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• Re: David's input on Phaedra's engine power loss
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 14:34:54 -0700
  Thanks David, I've just got to find the system to narrow the possibilities to fewer "suspects" during this diagnostic period! Before leaving for...
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:21:07 -0600
  ...Now everything metal inside the fuel system is subject to corrosion. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com...
• Re: [Syncro] Wiring for CIS-E F.I. in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 19:26:00 -0800
  ...I think you have a CIS-Lambda system. There are a few quick ways to tell by looking at your fuel distributor. What color...
• Re: Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 08:14:36 -0800
  Hi Larry, I don't know Vanagon quirks very well but * my first thought is air in the cooling system. I know you said...
• Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:10:30 -0700
  What year is your Vanagon? Or, what engine? If I recall, my friends 1.9 WBX Digijet system would prime the pump more than...
• Re: Fuel Guage callibration
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:09:09 -0700
  ...and all three fuel gauges read exactly the same - so it's probably some shortcoming in the design of the system. Curt '85 Westy...
• Re: Sources for VW Video, books, toys & "Herbie" stuff
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 11 Sep 1994 13:07:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...1974-1979-Bus-2-Fuel-Injection-Data 1980-1983-Vanagon-Fuel-Injection-Data 1983-1985-Vanagon-Fuel-Injection-Data 1986-1991-Vanagon-Fuel-Injection...
• Re: old fuel injectors 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - SBB
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 22:42:47 -0400
  ...fuel hose that release enough rubber partials that plugged the screen in the rebuilt injectors I installed when redoing a 914 fuel system. I...
• Re: aux heater blowing smoke
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 17:37:05 -0500
  ...like any intake for a fuel burning system...do a critters and their bedding inspection first....86 all mice nest/seed stashes....turn the...
• Vanagon Acceleration Times
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 00:50:02 EDT
  ...The numbers include 300 pounds of passenger and driver, 26.3 gallons of fuel (just filled up), portapotty and regular camping hardware ready to...
• No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:37:24 -0400
  ...Every components where checked...(Fuel-air-fire), injection wiring and all FI components, AFM, that stupid 84 hall-sender and idle system control... EVERYTHING...
• Digifant FI System Pro Training Manual PDF
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 13:22:38 -0500
  ...It really explains how the system works. Even has a drawing of the fuel map that the ECU uses for it's operation. Any...
• Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 4 Mar 2014 04:05:23 -0600
  ...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: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:21:19 -0800
  ...igniter with your 1.9 fuel > injection system...............I just did that and the van > just rips. > > cooling system wise.....need to convert the...
• permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 17:56:48 -0500
  ...This would work great for the fuel system which runs around 32 psi. The only other addition would be a switch to toggle between...
• O2 Sensorama, was: A few unrelated questions
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 09:55:22 -0400
  ...Think of it this way, your FI system has three basic components; sensors, injectors, and a brain to guide the quantity of fuel injected...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 21:06:24 -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: Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:28:36 -0700
  ...Idle goes to 1,800 in Park Does it have the full 'full' 2.1 fuel injection system ? or does it still use 1...
• Re: air cooled starting problem (74 BUS)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:25:37 -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 - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 12:32:23 +0100
  ...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: e15
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:37:53 -0500
  ...as 'fuel system lubricant' > which it says right on the jug. > > oh...fuel filters . Those are often neglected. I have seen syncro's > where...
• Re: rough running rig
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:08:13 -0700
  yes, ive moved past the clogged fuel filter diagnosis - which is a shame - among its many symptoms it is backfiring after a long high...
• NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:36:53 EST
  ...the computer and BMW nav system, with a high speed of 95 and a low of 44. Trip fuel economy from SoCal to Arcata...
• Re: Fiberglass Exhaust Wrap - Cooler engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:27:18 -0400
  The aim is not too keep the engine itself running cooler but to lower engine compartment temperatures (think rubber fuel lines) and intake manifold...
• Car Alarm Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Sat, 29 Jan 2022 16:04:19 +0000
  Hi, seeking some tips re a Car Alarm system. Looking to secure/disable the car, add some convenience. It is a 1990 Westy, power...
• Re: Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 14:06:05 +0000
  If it has sat for several years I would start with fuel system myself. Maybe the filter got gummed up? Injectors need a cleaning...
• Re: Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 13:50:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...the catalytic convertor and some residue would end up in the oil via the EGR system but not much. Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
• Re: [Re: [Rejected posting to vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:35:47 -0400
  ...Based on British vehicles, you have to do a little creative interpretation sometimes re fuel systems. david At 11:56 AM 4/10/2001...
• Re: Removing water from Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 14:31:34 -0500
  ...Both are > miscible with water, so will "absorb" said water and it will run > through the system without harm. > -- > Regards > Andrew >
• Re: monitoring system
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 23:33:31 -0700
  ...be used to display trip info on 27 functions of speed, fuel, time, and distance of your �vehicle.� It also includes a sprint timer...
