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'88 Vanagon Emmissions fix
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 23 Dec 2000 15:16:10 -0800
...injection system. We followed the diagnostic charts, checking all powers/grounds/sensors etc right at the ECM. Everything is within spec. Fuel pressure is...
Re: Fuel pump noise
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 06:36:57 -0700
...I'm planning on checking the charging system. My off the grid use, to catch the news on radio and run a couple of...
Re: Old Gas?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:21:59 -0700
...But you can add fuel stabilizer to the tank now, it will help some. ( of course fuel won't be circulating through the fuel...
Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:19:34 -0700
...Check >> >> fuel and induction components. >> >> >> >> White Smoke - usually coolant related - gotta leak somewhere into the >> >> Exhaust system - Could be head gaskets, cracked heads. >> >> >> >> Blue...
Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Fri, 1 Apr 2005 08:22:43 -0700
...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: freeze 12
Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
Mon, 3 Jul 2006 14:47:58 -0600
...of gasoline in the fuel tank, or the propane container then the meager 16-20oz in the A/C system. John Aircooled.Net Inc.
Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:57:16 -0700
...Residual fuel pressure test showed system held pressure for at least 10 minutes. Almost 20 IIRC. Drop after that maybe 2 PSI ? Even if...
Any way to trick the Digijet ECU into generating injection pulses without the RPM/ignition signal, for test bench purposes?
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:08:59 +0300
...ECU activates the fuel pump relay for a few seconds at power up (probably to pre-charge the fuel system so it starts quicker...
WARNING: Lighting upgrade hazard
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Mon, 23 Dec 2002 22:18:55 -0800
...with it several cooling system lines, other electrical wires, and a couple of vacuum hoses. Thank God no fuel injection lines were burned. For...
Re: Which gas??
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 4 Mar 2000 08:18:54 -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: Engine build, part 5
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 May 95 12:30:30 EDT
...I also have realized that I simply did not filter > the fuel ring properly. I used a circa 1971 type III pre-pump filter...
Re: occasionally won't start.
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Fri, 25 Apr 2003 14:48:50 -0400
...Theres another box in the engine compartment with two relays in it that power the fuel pump and the rest of the injection system...
Re: Use Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Regulator on WBX?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 20 May 2012 19:50:30 -0700
...the system and gasoline's not very >> viscous, so I really don't see a problem. The tee would have to be >> fuel and...
Re: Fwd: Stranded - my first heartbreak
Historical mailing list - dan kapeller
Thu, 7 Dec 2006 07:42:55 -0700
...system. The problem was the air <BR>>lock<BR>>in the line before the fuel pump, inside the tank. The fuel line...
The Real FI Tuning
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 May 1996 09:59:17 -0700
...the idle air/fuel mixture without resorting to infrared exhaust gas analysis. The procedure is based on the General Motors "System Performance Test" which...
Re: Portland OR Vanagon Engine Swap Shop
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:57:59 -1000
...place. > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > I'm aware mating the 1.9l cooling and fuel injection systems to the 2.1 is > a bit of a project. If...
Re: Free Mercedes V-8 (minor VW content)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 12 Sep 1998 23:18:05 -0700
Didn't BMW do the same thing with their 5.0L 850 the first year it came out? They put two fuel injection systems...
Horn beeps when starting '87 Westy
Historical mailing list - John Lavery
Tue, 6 Dec 2005 21:36:44 -0800
First of all, thanks for all the great replies and ideas about how to bring extra fuel along in the Westy. I'm very...
Re: Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
Mon, 1 Sep 1997 11:23:05 +0000
...for the flow rate needed for the Fox Fuel pump and the CIS-E injection system to prevent vapor lock in hot weather. Cutting...
Re: Miss at idle?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 13 May 2016 17:13:16 -0400
As the O2 sensor continuously changes the air/fuel ratio still try that test. Otherwise look for an ignition miss. Dennis Date: Fri, 13...
Re: 87 2.1 loss power
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:11:23 -0700
But did you check that the braid itself is grounded to the block? It must be grounded for the O2 system to work. The...
5000 BTU propane fueled catalytic space heater offered, first $75 owns it.
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:28:14 -0600
...fueled catalytic space heater which may be fueled by disposable cylinders if you get the adapter, by connecting into an RV propane system, or...
David Marshal. Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Mon, 27 Mar 2000 23:42:22 EST
...That is what a lambda ECU would hold it at if you had a O2 sensor in your fuel injection system. Who knows what...
Re: Fuel Economy on an Automatic 88
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 12:53:02 -0700
...He put in a MSD ignition system and he claims to have gained about four mpg. Cost him about $190. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From...
Re: Digifant performance stuff.
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Tue, 14 Nov 2000 08:08:10 -0500
...I would check the fuel pressure or just change the fuel filter. You should run 30 psi normally and 36 under full load conditions...
Re: Buying my first VW
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 25 Aug 2002 21:50:33 -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: digitool readings help needed
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 13:04:02 -0400
...I did a test >to see if the fuel system maintained its pressure after cut off, and yes, >so no leaky injectors. The O2...
Re: Start up,back fire? Injector pulses per mile
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 May 2015 19:32:34 -0400
...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: '78 FI blues
Historical mailing list
Tue, 24 Jan 95 15:48:16 EST
...mentioned you've > > >already replaced the fuel pump so you've got some money in the FI system so > > >that would be a point...
RE: Buzzing Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
Wed, 22 Jan 1997 16:50:37 -0800 (PST)
...Possible fire > concerns during failure. > > 2) A fuel pump failure might dump crap into the fuel injection system, causing > even higher repair costs. > > The...
fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 11:37:31 -0700
...the performance of their FPR by measuring fuel pressure on the low pressure side of the system (i.e. at the test tee). Two...
