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info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 02:04:51 -0500
...I have an '86 westy which I put an inline 4 into (2 liter Audi 3A) run by a Bosch Jetronic fuel injection system...
Re: Help Needed, On the Road
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:48:02 -0500
...The system is designed that way just to ensure you can get >home for repairs in the event of a failure on th road...
Re: Wierd coolant overflow problem......help needed.
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 2 Sep 2003 09:59:29 -0400
...It seems that the pressure cap > allows coolant to leave the system into the overflow, but it does not > suck it back in. So...
Selling my 82 Diesel Vanagon ASI Camper
Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 13:15:11 -0400
...Van is is pretty good shape given it is 20 years old All systems are go Clean title and history (Carfax) Van sailed through...
easy test of Hall unit and ignition spark system
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:49:11 -0800
...the wait is to let the intake dry out some from the fuel injected during the test. you may need to hold the pedal...
Re: Coleman Fuel For You CamperHeads
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 8 Apr 2011 19:21:11 -0500
...You are going to be burning it in an open flame system. If it burns ok, I don't see how it could hurt...
Re: A desire to learn more
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Wed, 11 Aug 1999 15:42:57 -0700
...about the fuel injetion system. > > Does any one know if > > the Sermons of Bob Hoover C.D. Rom or the Bosch fuel > > injection and...
Re: Opinion about fuel lines needed
Historical mailing list - neil
Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:32:38 -0800
...Plus it's fun! (yah sure. "Fun" until I opened what looked like a bleeder screw to bleed air out of fuel system ...... just...
Re: digijet engine swap? Reply to Ken's comments!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Dec 1997 18:44:51 -0500
...Part of the emission control system includes fuel storage. Yes, converting from diesel will require replacing the entire fuel system including tank, carbon canister...
Re: Water Wetter questions...
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:58:19 -1000
...One time I made two changes to my 2.1 wbxr engine system, running on 1.9 Digiget Fuel Injection and 1.9 style...
Re: Boston Bob's web site
Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
Thu, 2 May 2002 12:33:49 -0700
...work > with > the fuel) and another system (I forget the name) > based on tests in an > actual engine. The two systems usually give somewhat...
89 MYSTERY problem!!
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:20:18 -0700
...That means there is either a real or imagined problem with the fuel mixture as seen in the exhaust system, as told to the...
Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:04:07 -0700
...That makes good sense. > > Residual fuel pressure test showed system held pressure for at least > 10 minutes. Almost 20 IIRC. Drop after that maybe...
What Fuel Octane? (Was: Engine RPMs???(not too long))
Historical mailing list - Pokey
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 05:48:07 -0800
...The Vanagon air-cooled engines are run by the same AFC FI system that came out in VW's in 1974. It is less...
Re: Emissions Failure
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 29 Jun 1995 19:40:07 -0700 (PDT)
...Also, if the system has a coolant temp sensor (I sure it does), check it out. It riches the mixture when cold and as...
Re: O2 sensor wiring
Historical mailing list - jon
Mon, 6 Nov 2006 18:45:12 -0800
...It still had the original fuel lines, with only a small leak (weep?). The tank seals are bad (I can smell fuel after a...
Re: Interesting VW Article on Future Technology The Company May Use - Hopefully it will reach a new Vanagon Soon
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:28:48 -0600
...Like I said, its an on demand system that > does > not replace the need for your current fuel and you do not store any...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:59:19 -0500
...sensor going in this weekend) entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor, relays, etc.). fuel pressure is good. All injectors appear to be...
Bus Depot Sucks
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 25 Jan 2002 14:45:02 -0800
...system. <DIV></DIV>> has a preset timer too. no need for aux fuel, at it taps off your vehicles <DIV></DIV>>fuel...
Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:43:05 -0800
...NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity dear all on the recent trip through the usa .. i tied my new wife to the...
Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 30 Oct 2014 09:34:44 -0700
...Here's a handy app to help you track your fuel...there's one for the smart phones, too.... http://www.fuelly.com/dashboard
Re: Fryeday Question
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:45:18 -0800
...I believe that is what the Brazilians run, and that high a percentage of ethanol requires modifications to the fuel system that don't...
Re: intermittent running rich issue
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Wed, 7 Dec 2016 10:02:47 -0800
...condition but this is where my knowledge of of the fuel injection system is limited. I also don't know how thermostats usually fail...
Re: Reverse Vanagon syndrome??
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 11:23:42 -0500
...Otherwise you'll get unmeasured air (false air, the Germans call it) into the system and not have fuel to go with it. (too...
Re: Burnt Vanagon of the Week
Historical mailing list - rsf
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 20:03:44 -0500
If you are really that paranoid I would suggest a Suppression system used in boats...try www.westmarine.com Shawn -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Re: Update on stalling '87
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:09:31 -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: 69-96 RIP
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Jul 1996 11:11:56 -0700
...More common than fuel injection hose failures. Your busses battery or electrical system could have started the fire. What other fuel, besides gasoline, could...
Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
Historical mailing list - neil
Sat, 7 Apr 2007 16:11:43 -0700
...Had my traveling buddy turn the key to > pressurize the system and got an instant stream spewing out of a split > hose. . Fortuanately I...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:22:44 -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...
'Noher Newbie-'86 Westy - near tragedy on shakedown cruise - FIRE!
Historical mailing list - Aurora Farm
Sat, 11 Jun 2005 09:16:12 -0700
...the fuel line and connections and approved Harry's work.  He also did a thorough inspection of all other safety-related systems.&nbsp...
re ac question
Historical mailing list - Graham Mingst
Wed, 16 Aug 2000 10:22:57 -0400
...As has been said many times before the 15 - 20 gallons of fuel we carry around with us present more of a potential danger...
