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• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 10:03:26 -0700
  ...resolved by replacing the fuel filter on my '88. The old one was *very* dirty.======================== Shawn Wright Computer Systems Manager Shawnigan Lake School http...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 04:47:11 +0000
  ...Wed, 23 Apr 2003 22:05:00 -0400 > > > > > > What you fail to mention is the type of fuel system these > > >vehicles have. The CIS...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 20:09:23 -0400
  ...system is under "pressure", those line are stonger than Carburator line (no pressure), your fuel pump can produce more than 100psi. Second, the fuel...
• Re: Need Sender Advice (Step 1)
  Historical mailing list - shawn a. zenor
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:06:45 -0700
  ...Head Temperature >Voltage >Amperage >Water Temperature >Coolant system pressure (Still debating this one) >Air-to-fuel ratio > >Thanks in advance for your help. > > >Ken...
• Green Fuel Injector
  Historical mailing list - Walter Gomes
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 16:15:58 -0800
  ...It was swaged on to the fuel hose and its body was green plastic (all the others are yellow (?) and the hose is clamped...
• Re: Rich Van $$ Update
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 12:29:56 -0500
  The hot setup would be a CIS fuel system on a 2.1L engine. Very dependable and easy to work on. SOmeone on the...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 06:11:58 -0500
  ---------------------- The digifant system turns off the injectors if the engine is above 1.5k rpm and the throttle switch is in the idle position...
• Van Again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 21:00:09 -0600
  Anyone know what is happening with Ken Wilford? I need the injection system hose kit he sells and I can't get a rise...
• Sorry-- 84 V'gon fuel pump problem and Katy's Caravan
  Historical mailing list - Ray Nemo
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 18:04:17 EST
  ...Anybody tried a generic fuel pump? At what PSI does the vanagon system operate? I think they're metal lines, so what kind of...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 12:36:48 -0800
  ...and component in the fuel system... skimping here looks like a real case of false economy to me. Fuel-line replacement kit from Van...
• Re: ECU & Coolant Temp Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:19:58 -0800
  ...Furthermore, if the ECU does get data from the stock system, how will the aftermarket system get tied into the ECU? there are two...
• Re: Use Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Regulator on WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 May 2012 22:21:29 -0400
  ...the system and gasoline's not very > viscous, so I really don't see a problem. The tee would have to be > fuel and...
• Re: mixing coolants?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 15:26:30 -0700
  ...the entire system (see archives) and pressure test it. While you're at it (in order of importance): 1) change ALL fuel lines (old...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:20:55 -0700
  ...sensor going in this weekend) > entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor, relays, etc.). > fuel pressure is good. All injectors appear to be...
• LOW POWER 84GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Apr 1997 04:18:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have swapped out every component in the fuel and ignition system including fuel rails. The only thing I haven't changed is the...
• Re: Solar for VANGONS?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 17:26:00 -0400
  ...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: Running Rich, need help (and wierd fuel pressure)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 10:32:11 -0400
  ...I don't know about the later model fuel systems, >but on my '75 I could accomplish the same thing by turning the key...
• Re: Question About ECU Programing
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 08:31:39 -0600
  ...remember, the Digijet was developed as a 'refinement' of the Bosch L-Jetronic analog fuel injection system. and the Digifant system was a refinement...
• Re: fuel management system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:28:01 -0800
  ...fuel management system > > I haven't ruled out using the Haltech E6S on the Subie conversion when it > takes place. Just clip off the...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 01:54:23 -0600
  ...2. Air sensor ($450 for part) > 3. fuel filter > 4. Fuel pump > 5. Water in cooling system > 6. some pretty technical solution that involves...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 23:39:41 -0400
  ...demise, a fuel additive that uses enzymes to eat the ethanol and clean out the gunk left in the fuel system; http://mystarbrite.com...
• Re: California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:28:52 -0700
  ...It is > reasonable that the vapor recovery system is doing what it is intended to > do. As quick test, when pulling into a fuel...
• CIS pressure tests - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 15:58:20 -0800
  ...I also turned off the fuel pump and let the system sit in order to check residual pressure. As soon as I turn the...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 09:09:29 -0700
  ...of the fuel pump. (2) Golf tees make great handy plugs for your fuel lines as you work on the system... a golf tee...
• Re: where does power to the fuel pump come from?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 15:16:33 -0700
  ...Upon >> troubleshooting, the fuel pump (NEW 1000 miles ago) is >> not turning on with the key. Hmmm, So i hot-wired the >> fuel pump...
• Head gasket/coolant flush
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 09:33:33 PDT
  ...I have fuel injection manifolds, exhaust, and other periferals removed/out of the way; should I flush the cooling system before continuing, is it...
• Re: Looking for a Bentley Service manual
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 12:00:57 -0800
  ...I have already put new plugs, wires, > > cap, rotor, fuel filter, and had the fuel system set. The mechanic said > > that my OXS sensor...
• Re: What Octane Fuel
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Thu, 2 May 2002 12:44:09 -0400
  ...work with the fuel) and another system (I forget the name) based on tests in an actual engine. The two systems usually give somewhat...
• Re: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 20:08:15 -0400
  ...In addition one can use the cat and exhaust from a 1.9 on a federal system. The benefits: - O2 sensor port, - and all...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:45:12 -0800
  ...In what order shall I start replacing parts > of fuel system not to end up in fire statistic? > > Thanks, Ark
• Re: MSDS address request
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 10:22:16 -0500
  ...Martin Schneider Designed Systems 2643 Rosemead BLVD South El Monte, CA 91733 (818)448-8726 At 01:08 PM 6/22/96 -0500, you...
