting around the lower rpm range without me touching the gas. Does...
• Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 10:42:58 -0400
  ...The only thing that > has me concerned at this point is I haven't > been able to determine the pressure the > Taurus fuel system...
• Re: [Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?]
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 01:48:30 PST
  ...Insurance said iw was due to brittle fuel lins. Why does VW insist on plastic lines? owner-vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM wrote: My GTI...
• Check the ground wires
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 09:54:46 -0500
  ...I'm sure the Vanagon's fuel injecton system would react differently to a bad ground than the Jetta's did, but I'm...