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• Air-flow Sensor, 85 Waterboxer[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Nov 1997 23:04:00 -0500
  ...I've checked the entire fuel injection and ignition systems using the procedure in the Bentley Official Factory Repair Manual. They scope out good...
• Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 09:43:04 -0600
  > I have been using a fuel pump for one of the Ford Bronco/Ranger >vehicles that has a Bosch look-alike fuel injection system...
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 10:13:53 -0500
  ...The fuel pressure regulator seldom fails, in fact none of the mechanical parts of the fuel system fail often. Electrical stuff is far more...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 09:55:36 -1000
  ...is liquid gas actually in the exhaust pipes ? or is there just a fuel leak near exhaust pipes...like cracked hose etc. ? as for...
• Re: Vanagon diesels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:05:49 -0500
  ...Good >luck finding one. > > Keep on Busin' -Jim D Hello Jim, Did you convert the fuel system over to that of a gas vehicle...
• Fuel Tank Reseal Kit Update
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 22:58:11 -0500
  ...So I disassembled the enter fuel system and dropped the tank. a little more than a GALLON OF WATER in the tank along with...
• Re: oh shit, here we go again
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:04:07 -0800
  ...That connector provides power to the fuel pump all right as well as being the main power feed to the entire fuel injection system...
• Re: Fw: Spillage when filling the gas
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 22:38:27 -0400
  ...as of 1998 only the Texaco Clean System 3 (r) and Chevron/Oronite Techron (r) detergent systems were effective in cleaning combustion-chamber deposits...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 May 2012 05:37:49 -0400
  ...We've got our little pressure gauge hooked up to the test tee and it's measuring the difference between the fuel system and...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:15:41 -0800
  ...But, like those fuel system plastic parts........two main factors I see for doing it that way, is cost of production, and this mentality...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:51:58 -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...
• Re: T-Pipe at the gas intake?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 12:27:30 -0700
  ...This is also part of the system. The tubes go into the top of the tank through grommets and a couple of tubes attach...
• RE: HELP ! 2.1 Digijet much to lean at high rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Jun 97 13:48:29 UT
  ...we disconnect the Air connection from the fuel pressure regulator, so the system have more fuel available the CO rise up to 0.9...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 18:16:40 -0800
  ...Thanks for the input, -Damon --- Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > How did the first engine die? Although the 1.9L fuel > injection has...
• can I start/run eng. w/o MAS/air cleaner assemb?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:13:50 -0500
  ...This will make the fuel pump go for a couple of seconds each time and pressurize the system. If you have any big leaks...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 17:57:56 -0700
  ...the plugs, wires, > distributer, and coil in the ignition system as possible causes. > Fuel/air mixture is making it into the cylinders but there...
• 82 diesel overheating
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Pechukas
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 22:55:59 EDT
  ...was a fuel pump - is that possible? never noticed hearing it before the mysterious fan disappearance ALSO: (and unrelated to cooling system, I think...
• Re: Automotive propane in the US
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 20:16:23 -0500
  During the late 70's and early 80's, motor homes with dual fuel capabilities were common as a method to increase driving range...
• Re: SA Report PartII (short)
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 18:27:26 -0600
  ...t as smooth, and VW recommends premium fuel. Some controls, including those for the climate-control system, aren't as convenient. The Passat's...
• Re: Marvelous! Mysterious! But what's wrong with my e...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:36:38 EDT
  ...run so terrible just because one of the fuel lines to the gas tank expansion system was leaking and no one ever really came...
• Re: Temperature Sensor Resistance in AFM
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 09:23:57 -0400
  ...system think that the intake air was hotter (hence less dense) than reality, which if it had any effect ought to make the fuel...
• Re: AFC System Check Help
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 18:30:55 -0600
  ...wrote: > (1) The Fuel Injectors all were about 17.5 ohms. Bentley specifies > 16-16.4. Is this a problem? I can't address...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 11:00:22 -0700
  ...You're using four times the fuel you should be. An exhaust leak will affect your mixture, but not to that extent. I've...
• Re: Well, well well... the fuel pump!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:40:11 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: Coolant bleeding and radiator hose heater question (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:54:21 -0800
  ...Make sure the fuel is treated to prevent it from gelling or dilute it with some kerosene to keep it liquid. Dennis
• FS -2.1 Parts & harness/ECM from '87
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 09:53:19 -0700
  ...Think of the fuel injectors, the alternator, the intake system, the plumbing system (including the manifold from behind the firewall), the power steering pump...
• Hall sender bad? Unt why?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:39:27 -0400
  ...I've checked and repaired all the engine systems extensively, except for the Hall sender (I can't figure out a way to turn...
• Cold Start/haltech Update
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:36:06 -0500
  ...It was the 3 amp fuse for the ECU(the other two run the system and the fuel pump) and after repeated replacings of...
• 1982 Vanagon diesel for sale in northern Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 13:20:58 -0500
  ...900 cold cranking amps Waterpump Exhaust system Glow plugs Fuel injectors, oil filler tube and fuel lines Fuel filter and oil filter w/300...
• Aux fuel tank update.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 19:02:46 -0800
  ...for a VDO fuel level sender... coming along nice! However, I need some suggestions for a filler neck, filler cap system that would work...
