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• gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:16:19 -0500
  ...vapor recovery system all hooked up with no leaks. absolutely no drips anywhere and no smell at the front. all the usual suspects are...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 16:48:40 -0700
  ...I've added it below as it was orginally for another topic Sincerely, Mark Keller Adam, Probably a mis- adjusted fuel injection system. My...
• Re: more Q's on the TDI
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 96 10:26:18 +0200
  ...the fuel system must be bled (sp?) out of it, just like a brake system, some cars have a handpump on the fuel filter...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:54:25 -0400
  ...After >'start' ..when the engine is running....yes, then it gets the 'keep the >fuel >pump relay energized' information from the ignition system. >I...
• Re: Look what came out of the fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 14 Jun 2015 21:27:02 -0500
  ...I would not want a fuel tank that is falling apart inside on my vehicle. Just my thoughts. mcneely ---- John Goubeaux <john@UCSB.EDU...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 08:40:49 -0700
  Here is a link to a Samba thread with instructions how to make a bypass harness to test the wiring of the FI system...
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:34:32 -0500
  ...This has worked for me as a roadside repair when the fuel system wasn't getting enough fuel to run higher than an idle...
• Re: Recalls
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 09:33:20 -0500
  ...presume >>> the AC was "done" because the whole system was replaced in fall, >> 2006. I'm >>> wondering about the fuel line recall. >>> >>> Thanks. >>> Patti >> >> >>
• Re: Rough Idle on 82 Diesel (which oddly has a ~10 sec repeat.)
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Wed, 7 Feb 2018 01:10:06 +0000
  I would start with the fuel filter. After that check for any leaks in the fuel system. If it’s warming up and the...
• air cooled starting problem (74 BUS)
  Historical mailing list - andrew swingler
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:21:22 -0800
  ...problem.....??????? > d) some carb issue.........advice???? > > Short of taking the entire fuel system off (its from the east canada so > the chasis is RUSTY...
• air cooled starting problem (74 BUS)
  Historical mailing list - andrew swingler
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:21:40 -0800
  ...problem.....??????? d) some carb issue.........advice???? Short of taking the entire fuel system off (its from the east canada so the chasis is RUSTY...
• air cooled starting problem (74 BUS)
  Historical mailing list - andrew swingler
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 19:14:58 -0800
  ...problem.....??????? d) some carb issue.........advice???? Short of taking the entire fuel system off (its from the east canada so the chasis is RUSTY...
• Re: It works AND it's a scam Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:58:15 -0400
  ...System - The Secret Formula > They Don't Want You to Know" > > This is as Ozzie states: "ABSOLUTE MINIMUM you need to start SAVING > FUEL...
• Re: Aircooled Cylinder Head Temps - first observations
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:03:19 -0800
  Mother�s Alcohol Fuel Seminar � The Mother Earth News, 1980 Ron Novak's Do-It-Yourself Water Injection System One of MOTHER's seminar...
• Re: Vanagon fuel filter mod for my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 15:15:28 -0700
  I've had all sorts of fun with fuel supply, probably because my van was allowed to sit one winter without gas in the...
• Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:15:41 -0700
  ...to lean the fuel to air mixture. Used alone these will overheat a vehicle w/o HHO. The HHO system is NOT a conversion...
• CIS-E Fuel system problems
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:25:17 +0000
  ...I have a 1982 westy (formerly diesel) that now has a 1986 Jetta GLI engine with the CIS-E fuel injection. I did the...
• tiico intake manifold and Motronic MP 9.0 info
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 23:01:02 -0500
  ...Another difference that is not mentioned generally in the discussions is the particular version of the Motronic fuel injection system and the implications of...
• Re: Fuel injection pump and timing
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 15:09:14 -0500
  ...and let more fuel into the cylinder. This is how it works on new common rail or unit injection systems. However the current TDI...
• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 07:20:58 -0700
  ...Some of the techniques used to make the cars flex fueled are kind of interesting. Fuel tanks, hoses, fittings, gaskets, seals, and other small...
• Re: What are symptoms of a bad auxillary air regulator
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:59:32 -0700
  ...Could this be > a bad fuel regulator? What are the symptoms of a bad fuel regulator? > Seems to get a lack of fuel enrichment...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:24:30 -0500
  ...FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Summary: THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK...
• Re: Ignition prob ?, '85
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 16:14:06 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Then go to the fuel system and check out the fuel pump and all related components. If that don't fix it, then it...
• Re: Strange no start problem - still having issues
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:07:49 -0700
  ...I know the fuel injection system is setup to stop the fuel pump running when the engine is not running but the key is...
• Re: UPDATE #1: Vanagon auxiliary fuel tank build
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:49:37 -0500
  ...Vanagon auxiliary fuel tank build > Most people also > said that they wanted to do a transfer pump system. So, now I am at > a...
• Re: Engine fuel injection differences from 86 through 91
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 6 May 2004 10:23:30 -0700
  ...Engine fuel injection differences from 86 through 91 Are there any differences with the fuel injection or cooling system from 86 on? Will any...
• Re: Hesitation and ect....(Digitool, don't leave the driveway , without it)
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 11:12:51 -0800
  ...But with a digitool, a couple of weeks from now you will have a detailed window into the workings of your fuel injection system...
• Re: Dual Carbs in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kfilc
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 11:12:57 -0000
  ...places, equipped > with > carbs sted what-i-thought-were-standard fuel injection systems. howcome > carbs? why would vw do that? or were the carbs...
• Re: Fuel System Missing
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 11:04:25 -0800
  I couldn't tell from your explaination, does this happen at steady driving, or during acceleration to highway speeds? Does it occur at lower...
