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• Electric Water Pump (was: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:54:53 -0500
  ...I'm not sure what the impact would be on gas mileage. -Wes Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Go for it. > Document your fuel mileage...
• Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 18:04:43 -0800
  ...Oxygen based on other inputs from the injection system. > > > >Does water or methanol in the fuel cause the oxygen sensor to read to > >rich...
• Re: Gas in oil
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Fri, 25 May 2001 00:22:24 -0000
  Mark, could be dribbly injectors leaking fuel into the cylinder, then past the rings into the crankcase. The fuel system stays pressurised for some...
• Re: Fwd: more mpg and emmison lowers with magnetic fuel saver!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 17:04:05 -0400
  ...fuel systems.. > lots of luck to you all.. > Tim G > 87 gl syncro > --------------------- > Forwarded message: > Subj: more mpg and emmison lowers with magnetic fuel...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:14:36 -0400
  ...For example, Seattle has >>a wonderful bus system, the one here in Anchorage sucks! There are many >>variables, options and opinions on this subject...
• Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:49:13 -0700
  ...Considering I hadn't opened the fuel system in the previous 5K miles, I had to assume it was either a piece of foreign...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:45:24 -0800
  ...BTW - I can't think of a vehicle on which the fuel system inspection is > any easier that the stock Vanagon. > > John R > > On...
• Re: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine - water in the fuel??
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 10:46:38 -0400
  After watching a diagnostic video, I'm now suspecting water in the fuel! As, the last time driving it, when everything was working fine...
• Digijet troubleshooting - (very long & technical)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 19:48:53 -0400
  ...management systems but it is simplier to look at the information that the Digijet control module (DCM) uses to decide how much fuel to...
• Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 05:36:52 -0500
  ...I had a cutting out problem before I changed my fuel injection system > to a > newer version. > > Well guess what- the cutting out and...
• The Waveform is Different. Was: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:13:13 EDT
  ...For the electronic fuel injection systems, the details of the resistive path are very important. Stereo (big thumper) system installers are well versed in...
• Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 24 May 2004 09:48:52 -0500
  ...If the switch is for the gas heater then am I partially correct in saying the it is a cut off for the fuel...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 5 May 2005 16:25:01 -0400
  ...a very good idea of what is going on with the fuel system. If you see the needle flicking back and forth around .5...
• Fw: '88 won't start, fuel pump problems LONG
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:50:09 -0700
  ...By tapping on the ECU with a wrench, I can turn the system on or off. Spoke with VW of Canada this morning, they...
• Re: '79 Fuel Injection Airflow Meter Adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:35:13 -0400
  ...Especially the emissions systems. Dennis.
• Re: Gas Mileage and Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 May 2001 14:17:44 -0400
  ...Well, I'll be dipped in Orange Coolant! That one's nameless...the Bosch-system Temp I sender is in the throat of the...
• Re: Identify the mystery I4 engine and WIN!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:11:34 -0400
  ...Any ideas on > engine type, age and compatible fuel injection systems? Would I need to > convert the distributor too? Hmmmmm.... Even if you convert...
• Re: gas tank;
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 15:35:53 -0800
  ...Sometimes it's tough to fill them to full and they may starve the fuel system before being totally empty. Chris S. '84 Westy...
• Re: Driving without fuel expansion tanks hooked up?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:35:55 -0400
  ...Any leaks along this system will result in an unsafe (and polluting!) condition due to fuel vapors being released to atmosphere, instead of being...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:51:15 -0800
  On 3/3/2008 2:28 PM VW Doka wrote: > They're testing the gas caps and the evap system. Yeahbut -- the testimony seems...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:18:39 +0000
  ...Would this be a clogged fuel filter or what? > > > > Thanks for any ideas. FWIW, the fuel tank and the ECU were replaced a > few...
• Re: Rough starting in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 10:12:11 -0700
  ...Not specifically familiar with waterboxers, but most Bosch fuel injection systems have "cold start injector," another (5th) injector that only operates at cold temp...
• Re: What do you call this piece???
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 05:35:01 EDT
  ...Use either a grommet or fuel line cover protector to protect the new fuel line from being cut by the metal edge of the...
• Re: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:22:10 -0800
  ...Price >> ------------------------------------------------------------------ >> ---------- >> ---- >> >> Automotive Handbook $27.95 >> Technical Terms $48.95 >> Automotive Electric/Electronic Systems $29.95 >> Diesel Fuel Injection $27.95 >> Automotive Brake Systems $21...
• Re: Fuel Pump No Juice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:07:54 -0700
  ...the fuel pump ever gets power.. the ecu supplies ground to the fp relay to energize it. so work on that system or cirucit...
• Re: fuel tank capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:48:05 -0500
  ...old fuel tank >of course, as in driving it that way, you can get junk in the rest of your >fuel system doing that...
• Re: NEEDED: Reccomendations on FI Manual
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 17:47:08
  ...i'm >kinda at a lose trying to learn about the FI system. > >jonathan > > I have an "AFC Fuel Injection Troubleshooting Manual - Type 2...
• (NVC) '91 Cabriolet Loses Pwr, Bucks, Stalls, Won't Restart
  Historical mailing list - Jesse King
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 12:32:22 -0500
  ...I know fuel some fuel system and exhaust components have been replaced. After $2000 it's time for an answer or a new car...
• Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 17:27:13 -0500
  Doug, I believe a Newbie gets on the list and talks about their new acquisition, I tell'em to change those fuel lines. I...
• Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 22:11:08 -0700
  ...I had a cutting out problem before I changed my fuel injection system to a newer version. Well guess what- the cutting out and...
