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• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Dec 2011 to 22 Dec 2011 - Special issue (#2011-976)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Weikel
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:39:40 -0500
  ...Can O2-sensor make engine run too lean? From my own experience unplugging the O2 sensor hides many of our fuel injection problems. Not...
• Charcoal canister vacuum valve help
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 18:20:17 -0700
  How is the vacuum valve for the fuel system charcoal canister supposed to mount? Mine is hanging freely by the vacuum lines. It slaps...
• Re: A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:04:27 -0800
  ...You might as well just give me that old svx engine and fuel system and new headers Al, maybe I can patch it up...
• On Conversion Engine Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 20:11:57 EDT
  ...Fuel system problem. For years after the diesel to gas conversion, I was stopped at the most inopportune times by rust and debris in...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:20:57 +0000
  ...It reads a steady .5 Ohms.Also per Dennis, I inspected my ignition system components. Spark plugs show a nice tan color with no...
• Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 20:09:26 -0400
  ...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: Chronic fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:26:29 -0700
  ...I couldn't hear a thing! Took the pump back out > and filled the inlet line with fuel system cleaner, hooked it up to...
• Re: misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:24:59 -0400
  Kim do you have an active EGR system on the SVXs in your vans? Where does the 240HP for the SVXs come from, measured...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 19:52:08 -0800
  ...I'll try > your gas cap suggestion, though I'll be surprised if the system is that > air-tight. I rapped the fuel pump...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 16:32:40 -0400
  ...My new remanufactured fuel injectors ($193) will enjoy it. After spending about $600 (Thanks George Jr.) on my AC system, my walletectomy is about...
• Re: Installed Fire Suppression System
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 09:16:10 -0800
  > With the other various threads concerning engine > fires, wouldn't it just be cheaper overall to replace > the fuel lines, rails and buy a...
• Re: Solar for VANGONS?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:53:19 -0300
  ...the Germans have developed a solar system to convert water and >>>> CO2 to 80 liters of diesel fuel per day. If you have a...
• Re: Help with fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 19:05:09 -0600
  ...You need fuel injector >hose in the 40 psi range and many hose clamps. The dermal cutting disk works >well removing many of the...
• Re: Throttle Body Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:38:38 -0700
  ...The fuel system is Digifant. > > The throttle body lays transverse over the engine. From the Right hand > side of the firewall, through a hole...
• Re: Diode / Aux heater...
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:40:39 -0500
  ...When one electronic part on a control board goes bad its usually a part of, a symptom of other problems at the system level...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
  Historical mailing list - frankgrun
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:49:51 -0800
  ...I say this as being the one whose fuel mileage was thrown out as being "too high" in a fuel mileage survey done a...
• Re: Plastic fuel line
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 18:52:54 -0800
  ...to. >> >> IIRC my return line is all fuel injection hose. That is the side of >> the system that I did not replace as it...
• Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 12:21:15 -0400
  ...using a fuel pump for one of the Ford Bronco/Ranger >> vehicles that has a Bosch look-alike fuel injection system much like >> our...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:18:49 -0400
  ...com> wrote: > > That fuel filter is designed for a carbureted application. Not designed > for the flow of a recirculation FI system. That and the...
• Re: Another Vanagon Stall?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sat, 7 Jan 1995 09:37:46 -0800 (PST)
  ...Apparently, having anything less than an impeccable ground circuit can cause the FI system to get false readings, resulting in a bad fuel mixture...
• Re: Source for Vacuum hoses/tubing?????
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 19:13:14 -0600
  ...You can use regular rubber hose on almost everything except the Fuel Injection, on that use DOMESTIC fuel injection hose from NAPA or other...
• Re: Fuel pump fuse -''88 Gs,
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:58:52 -1000
  ...and adjusting of my throttle switch and >> didn't want the fuel system pressurized while I doing it. >> >> John >> >> On Jul 10, 2015 5...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 10:53:30 -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...
• Re: What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 21:04:56 -0500
  ...VW Vanagon fuel pump. Broke down on the freeway one time on a Sunday somewhere between Norfolk,Va, and Winston-Salem, NC. No fuel...
• Re: '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 10:24:15 -0500
  ...One clue is that the relays for the fuel injection system have > some molten wires - maybe a relay failed and that caused the original...
• Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:54:45 -0400
  ...That system is the path for air to go in as the engine sucks the fuel out. While you never had or noticed a...
• Re: 1.9 Wasserboxer differences? (63 kW vs 66 kW)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 25 May 2009 11:31:39 -0700
  That German info also mention RON 98 fuel. It may well be that the extra power in the 66KW comes partly from higher compression...
• Re: Gas Tank Filler Neck Parts
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 22 Apr 1995 00:06:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Since it is split and leaks > fuel down inside when I fill up, I would like to replace it with a That type of...
• Parting out the Blue Whale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 16:34:44 EDT
  ...BTW - Bently says to bleed the clutch system only with a pressure bleeder. Natch, I don't have one, so I didn't use...
• Re: fuel injector hose
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 12:00:57 -0800
  ...There are some expensive, specialized bench systems sold just for this purpose, so ask around or look in the yellow pages. I had mine...
• Eurocars 2.2 Engine - anyone have more info?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 17:32:00 -0400
  ...1) Has anyone out there tried this engine? 2) 10:1 compression sounds like premium fuel only to me. True? 3) Peak HP and...
