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• Re: stalling and hard restart
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:20:04 -0700
  ...When I see fuel pressure also during that test, then I know that whole part of the system is working like it should. seems...
• Re: Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:45:01 -0700
  ...Idle goes to 1,800 in Park > Does it have the full 'full' 2.1 fuel injection system ? > or does it still use 1...
• Re: Wanted 1.6 diesel parts
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 20:54:11 -0700
  ...In my plan of convertion I want get out (bye bye) injection system and ECU and electric pump, Carburator and mechanic fuel pump are...
• Re: Supercharger
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 15:54:46 -0500
  ...At those points > >were located 3 turbines driving superchargers for the fuel induction system. > >Having these three "Turbosuperchargers" resulted in a 33% power recovery...
• Re: Don't top off gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 16 Aug 2014 09:12:33 -0400
  ...Sometimes fuel just rises in the neck too fast for the system to > work properly. I also think the camel hump tank Vanagons have...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 28 Apr 2016 09:31:53 -0700
  ...would be a leaking injector dribbling fuel into the intake until the pressure in the fuel system drops. I would test for this by...
• Re: Carb Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:24:32 -0700
  ...the only option is to replace the fuel > injection system with a carburetor. Granted, the actual fuel > injection computer was far enough away it...
• Re: Vanagon Buyers Check List?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 16:03:54 -0400
  ...The fuel line comes through the fire wall, to a pressure regulator, then bifurcates to the fuel rails. They are subject to breakdown and...
• Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:15:05 -0500
  Sounds like a fuel problem. First, think fuel system. Think about how the fuel gets to the cylinders. Next think what controls the fuel...
• Re: HELP! Westy Stranded in Bryce Canyon National Park...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 May 2005 09:37:23 -0500
  ...The guy who's stuck in Bryce is very >possible having a problem related to the fuel system. He stated he can smell >fuel...
• Re: check your firewall fuel line fittings! the 2nd main cause of engine fires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:39:49 -0600
  ...with simply turning on the ignition to activate the fuel pump to pressure the system. In the dark with the flash light on it...
• Re: Recommendations, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:20:18 -0400
  ...Replace all > the coolant hoses, and all the fuel hoses. When you replace the fuel > hoses, make sure you eliminate the connector at the...
• Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 12:38:37 EST
  ...the full throttle switch not triggered, so the fuel injection system doesn't go open loop. Second case: Air flow meter maxed out, no...
• Fuel Injection Problems?(HELP)
  Historical mailing list - Lasha
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 09:09:07 -0300
  I am writting for some help with my 1.9L Fuel Injected Engine. At the moment it is running OK but having several problems...
• Re: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:37:11 EST
  ...http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
• Re: What in fuel can wreck engine?
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:59:31 -0500
  ...What does it destroy in a auto engine other then maybe the FI system? Shawn Ohio On Nov 29, 2007 11:38 AM, Jake...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:35:02 -0700
  ...three out >four times an injector fires at a closed intake valve? And the fuel >pools >up or something until the valve opens and...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 7 Nov 2022 08:18:52 -0500
  ...Saying to me it is either fuel or electrons. Keep us posted on answers and progress. Eric Caron 84 1.9 system 85 GW...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 19:37:11 -0400
  ...I would also suggest checking your Fuel Injectors. >From what I know, leaky or maladjusted injectors can send too much gas through the system...
• Re: wiring harness, stalling
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 23:37:52 -0700
  ...My understanding is that the harness works with digifant fuel injection systems but not necessary with digijet systems. As a result I have a...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
  Historical mailing list - John Fried
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 11:02:48 -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...
• 88 Vanagon GL parting out
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 15:09:21 -0800
  ...engine, fuel injection components, alternater, ps pump & rack, driveshafts. I know, I'm keeping most of the goodies, but the rest is fair game...
• Re: Same tank for turbo diesel?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 16:37:17 -0400
  ...Even if they are different, though, adapting a gas tank to diesel shouldn't be hard -- the diesel fuel system is pretty simple. If...
• Re: leaky injectors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 08:54:58 -0600
  ...Place inline, to the left of the pressure >regulator was handy for me. > The system should hold pressure for at least a half >hour...
• Re: [Syncro] Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:36:51 -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: Fuel Gauge inaccuracy(pessimistic vs optimistic)
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 23:38:54 -0700
  ...the lack of fuel slowly becoming unavailable > in the FI system. Because the fuel is used to "cool" the fuel pump, > running it dry...
• Re: newbie questions '84 digijet
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 01:22:44 -0400
  ...whtis the problem? is it turning over? is > there fuel pressure? Is tthe fuel pump kicking in? there is a fuel pump > relay that...
• Need feedback PART 2
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 22:40:52 -0500
  ...and tested all the other, still a leak in the system, the fuel pressure sender was also... tired, but i had many good tested...
• Re: ? for our mechanical wizards
  Historical mailing list - Henry Luhrs
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:17:36 -0400
  ...Improved vaporization of fuel is > > what fuel injection does. > > Direct injection does it a bit better, but those are pretty recent. I > > would guess...
• 2.1L Vanagon engine still possessed by demons
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:27:50 -0400
  ...fuel filter. Used double filter for a while to make sure all gunk was out of tank. Now running some Techron through the system...
