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• Re: Random coughing during acceleration/cruising (2.0l FI)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 12:15:57 -0400
  ...replaced the fuel and air filters. > Check the double relays, as they are capable of switching off the entire FI system if they lose...
• Re: 87 Vanagon GL Fuel Starvation on Down Incline/Gas tank overflow
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 12:16:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...Or is this a feature? > ................................................................ > Pavneet Arora -- pavneet@cyantic.com ------------ Cyantic Systems The reason for this is, the vent is in some way restriked...
• Re: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 13:17:43 -0400
  ...It's a very simple fuel injection system and they run smoother than the CIS cars. I have an almost like new 87 Quantum...
• Re: Check your fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 4 May 2007 10:20:04 -0400
  ...wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_752578_-1_10019 The measuring system is a bit confusing. The "-4" series means 4/16 or 1...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 02:45:19 +0200
  On 9/17/07, Bob Donalds <donalds1@verizon.net> wrote: > >Yup, it added ignition control to the Digijet Fuel injection only. But > >why didn...
• Aux fuel tank lines pressurized?
  Historical mailing list - Parker Beeson
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 16:46:57 -0600
  ...and just do this myself, but I've read that the fuel system is pressurized even with key off etc. and wouldn't want...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 13:25:43 -0700
  ...For the rest of us however there is no reason why we can't do our part in reducing dependency on fossil fuels. For...
• Help with a fueling problem diagnosis long.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 08:28:25 -0800
  ...A partially plugged fuel pickup in the tank... The Temp II sensor is intermittent.... The fuel pump is faulty, sometimes..the pump wiring gets...
• Re: "bogging out" on the highway
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:43:26 -0400
  ...a systematic analysis of fuel injection system problems. A number of factors might contribute to this problem. Read these files and proceed systematically to...
• Re: GETTING STARTED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:41:24 -0400
  ...it is a positive-displacement pump that takes fuel into a rotating chamber, then reduces the volume of the chamber which causes the fuel...
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:25:42 +0000
  Recommending fuel line for the power steering system is very poor advice. OK for the return side of the system but the pressure side...
• Recent travels
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:16:19 -0400
  ...I had replaced the ailing wheel bearing before leaving and a week or so prior had replaced fuel pump and filter. So, the machine...
• Thankgiving Camping Trip
  Historical mailing list - Brian Walker
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 23:41:35 -0600
  ...Decided to camp in their driveway as some of the systems haven't been tested yet. I was able to get all the camping...
• Re: No Subject (aka, Stan-talk)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 02:32:46 EDT
  ...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: CIS Vanagon engine conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:13:36 -0700
  ...This computer only controls 2 valves at > idle, to adjust > the fuel air mixture. IF it is a CIS-E system > it then has...
• Re: Where to buy a replacement gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:39:13 -0700
  Yes, I have purchased and installed the 2WD Vanagon fuel tank that The Bus Depot sells. It fit perfectly in my 85 Vanagon Westfalia...
• Re: fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 14:18:21 -0500
  ...fuel line i must use? I am not sure how much pressure the FI system generates. Any idea how many feet of fuel line...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:14:46 -0400
  ...Over the years, I have found that most EFI problems are caused by simple stupid stuff or something outside the fuel system that just...
• Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 23:20:48 -0500
  ...about the kinds of changes > folks have made to their fuel intake systems over the years on similar > engines. > > > -- > > Wil > > > -- http://www.charmfx.com...
• Re: Engine modifications needed to run E85?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 8 May 2006 10:36:22 -0700
  ...the digijet system to make it compatible with > E85? > I suspect the injectors might need to be replaced, > is the > fuel pressure a consideration...
• Engine swap questions (1.9 van w/2.1 to 2.1 van)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 11:14:15 -0500
  ...will not be compatible with my 2.1 system in my 88 (fuel injection system, etc.). Is there any reason that a 2.1...
• horrible cold start idle, running rich
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 13:00:02 -0500
  ...The cooler weather seems to have brought on a new fuel system problem in the van. There is so much written about idle, fuel...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:56:12 -0700
  ...So let me rephrase that -- this system is better than just having one single injector, upstream, exactly how?
• 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:10:31 -0600
  ...sensor going in this weekend) entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor, relays, etc.). fuel pressure is good. All injectors appear to be...
• Re: California Emission Test?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:39:40 -0700
  ...Some smog shops pressurize the fuel system, which can require a fuel tank re-seal to pass. Some shops don't have the necessary...
• Re: 02 sensor replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 21:52:24 -0500
  ...http://home.flash.net/~lorint/lorin/fuel/oxybench.htm Logically, blue is your new sensor's signal wire...if it was otherwise, no one...
• Re: Update: 81 Air-Cooled Vanagon Stalling at Warm Idle
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 19:44:50 -0600
  ...From Bosch Fuel Injections & Engine Management (see at http://www.rb.com/bosch/gfib/gfib.htm) ... "Another likely cause of trouble ... is air leaks...
• Re: Fuel pump buzzing
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:47:20 -0500
  Hi Geza, The FI system in the vanagon requires only a portion of the fuel the pump can supply. The remainder is put back...
• Re: Not quite a backfire . . .