• Re: Exhausts...tuning.(was loud identity crisis)
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 21:46:06 -0700
  ...wave in the exhaust > > system, this means that is is harder for the engine to get the burnt fuel out > > of the pistons, and...
• For Sale: 1982 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Nowaczek
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 12:50:43 -0500
  ...of repair/restoration to mechanical systems, including: - new fuel tank, fuel gauge sending unit, filler neck, and fuel pump - new brakes (pads,calipers,rotors...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM **SOLVED**
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:47:47 -0700
  ...That pump maintains ~40 psi in the fuel system when it's not running. > I thought that was done by a check valve (which...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:23:08 -0700
  ...engine and the exhaust system ARE isolated from the chassis by rubber mounts, in my case. Fuel pump and fuel pump relay could also...
• Re: More AC woes...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 10:32:58 -0700
  ...The Fuel Injection and ignition components work fine during starting and at that time the alternator is putting out nothing and the starter is...
• Re: Remedy requested for Suspected "rich-running" 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sun, 5 May 2002 15:37:19 -0500
  ...all fuel injection engines smell rich for the first few minutes. > it's built into their programming. > > > 2. If I replace my tempII sensor...
• Re: Carrying extra gasoline in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 5 Jan 2020 11:35:39 -0600
  ...I ask as I see you many potential concerns for modifying fuel systems or carrying containers and I feel like I'm the negativity...
• Re: followup: won't start, 1984
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 19:02:42 -0500
  ...Air is entering the system after the AFM. Replace the boot. If you can't do that immediately, seal the crack temporarily. John Flaherty...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:36:01 -0400
  ...or fuel pump power supply and fuel pump relays in the black box on drivers side of engine bay. > I get power on terminal...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:09:05 -1000
  ...would be a leaking injector dribbling fuel into the intake until >>> the pressure in the fuel system drops. I would test for this by...
• Re: Viable economical fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 11 Apr 2014 12:14:26 -0400
  ...http://www.busdepot.com/043906091 That being said, diagnose your fuel system first. A loud pump is often a symptom of a blockage somewhere...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Ray Nemo
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 17:57:45 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: Anyone seen Gowesty's Digifiant replacement?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 18 Jul 2018 09:31:21 -0400
  ...location is bad, and the > system does not adapt to changing conditions including engine wear, > altitude, or fuel quality. The price of this kit...
• Re: Buying my first VW
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 11:19:57 -0500
  ...the old fuel before trying to start the engine? > > 3. What do I need to do to purge the water system? I believe it...
• Re: No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:56:18 -0600
  ...That seems to be the onlywlay to restart a totally dry > fuel > system. The second time it ran dry, repeated attempts to bleed the...
• Re: Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:05:04 -0700
  ...is a fuel delivery problem. If you removed the main lines from the tank there could be air in the system. It should purge...
• Re: Why did Audi pull the 5cyl TD from the US market?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 03:59:02 -0600
  ...It even eliminated any need to service timing belts or chains by going to a 100% gear drive system like a true industrial motor...
• crankcase breather
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Clay
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 23:51:28 EST
  ...I realize that this is the juncter (?) of the air and fuel systems but is there supposed to be quite so much residue like...
• Re: Faint sputter/stutter at 70mph
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:27:19 -0700
  ...Tony Collins wrote: > > > >> 1) that this maybe connected to the fuel delivery system. Dirty > >> filter-->noisy pump--->70 mph flat spot on pressing gas...
• Re: 82 vanagon runs on when the key is off
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 22:01:52 -0400
  ...leaky, in which case it would keep >dribbling fuel in until the pressure in the system bled down. > >david > > >-- >David Beierl - Providence, RI > http...
• Re: A close call!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 25 May 2007 21:58:32 -0700
  ...Would changing the fuel lines be a part of replacing the head gaskets? I do have a receipt for that. Patti '90 Westy Automatic
• Re: Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2016 09:26:43 -0500
  ...using injector cleaner in fuel tank When light came on this time, it threw a 2324 DTC for O2 system: http://www.a2resource.com...
• Re: Cold Start
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 9:00:20 EDT
  Would this be true also for FI systems with electric pumps? Mech fuel pumps I can understand.....DC DerekDrew@aol.com writes: > > The main...
• Gas cap problems
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 13:03:53 -0800 (PST)
  ...fuel formula they are pawning off on us... Thom -- > Oops. My brain just hit a bad sector. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator...
• Re: ITS FIXED!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 11:44:04 -0600 (CST)
  > Thats right, after months of bitching and moaning, >and replacing my entire ignition system, I finally got >my FI to work correctly (or good...
• FS - 84 1.9 engine and parts - palm harbor, FL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 20 May 2001 19:50:54 -0500
  ...computer $400.00+shipping had fuel inj problem good motor i heard it run, complete forward ac system(no compressor)$175.00 awindow glass...
• Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts/PC it's friday
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 19:41:57 -0600
  ...are "fuel guages" and "dashboards" in web parlance. Mechanics would eventually also be able to argue passionately about meaningless comparisons among operating systems: "hey...
• Re: Volkswagen Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems Pro Manual
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 11:20:03 -0700
  On 10/23/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > Anyone have a line on this manual complete in electronic format? I have a...
• Re: Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 16:41:14 -0800
  ...It seems related to TPS to me but I figure I ought > to go through the paces of checking all potential systems. > >
• RE: Volkswagen 'quality' /L
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 13:26:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Spark seemed OK, fuel OK, compression OK, battery/cranking system OK, but no varoom, or even a little chug. Finally traced that one to...