• Re: 300 miles with a tank...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 17:40:59 -0800
  ...I'm interested in a "set it and forget it" system. Michael Snow 1982 Westfalia 1.9D 1986 GL 1987 Syncro GL
• Re: snake oil VW Carriolet Carrado Cabrio VanagonSupercharger/Turbo ???
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:47:05 -0500
  >Please tell me more about your fabulous Garden Gnome Power Booster system. >Is it compatible with the Barbie Head Fuel Economizer wedged under my...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons-The fuel injection handbook.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:15:09 -0500
  ...Besides improved fuel quality and design the next fix for this is the "sequential" injection systems. These time the delivery to the cylinders to...
• Re: Fuel line relocating
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:16:46 -0500
  ...There are a few tricks like how to properly depressurize the fuel system, cutting the old rusty fuel clamps off without damaging the fuel...
• Re: update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 06:40:20 -0500
  ...Never had a failure of a major electrical part of the FI system, Or of a fuel pump and that holds true clear back...
• Oregon gas attendants (was: '82 Diesel, fuel, where did it go?)
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 22:27:33 -0400
  ...In Oregon it is unlawfull to >pump your own fuel (no self-serv). > Due to a mis-communication (ya, right. He didn't listen...
• EMISSIONS -- I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 13:38:18 -0400
  ...EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS INSPECTION: Air Injection System: N/A Exhaust Gas Recirculation System: PASS Positive Crankcase Ventilation System: PASS Catalytic Converter: PASS Fuel Evaporative...
• CIS fuel injection, Inline 4 conversion.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:29:53 -0400
  ...It turns out that the CIS (Or CIS-E?) fuel injection system that was used mounts the fuel distribution block on the right wall...
• Re: [Syncro] Has anyone put a turbodiesel system in a gas inline-4?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 21:57:35 EST
  ...I'm sure I can get things like fuel enrichment systems and such from them. Going to the 1.8 T will be an...
• Re: Dead? Blue/black smoke, no ext. oil leak, runs bad
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 09:37:38 -0700
  ...an extremely rich fuel mixture, perhaps caused by a sudden and complete failure of part of the fuel injection system. Have you tried to...
• fuel/air mixture diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 09:03:25 -0700
  ...Other info: - O2 sensor is less than 6 months old - new fuel filter, air filter, fuel pump - new spark plugs, plug wires, rotor, distributor...
• My Translation, was Fw: necesito acesoria
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 09:08:47 -0700
  ...Currrently I have a motor from a 1997 Beetle, air-cooled, and I could not obtain books about the fuel injection system. The problem...
• Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:40:16 -0400
  ...here that does propane system repairs but at > minimum, I hope I can find someone to vent remaining fuel from the > tank. > > That valve...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 04:43:42 -0700
  ...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: Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:02:34 -0700
  Does it have the full 'full' 2.1 fuel injection system ? or does it still use 1.9 Digijet into which a 2.1...
• Re: '78 FI blues
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 24 Jan 1995 07:44:31 -0800 (PST)
  So Sami Dakhlia says: > > >You mentioned you've > >already replaced the fuel pump so you've got some money in the FI system so...
• Re: Added fire protection over engine cover?
  Historical mailing list - Sam_Scholten
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 12:47:05 -0400
  ...systems that will fit in a Bus or Vanagon? I certainly don't, but would be interested to find out. (The new fuel lines...
• Re: fuel cutout
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:43:58 -0800
  ...Never had that symptom, but I keep all my fuel system 'refreshed'. Keep us posted. Don Hanson On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 3...
• Removed Distributor Cap, Now Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:33:32 -0400
  ...I can hear the fuel pump relay and the one adjacent to it click on when the key is turned on but the fuel...
• report: power loss on hills / fuel problem
  Historical mailing list - Steve E
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 10:58:32 -0500
  ...There were several suggestions including crud in the gas tank, water in the fuel filter, crud in the exhaust system, and loose electrical or...
• Re: Fuel pressure anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:52:25 -0400
  ...have a fuel storage problem on the vehicle itself. > The short pump inlet and overall design of the fuel delivery system > also makes issues...
• Re: '82 Diesel, fuel, where did it go?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 08:00:58 -0700
  ...the van and looked (really, I was doing my weekly cooling system maintenance) and the tank looks ok, as in no sighns of being...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 22:42:00 EST
  My GTI is CIS-E, and has braided stanless steel fuel lines. They are in great shape, especially for being 11 years old... -Dave...
• Re: TDI fuel savings
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 04:59:25 EST
  ...The only thing is, you will have to come up with your own tooth-protector system, (but any local vet can do that - it...
• Re: [WetWesties] 87 Westy running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 24 May 2003 09:31:07 -0700
  ...The throttle switch, AFM, fuel pump pressure, ISV system. I checked my compression about 8 months ago & the specs were, 140, 140, 150, 135...
• For Sale: 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ed Maikranz
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 14:52:28 -0800
  ...4 speed, fuel injected. New tires and bettery. Interior is very nice. Sink, stove and fridge work great, pop-top canvas is good. Has...
• Re: Fuel flow regulator
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:09:23 -0500
  ...The brown wire with the black strip in the distributor narness is the > most important ground for the Fuel injection and ignition system. It...
• Re: No Subject
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 01:00:09 -0500
  ...was for fuel injection but > it > doesn't seem sturdy enough for the 30 -40 psi pressure in the fuel > system. >> > > Dennis, > > The hose...
• Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 22:55:47 -0600
  ...Maybe it is for before the fuel pumpt? It's a square >> >plastic white one and my current fuel filter is like a fat...
• Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:32:13 -0600
  ...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: Help Ordering Parts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 13:19:06 -0400
  ...I assume I want to change the high pressure fuel >> lines, as well, if these are different from the fuel hoses. >> I see Ken...