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• Re: What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:36:08 -0400
  ...If the Evap system and cap are good the common manifestation is fuel starvation after extended runs, (no air to replace fuel) or the...
• Re: Small gas leak
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 22:07:08 -0400
  ...Where's a common area that might leak with this scenario? We did >replace fuel lines a couple months ago and the ones I...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:32:21 -0400
  ...Source: "Allocation of Energy Use in Petroleum Refineries to Petroleum Products"; Michael Wang*, Hanjie Lee and John Molburg; Center for Transportation Research, Energy Systems...
• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:36:52 +0000
  I had the exact same experience a few years ago after running my Westy VERY low on fuel. No power, could barely maintain 50...
• Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:19:01 -0800
  ...I keep an entire independent 'fuel system' for troubleshooting .. independent of the entire vanagon ...just a fuel pump, can, pressure regulator and tank or...
• Need FI Help...HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 23:21:21 -0700
  Ok...i replaced the fuel filter, and the problem is still there and we are supposed to leave for a special father's day...
• New Engine Needed
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 06:41:48 -0500
  ...1) Closed loop engine management system. 2) Digifant or better fuel injection system 3) Stock tach and gauges work 4) Stock AC, Power steering...
• Re: mixing coolants?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 18:35:27 -0500
  ...the entire > system (see archives) and pressure test it. While you're at it (in order of importance): > > 1) change ALL fuel lines (old...
• Re: Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 11:08:54 -0700
  ...that even the CA emissions equipped air cooled 2.0 fuel injection system uses an O2 relay. i.e the O2 sensor does not...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 14:49:37 -0400
  ...refers to them as “temperature sender.” Confusing, they are > two different systems with one sensor each. > Digijet (1.9l) and Digifant (2.1l) employ...
• OK, I admit it.....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Sat, 22 May 1999 22:04:36 -0500
  ...sway bar, new fuel lines, syn thetic oil and tranny lube, non-phosphate flush and fill for the cooling system, new belts, recharged AC...
• Fix Those Exhaust Leaks!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 14:42:01 -0500
  I fixed a small leak in my '85 exhaust system. It was leaking at a cracked weld on the pipe that runs between the...
• was: Re: diesel parts - Now: what is needed for a Golf conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 12:01:56 -0600
  ...engine mounts bell-housing fuel injection system and associated controllers and sensors adaption plate? (Am I correct on this?) engine carrier?? Marshall Ruskin 84...
• Charcoal Filter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 14:52:40 -0500
  ...know, for example, that a connector is part of the fuel injection system. Put if you suspect it leads to a charcoal filter valve...
• Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:03:40 -0500
  ...Upon reading the wiring diagram today for the fuel injection system... I noticed that the Idle stabilizer unit is tied in with 4 major...
• Whose Westy "Was" That ?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:37:48 -0700
  Today I drove 100 miles South of Portland, Oregon, to Eugene to help start up some computerized control systems at a Weyerhaeuser sawmill. On...
• Re: location of fuel filter 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J. Liasse
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 01:28:53 -0400
  ...YOUR FUEL SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED!!! Even now as it is parked in the driveway with the engine off and you have not driven it...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 06:58:04 -0700
  ...cigar tube, clamps rust, hose brittle > Plastic fuel fitting on firewall fails > Fuel tank vent system leaks > 8 - Front heater: blow motor seizes,blows...
• Re: cranky when wet
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sun, 6 Feb 2011 12:48:07 -0500
  Thanks for the replies Karl, Dug and Larry, Your responses were consistent in pointing to the ignition system so I checked, cleaned and adjusted...
• Re: Brotherly love
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 08:35:18 -0800 (PST)
  ...system in 15,000 miles of touring earlier this year (including over 5,000 miles of tough driving in Mexico), but also because fuel...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jun 1997 08:27:35 -0700
  ...With such a narrow range, you cannot really hope to hit the target with any fuel metering system, either a carb or FI. So...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 18:11:25 PST
  ...With this information the computer can determine the best air/fuel ratio ; stoichiometry. When the O2 sensor detects too little oxygen in the exhaust...
• Fuel Injection problem WAS>> Decent Vanagon Mechanic in Eastern Mass...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 19:44:50 -0800
  ...ERic Richard Golen wrote: > Hi, > > > The fuel injection system in my 87 Westy has been giving me fits for > about > a year now. It...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:27:53 -0500
  ...in any case, running 8-9psi is pretty safe provided you have good fuel mapping, a robust fuel system, and aggressive knock retard. We...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 02:18:19 +0000
  ...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: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:48:56 -0700
  ...Failed on the EVAP test, this is where they pressurize the fuel system and test for leaks. Any common places where I should look...
• Re: RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 8 Aug 1996 15:03:23 -0500 (CDT)
  On Thu, 8 Aug 1996 EdBuzz@aol.com wrote: > fuel feed is leaking it will drop in pressure(you possibly could have another Only...
• Euro-Drive: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle/Poor-mileage
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Rich (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 06:20:04 -0500
  ...Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy Occurs: Always ____________________________________________________________ Hello! I use the ocsiloscope all the time to test ignition systems and to look at...
• Re: different expansion tank question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:59:57 -0600
  ...They will be able to detect hydrocarbons from fuel in the coolant. Good Luck! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver 88 Volksiebus Marty Kulmus wrote...
• Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:26:01 -0700
  ...if your problem it is fuel injection related ....those are trickier to fix sometimes. I thnk a lot of techs avoid that system. I...
• Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 16:57:32 -0700
  ...This troubleshooting exercise is recommended for people who want to understand a lot about the vanagon fuel system in a short amount of time...
• biodegradation, organics, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 12:48:52 -0800
  ...Where does the rubber/oil/fuel/coolant go? - on the road and medians, and into the ditches. And yes, some of it (who knows...
• Re: 86 Drivetrain Into 82 Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 20:00:55 +1000
  ...It is missing the engine, transmission, entire shifter mechanism, cooling system, fuel system (except tank), interior heater/ventilation box, and entire wiring harness. Basically...
• Re: Ceramic Coated Heads
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 10:54:50 EDT
  ...allowing for more fuel in the cylinder to produce more power. This also moves the gases out the exhaust system faster, reducing back pressure...
• Re: Friday digression
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 12:34:30 -0400
  ...One major problem in doing this however, VWoA will not honor any fuel system warranties if anything higher then b5 is used in their...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 22:40:10 -0500
  ...disrupts the vacuum signal and you cant have that with fuel injection systems and still have driveabilty. I don't think eurocars is using...
• Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:24:13 +0000
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• Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 15:55:58 -0500
  ...I had new plugs installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• "enough" vs "too much" monitoring, was: permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 16:58:13 -0800
  ...pressure gauges cover the major operating variables missing from the stock system, but my little O2 sensor gauge allows me to watch my engine...
• Re: Heads leak...wires melt?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 10:48:19 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the whole rear fuel injection control system. YOWCH!!! $1200. Man you got boned but good. :( > > > seriously, ALL vanagons: when you put the air filter...
• RE: gas heater vs. H2O heater
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 10:54:11 EST
  ...mechanism to maintain, and since it is a part of the fuel system it can't be maintained casually. The key advantage of the...
• Re: Oil Breather Hose Problem!
  Historical mailing list - Marilyn Nelson-Ehret
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 20:06:55 -0800
  ...Erlaz wrote: > I recently noticed that a hose coming out of the breather (025-115-451) > heading to the fuel injector system has large...
• Re: Help! Blown Headgasket in Va.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 23:25:18 EDT
  ...The dealer however was able to find a coolant hose that was the real culprit (under the driver side fuel injection system). All the...
• Re: Longevity tips (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Min
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 23:56:40 -0800
  ...My tips to longevity? do regular maintenance and run some fuel injection cleaner thru the system once in awhile and think nice thoughts to...
• Flooding at warm startup
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 25 Dec 2000 12:31:12 +0000
  ...Hard starting when warm Ken, If an injector(s) is (are) leaking that fuel from the pressure in the system at shutdown would cause...
• Re: New owner with question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 22:53:06 -0500
  ...I have repeatedly checked the speedometer with my GPS system and it reads low by 1 mph. When the speedometer says I'm doing...
• Carburetor in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:17:49 -0700
  ...Several people suggested I look at going to a carburetor instead of trying to rebuild the fuel injection system. Has anyone done this? What...
• MORE new parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 14:46:46 -0700
  ...Fuel Filler Grommet, 50MM Tank, PN 251 201 139A, $5 Fuel Tank Grommet (requires 2), PN N 901 004 01, $2ea (I have 3...
• Re: Was my Vanagon Trying To Tell Me Something?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 08:50:39 -0700
  ...Also note that verifying fuel pressure comes before touching any of the electronic control system. The fuel pressure test would have shown over pressure...
• Re: VANAGON syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 20:44:58 +0000
  ...You've got other problems to track down!  Start with > the easy stuff like the throttle body switches then check the spark and > fuel...
• '78 heater box ducting to rear bumper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jul 96 11:10:57 PDT
  ...Without the flexible duct on the driver's side, the heated air will blow on a fuel line connected to the electric fuel pump...
• Re: New To List
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 20:16:39 -0400
  ...I can replace shocks, exhaust systems, fuel lines, replace > distributors, fuel pumps, set timings, etc), how hard of a job would this be > for...
• Re: 83.5 Runs for about 4 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 1 May 2006 07:50:01 -0500
  ...I >temporarily reinstalled it. > >I'm suspecting the fuel pump. But I'm not all that savvy with the electric >pump system. > >My theory...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:58:29 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver In my Digifant FI manual - Part I Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems - Digifant TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES Poor Idle: a) At...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:07:53 -0800
  ...With this method it doesn't matter what's the fuel in the system and the system never runs dry. Pump stays OK. Just...
• 1.9 running rich
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 09:53:59 -0500
  ...The motor runs fine but the plugs and exhaust system are covered with black soot. I have installed fresh plugs, I have checked the...
• Friday Stuff: Engine Transplant Rejection Cured!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:38:19 -0800
  ...due to foreign body rejection by the Vanagon's auto immune system! It has been found that just like kidney or heart transplants in...
• Re: mini review of Ecoque grill (van camping grill/bbq)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 13:20:10 -0800
  ...useful fuel and it is a wonder that more stove systems do >>> not >>> use it. >>> Jim >>> >>> >> Wood is not always a plentiful fuel. There...
• Re: was: RE: 6 guys and vanagon x-country-UPDATE now:the great Megasquirt debate
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:02:59 -0700
  ...Below are the two systems I used on my one-off fuel injection set up. Motec is very well respected as The stand -alone...
• Re: check your firewall fuel line fittings! the 2nd main cause of engine fires
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:27:38 -0800
  ...with simply turning on the ignition to activate the fuel pump to >pressure the system. In the dark with the flash light on it...