• RE: Volkswagen 'quality' /L
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 9 Nov 95 16:23:53 EST
  ...How many people have ripped the fuel injection system out > of their Type 3's and '75-later Type 1's, and replaced them...
• Re: Fuel tank pressurized
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 08:52:56 -0500
  ...This is most likely due to a bad valve for evaporative emissions system. Trace the plastic purple vacuum hose from the intake manifold to...
• Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 17:22:36 PDT
  ...Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane > >I finally got around to installing a propane fuel system on my 1987 >syncro westy. So...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:48:35 -0500
  ...If that doesn't ID a bad cylinder, then the problem is probably systemic - bad timing, coil, cap, rotor, computer, fuel pressure, sensor, etc.
• Running FI engine empty- long reply
  Historical mailing list
  06 Sep 95 13:25:00 PDT
  ...through thte =0D system, and back charge....) Gasoline is a much poorer lubricant, so I can;t believe that the fuel in =0D gasoline...
• Re: New Starter - Works, but no start
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:35:40 +0000
  ...with > > no > > power being passed to the fuel injection system. For 89 this would > > mean > > no fuel and no spark. > > > > Mark > > > > JRodgers wrote: > >> Argh...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:49:55 -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: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:44:31 -0500
  ...fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering Fuel systems for years had the filter between the pump and the carberator. Of course diaphragm pumps only...
• Re: 90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:57:16 -0700
  ...Could the fuel pressure regulator valve been trashed with the suction that caused the tank to collapse? Something is not letting the system pressure...
• 84GL with 175,900 miles - restoration
  Historical mailing list - John Bates
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 20:39:44 -0400
  ...Slight hesitation on acceleration (when it gets bad I usually throw a bottle of DuraLube fuel system cleaner into the tank. This takes care...
• Re: fuel management system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:40:06 -0800
  ...fuel managment system >> >> Gowesty is working on a system. >> http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=1532 Some have installed >> Megasquirt. >> >> Or just...
• Re: crank, wont start
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:09:13 -0800
  ...So...you said that it starts and runs great in warm weather which would tend to rule out the fuel delivery system...fuel pressure...
• FW: Diesel No Start?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 19:13:48 -0400
  ...bypassed the entire fuel shutoff > solenoid system and it is definetly not (although anything is possible I > guess) the fuel shutoff solenoid. I wired...
• It's a mystery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Apr 1997 21:00:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I found that if I disconnect the coolant temp sensor for the fuel injection system (simulating a cold engine) it runs well. So far...
• Re: 88 westie intermittent starting prob
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 17:24:27 +0200
  If the control relay of the fuel pump gets no pulses from the ignition system (which says: engine is running) the relay disconnects the...
• Re: RV recall on fuel injectors on Vanagon 1990 Multivan Westie
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 16:28:18 -0400
  ...system which supplied a list of all the recalls and which had been applied to my Westy ('88) I ended up geting a fuel...
• High Altitude Performance
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jul 1995 11:19:25 -0500
  ...fuel-injected, air-cooled van happier at high altitude? People I've talked to so far seem to think that the fuel injection system...
• Re: diesel engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 20:55:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the '86 gas engine is CIS injected yes? if so you'll probably make new fuel distribution lines (depend where you locate the fuel...
• Re: dual fuel conversion (LPG, propane, etc)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 21:49:14 -0600
  ...I remember thinking carefully about converting my '67 splitty to dual fuel in the oil crisis of '72. There were kits/parts available then...
• Re: SALTWATER FUEL-wood burning vehicles of ww2
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 10:49:08 -0800
  ...gov't plans for using/making a wood burning system. Courtney ----- Original Message ----- From: "whaslup" <whaslup@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Plastic fuel line
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 12:09:47 -0500
  ...IIRC my return line is all fuel injection hose. That is the side of the system that I did not replace as it had...
• Re: More New Info RE: Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:01:11 -0800
  ...turned on, just to bring the system up to pressure for starting. The ECU controls the fuel pump relay and the relay controls the...
• Re: 90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:21:45 -0400
  ...Could the fuel pressure regulator valve been trashed > with the suction that caused the tank to collapse? Something is not > letting the system pressure...
• Re: New to list..
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 20:22:55 -0400
  ...Now, I do know our fuel injection systems have an enrichment valve which is not dependet on the engine temperature, so the problem will...
• Re: Coolant Temp Indications
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 21:02:33 -0800 (PST)
  ...I replaced the clamp > with the "screw" type hose clamp, bled the system, and the problem > never appeared again. > > Drew Jenkins 86 Syncro > djenkins...
• Re: GAS FOR TIICO...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 21:40:00 -0700
  ...Also some of the very high octane fuel have methyl alcohol in them which slowly eats the rubber o rings in your FI system...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Aux Heater Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 13:55:28 EDT
  ...as gas. Low voltage, or dirty points. Fuel pumps out of adjustment. With the Diesel, the system is controlled by an ECU behind the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Sep 2015 to 11 Sep 2015 - Special issue (#2015-319)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sun, 13 Sep 2015 11:22:35 -0400
  ...IMHO money and time is better spent on keeping stock FI system going. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia 12 wrz 2015 o godz...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 10:35:16 -0500
  r Bus; 122K miles; Runs great, good interior with sink and icebox; New comprehensive brake system, new battery, fuel pump and lines, dist cap...