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• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:32:59 -0800
  ...I just have never seen any concern about that ..........other than a sequential system would give more power , possibly better driveability and better fuel...
• Re: leaky injectors
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 19:28:06 -0500
  ...A Scotch-Brite pad and some electrical contact cleaner can do wonders for an ailing fuel injection system. Just make sure to coat the...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 13:21:17 -0400
  ...Like it's a safety issue even. > You combine that with the joke head gasket system, and old tech > engine > management system, and fuel...
• Wonderful Paint Job - No Start
  Historical mailing list - Larry HIMLI
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:08:25 -0500
  ...Not just to "easter egg" the system but, I ordered new fuel pump, fuel filter because I suspect they are original and it has...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps and a 110V pre-heat circulating system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:29:51 -0800
  ...Top Fuel dragsters have no cooling system of any kind I believe. As for after run cooling..........it doesn't seem to hurt engines...
• Re: Bypassing the FireStarter fuel line fitting - was t-stat discussion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 11:31:32 -0800
  ...As I have said many times, run the fuel hose directly to the hard plastic fuel line. I see no sense at all in...
• FS: '84 GL
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 15:14:27 -0500
  Well, I finally decided that with all the driving that I do, that fuel economy was a lot more important to me than the...
• Re: Gasoline small especially after filling up
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 21:31:26 -0600
  ...no spots on :::the :::ground. >> ::: :::The integrity of the fuel supply system has been breached. If you smell :::that :::delicious odor of gasoline and...
• Re: Not quite a backfire . . .
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:02:09 -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: Fuel pump help
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 08:25:00 -0500
  ...Now on to the next step in my retro project. *The Fuel injection system* Thanks Stan.. Gary ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:19:52 -0400
  ...fast enough when the throttle is opened causing the system to go into fuel cut off while trying to accelerate. In my years of...
• Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 19:28:43 -0600
  ...In addition, power is down on hill climbs and the fuel milage is a low 14 MPG on a highway run at 70 MPH...
• RE: Buzzing Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Wed, 22 Jan 97 20:18:14
  ...Possible fire >> concerns during failure. >> >> 2) A fuel pump failure might dump crap into the fuel injection system, causing >> even higher repair costs. >> >> The...
• Re: See The Inside Of Your Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:29:48 -0500
  ...scavenger/fuel feed that goes out to the fuel pump. And the bottom >filter is the return line from the FI system. You will...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 07:08:37 -0600
  ...One attached where the 0.3 bar oil sender normally lives and one with a T into the fuel rail. The senders attach to...
• Re: Water in the Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:41:46 -0400
  ...Pour the purged fuel into a suitably rated fuel can >>>>> for later disposal (alternately, you can just drain large amounts >>>>> directly into a fuel...
• Fuel prices - no Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 19:46:53 GMT
  ...There is no reason to "fear" $3.50-$5.50 fuel > prices. > > *If* fuel prices skyrocket in our lifetime (which is very likely), many...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 14:00:55 -0500
  Do you have a fuel pressure gauge? Are you sure it has enough gas? BTDT On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 1:52 PM...
• Re: Solar for VANGONS?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 19:37:43 -0700
  ...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: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 18:08:02 -0500
  ...You're > >burning fuel. So you are interested in making heat, it's what moves the > >pistons. I've never heard of a cold...
• Re: Fuel pressure Guage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 08:32:06 -0800
  Al and Sue Brase wrote: > I'm a little puzzzled as to why you need a schrader valve to bleed the > fuel line.The...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:16:30 -0700
  ...That tells me that the air/fuel mixture >> is not right for warm idle. >> >> Check for air leak in the intake system, especially between...
• Re: WTB: Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 12:37:45 -0400
  ...complete. > Is this engine and fuel stsup the same? > Eric > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > No, the 411/412Porsche 914 used D-tronic fuel injection which was a > mechanical...
• Re: Fuel/gas tank question
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:59:03 -0600
  ...Ineptocracy *_Ineptocracy_****(in-ep-toc�-ra-cy) - a system of > government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable > of...
• Re: Replacement fuel tank question
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 22:28:45 -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: Your Van might just need a flush....was Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 08:49:43 -0800
  ...The > deicing fluid is left on the ground/ramp and people drive fuel trucks, > baggage tugs/carts and walk in it. It is NOT...
• Re: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:37:53 -0700
  ...system is for the 1.9 > engine, digijet. I have checked with the digitool all the possible > items. Also checked fuel pressure, fuel pump...
• Re: Blue foil tragedy
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 20:21:51 -0400
  ...I still have temp, >> tach, fuel, turn signal, highbeam lights and instrument lights. I have no >> clock, no big loss as it only displayed...
• Re: Chevron Techron Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 15:21:14 -0800
  ...Erik NSC Analog Automotive Systems Tel. (408)721-3476 Fax (408)721-8292 M/S C2480
• Re: Fwd: Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 10:58:41 -0700
  ...I had the fuel injection system double checked, and it seems >>to be working fine. Spark plugs are white, showing no sign of over...
• Re: '87 westy idles problem
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 22:34:19 -0600
  ...it? If so, that indicates a problem somewhere in the fuel injection system. Provide more details as you get them, and we will be...