Hard starting when cold 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:18:15 +0000
...of fuel for a bit, which eventually allows the engine to start once enough unburnt fuel is present, and as that fuel burns off...
Re: PB recall on '86 Syncro (gas tank)
Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
Thu, 4 Jun 1998 10:58:14 -0400
...Have any of the other Syncro owners out there >>had this done? What is the problem specifically that replacing the fuel tank >>solves? The...
Re: Burnt Van Photos
Historical mailing list - benoit
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 00:29:54 -0400
...on the cooling system of my '88. >What is your preferred method of replacing or getting rid of the plastic fuel fitting >at the...
Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 3 Aug 2016 13:43:25 -0700
...Anyway, I've replaced fuel > pump.... > Other things I've read about include: gas cap, charcoal cannister, bad > coil, fuel pressure regulator, bad ignition...
Re: Trasco oil filter system
Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 18:03:14 -0900
...That web page also sells one of those fuel gizmos that gives you much more power and far better fuel economy. If that works...
Re: Fuel Master
Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
Mon, 5 May 2003 20:41:17 -0400
...Mon, 5 May 2003 19:06:01 -0400 >> >> Does anyone know anything about an item called the Fuel Master? It is >> magnetic, is installed...
Re: VW Fuel Injection Information (was SS header)
Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
Fri, 19 Sep 1997 16:17:50 -0400
...Excellent reference on how these Bosch Fuel injections actually work, not just the Bentley's service manual cookbook, is "Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management...
'89 Westy is growling!! Help.
Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
Sat, 7 Jan 1995 20:19:11 -0600 (CST)
...system). Regards, Bo ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bo Kersey kersey@bga.com Prime Cable phone: (512)476-7888 Austin, Texas fax: (512)320-4063 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coffee is the fuel...
THANK YOU KYLE!!
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 13:33:35 -0600
...bubbles in the cooling system. Kyle called this AM and suggested that I dismantle my compression checker and blow 30 to 40 psi back...
Re: Theft protection
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 1 Jan 2003 15:29:10 -0500
...Personally, my anti-theft system is the little badge that says 'DIESEL'. ;) _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "To the optimist, the...
Re: start - won't sart - solution
Historical mailing list - Eric McRae
Fri, 22 Aug 2003 18:45:41 -0500
...the plugs, wires, distributer, and coil in the ignition system as possible causes. Fuel/air mixture is making it into the cylinders but there...
Re: using ethanol to pass emissions;
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:12:26 -0400
Ethanol is very corrosive and can damage the fuel system, so beware. On 10/18/08, John C... <trvlr2001@comcast.net> wrote: >>Can you...
Re: diesel gas conversion - fourth day
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 5 May 2002 21:19:42 -0700
...Now for the cutting to fit the intake manifold, fuel system and electrics. Does anyone have any advice on the best tool to use...
AFC System Check Help
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:16:34 -0800
...AFC System check) with normal results. But there were a few exceptions, and I'd appreciate any advice you can offer: (1) The Fuel...
Re: Replacing a 2.1 with a 1.9
Historical mailing list - Doug
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 23:57:40 -0400
...but some choices are required, as they have totally different Fuel injection systems! Let us have some more info on what you had in...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:17:47 -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...
Replace the Filter!
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Mon, 23 Jan 1995 11:43:08 CST6CDT
...Water has the irrascable property of 'rolling around' in your fuel system for a long time-- not just 'passing thru' as one might think...
Re: Fuel hose size
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Aug 2020 04:41:09 +0000
...As for vapor in the system, under certain temperature and pressure conditions it does happen. Fuel system vapor lock does happen and a system...
Re: Newbie question about auxiliary power
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:23:59 -0600
...Of course, if there is a leak in the system somewhere that allows fuel to flow from the tank, and that leak is below...
Diesel injector leak, Was: sniveling lurker no more!
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:01:05 -0500
...2/ Someone cracked the fitting when trying to blled the fuel system. Didn't get it back on correctly. Loosen the nut, carefully seat...
Re: quick question: my plastic firewall fitting is made of metal?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 3 Feb 2008 18:54:59 -0600
...These hoses are available as high pressure hoses, and can be put together as a secure hose system for fuel delivery to the injectors...
Re: Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
Mon, 1 Sep 1997 11:23:05 +0000
...for the flow rate needed for the Fox Fuel pump and the CIS-E injection system to prevent vapor lock in hot weather. Cutting...
Re: What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel well?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:05:17 -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: Digifant II... ?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 20:14:31 -0800
...Bentley says it has the Digifant II fuel injection system... How similar is the Vanagon system Digifant F/I to what's in this...
Re: Fuel Expansion Tank: Cracks, Grommet. PICS
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:56:53 -0700
...On 3/10/14, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > It's best to restore this system to OEM specs, which means replacement of...
Re: Propane Heresy - Can you retrofit Westy for alternate use of Coleman fuel?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 11 May 2002 19:25:41 -0400
...Would it be correct to say >that if one wished to use Coleman fuel one could install a regulator >similar to what is used...
Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up - how to make the system better?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:53:44 -0800
...What other plastic bits should be replaced? The later model fuel rails are plastic... are those junk? I happen to have both versions, with...
Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:02:06 -0700
...Why does the fuel pump cycle twice? >I did'nt say anything about injectors or spark plugs. > The fuel pump is pressurizing the system...
Fw: Fw: necesito acesoria
Historical mailing list - Andy
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 20:44:37 -0800
...Ayudeme please, indicandome, the points that I must review and its ecificaciones, and recomendandome algun good book on fuel inyection for the systems digifant...