• Re: Update: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 08:56:03 -0700
  Leaks at any point in the exhaust system can cause backfire problems, particularly if you're running rich. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young '81 Vanagon Lafayette, CA...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:20:23 -0800
  ...Most of the power needed for the engine while it is running comes from the alternator right to the fuel injection system wiring and...
• running problems in high humidity
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 15:34:59 +0000
  ...as stated it is an audi 2 liter running a golf RV engine digifant fuel injection system, fuel rail and injectors. Fuel pressure is...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:38:05 -0800
  ...Also I have not messed with the charcoal canister and that section of the fuel venting system. Should I? I will stumble down to...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 08:38:36 -0800
  ...Also consider that some parts of the original >> system get reused such as the idle control valve and fuel pump. If >> converting a 1...
• Re: Not quite a backfire . . .
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:00:33 -0700
  ...switch shut off all fuel to the injectors, >>> so how could there be unburned fuel in the exhaust system, if that were >>> true ? >>> >> >> Ya...
• Re: On Conversion Engine Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 23:19:15 EDT
  ...Finally, fuel would not flow out either side of the tank and I had to replace it. ------ Great tip! If ever I have to...
• Re: turbonator.com
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 07:08:30 -0800
  ...increase the performance of your car is to maintain the ignition and fuel delivery systems in good condition and use quality parts. Mike Snow
• Re: Carburetor in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:43:50 -0800
  While the CIS system is largely mechanical it still has an ECU and the later year versions are more complex than any of the...
• Re: "Idiot Owner Out of Gas" Syndrome and Remedy?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 18:52:22 -0400
  You should keep in mind that every time the fuel pump runs dry, it may be destroyed. The Vanagon fuel system will normally prime...
• Re: Overhead Westy light
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:21:57 -0700
  ...Entire that is but for starter motor. > ... > The advantage is that one can wire accessories straight into the > stock electrical system. I initially considered...
• Re: Horn don't toot
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 17:26:54 -0500
  ...could this be the problem even though the fuel system seems fine? I suspect you may have mis-traced the wire. Per 97.214...
• mpg display (was Re: Was: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:07:36 -0500
  ...Some sites claim > 5 to > 10% fuel savings. > Spit-balling: > The alternator would only be loaded during: > 1> braking > 2>battery voltage below 11...
• Re: Stuck at home (troubleshooting help needed)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:43:20 -0400
  Check your ground connections, Fuel filter, catalytic converter. It sounds like a restriction either in the fuel system (filter) or in the cat (exhaust...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:07:08 -0500
  ...intake system. Over advanced ignition timing will also add to this as the advance timing will require much less air and fuel to maintain...
• Re: Copious Fuel Leak at Both Manifolds
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:33:01 -0500
  ...They're not adjustable though, and I strongly question GoWesty's justification for using them instead of proper fuel-system screw clamps which do...
• Re: Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18:36:21 -0800
  Maybe we are looking at a "low fuel pressure and/or flow" problem. It is a possibility, with a good chance at a mostly...
• Re: Final stage of my long term fuel pump issue - what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 06:41:03 EDT
  ...Thanks to all who responded to my earlier post about my noisy fuel pump. The story is not over but I'm getting close...
• Re: Engine fire... again!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 16 May 2008 12:57:03 -0700
  ...There is just one spot on the fuel rail with hose - about two inches at the fuel pressure regulator. All the rest is steel...
• Heaters: Propane vs. Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 06:44:49 -0500
  ...Burns gasoline off the aircraft fuel system. Typically found on piston engine aircraft. On the small aircraft the heater is usually under the back...
• Re: Carburetor in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 16:24:13 -0800
  ...Several people suggested I look at going to a > > carburetor instead of trying to rebuild the fuel injection system. > > Has anyone done this? What...
• Re: Vanagon fuel filter mod for my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 16:50:47 -0300
  ...the Westy, > including the updated cooling system. I'll now encourage new owners to > upgrade the fuel tank, filters, and lines right away. I...
• Re: Billy won't run
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 11:15:42 -0600
  ...O2 sensor and the exhaust system. I would suggest you > do an oil > change to remove the unburned fuel from the crankcase. Then I...
• Re: SAmba Ad
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 18 May 2012 09:07:26 -0700
  ...the firewall and have plastic fuel hose support clips. This should provide a non chaffing easily seen support system. Neil. On Thu, May 17...
• Re: O2 sensor and CO adjustment
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Wed, 13 May 1998 19:31:22 -0700
  ...The fi system is based on electrical signals of parts that have specified tolerances in their resistances. In a system with multiple parts these...
• Re: intermittant misfire
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 22:44:22 -0400
  ...Fuel system in now tight, also, wkith new fuel filter. Have new plugs, rotor, and cap. What do I do next? John Lauterbach Macon...
• Don't waste your money on that thang!
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:33:57 -0600
  ...The Vanagon has a 1972 Porsche 911T engine in it with a 5 speed tranny and mechanical fuel injection (needs a $1300.00 fuel...
• Re: fuel leak, '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:34:47 -0800
  If the overflow system has never been renewed, it is time to do it. It takes a little work and some fuel lines and...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 07:57:39 -0700
  ...check them all. ** also you must have NO exhaust leaks before the O2 sensor it will detect that you dont have enough fuel and...