• Re: NVC-Prices Fuel A Rebellion
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 14:23:28 -0400
  AND, some cars will run better on lower octane fuel (rotary engined ones) :D On 8/7/05, jimt <camper@tactical-bus.info> wrote...
• Remote locks (was: The List)
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:19:21 -0500
  Has anybody installed an aftermarket remote lock system on their Vanagon? If so how difficult and was it worth it? Mark K 1986 GL...
• Burned FI wiring
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 09:05:16 EST
  ...1980 Vanagon is cooking the fuel injector wires on 3 cylinders. Towed it to the VW Dealer on Monday AM. Monday PM he said...
• Re: Whos using Sorenson Fuel Injectors???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:32:52 EST
  ...So these aftermarket injectors might work with the system without a similar problem like the water boxer would have. However, if it was me...
• ECU flooding plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 00:02:23 +0000
  ...all the help it seems (yes) something is happeing to the fuel system and drowing the plugs with gas and not starting the van...
• Webers for '82
  Historical mailing list - Paula Lazeski
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 19:04:47 -0500
  ...Especially on long trips, carburators have a lot less that can go wrong with them than an electronic fuel injection system. You can trouble...
• Re: replacing fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 09:51:07 CST
  ...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: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters, now emissions indicator lights.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 00:08:02 -0500
  ...For the vanagon most conversions do not address the fuel tank vapor recovery system and provide a means to properly operate the valve. From...
• Re: Hall Effect Sender? Speedo question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Thu, 29 May 2008 14:17:14 -0700
  ...how near pathetically crude an 83 to 91 Vanagon Fuel injection / engine management system is compared to a 1990 and up Subaru Legacy EJ22...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part IV
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:38:45 -0500
  Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems - Digifant TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES Idle Stabilization - Checking Power Steering ___ Engine idling, turn the steering wheel hard left (or right) to...
• Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 14:11:49 -0500
  ...Systems that use MAP with airflow are using a different approach to calculating fuel metering and are often known as speed density systems. Speed...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!! The cost of Diesel Fuel.
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 17:43:17 -0700
  ...With a 100 gallon > tank I get to pick where I get fuel when traveling. I prefer truck stops and > in particular the FlyingJ...
• Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 22:02:01 -0800
  ...Some ignition systems up to 30 degrees advance can be seen (total of +36 with a static timing of +6), on systems with +12...
• Re: STP Gas Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:20:31 -0500
  That 91 octane rating on the sticker is not the same rating system at the pump. Pump 87 octane is fine unless you over...
• Re: Fuel Guage callibration
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:53:33 -0700
  ...Trust the odometer, wonder whether VW did a lousy job with the sender + meter, or if it's just a symptom of the system...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:33:59 -0800
  ...the > computer and BMW nav system, with a high speed of 95 and a low of 44. Trip > fuel > economy from SoCal to Arcata...
• Re: Cohline fuel line failure
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 22 May 2006 15:46:10 -0700
  Ken, What is the "high pressure" that fuel line max can take. I know the pressure is about 36psi in the system, but the...
• Re: Fuel pump relay cutout switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:25:05 -0800
  ...It all depends on how tricky you want it to be for someone to bypass the anti-theft system. Much easier to bypass one...
• Re: ECU and Throttle Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 12:57:44 -0500
  ...That is the point of lean best power.Fuel/air ration has lots more air. Burns ALL the fuel, burns clean. It yields the...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 21:18:15 -0700
  ...runs a single wire from the fuel injection harness over to the > >> compressor clutch so the injection system can know when the A/C...
• Re: Cold Start Valve
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 20:21:19
  ...Also, I would thoroughly check all fuel injection system grounds. You could try swapping the dual relay ("gas pump relay"), as you mentioned, but...
• Re: Older gas tank problems- was Noisy fuel pump causes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 16 May 2008 06:29:10 EDT
  ...When the pump is starved for fuel it whines because the lubrication of the ball bearings in side is the FUEL ! Those gas tanks...
• Re: Alert for Oregonians-new tax for miles driven?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 19:04:15 -0800
  ...Taxes collect from fuel do not cover the actual costs of maintaining the road system. So, why NOT increase the fuel tax so the...
• Intercooler
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 15:37:39 -0500
  ...In this case the intercooler supplements the regular cooling system and keeps egts at lower levels. The 1.6 and 1.9l TD's...
• Re: Final Call for parts off of totaled 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:54:58 -0700
  ...And the entire power steering system, every tiny bit of it, and you should save the fuel tank too, for sure. Scott www.turbovans...
• Re: Hybrid Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:27:41 -0700
  ...systems, allowing them to shut down the motor whenever you stop for more than a few seconds - I shudder to think how much fuel...
• Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 22:50:18 +0000
  ...Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days The change in fuel pump noise is a key. As the fuel recirculates through the system it...
• Re: re. turboing a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:43:16 -0800
  ...A programmable fuel system is available to take care of fueling issues. Compression must certainly be at or below 8.5:1 for sure...
• Re: Fuel pressure Guage
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 06:41:19 -0500
  ...He screwed a fitting on the bottom and then clamped a piece of 7mm fuel line to it. You can take out the test...