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:57:37 -0700
  ...switch shut off all fuel to the injectors, >> so how could there be unburned fuel in the exhaust system, if that were >> true ? >> > > Ya...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 07:58:39 -0800
  ...So, it makes no difference what grade fuel you are using—the engine management system will make the necessary adjustment. If you need more...
• making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 12:48:12 -0500
  ...I have fitted a replacement fuel pump, filters etc and have it working and seen fuel pressure at the system gauge point of up...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:25:42 -0500
  Can't argue with you but I still use my systems knowledge to contribute. A FI system is still a FI system, a cooling...
• Wiring trouble- 1985
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:02:51 -0600
  ...I get power to the lights and stereo and starter but still can not any power to the fuel pump or ignition system. I...
• NEEDED: Reccomendations on FI Manual
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Sep 96 21:19:27 EDT
  hey now, if anyone can give me some reccommendations for a manual dealing with Fuel Injection..specifically for FI in a VW '77 Westy...
• I need info on Audi 5 Cylinder motors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 20:09:35 EST
  ...Also what Fuel Injection systems were available? I would consider it a big favour. Why do I want this info? It is a secret...
• Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 14:46:35 -0700
  ...systems, there is little difference between them. The Digifant is a bit cleaner due to tougher pollution laws after '85. The Haynes Fuel Injection...
• Re: Air Flow Meter Wiring Harness Uprade, (Was: Bucking and Snorting on Fwy)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 14:24:41 -0500
  ...Check out your fuel system first and then start looking at temp sensors, grounds, etc. Jay '85 Westy
• Starting problem?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Calhoun
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 09:01:14 -0400
  ...I have Darrell's Digitool and the fuel injection LED on the Digitool will light up, but the light will not pulse when it...
• tall wheels on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 19:16:56 -0600
  ...They always drove 75 or better and did't care about fuel economy so it probably kept the revs in the power band. Now...
• Re: Mythbusters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 May 2006 03:01:00 -0500
  ...Said to > better atomize fuel and thus get a better burn on the fuel and thereby > increase gas mileage. Fraud! Abolutely didn't work...
• Re: Digifant performance stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 06:43:26 -0600
  Hi Gary, If your o2 sensor voltage is running 0.0 volts at full throttle I feel you could have a problem with fuel...
• Re: fuel tank capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:41:41 -0700
  ...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: VW gets busted (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 09:47:21 -0400
  ...is stuck open.My > high pressure fuel pump has not yet disintegrated and destroyed the entire > fuel system, a failure many fellow TDI owners...
• Re: fuel injector hose
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:12:31 -0500
  ...of hose that fits directly on a fuel injector? This is a 1.9 digijet system. I thought I saw posted, sometime ago, that...
• Re: Gas tank sucked together!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:23:28 -0400
  So what dose the charcoal filter do? Dose it let air in the fuel system? I know where the charcoal filter is but not...
• Re: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 08:28:31 -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: EUROVAN EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Nov 1996 23:04:05 -0800
  ...asked: >I was just wondering what your experience with the exhaust >system has been. At what mileage did you have to replace which part...
• Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:58:07 -0500
  ...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: Fuel injector operating voltage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 13:59:51 -0500
  ...or one among us who knows the operating voltage >of the fuel injectors & cold start valve on my stock California 1980 >Westy 2.0L...
• Re: Hydrogen cars ... a lot of hot gas!! ;)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:40:56 -0400
  ...go cross country with your vehicle onboard. > We > have a rail system, we just refuse to use it much or take the time to...
• $700.00 fuel tank
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Jul 1994 16:43:35 -0400 (EDT)
  Good VWrs My FLAG just called and gave me an estimate for the fuel tank replacement for my 82 Diesel (Blue, by the way...
• New To List
  Historical mailing list - Ben Wampler
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 22:36:39 -0500
  ...I can replace shocks, exhaust systems, fuel lines, replace distributors, fuel pumps, set timings, etc), how hard of a job would this be for...
• Part nembers needed.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:16:58 -0700
  ...goes with the Digifant system Charcoal Cannister Valve Connected to the Charcoal Cannister (need proper name of that part) Fuel filler neck (2WD) that...
• Re: What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel well?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:04:38 -0400
  ...Chris On 6/28/06, dhaynes@optonline.net <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > Carbon Canister for the fuel tank vapor recovery system. Helps absorb the...
• Re: '85 1.9 - fuel issues - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:41:51 -0800
  ...Heet is alcohol, and alcohol is hygroscopic >> - ie - it absorbs water, then it will go through the fuel system without >> killing the engine >> John...
• Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:24:42 -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: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Wed, 26 May 2004 15:32:43 -0700
  ...Cheers, T-man --- Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > Hey TinkerMan, > > How is it that you have a Digijet system on a '90 > model...
• Re: Leaking gas - 2
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 01:08:14 -0600
  ...If you have either the Bentley or Haynes manual, there's a fairly good diagram of the fuel system/tank interconnections in both books...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Re: HELP WATER IN MY TANK!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 10:39:31 -0400
  ...Replace fuel filter. Add five gallons of Diesel to fuel tank. Use electric pump to prime the system. Loosen fuel lines at injectors and...
• Re: Alternate Fuels
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 10:50:36 -0700
  ...Finally, the energy output in the fuel itself. How do these compare to the current system? I suspect that the bottom line is there...