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• Re: The Waveform is Different. Was: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:49:24 -0700
  ...For the electronic > fuel injection systems, the details of the resistive path are very important. > Stereo (big thumper) system installers are well versed in...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:00:43 -0500
  ...This consists of an > expensive system to pressurize (or maybe evacuate?) the fuel tank vent > system through the fuel filler hole, keep it at...
• q's about 3.4liter chevy v-6 installation
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 22:38:55 -0400
  where can i mount my old alternator? i got a set of Auto-Meter guages (water temp, oil temp, oil press., fuel press.) and...
• Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 09:53:43 -0600
  ...vane > >spring setting, malfunctioning fuel pressure regulator too high system > >pressure, Or too lean .3 volts malfunction of fuel pressure to low or a...
• Re: O2 Sensorama, was: A few unrelated questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:19:22 -0400
  ...which it > crunches into a firing solution for the injectors. > > The "final analysis" or QC for the fuel system is the O2 sensor. It...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:34:13 -0600
  ...They do the same choosing for Fuel Injectors, Fuel injection systems and it continues on into brake calipers, brake boosters etc. They select ring...
• Re: help diagnosing possible coolant system/ engine damage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 22:56:18 -0400
  ...Also get some fresh fuel in there. If stored outside, consider fuel tank in near future. Then to be sure, go for a compression...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:45:40 -0500
  ...Also, how often do you disassemble your fuel system? You can order them online or pick them up at better auto parts stores. Tom...
• Re: I will survive
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 95 10:49:34 MDT
  ...Stafford | Hughes Aircraft Company > Engineering Specialist | Microelectronics Division > Design Systems Department | Bldg. 700, MailStop B1260 > (714) 759-2077 | 500 Superior Avenue > (714) 759-2913...
• Re: STP Gas Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:58:01 -0800
  ...I do think Lucas brand fuel injector cleaner is good. I also sometimes add a bit of Marvel Mystery oil...says fuel system lubricant...
• Re: what are ratio rockers?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 16:26:22 -0700
  ...you can get a larger fuel/air charge IF the flow characterisics of the head, intake and exhuast systems allow it. But a larger...
• Re: Fuel expansion tank - bypassing? -- UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Zach White
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 18:08:38 +0000
  ...When I went to the junkyard, I found a new H pipe for the cooling system. Mine had broke some time ago and I...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 wbx swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 07:10:36 -0400
  ...trying to decide whether to use the Digijet or the Digifant fuel > system, also the old 1.9 cooling hose setup or the new...
• Re: ARG! HELP! fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 10:54:22 -0500
  ...You should be able to isolate which it is...any chance of ice in the system? Ah -- faint possibility that fuel pressure regulator is...
• Re: O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 30 May 2006 13:56:52 -0400
  ...within a week of the light coming on it degraded." Then that set of files for the diagnosis of Fuel injection system problems is...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:56:01 -0800
  ...but fuel injection 'gets off' ..gradually . the fuel injection and igntion system on a subaru ... just a whole lot stronger and they hold a...
• Re: Gas tank replace question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 3 Feb 2024 18:53:53 +0000
  ...reliable fuel system; if you do it now you will enjoy it and have peace of mind for decades ahead.  Old clogged fuel tank...
• Gas Mileage: add nausium..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:22:26 -0700
  ...not by much..But I bet, with a modern sequential fuel injection system and a bit more sophisticated engine management it'd do a...
• Re: Fiberglass Exhaust Wrap - Cooler engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:04:44 -0700
  ...Or you could want to retain a lot of heat to help get better fuel mileage. but I don't actually see how insulating...
• Re: idle question
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 14:17:08 -0700
  Did you check the cold start valve, and the fuel line and wire running to it? Could be... -Erik. In message <9507171421.AA01360@lenti...
• Re: Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:44:17 -0500
  ...The fuel systems on both these engines was fairly common and pretty much interchangeable... Imagine if you will pulling into your local propane distributor...
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 06:12:31 -0700
  ...record, you can see this guy used the original Vanagon > > digifant fuel system. He even kept the AFM in the original > > spot. I bet...
• Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 07:59:06 -0600
  ...New starter (engine turns - won't start - not even sputter) New ignition switch Fuel pump runs (pressurizes the system ok) No start. I tried...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:16:19 -0500
  Well, He's not trouble shooting the electronic fuel injection system yet, But...he does turn a mean wrench...after I break the bolt...
• Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:05:02 -0600
  ...I drive one because of the fuel savings and cleanliness. But, diesel fuel can be cleaned so that it is quite good. Considering the...
• Re: Fuel filter suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 13:05:40 -0700
  ...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: Update on Belize Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:12:26 -0700
  ...I tested through the entire fuel injection system with a |meter and all of the grounds and sensor tested fine so I am pretty...
• Update on Belize Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:47:40 +0000
  ...I tested through the entire fuel injection system with a meter and all of the grounds and sensor tested fine so I am pretty...
• Re: 'Noher Newbie-'86 Westy - near tragedy on shakedown cruise - FIRE!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 19:26:07 -0500
  ...the fuel line and connections > and approved Harry's work. He also did a thorough inspection of all > other safety-related systems. Since this...
• Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 24 May 2004 09:23:20 -0700
  ...the overheat switch closes, blowing the fuel pump fuse If the safety switch activates due to failed ignition, you must determine why and resolve...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:25:44 -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...
• Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 13:29:52 -0700
  Water gets in through failed grommets in the tank venting system as well as cracked expansion tanks in the wheel wells. The grommet on...
• Re: Computers on board?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Sep 1994 11:43:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I'm restoring a '73 Westy and want to build a system into it, one >way or another. Got any ideas? Any good sources...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start/Poor-idle/Stall
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 14:25:13 EDT
  ...It is usually used on CIS systems. This may not be your problem but I thought I'd share it with you as the...
• Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:29:38 -0500
  ...here that does propane system repairs but at >> minimum, I hope I can find someone to vent remaining fuel from the >> tank. >> >> That valve...
• Re: Why do I smell gas?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Copich
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:47:17 -0700
  Alan Been there!!! I solved my problem with a switch that turned the fuel pump off when I started the vehicle then turned it...
• Throttle Switch Thrombosis
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Fri, 24 Nov 95 18:32:08 0800
  ...is there any "Idiot's Guide to Bosch Fuel Injection Systems" out there that I could read to get better theory of operation on...
• VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Rosen
  Thu, 30 May 1996 10:44:54 -0400
  ...This I consider reasonable for 135hp in 16v motor with a modern fuel injection system & ignition system. My van should be finished in a...
• Re: engine seal/tin holes
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 24 May 1996 09:41:05 EST
  ...throttle, oil tank, ignition, space for induction system, heater ducts, exhaust, engine compartment air seal, vacuum for power brakes, fuel line and return) The...
• Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:49:13 -0800
  ...That is why when your o2 sensor or a crack in the exhaust makes your fuel mixture too rich it trashes the cat. A...
• Re: Fuel flow regulator
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:52:55 -0700
  ...The brown wire with the black strip in the distributor narness >> is the most important ground for the Fuel injection and ignition system. It...
• Re: HELP! Problems with my '87
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 1 May 2000 06:38:12 -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: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 14:20:28 -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: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:39:30 -0500
  ...therefore, debris caused by the injector/fuel system cleaner seems :::to be the proximate cause of that episode. ::: :::best wishes, ::: :::dan --- Incoming mail is...
• Vana's Blues
  Historical mailing list - prb
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 12:45:24 -0800
  ...say, some $12 part to puke on me in the fuel delivery system a couple months from now because I was too ignorant to...
• overheating
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 21:12:45 -0400
  ...bled the system. 3. Replaced temp gauge sensor twice (thought it might be faulty). 4. Replaced voltage regulator for temp and fuel gauges w...
• Re: fuel system
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 10:26:06 -0700
  Are you sure the tank is just low and not empty? The fuel gauge sender on mine is whacked, and when it says just...
• Re: Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:17:47 EDT
  ...Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW...
• Re: Spring service completed (long)
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 23:44:55 EST
  ...new fuel filter (Bosch) checked brakes (70% remaining on all original brakes) checked engine compression (155/155/155/155) topped up transmission/front diff...
• a.c. removal, or, where does this vacuum line go?
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 06:54:55 -0700
  ...system), noticed that the vacuum line on the front of the fuel pressure regulater was disconnected at the other end; I assume this may...
• Re: CO adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 09:03:57 -0600
  ...I believe the Bosch > fuel injection manual said that a vacuum > leak could be the problem. While you > might think that air leaking in...
• Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Tue, 25 May 2004 17:33:03 -0700
  Hello Volks, While conducting a web search regarding my 90 Caravell (GL Vanagon) Digijet FI system, looking to better understand the theory of it...
• Re: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:30:43 -0400
  ...Even Digifant should be doing a fuel cut off closed throttle @1800 rpm. Temp 2 sensor-connector, wiring. Shared by both ECU and idle...
• 87 Non-Start:Digifant Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Warren x2760
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 17:11:45 EDT
  BAWANADO an '87 WWW sits listless in the driveway her fuel injection system suspect by this fair-weather DIYer. Symptoms leading to total dismay...
• Re: Moral qestion--Case in point
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:50:33 +0000
  ...Something in the > vacuum system. Something > in the fuel delivery or injection system. This could take days > to figure > out. And even then, it...
• Re: Power issues? Fuel issues?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 4 Aug 2013 17:28:45 -0700
  ...fuel pressure or delivery issue ...'could' be . and may'seem like it's not getting gas' .... and other things can produce the same system...
• Re: e15. Tolls
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:52:38 -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...
• Basic Troubleshooting 101 was: Cranks, won't start
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 13:26:07 EST
  ...fuel tank plugged, fuel filter plugged, fuel injectors all plugged (very unlikely), fuel pressure very low, or fuel injectors not getting power (ignition system...
• Re: Hard starting when cold 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:18:11 -0800
  ...I have found up to 8 tiny air intake leaks on the whole intake plenum/throttle body/intake runners system. Scott www.turbovans.com...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:43:56 -0700
  ...versus electronic fuel > > > injection. > > > The electronic system can be so precise, and optimized beautifully for > >each > > > different parameter, where the mechanical system, ( carb or...