Re: 2.1 WBX Ignition System
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:06:39 -0400
...Trouble shooting consists of vacuum leaks, compression and leak down test, ignition, and then fuel delivery-injector balance. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: New Engine Needed
Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:45:08 -0500
...necessarily cheapest) way. > 1) Closed loop engine management system. > 2) Digifant or better fuel injection system > 3) Stock tach and gauges work > 4) Stock...
Re: E15 fuel?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:01:03 -0600
...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: Digifant Fuel Injection
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:53:07 -0700
...Digifant Fuel Injection Yup, ya gotta have the green Bentley bible for sure, but ya gotta have that blue Digifant FI concordance to go...
Re: how to HOT-WIRE a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
Thu, 28 Nov 2002 18:28:28 -0800
...the jumper wire to the coil will power all the systems (like the fuel pump, etc.). I usually have the key for this procedure...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:21:48 -0600
...sensor going in this >> weekend) >> entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor, relays, etc.). >> fuel pressure is good. All injectors appear to be...
Re: Blink'n Ignition Light
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Thu, 7 May 1998 09:14:19 -0700
...When you turn on the ignition key the fuel pump is pressurizing the fuel system. You can hear that little hum in the back...
Re: van fix part deux: intermittant hesitation
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Wed, 30 Jun 1999 23:23:35 -0700
...Im guessing that its something in the fuel injection > system. > > I had the van to the dealer and they said there was a problem...
Re: Complete list of parts needed from Jetta to do conversion
Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
Sat, 1 Sep 2001 23:27:50 -0400
...I don't know if you need it, but I plumbed it into the system just the same. I think it allows me a...
Re: COLD WEATHER STUTTERING
Historical mailing list - DOUG ELLEDGE
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:12:57 -0800
...Any ideas? I am thinking this is fuel > system related, either the fuel pump or perhaps pressure regulator. > Something that doesn't warm up...
Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:32:48 -0700
...They were nice enough to > pretest without charging me. > > > > Failed on the EVAP test, this is where they pressurize the fuel system > and test...
Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 6 Feb 2006 23:18:39 -0800
...How to - or not - bleed the cooling system > Ok. New water pump put in by a shop, front end up, bleed the system per...
Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:04:24 -0800
...This consists of an > > expensive system to pressurize (or maybe evacuate?) the fuel tank vent > > system through the fuel filler hole, keep it at...
Re: 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 3 Jun 2014 18:25:48 -0500
...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: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Thu, 15 Jan 2004 15:14:36 -0600
...The ECU that is >mentioned in the EO *WILL NOT* work with the fuel injection system on the >motor nor even plug into the...
Spiralmax (et al)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Oct 1999 11:31:26 EDT
...The swirl effect which is supposed to help mix fuel and air might be somewhat helpful on a carburated engine where the fuel/air...
Letter to VWoA's President re: Eurovan Fuel Leaks/Fires
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 1 Oct 1999 10:54:44 -0700
...the 1992 Canadian Eurovan and the 1993 Eurovan have the same fuel system, parts, etc.). I also mentioned the number of consumer complaints on...
Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:44:19 -0700
...It adds two more >>> connections to the system. I connect straight to the plastic fuel >>> line. >>> This item is helping assembly at the factory...
Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:58:08 -0700
But I DO have an OBDII system with the Zetec, and there is definitely less throttle used in say 3rd gear at 40 than...
Re: Doesn't run well through fire.
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Fri, 2 Mar 2001 12:02:55 -0500
...fuel from the cylinders after a while. Usually after I've driven on for another 100 yards or so and my fire suppression system...
Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 21 Dec 2013 12:31:16 -0700
...Then performed the Hall sender systems check. All test were > positive. Spark at the coil wire every time the center connector of the > hall...
Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 12 Oct 2001 12:37:57 EDT
...Finally, the Motronic fuel and management system is significantly more precise than the CIS-E system of the Audi, but the injector position in...
PARTS PLACE and enging surge at 1100rpm
Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
Fri, 3 Jun 94 13:18:06 CDT
...So i'm still looking for ideas! If anyone has a copy of the 'bosch bible', BOSCH FUEL INJECTION AND ENGINE MANAGEMENT, would you...
Re: starting FI waterboxer / clunk on bumps
Historical mailing list
Mon, 4 Apr 1994 16:02:53 -0600
...Tried remounting the fuel tank with new rubbers, and inspected the >brake calipers - no luck. How about FOD (Foreign Object Debris) in the spare...
Vanagon/Subaru Deep Thoughts
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 31 May 2001 15:28:48 -0400
...engine, but incorporate the stock Digijet FI system? There would be some obvious problems with the fuel injectors and the distributor, but everything else...
Re: I-4 conversion
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Tue, 8 May 2001 10:07:19 -0600
David Marshall wrote: > > You must have had a bad fuel pump! I have set a few customers up with > CIS-Motronic (Audi 80 2...
Wiring theory confirmation please. (adding Jetta tach + Vanagon oil pressure PCB)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:59:26 -0700
...I'm "in there" adding a "dynamic oil pressure system control unit" to my Jetta conversion, so want to install the Jetta tachometer I...
Re: PS Hose kit - a tale corrected
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 06:51:12 EDT
...You cannot follow the factory routing unless you want to drop the fuel tank or installing on a Syncro ! My discount coupon to Cecil...
Re: Jiffy Lube weirdness...
Historical mailing list - Morrison, Peter
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 14:51:06 -0000
...The one I take my Honda to tried to sell me two different kinds of oil flush and a fuel system treatment, last time...