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• Re: Vanagon burned to the ground ( long reply)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 20:45:12 +1200
  ...It should also isolate the fuelpump... and it could also be set-up to activate abuilt-in extinguisher system. >The deck lid is made...
• Re: HELP! Problems with my '87
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 17:06:36 -0400
  ...and found > the exhaust system and back bumper very hot. > So far, I have replaced all of my fuel lines (I developed a leak...
• Re: Engine stops, then restarts itself ... sometimes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 12:17:27 -0400
  ...major system and then start tracking that down. Get a mechanic's starter switch and attach it to the starter. Monitor fuel pressure or...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:17:48 -0500
  ...The combustion process has not changed over the years, only the tolerance of the controls. > > Start with the fuel system. Make it is tight...
• Re: Progress, Puzzle on "Fuel pump won't work"
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:14:43 -0700
  ...Progress, Puzzle on "Fuel pump won't work" > > When you first turn on the key the fuel pump only runs 1-2 seconds and...
• Re: '80 air-cooled power loss
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:20:54 -0500
  ...fuel tank fuel pump fuel filter replaced breather/vacuum lines charged battery/cleaned connections checked timing - 7.5 btdc plugs look good - gap .028...
• Resetting the ECU and hesitating
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 12:06:03 -0600
  ...I replaced the fuel filter already (brand new one too, grrrr....). That's why I was looking for what systems resetting the ECU will...
• Re: Alcohol in gas
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 6 Jan 95 15:28:02 PST
  ...soluble in alcohol (doesn't seperate) and is carried through the fuel system in solution. More anecdotally, I've heard that an occasional tank...
• Re: TDI engines availability
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 18:36:45 -0500
  ...The 1.9l 4cyl 'AFD' industrial version is derived from the automotive counterpart, but with different fuel injection system and pistons, optimized for continuous...
• Re: Diesels in America?
  Historical mailing list - David..M
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 09:54:26 -0400
  ...gas or > diesel. > People don't go on vacation to study vehicle engine systems. I lived in Europe for 30 years and diesel passenger...
• Re: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Center NYC
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:13:57 -0600
  ...FWIW all the imports had old or loose fuel line problems. Anybody looked into one of those competition/racing engine bay extinguisher systems? Chris
• Re: BUcking List ...More Ideas
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 07:18:17 -0800
  ...Change distributor to use new sender unit of the Hall system. 7. New rotor 8. Change spark plug wires 9. New ignition switch Any...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 25 May 2012 17:32:36 -0400
  ...2012 at 1:26 PM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > GoWesty just announces a standalone fuel injection system. Check their > > website. > > > > -craig > > > > -- > Casey >
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 May 2015 10:42:12 -0700
  ...I've used mine many times >>> over the past 40 years to diagnose fuel system problems. >>> >>> Stuart >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:28:30 -0700
  ...something in your fuel delivery system, a >>> physical clogging of the fuel lines or some other problem that would limit >>> fuel pressure/delivery rate...
• Re: 81 aircooled won't start when cold
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 09:59:27 -0600
  ...been able to find a fifth injector that > dumps extra fuel into the system when cold. I've assumed that this > was handled by...
• Re: change oil before winter storage?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:42:02 -0700
  ...like the fuel tank, come to think of it. speaking of.............very important to put a fuel stabilizer in the fuel, like Sta-bile...
• Re: 87' wolfie surging problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 13:55:21 -0800
  ...fuel may or may not be your problem, but this suggestion is > >simple, cheap, and is just good preventative maintenance for your fuel > system...
• Re: Fuel Line Alert!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 18:08:22 -0700
  ...In other words, replace everything on the high pressure side of the system, and consider getting a new fuel pressure regulator while you are...
• Re: Tough driving(thin air)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 11:15:11 -0700
  ...Anybody know of a small supercharger system that would work in that > > range -- and integrate with the fuel injection system? I can't see...
• Re: More Fuel Pump Weirdness - Has Mercury gone retrograde again?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:04:05 -0700
  ...Mine uses a Vanagon fuel set up. It's Digifant, just like the Jetta/Golf/Rabbit 1.8liter gas motor uses. If your motor...
• Re: '81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:16:36 -0400
  ...How long since the fuel filter was changed? I'd probably start with a compression test, then move on to the injection system if...
• Re: 87 westy with wild bucking...reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 01:18:44 EDT
  ...and rotor, air and fuel filter ( filters can be generic), new temp sensor for the fuel injection, check intake system for leaks, change ALL...
• Re: sometimes it just won't go...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 06:05:13 -0600
  ...The flooding became evident before I changed out half of the exhaust system. The joint where the J-pipe attached to the headers was...
• Re: AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:57:29 -0700
  ...the injectors firing. ( ecu keeps fuel pump relay energized because it sees the engine turning from the ignition system. ) Scott turbovans.com ----- Original Message...
• Belt Squeal - Issue Revealed, Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:39:23 -0800
  ...Opened the driver door to listen for the fuel pump, I hear it. Still no start. I open up the engine lid, gas fumes...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Mon, 5 Mar 2018 07:39:04 -0800
  ...high voltage side of the ignition or to the fuel > delivery/fuel injection system. This of course is easier to tell with a > manual...
• Re: Expansion Tank Hose Weeps: Fuel Tank Full
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:13:59 -0700
  One of the various things I tried to use to replace my damaged plastic lines to the expansion tanks was regular 'ol fuel line...
• Re: 87 SynroGL-No start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 09:44:02 -0400
  ...They were closing up, but from > my description he said it "could be the Pre-pump in the fuel system". Do our > vans have...
• Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratioupdate
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 23:05:28 -0700
  ...has always seemed to me that some sort of EGT system f= or all four cylinders would be appropriate. ------------ reply ----------------------- Yeah, a probe in...
• Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 10 May 2001 09:28:53 -0800
  ...I own a 91 with a digifant fuel injection system. The information pertains mainly to digifant although. Some information is valid for digijet-- any...
• Re: Restart And Drivability Problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 18:04:01 -0500
  ...It's called > "Bosch Fuel > Injection & Fuel Management, How to understan, service and Modify" > by > Charles Probst. I highly recommend it. > Bob > > > At 10...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 10:48:09 -0500
  ...2. Air sensor ($450 for part) > > 3. fuel filter > > 4. Fuel pump > > 5. Water in cooling system > > 6. some pretty technical solution that involves...
• Re: fuel rail/line recall? Zen Koan. PN?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 14:22:23 -0700
  ...340,000 >> >> >> Campaign SF Notification Date: >> >> >> System: Fuel Lines. >> >> >> Vehicle Description: Passenger Cars. >> >> >> Description of Defect: The fuel hose attached to the fuel >> >> >> distribution...
• Re: Bio-diesel in VW's
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 20:46:24 -0700
  ...Also it cleans the fuel system and produces fewer carcinogins. Mark -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• AFM related Vanagon Syndrome - occurs in both Digifant and Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:19:31 -0400
  ...No aircools were involved, as they had the non-digital (analog) L-Jetronic fuel injection system." After failing to find the actual service bulletins...
• Digifant II O2 sensor....My questions answered...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 6 Aug 2014 20:58:06 -0700
  ...fuel consumption with this tank giving me 25mpg driving some city but mostly rural.. I do not have a cat convertor in my system...
• Re: Fw: necesito acesoria
  Historical mailing list - mike g.
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 22:38:13 -0800
  ...He'd like a suggestion for a good tech book on the digifant fuel injection system. Thats what I got from it anyway. Mike...
• Re: Lake Trip Report and fuel pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 21:49:06 -0700
  ...Pressure was about 29psi with the system connected, over 60psi with the fuel return line clamped shut and around 36 psi with the vacuum...
• Re: Quiz for the diagnosticians - 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:05:23 -0700
  ...thinking about it at night in bed...realized a clog in the fuel rail ( it's not a twin fuel rail system like a...
• Re: fuel tank reseal and fuel line kits
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:16:07 -0400
  ...Also fuel2 is the fuel injector seal kit.$8. These kits hit the trouble spots in the system where it will normally leak or...
• Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Sat, 1 May 2010 16:44:55 -0700
  ...Pat - 1982 Vanagon "Otter: (still working on fuel system, also)
• Re: stall
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 22:16:23 -0700
  If you're giving it gas to start it, you're screwing up the fuel injection system, and you'll likely have problems within...
• Re: 2268cc engine wasserboxer engine 80 stroke and 95mm bore, smog legal and 9.3 to 1 compression and 120HP
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 19 May 2003 13:05:03 +1000
  ...wonder who makes them, if they work = >with existing electronics and fuel systems. ...and whether they still crack heads...;) Sorry,I'll be quiet...
• Digitool info located
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 05:56:04 -0800
  ...It is made for 2.1 fuel injection system though some have adapted it to 1.9 also. It is a great tool that...
• Engine modifications needed to run E85?
  Historical mailing list - Dyer Lytle
  Mon, 8 May 2006 07:56:20 -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...
• cheap gauges from JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 09:15:40 -0700
  ...I plan to use this as a fuel pressure gauge for my injection system. I have a VDO sender and guage for my oil...
• Re: Electric Water Pump (was: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:30:18 -0800
  ...Mike On 2/17/08 7:49 PM, "Scott Daniel - Shazam" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > On a similar vein, I believe fuel mileage is...
• Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 09:29:54 -0800
  ...Fuel pump eclectric will be 2 wires on late harnesses, no problem, just hook positive to existing fuel pump wire. Use a late model...
• Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 15:38:35 -0500
  ...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: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 20:32:18 -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: What should I do about a tank of old gas
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:37:56 -0500
  ...I >> keep thinking I should empty the tank and flush new gas through the >> fuel system but I'm not sure how. >> >> Is there...
• Re: Fuel Pump Failure - trouble shoot & repair (if Possible)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:56:05 -0700
  ...Then when it frees up, pour out the StaBil mix and perhaps run some injector cleaner through the now running motor's fuel system...
• re. natural gas, propane
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:33:06 -0600
  ...Having a duel/fuel vehicle extends the range of the vehicle considerably and you have a second complete fuel system should the digifant fail...
• Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:24:22 -0700
  ...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: Recalls
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 12:52:57 -0700
  ...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: Maximum engine power and Performane Chip Discussion
  Historical mailing list - Nancy Eilers-Hughes
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 20:55:09 -0700
  ...On Fri, 14 Mar 2003, Mark Keller wrote: > The Digifant Fuel system works largley by monitoring input from the O2 > sensor. By monitoring the...
• Re: GPS
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:49:18 -0700
  ...The > 2008 version will ship in late August just so you know. > > I'm a big fan of the system because I carry my...
• Re: Aftermarket replacement fuel tanks.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 May 2013 07:47:22 -0700
  ...The cooling system on Vanagons....it needs to function as well as possible to prevent other damage, and the cooling system in Vanagons is...
• Re: Van hesitates--where to start troubleshooting?
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 20:15:02 -0700
  ...Van has 87,000 miles and the fuel > injection system has never been serviced to my knowledge. I pretty much am > thinking I'll...