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• Re: Question on Biodiesel
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 May 2005 13:49:11 -0500
  ...Net loss in the system. > > (And then you get into the mess they have in the UK of the government > > collecting a fuel tax...
• Re: While Talking About Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:37:15 -0700
  ...higher octane fuel..,........they can run more advance to use the octane, they're 'smart' that way. Non-knock sensor ignition systems are not...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:40:10 -0500
  ...Then I had a buddy who was with me just turn on the ignition momentarily to pressure the fuel system. Instantly I saw the...
• Re: using ethanol to pass emissions;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:01:04 +0000
  ...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: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:53:47 -0700
  ...1.) fuel system? Digifant, right? Go scare up an '86 or later Vanagon and take it all? ECU, AFM, injectors, distributor and? Or do...
• Re: Stat out OK?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 5 May 1999 19:57:42 -0600
  ...For many engines this is specifically prohibited--something about the pump system needs the resistance provided and the engine might overheat without it, i...
• How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 22:51:48 -0600
  ...New water pump put in by a shop, front end up, bleed the system per Bentley. Kept having burping problems. Jacked the back end...
• Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - Mike Vanderzanden
  Sat, 19 May 2001 14:59:55 EDT
  ...Anybody ever take notice of this? I have been told of other cases where all tests of the fuel injection system are positive and...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:35:19 -0600
  ...Anything with a fuel system made before MTBE and alcohol needs to be rigorously inspected at all rubber fittings and hoses. Make sure metal...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:29:47 -0700
  ...anymore then you know that most of the fuel injection, ignition, and fuel supply systems are working and you won't waste time and...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:38:45 -0700
  ...Failed on the EVAP test, this is where they pressurize the fuel system and test for leaks. Any common places where I should look...
• Re: Ignition System Question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 15:54:12 -0400
  I checked my fuel injectors last night and found that when I disconnected power from the left rear cylinder the idle did not change...
• '85 westy hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Santos
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 17:20:20 -0400
  ...flushed fuel system. cleaned up grounds underneath. assuming the afm is that which is directly connected to the air filter, how do i check...
• Re: Power steering pump and old coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 17:59:34 -0600
  ...to mess with the cooling system like that. I replaced the hose with a longer one (5/16" fuel injection grade if I remember...
• Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 May 2012 06:13:46 -0400
  ...I've replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter and most of the hoses on the fuel and intake system. Any suggestions on where to...
• A few problems ...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 22:09:05 -0600 (MDT)
  ...complete FI system on here a while back? Finally, although it is embarrassing (sp?) to ask this, where is the fuel filter? The Haynes...
• Re: FI mixture adjust?/ Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 17:07:17 -0600
  ...FI mixture adjust?/ Running Rich >Hello All, > >I've been having a problem with my fuel injection system for months now. No >one can...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 May 2009 22:11:37 -0400
  ...The flues are high on the van body where they are unlikely to encounter fumes even at a fueling stop. If the system should...
• Re: Digifant FI System Pro Training Manual PDF
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 19:08:23 -0400
  ...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: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 09:03:27 -0800
  ...EEEK! Better fuel metering. The Bosch L-Jetronic system with lambda (O2) sensor pretty much nails that 14.7 air-fuel ratio. Congress legislating...
• Re: 82 won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:48:37 -0400
  ...you first check over the FI system thouroughly as a bad TempII sensor or too-high fuel pressure will also lead to a too...
• Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 11:44:23 -0400
  ...CFM and pressure aren't critical in the VW system since the fuel pressure regulator controls the fuel pressure and the fuel return line...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 13 May 2016 14:07:39 -0700
  ...One cylinder too lean so the fuel doesn't ignite. This > unburned fuel can make the exhaust smell rich causing more confusion. > > Dennis > > > > Date...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant Conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 13:45:23 EDT
  ...bit more fuel economy than any other gas engine because of the knock sensor. Properly tuned, the Digifant or Motronic systems will provide the...
• Re: brake pedal going to floor
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 11:43:57 -0800
  ...fuel system. The problem would occur only after driving for 5 to 10 minutes. I swapped out the fuel pressure regulator and fuel pressure...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re:_Fuel_gauge_doesn=E2=80=99t_show_full?=
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 29 Aug 2022 02:07:31 +0000
  ...When you say "now"...what has changed?  Seems to indicate the float/lever system is getting stuck.  Removal of 4WD Vanagon fuel tank to...
• Re: Rough Idle troubleshooting need
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:15:33 -0400
  ...If the conditions clears up for a short while then you need to look at a problem with the O2 sensor system. Wiring problems...
• Re: intermittent fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:56:12 -0400
  ...the injectors to fire, and the ignition > system to spark but also turns on the fuel pump! If this sensor goes bad it > can...
• 84 Wesfalia for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Monk Bill
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 19:37:49 EDT
  ...EVERY fuel line and clamp was replaced (with fuel injection hose) New Fuel injectors New Fuel Rails New cap,rotor,plugs,wires and misc...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 14:04:21 -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: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:39:48 -0700
  ...Golf Tees are good fuel line stoppers for when >> you >> must work around the fuel system. I keep some in my tool box and...
• Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:04:47 -0500
  ...I will next check for fuel flow, and while my gut tells me fuel pump, just wanted to get wiser/more experienced views as...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 09:36:50 -0400
  ...demise, a fuel additive that uses enzymes to eat the ethanol and > clean out the gunk left in the fuel system; > > http://mystarbrite.com...
• known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -0400
  ...7 - fuel leaks: cigar tube, clamps rust, hose brittle Plastic fuel fitting on firewall fails Fuel tank vent system leaks 8 - Front heater: blow...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:36:47 -0800
  ...use electric fuel pumps and fuel injection so you need some electrons anyway. If you want to ditch the ignition system, buy a diesel...
• Re: Help with stalling van
  Historical mailing list - Lucky7Steel
  Sun, 9 May 2010 14:32:11 -0400
  ...replaced rad thermo switch cool lev sensor replaced (system bled) changed 2 relays (fuel sys and forget...ignition? replaced fuel pressure regulator checked gas...
• Fuel Injection - help with hoses
  Historical mailing list - David L. Leigh
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 12:05:46 +0000
  ...Well, with the Bently's book, the electrical system was the easy part. Now, I'm worried about all those hoses... In particular, I...
• California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:43:45 -0700
  ...It is > > reasonable that the vapor recovery system is doing what it is intended to > > do. As quick test, when pulling into a fuel...
• Re: No heat at stoplights.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:55:19 -0500
  ...I knew the cooling system was different on the 1.9, but not exactly how. I have put considerable effort into understanding the system...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:17:16 -0500
  Related question - I had always assumed that modern fuel lines were better quality than in the past. That it was important to change out...
• Re: Help! Fuel leak - FIXED!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 27 May 2003 21:31:05 -0700
  ...Turns out the rigid > >hose leading from the fuel pump to the firewall had slipped out of the 3" > >piece of rubber hose attached...
• Re: Fram Gas filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 13:06:55 -0400
  ...A 7/16" fuel filter should work. You probably have a 3/8" with the clamps just tightened to compensate. With today's moderns...
• Re: fuel pump +Mom problem
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:08:16 -0700
  When I was going to change the fuel pump on my New Mexico trip (before it miraculously started running again) I was going to...
• Re: Cold-Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 21:38:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...The mechanic there found that the fuel pressure regulator was allowing the system to run to over 100psi (it's supposed to be 28...
• Re: High Idle, Fuel Pressure Test Results and Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 06:04:03 -0800
  ...Switch on ignition to pressurized fuel system. Initially it was 38 psi and after about 10 minutes the pressure was 34 psi. This seems...
• Re: Anyone seen Gowesty's Digifiant replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 18 Jul 2018 11:32:14 -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: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:51:21 -0400
  ...You combine that with the joke head gasket system, and old tech engine management system, and fuel mileage that could be better...... and lots...
• 82 AC Westy running troubles (longish)
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:35:56 -0500
  ...I have checked pretty much everything in the injection, ignition, and fuel system and everything checks out. When I wrote in about this back...
• Re: Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 23:00:40 EST
  ...This would encompass everything from the 02 sensor to the fuel injectors in the engine compartments fuel system. Just start at the ECU and...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 14:54:19 -0600
  ...I bought a running (real Junker) Rabbit for $100.00, with good CIS fuel system. The intake system cleared everything short of a 1...
• Re: Fuel tanks and caffeine substitues
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 02 Aug 94 09:43:03 CDT
  ...to the pilots' inability to control the vehicle while making use of similar devices. <true story> either that or someone hosed the electrical system. :)
• Preparing for an 8,000 Mile Trip
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sun, 27 Apr 1997 20:14:06 -0400
  ...The PO repacked the wheel bearings and replaced the fuel pump within the last two years, or so. Bill
• Re: 87GL Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 20:32:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This will change the fuel/air witch will cause the motor to run hotter/cooler. On Wed, 13 Aug 1997, Montana Bowhunters Association wrote...
• Re: 4SALE ,91 VW WESTFALIA
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 11:30:27 -0700
  ...8 >years? Yes, all the fuel lines, tires tend to dry rot also. poptop seals, UV damage. Systems needing flushing: coolant, brakes. And all...
• Hall Sender Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Tue, 14 May 2002 20:38:47 -0500
  ...I got no fuel injector pulse during start, nor any tach indications. Tracked the problem back through the ignition system using all the checks...
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:06:59 -0400
  ...record, you can see this guy used the original > Vanagon digifant fuel system. He even kept the AFM in the > original spot. I bet...
• Re: cheap gauges from JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 21:01:40 -0500
  ...I plan to use this as a fuel pressure >gauge for my injection system. I have a VDO sender and guage for my
• Re: Burnt Vanagon of the Week
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 18:57:42 -0700
  rsf wrote: > If you are really that paranoid I would suggest a Suppression system > used in boats...try www.westmarine.com > > Shawn Hi Shawn...
• Re: Is it normal...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:28:16 -0800
  A plugged fuel pressure regulator will make it run rich, especially at idle. You can test the pressure at the T junction. On 2...
• Re: Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 16:39:35 -0800
  ...His was using the CIS fuel injection system, with spark knock timing, not that this would affect the result. Just in case, cheers, Steve...