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• Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:28:10 -0500
  ...here that does propane system repairs but at > minimum, I hope I can find someone to vent remaining fuel from the > tank. > > That valve...
• Hot Starting (a) vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Aug 94 10:46:56 EDT
  ...s age (no idea), electrical (ie coil) or the FI system (lack of fuel)? Thanks in Advance -DC I have noticed sometimes if I...
• Stalling '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 17:22:15 -0500
  ...Any suggestions on other possible problems? The fuel system is in good shape and the van runs like a champ. I am not a...
• Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:11:35 -0800
  ...US automakers have put a lot of dollars into designing complex systems for gasoline as the fuel, I wonder why that is? The Canadians...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:46:17 -0500
  ...The fluctuation is due to the constant readjustment of the ECU/O2 system in trying to find the perfect air/fuel mixture. Only in...
• Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:30:16 EDT
  ...I guess this was for the segment of the market that wanted don't ask/don't tell emissions systems! David Clarkson 90 Westy...
• Re: Dead 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:20:42 -0500
  ...The relay next to the one you mention for the fuel pump supplies 12v battery power to most all the fuel injection system including...
• Re: Halon Extinguishers, etc.
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 16:44:12 -0500
  ...But if fuel was being pumped into the fire, why would a first shot of chemical extinguisher stop it either? I mean, the fuel...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:22:29 -0500
  ...In what order shall I start replacing parts > of fuel system not to end up in fire statistic? > > Thanks, Ark
• Re: intermittent fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:38:39 -0400
  ...the injectors to fire, and the ignition system to spark but also turns on the fuel pump! If this sensor goes bad it can...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:43:58 -0800
  ...It sounds more like a possible fuel supply problem to me. The system pressure is dropping too low when the engine is under load...
• Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 19:46:35 -0800
  ...off the fuel supply hose. Engine cold, if I run pump for only 1 second then turn it off, the system holds pressure (residual...
• Re: info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 02:50:26 -0500
  ...So I'm not sure what venting system to use: the original Audi engine vent design, the fuel injection system I modified it with...
• Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:04:34 -0700
  ...I don't think you could just bolt on an ABS system using the stock Vanagon systems, though. The street systems, they need hardware...
• Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:48:45 EST
  ...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: Digifant performance stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 10:32:29 +0000
  ...try it with a digital readout and see what the fuel injection system can deliver volt wise. I might add that you may have...
• Re: How much power can a stock FI make?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 10:13:07 -0500
  ...How much can my stock 1.9 fuel injection handle? What improvements can I make before I need to replace/upgrade my FI system...
• Re: Head gasket replacement: how much?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 12:44:35 -0600
  ...The 2.1 also uses a larger throttle >body and of course a better exhaust. > >The 1.9L fuel injection and ignition supports the...
• Q's about install of cruise control syst
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Dec 1996 13:49:00 -0500 (EST)
  Since Sears no longer sells cruise control systems (at least not in my area) and I wanted to look at one first, I bought...
• Re: gas saving strategies without touching a wrench
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 15:42:45 -0700
  ...Done the math on that? You know that you're sucking fuel through the system when you don't have to. Don't want...
• Re: 83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 08:12:36 -0700
  ...83 Vanagon > > Lisa, > > The buzz you hear is your fuel pump turning on and pressurizing the FI > system. I'd check the fuel pump...
• Re: Solar for VANGONS?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 20:36:41 -0700
  ...the Germans have developed a solar system to convert water and >>> CO2 to 80 liters of diesel fuel per day. If you have a...
• Steel Braided Fuel Lines & Fuel Line Covers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 11 May 2008 13:38:33 -0400
  ...web and found this little note: "Fuel lines, which run in areas around the muffler and exhaust system, should have protective fire sleeves. According...
• Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 17:18:57 -0700
  ...system?..Or perhaps I have an injector that > is > working at times when it shouldn't be or leaking fuel into the fuel rail...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 21:15:59 -0800
  ...Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO > Emissions Question > > > BenT is correct they do test the CAPS only. careful my cap was good...
• Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Mon, 14 Aug 2017 07:30:58 -0400
  ...distributor, > injectors reconditioned and new metal GoWesty fuel rails on. Also sporting > a Blaze Cut suppression system on the engine deck lid. > > Anybody else...
• SA Aux Tank Survey
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 23:49:24 +0000
  ...to integrate the new system, but I'm almost finished.I'm going to enjoy not always being "fuel critical" every time we head...
• Re: Fuel pump cutoff switch?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:46:04 -0700
  ...The fuel pump will run and so on but no spark. I don't know what problems if any may result. All 2.1...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 15:02:00 -0400
  ...If you haven't already depressurized the fuel system, do so now. On a Digifant, you can just unplug the fuel pump relay inside...