• Re: More on Acetone
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 08:42:57 -0700
  ...Acetone is frequently the main ingredient of fuel system cleaners.
• Re: Volkswagen Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems Pro Manual
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 11:26:05 -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: fuel tank capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:26:45 -0500
  Yeah, and I had a question about freon capacity of a Westy air conditioning system. The answer is not there. :( Mike Mike Elliott wrote...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:44:46 -0500
  What about all the homes that use fuel oil for heat? Diesel does have its place and usage. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: voltage reading at the gauge temp sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:46:26 -0500
  ...sensors---one for fuel injection and one for the gauge. One thing I did to test continuity of the system was pull the connector...
• Re: e15
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:00:49 -0500
  ...as 'fuel system lubricant' > > which it says right on the jug. > > > > oh...fuel filters . Those are often neglected. I have seen syncro's > > where...
• EGR valve info.
  Historical mailing list - Dr. D.W. Carment
  Wed, 20 Jul 1994 16:00:08 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I ask this because the Euro models of the Vanagons never had fuel injection and EGRs so maybe these engines weren't designed for...
• Re: Which Subaru engine?
  Historical mailing list - Outdoor Technologies
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 13:39:00 -0500 (CDT)
  I don't think that fuel economy would be adversly affected, especially if you geared higher. Not much reason to run a 3.3l...
• Re: Taxing eclectic fuels
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 21:19:26 -0800
  ...roads on a fuel they get themselves somehow, rather than through the normal infrastructure ? Like they are cheating the system. There is merit to...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:07:39 -0700
  ...The system is not under pressure, and on my '85 there were no clamps at all. The crimp type clamps are fast to install...
• Re: Diesel engine conversion questions, ULSD availability
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:08:33 -0500
  ...The gist of the discussion was about it being too >>> expensive to maintain two production and distribution systems >> and that >>> the new fuel would...
• Re: Plastic fuel line
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 22:43:34 -0500
  ...to. > > IIRC my return line is all fuel injection hose. That is the side of the system that I did not replace as it...
• Re: Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:04:14 -0700
  ...One should always empty out the filter, backwards, onto a clean dish to see what's in there, whenever the fuel system is worked...
• Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:58:11 -0400
  You're not going to improve fuel economy if that is your goal. Are you taking the idle mixture bypass screw or did you...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:29:37 -0400
  ...2.. "Fuel System Cleaning". They were to put some sort of additive into the gas-tank, then open up one of the vacuum tubes...
• Re: Webber conversion input
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 09:01:00 PST
  ...Also the carburation system is >actually more complicated than the fuel injection system, and requires more >tweaking to get it right and keep it...
• Re: Buying my first VW
  Historical mailing list - Joel
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 21:07:08 -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: 84 Vanagon: Would you fix if it yourself (if you were me?)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 23:06:39 -0400
  ...I would definately repalce the leaking fuel system parts. Do not attempt to repair those crimp ends. There could also be another problem but...
• Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:35:18 -0700
  ...components where checked...(Fuel-air-fire), injection wiring and all > FI components, AFM, that stupid 84 hall-sender and idle system control... > EVERYTHING... mechanical...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -0700
  ...After > > >'start' ..when the engine is running....yes, then it gets the 'keep the > > >fuel > > >pump relay energized' information from the ignition system. > > >I...
• 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 20:15:54 -0700
  ...The cooling system is the most unreliable subsystem in a waterleaker, even worse than the notorious fuel injection system. So, what is the best...
• Re: Fire.....
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 12:06:24 -0700
  ...Did he have a warranty from VW regarding the *safety* of fueldelivery system under adverse conditions such as engine self-destruction? After 4000miles of...
• Re: Re[2]: Vanagon O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 17:51:15 PDT
  ...The O2 sensor is a vital part of the fuel injection system, and plays a large part in helping the ECU determine the air...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:06:03 -0600
  I have put propane fumigation systems on turbodiesel jettas. A fair bit of work but it worked good. In the quest to get more...
• What is this fuel hose?
  Historical mailing list - Adam B
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 19:34:48 EST
  ...The problem was I didnt notice until I put in some STP Fuel System cleaner. I hope all of that seven bucks didnt drip...
• Re: Strange no-start problem
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:01:47 -0800
  All the messing with the fuel system may be of no consideration for this problem. Look carefully at those three wires at your distributor...
• New Parts from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 7 May 2012 06:41:36 -0400
  ...We now have most all the cooling system metal pipes in Stainless Steel. Most all the previoulys obsolete cooling hoses. Stainless Steel fuel pump...
• Partial how-to for fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 09:14:34 -0700
  ...Perhaps the reflection of > road heat does this. > > Remember that the fuel also returns to the tank as part of the fuel > injection system...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:20:08 -0700
  ...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? > > Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done > by anyone, or this would be the end...
• Re: Why doesn't fuel shut off?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:20:57 -0400
  ...In other words, not the smartest system but, in that the fuel is already cut off the enrichment signal doesn't really do anything...