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• Re: Bypassing the FireStarter fuel line fitting - was t-stat discussion
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 21:01:48 -0000
  ...I installed >>> a rubber grommet in the fire starter hole and ran one solid piece of >>> fuel line (all the way from the fuel...
• Re: using ethanol to pass emissions;
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:15:52 -0400
  ...Are there any other > components in the fuel system that might sustain damage from ethanol? If the > injectors are the only component that might...
• Re: vanagon golf engine conversion problem
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 19:41:55 -0800
  You didn't say what FI system you are using. Are you using CIS, CIS-E, Digifant II or Motronic? It really sounds like...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:19:27 -0800
  ...trust: > > Dry gas (methanol) to remove water from the bottom of fuel tanks, probably > not needed now. > Any one of the oil thickeners, but...
• Re: Anyone install a Generator?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:07:25 -0500
  ...be > isolated from the pax areas by a fire shield and fuel systems must > have cutoffs. exhaust must vent according to codes as well...
• Even More New Info RE: Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:35:17 -0600
  ...turned on, just to bring the system up to pressure for starting. The ECU controls the fuel pump relay and the relay controls the...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
  Historical mailing list - "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 06:12:06 -0400
  ...see by the posted readings this system goes full rich at about 2000 rpm tested sensors, fuel pressure, air flow meter all tested OK...
• Re: Gasoline War ! ! refineries / different gases / Vanagons & gas
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 19:24:09 -0600
  ...Some older fuel systems are damaged by ethanol, but thankfully the requirement started a decade or so ago, so all those parts were replaced...
• Re: thanks and questions
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 13:18:11 -0400
  ...Bentley's has a picture on page 20.2 with an expanded view of the fuel system as a whole and on page 20...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:06:29 -0500
  ...It seems the fuel injection system is not functioning properly. I've checked grounds and plugs for sure fit. Bentley outlines several tests which...
• Re: Thermostats at Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 May 2001 18:32:21 -0700
  ...very marginal cooling system, you will get better driveability and fuel economy at 87. I would think if your system was THAT marginal, it...
• Re: AW: Water deliberately added to gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:42:32 -0700
  ...fuel under the right conditions and in the right way is > a > plus. > > During WWII the Corsair aircraft engines had a water injection system...
• Overhauled/Rebuilt replacement Engines
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 21:56:45 -0400
  ...Putting the fuel injection, cooling system and electrical systems aside, the two choices that come to mind are Boston Bob and Go Westy. I...
• Re: motronic
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 27 May 2007 20:17:35 -0700
  ...ABA/ motronic > engine or a 2.0 l 16V running > motronic fuel system. Does anyone out there > know anything about using this > or can...
• Resurrecting Vanagons, Coolnat Lines, and Radiators
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:55:11 -0500
  ...Well, things were going great we got the fuel system back together a couple of weeks ago and Saturday got the coolant system all...
• Re: Look what came out of the fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:19:20 -0700
  ...I ended up > removing > >>>>>>>> what looks like a piece that might have been part of a baffling > system > >>>>>>>> that came free > -- Neil n Blog...
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 13 May 2011 15:20:26 -0400
  ...This engine used a more advanced engine management system known as Bosch "Digifant I" which now digitally managed ignition timing as well as fuel...
• Re: VANAGON digest 445
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 07 May 1995 21:57:20 -0500 (EST)
  ...IT HAS A RECENT BOSCH TUNE-UP, A GOOD BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR, AND THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CHECKED TO BE GOOD. MY QUESTION IS...
• Re: Mystery Hose
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 14:08:33 -0400
  ...The vent hose goes to a point above the fuel tank and terminates. Karl M ----- Original Message ----- > Dave Williams wrote: > > > > I was poking around...
• Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 18:55:39 -0500
  ...meters can be used? Incompatibility with the AFC L-Jetronic fuel injection system? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Regards, --Jeff Strickrott 82 Westy (Miami...
• Re: High performance fuel rail system.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:56:53 -0500
  I've also seen these and I'm really curious... anyone? Greg. Ken Lewis wrote: > Fact or fantasy? > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws...
• occasionally won't start.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 10:24:39 -0700
  ...He also said system has fuel and fire but just won't start) He and I are scratching are heads! Anyway, with all this...
• Fuel injector cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 12:33:30 -0700
  After having problems with my FI system, I sent my 2.1L injectors to a company in Michigan, "Cruzin' Performance." The service was very...
• Billy's coming together
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 20:43:19 -0600
  ...I reinstalled the intake manifold, exhaust system (part of it) fuel injectors, the AC bracket, PS pump, alternator, and so on. I'm thinking...
• Re: � � � Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:51:53 EST
  ...the sensors and definitely not to the older current sensing bimetallic systems so often used as OEM sensors. We are in agreement here. Frank...
• Re: Charcoal canister/valve problems
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 23:35:14 EST
  ...I am afraid that if I don't find the problem with the system that I will be putting excessive strain on the fuel...
• Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - =?UTF-8?B?RGF2aWQgT0tDIPCfh7rwn4e4?=
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:46:48 -0600
  ...Fuel System or Electronic? A little back story first. Recently returned from a 2300+ mile trip from our home base in Ontario (last trip...
• Re: cheap gauges from JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:02:57 -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...
• You can not fool Digifant...I tried
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 17:14:40 EDT
  I have determined that the digifant system on my 1988 Vanagon does not like any setting but STOCK settings. I advanced my AFM up...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:12:04 -0500
  ...After sealing things up a non functioning or clogged vapor recovery system can collapse the tank. If this van is new to you consider...
• Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 13:45:05 -0800
  ...do it, is run the 2.1 on the 1.9 fuel system to try that out . Here's why : I have an 83...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 23:40:37 -0700
  ...I don't think our 02 / ECU systems can compensate for large changes in mixture .. only fine tuning on the basic mixture . they run...
• 1990/91 Injector Recall (Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 6 May 1995 15:53:05 +0000
  ...c was getting rebuilt, & charging system checked/battery installed... pretty busy guy, huh?? :) New injectors, fuel lines, injector fuel rails were installed. This cost...
• COLD WEATHER STUTTERING
  Historical mailing list - Cooper John LCDR ALCOM/J322
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:45:05 -0000
  ...Any ideas? I am thinking this is fuel system related, either the fuel pump or perhaps pressure regulator. Something that doesn't warm up...
• Re: Mileage question
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 11:09:49 -0500
  ...Currently am around 19 mpg due to fuel system leak on fill up. 84 Van GL 1.9 John Bates Fairfield County, OH John...
• Re: Any way to trick the Digijet ECU into generating injection pulses without the RPM/ignition signal, for test bench purposes?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:00:39 -0700
  ...just remove the spark plugs to clear the fuel out, Crank it on starter with a remote starter switch with fuel and ignition systems...
• Re: Fuel Guage callibration
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:41:33 -0700
  ...Trust the odometer, wonder whether VW did a lousy job with the sender + meter, or if it's just a symptom of the system...
• Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:30:25 -0500
  ...Also, > > having never owned a fuel injected car before(god bless the > carburetor),> I've resisted anything beyond superficial fuel > system tests. > > > > Is anyone...
• Re: Strange no-start problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:59:13 -0500
  ...I think, > but am not certain, the problem showed up before the fuel delivery system > work. Progressive worsening until today, I can't get...
• Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:34:11 -0400
  ...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: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:44:37 EDT
  ...Since there is no pressure in this line it will seal perfectly with a good fuel line hose clamp. >>>>>>What did you use to...
• Re: WTB: Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 08:56:32 -0700
  ...Is this engine and fuel stsup the same? Eric _______________________________________________________________________ No, the 411/412Porsche 914 used D-tronic fuel injection which was a mechanical-vacuum...
• Tinkering with the Digifant Fuel Injection to make it better...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 08:46:42 EDT
  ...The DF FI system is set to read micro voltages and changing a setting might put it beyond the range for the sensor and...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 21:55:29 -0400
  ...I've added it below as it was orginally for another topic Sincerely, Mark Keller Adam, Probably a mis- adjusted fuel injection system. My...
• Re: Need Sender Advice (Step 1)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 21:38:24 -0500
  ...Oil pressure Oil Temperature Manifold pressure Head Temperature Voltage Amperage Water Temperature Coolant system pressure (Still debating this one) Air-to-fuel ratio Thanks...
• Re: 2.4 WBX longblock Go westy style
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:00:46 -0500
  ...The van was pooring smoke (not all the time) and had an heavy fuel consumption, after some wile frank found a few things wrong...
• Re: Which gas??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 23:45:57 -0800
  ...Also alcohol is very hard on the O-rings and the other rubber parts in a Volkswagen fuel injection system as it tends to...
• Re: Fuel filter 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:24:08 -0800
  ...They're not expensive and it goes a long way to keeping your fuel system clean. Additional Info: Some Vanagons thru the late 80s...
• Re: AFM SWITCH Re: FIRE!!! (True story from this morning)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 20:19:27 -0500
  ...Bottom line? > >1) Maintain fuel lines. >2) If it is that cold out, I now turn the key on, pressurize the fuel >system and...
• Re: E15 Coming & the Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:42:19 -0500
  ...Our vehicles have a lot of plastics in the fuel system. Cars that are made to run on a high ethanol blend, and cars...
• Re: Diesel to Gasoline Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:31:09 -0700
  ...the preferred system .............used on one year newer jetta's , in my opinion is the electronic fuel injection .........ECU-triggered injectors for each cylinder...
• Re: Driving without fuel expansion tanks hooked up?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Lowe
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:01:52 +0000
  ...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: Ethanol Free Gas.. No fuel pump buzzing?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:30:31 -0500
  ...lower viscosity, which may cause certain fuel injection systems to inject more E10 per cycle, lowering fuel mileage.) I had an '83 VW Rabbit...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:19:07 -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...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 22:50:40 +0000
  ...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? > > > > Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done > > by anyone, or this would be the end...
• Things I did this weekend.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 6 Jun 2016 20:05:32 -0500
  ...This was > the last plastic part in the fuel system. So now I can sleep easier. :-) > > --t >
• Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:30:05 -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...
• new to list
  Historical mailing list - Julio T.
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 16:59:42 -0700
  ...computer controlling the fuel injection, and if so does anyone know of any Y2k problems assocaited with an old system like that. will the...
• Re: Starting problem with diesel
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 13:39:20 -0500
  ...glow >plugs are in good working order and your fuel filter and fuel system are >in >good condition. > >Thanks, >Ken Wilford >http://www.vanagain...
• Re: 85' low idle, loss of power/compression, surging-UPDATE FIxed
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 06:27:22 -0800
  ...Dr Dennis was great as usual, after a fuel system pressure test, was able to find and replace the temp sensor for fuel injection...