• Re: Fuel Fire / engine fire/ tips
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:15:11 -0500
  ...Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 10/12/2004 --- Outgoing mail...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:09:19 -0400
  ...three out >four times an injector fires at a closed intake valve? And the fuel >pools >up or something until the valve opens and...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:11:20 -0700
  ...There is no easy way to remove this oil. > When converting to a 134a system , this may be ok. 80 percent of the > systems...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 10:41:59 -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: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 May 2012 19:31:03 -0700
  ...I've replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter and most of > the hoses on the fuel and intake system. Any suggestions on where to...
• Re: Carbs on my '91 Westie Syncro---"The Story"
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:40:14 -0800
  > > Have you had any problems with your fuel infection system yet? Have you > had to trouble shoot the problem yourself? Have you had to...
• Re: diesel engine question. Little Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 08:08:09 -0500
  ...people, > > Does the diesel Vanagon have a water separators in there fuel > system? Anyone know if all diesel motors need these? Our new (to...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 08:55:24 -0600
  ...As Robert noted the FI system keeps the oxygen to fuel ratio constant at higher elevations. Has anyone else noticed their van running better...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 May 2001 10:59:38 -0400
  At 10:44 PM 5/10/2001, Mark Keller wrote: >The information I received from Darrel Boehler was that that extra fuel >enrichment is...
• Re: Going back to fuel injection...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:45:23 -0500
  ...I've purchased a complete used system from the PO, > (the one > that actually came off my bus) with a new fuel pump, seals...
• Re: What would you do
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 22:37:08 -0400
  ...For less than the cost of a rebuilt AFM you can get fully programmable fuel and spark control. The system is speed density, so...
• Re: Electric Water Pump (was: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:49:42 -0800
  On a similar vein, I believe fuel mileage is one of the main reasons for electric power steering, as used on various GM products...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up - how to make the system better?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:29:06 -0800
  I used Aeroquip braided lines and fittings on one of my Syncros, along with fuel rails that have built in VDO pressure guages($175...
• Re: air cooled starting problem (74 BUS)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:27:47 -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: air cooled starting problem (74 BUS)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 09:38:40 -0500
  ...problem.....??????? > d) some carb issue.........advice???? > > Short of taking the entire fuel system off (its from the east canada so > the chasis is RUSTY...
• 6V to 12V gauge again!
  Historical mailing list
  15 Sep 94 13:06
  ...My solution is to make a 12-6V dc-dc converter to power up the fuel gauge system (and the clock). But hey since...
• Re: Hot Starting (a) vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 10 Aug 94 8:09:56 PDT
  ...electrical (ie coil) or the FI system (lack of fuel)? Thanks in Advance -DC > > change the fuel filter. do it anyway. > > also check all...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 19:33:28 -0600
  ...All older cars, but particularly fuel injected ones, are at risk, except for (sometimes) those that don't use rubber hoses. CIS injection systems...
• Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 10:35:40 -0700
  ...a 5 lb lp gas tank (hate to run out of fuel for coffee) pertronix power inverter second fuse box with everything in the...
• Re: Zetec diesel
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:58:23 -0800
  >The low sulphur fuel as been coming into effect for both diesel and >gasoline, but it isn't enough. The T2B5 emissions are the...
• RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felix
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 11:28:19 -0600
  ...is concerned about his fuel pump >as it's making a whining noise because of air in the system. I recommended >that he 'bite...
• EFI - Caution - dangerous fuel pressure (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 08:58:36 -0800 (PST)
  ...porschephiles@tta.com > > This story applies to all 914's, 912E's and others with high pressure > fuel systems. > > My son's '81 Vanagon...
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:44:43 -0600
  ...I don't know anything about "injector cleaning" vs "fuel system cleaning." Now, back to arguing about brands and gas grades.... Richard
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:57:58 -0600
  I have a fuel pump switch in '81 non-Westy. I could use it as a kill/theft switch, but I don't. Who...
• Advancing timing for more power, was: Boston Bob's web site
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:18:30 -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: Rough Idle on 82 Diesel (which oddly has a ~10 sec repeat.)
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:28:34 -0700
  ...After that check for any leaks in the > fuel system. If it’s warming up and the hoses start to expand that might be...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 7 Jul 2012 21:52:53 -0700
  ...I figure that the seals were probably disturbed from the vapor recovery system. The mechanics mentioned he saw some rotted ends on the fuel...
• Re: EFI or Carburator Suggestion!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 28 May 1998 02:16:14 EDT
  ...STICK WITH THE FACTORY FUEL INJECTION. Michael M. 87 syncro.
• Re: recall notice web site
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 13:32:06 -0800
  I checked it out and the fuel system/injectors recall is not listed, at least under 1991s. anyone else find anything about this recall...
• Re: Platinum Vapour Injection for fuel savings etc.?
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 23:47:32 EDT
  ...The systems he was selling seemed well made. He had one installed on his vehicle and the installation looked clean. If it does half...
• Pittsburgh Vanagon Meetup
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:52:56 -0500
  ...how to RnR front and rear brakes, replace fuel lines, and disassemble the cooling system. All members are welcome. -Craig '85GL Turned WESTY Turned...