• Re: Diesel fuel lines and air leaks = nostart
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:13:46 -0800
  ...an > air leak into the fuel system. > > Only issue is how to find the culprit. In the good old days > Diesel VW's came...
• Re: squished gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:56:36 -0700
  ...It's risky to run an old fuel tank down to empty ... just can accumulate in there, and get into the fuel system. 'eventually...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Apr 2005 (#2005-300)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 08:27:20 -0700
  ...Would that cause a mixture problem in the fuel injection system if an exhaust leak occur at this point? Also, I was replacing the...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
  ...O2 test ok fuel pump &regulator OK Airflow shows a smooth sweep coolant temp in range throttle switches OK Ignition system ,hall generator,Idle...
• Re: fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:28:50 -0500
  Frank, This decaying internal fuel hose and clogged internal screen is something I didn't want to know about --- but there it is!! Are...
• Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Sun, 4 May 2008 19:21:45 -0700
  ...get comments about high fuel costs. But hardy anyone wants to pony up and convert to cheaper / renewable systems, I think they'd rather...
• Re: Solar for VANGONS?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 20:03:19 -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...
• Fwd: 1988 Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:34:31 -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: DIESEL FUEL INJECTION-CHINA
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 21:10:20 -0700
  ...Sending pump cores is unlikely to make you rich, but it will increase the supply of reasonably environmentally clean fuel injection systems in a...
• Re: seafoam and other additives
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:03:08 EDT
  ...There was discussion of other worthwhile additives for the fuel system. I had previously used only Techroline (Chevron product) and had been fairly satisfied...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:23:51 -0800
  ...both fuel economy and the enjoyment of life suffered net gain was the diminished road noise ... next trip she suggests we tie me to...
• Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 18:33:07 -0700
  ...components where checked...(Fuel-air-fire), injection wiring and all > > FI components, AFM, that stupid 84 hall-sender and idle system control... > > EVERYTHING... mechanical...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:33:05 -0600
  ...2.1 L / 4 cyl / Gas / OHV > Fuel: Fuel Injection / efi > Ignition: Distributor-Breakerless / hi > Trans: 4-speed Standard Transaxle > Mileage: 165,000 miles...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:29:41 -0700
  ...The fuel pump cycles every time the key is turned on, whether the hall sensor is attached to the FI harness or not. I...
• Re: Cylinder head temp?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 22:08:41 -0500
  ...all the cooling tin is on and sealed, fuel injected, timing correct, hi-test gas. the running temp on the head at 60MPH is...
• Re: End of the list?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 10:44:29 -0700
  ...fuel?". And, it's super easy to miss other posts that may have been leading to a better diagnosis. A "drill down" systematic trouble...
• Goofy Coolant Refresh Idea
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 09:48:59 -0800
  ...See, the car's fuel tank had a leak about an inch from the bottom so anything more than about a half-gallon would...
• Re: Driving Westy to South America!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 10:01:58 PST
  ...Problems/Questions we have: >1) Below half a tank our fuel gage doesn't work! (arrgh!) Replace the fuel gauge sending unit. The engine...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 18:37:28 -0800
  ...fuel pressure gauge but i have no idea what it is suppose to be how much pressure is suppose to be on the system...
• diesel to gas swaps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 18:14:25 -0500
  ...I'm planning on completely re-doing the injection system with the only definite item being an early A1 dual outlet exhaust manifold for...
• Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:40:31 -0500
  ...is. > > I keep an entire independent 'fuel system' for troubleshooting .. > independent of the entire vanagon ...just a fuel pump, can, pressure > regulator and tank...
• Re: french fry/biodiesel
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 11:22:36 -0500
  ...The manufacturer of such hoses is Viton, You can get the balance lines and other return and supply lines pertaining to the fuel system...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 20:53:41 -0400
  ...the vacuum signal and you can't have that with fuel injection systems and still have driveabilty. I don't think eurocars is using...
• Re: Awesome new Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:16:08 -0800
  ...fuel efficiency. flo On 12/21/06, Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@yahoo.com> wrote: Thanks for the OZ link, Stephen. Is the 4Motion system run...
• Re: poor startup and cold running 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 19:08:59 -0400
  ...Bad spray patterns usually show up as poor cold running problems Once things get warm and the fuel can vaporize with heat the engine...
• FW: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Some questions...on a diesel engine in a va nagon
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 10:53:20 -0400
  ...If I put a TD engine in my vanagon but run it with a non-td fuel & exhaust system, what power should I expect...
• Re: seizure
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 19:23:10 -0700
  ...i found four leaking push rod tubes and an exhaust system full of fuel...(cannot express how fortunate i feel for the thing not...
• 82 AIRCOOLED STARTING ISSUE
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Wed, 7 Jan 2015 18:03:39 -0500
  ...I REPLACED THE FUEL SYSTEM FROM THE TANK TO THE INJECTORS PLUS THE COLD START VALVE. I ALSO REPLACED THE DUAL RELAY. STARTER, BATTERY...
• more missing
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Apr 1996 13:46:02 -0500
  ...2) The gas has to be coming from my fuel rejection system. 3) Its either my cold start valve or my injectors. 4) Becuase...
• Dash lights
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Keeter
  Wed, 24 May 2000 13:33:55 -0400
  ...does it take a standard battery or a smaller size and where to I connect it into the system. Thank you all for the...