• Fw: Advancing timing for more power, was: Boston Bob's web site
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 4 May 2002 08:45:01 -0400
  ...The higher octane fuel is needed and unfortunately the new designer fuels can let us down because they are not made to handle the...
• Re: #Engine in 1990 Vanagon 2.1L cutting out randomly
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 22:39:27 -0700
  ...From what I've caught from listening to the list, it might be a fuel injection system problem or bad electrical connections/grounding points...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:13:46 -0700
  ...trust: >> >> Dry gas (methanol) to remove water from the bottom of fuel tanks, probably >> not needed now. >> Any one of the oil thickeners, but...
• Valvoline SynPower Fuel System Treatment
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:19:56 -0700
  ...Is there any risk to the fuel lines, pumps or any thing to Vanagons? David ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from...
• Re: fuel line? (sorry, archives down)
  Historical mailing list - Smith, James F
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:21:34 -0500
  ...be prepared with rags and towels to mop up and stop any spray (the fuel system WILL have pressure on it, but after the...
• Re: Update on Belize Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:08:29 -0600
  ...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: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:20:55 -0700
  ...Slow it enough so that the regulator can't maintain 45psi and you'll start getting mixture issues, since the fuel map (rpm/injector...
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi, sender on flywheel doesn�t matter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 01:14:32 PDT
  ...Europe - [because ours is an average of your system of measure and our old system of measure....] Any one out there, in the US...
• Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 21:58:20 -0500
  ...It can be bad for some parts of the fuel system, so I wouldn't leave it in there very long. Change the oil...
• Re: cheap gauges from JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 06:52:25 -0500
  ...I plan to use this as a fuel pressure > > >gauge for my injection system. I have a VDO sender and guage for my > > >oil...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 22:05:13 -0500
  ...Mike Dennis Haynes wrote: > Your Vanagon does not need 91 pump octane fuels. That sticker is for > another, older rating system. 87 ROZ/RON...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle/Poor-mileage
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Rich (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 04:44:46 -0500
  ...WV2YBO25XMH002708 Fuel: Digifant I Misc Data: van Symptoms: Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy Occurs: Always ___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ Thanks for the several very good responses...
• Re: 83 Vanagon fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 17:33:01 -0500
  ...It has a fuel injection system. When you turn the key, you generally hear a noise twice of the fuel injection turning on. This...
• Re: 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 15:41:33 -0700
  ...Came back out, key in the ignition, ignition on - check idiot lights, listen for fuel pump to pressurize the fuel system, key to start...
• Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 04:16:20 -0500
  ...person. >The cooling system is the most unreliable subsystem in a waterleaker, even >worse than the notorious fuel injection system. > >So, what is the...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 19:06:24 -0700
  ...Like it's a safety issue even. > You combine that with the joke head gasket system, and old tech engine >management system, and fuel...
• Re: Which Subaru engine?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 10:06:46 -0700
  ...Not to mention, the strain on the drive >train, you will also need a brake system upgrade to stop the >shoe box when you...
• Octane, the whole story
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 13:52:45 -0700
  ...http://www.dynopower.freeserve.co.uk/nitrous_oxide/fuels_detonation_preignition.htm And for those who want the ultimate power from their Vanagon you...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 16 May 2005 14:50:40 -0700
  ...malcolm --- jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> wrote: > My entire gas system in my van has been modified. > My current propane setup doesn�t use...
• Re: "enough" vs "too much" monitoring, was: permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 11:18:32 -0600
  John Bange wrote: >>EGT systems on small aircraft consist of probes that are mounted by >>drilling a hole in each exhaust stack just a...
• Mule needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:05:49 EDT
  ...Anyone ? I am offering partial fuel payment for the service. BTW, the weather forecast for _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) is...
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:47:49 -0800
  ...or some fuel addtive.. for example, it says right on the bottle of Marvil Mystery Oil.. 'fuel system lubricant' .. 'add to gas or oil...
• Re: Replacement fuel tank question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 21:12:40 -0400
  ...Replacement fuel tank question >> >> I suspect that fuel tanks have to pass NHTSA testing as done by the >> manufacturer in their vehicle crash tests...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:05:17 -0500
  ...idle can tell you lots about the injection system. Another option would be a fuel air ratio meter with the wide band 02 sensor...
• 1988 Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:08:05 -0400
  ...Engine includes alternator, fuel injectors, fuel pressure regulator and dangerous hoses and clamps, plus the A.C. compressor and auto transmission flex plate, but...
• Re: BLue Paz SAGA
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 11:32:19 +0000
  ...My recall included 4 injectors and new fuel lines/rails. Nothing electrical. Harry. > A quick recap... Ever since my fuel injectors were changed as...
• Running rich
  Historical mailing list - Mike Vanderzanden
  Tue, 8 May 2001 22:58:07 EDT
  ...I did a mechanical rebuild on this engine two years ago (did not do anything to the fuel injection/engine management system). It ran...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 21:44:37 -0700
  ...Great national fuel distribution system, too. > >Concern: Energy density of propane. How does this compare on a litre by >litre basis with diesel? > >Concern...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:20:14 -0600
  On Mar 25, 2012, at 10:58 AM, Daryl Christensen wrote: > But I DO have an OBDII system with the Zetec, and there is...
• The Dying 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hammerdorfer
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 11:02:07 -0600
  ...On the advice of the good people on this list, I replaced my ignition switch, water temp sensor, 2 fuel system relays, I checked...