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• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 2 May 2004 23:53:04 EDT
  ...will know whether the problem is in the ignition system or the fuel system. Also, during the tune up, a conductor or connector might...
• On-board fire systems.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:29:17 -0700
  Yes, any of the racing supply houses will have built in fire-suppression systems. Required in racecars and simple to install. On a vanagon...
• Re: starting from aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:01:25 -0700
  ...here's what I do for a 'simple, manual, nothing complicated or wierd, two battery system' that has full versatility. I just put a...
• vw recalls for vanagons, campers, and syncros
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 22:26:57 CDT
  ...Your dealer will also replace the right side fuel return hose on your engine and then pressure check the complete fuel system. This work...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 May 2012 07:28:42 -0700
  ...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: 'Noher Newbie-'86 Westy - near tragedy on shakedown cruise - FIRE!
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 09:54:22 -0700
  ...the fuel line > and connections and approved Harry's work. He also did a thorough > inspection of all other safety-related systems. Since this...
• Re: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:22:54 -0400
  AC on a Vanagon affects fuel economy much worse than on most modern vehicles. For beginners the electrical load is huge, especially with the...
• Re: Conversion Kits: Beware 1991 Clean Air Act!
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 09:00:23 -0700
  ...found out that they wouldn't touch it because the fuel delivery system had been modified, it has to be stock or you'll...
• Re: Fuel flow regulator
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:33:25 -0600
  ...The brown wire with the black strip in the distributor >> narness >>>> is the most important ground for the Fuel injection and ignition >> system. It...
• Re: Can O2-sensor make engine run too lean?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:46:53 -0500
  ...3) Fuel-air delivery. All injectors delivering same quantity of fuel. Good spray patterns. All cylinders drawing same air volume. No vacuum leaks. 4...
• Re: Fuel Master
  Historical mailing list - vw4x4
  Mon, 5 May 2003 23:00:59 -0400
  ...Mon, 5 May 2003 19:06:01 -0400 > > >> > > >> Does anyone know anything about an item called the Fuel Master? It > is > > >> magnetic, is installed...
• Re: Help strange misfire - Update
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 08:34:32 -0500
  ...Now, if your gasoline has ethanol, as most do, that could damage plastic and rubber fittings in the fuel system, and if the vehicle...
• fuel system questions
  Historical mailing list - James A. Creech
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 18:56:10 -0500
  ...temp 2 sensor at the thermostat housing requires a complete coolant system drain. Any shortcuts here (like quickly & temporarily stopping up the sensor hole...
• FS: Complete Digifant Setup
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 17:52:04 -0400
  ...This is the entire system for less than an ECU from the dealer. I will also toss in the nice, no-rust, '87 fuel...
• Today's forwards from "professional" techs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 07:50:01 -0800
  ...WV2ZZZ25ZLH065623 > Fuel: EFI > > Symptoms: Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on > Occurs: Always > > ___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ > > Sorry for the...
• Re: E85 thermodynamic advantage?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:50:49 -0600
  ...If you have dirt anywhere in the fuel system, it WILL be removed or at least popped loose by E85. This CAN cause difficulties...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 00:03:56 -0700
  ...For example, Seattle has a wonderful bus system, the one here in Anchorage sucks! There are many variables, options and opinions on this subject...
• Re: air-cooled engine expert recommendation needed near San Jose CA
  Historical mailing list - Gus
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 15:19:59 -0500
  ...I guess it's a fuel system issue but that's outside my > expertise. > > This is getting to the stage where we're not...
• Re: Drivability issue revisited-intermittent stalling
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 13:53:44 -0600 (CST)
  ...Yesterday I was told over this very >net service that I could check the fuel injection and fuel pump relays. > Located in the black...
• For Sale: 82 Westfalia camper (MN)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Nowaczek
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 18:06:42 -0500
  ...Many mechanical systems renewed/replaced: Brakes (pads/rotors/shoes), clutch slave cyl., brake/clutch master cyl., gas tank, starter, fuel pump & lines, AFM module...
• Desperately Seeking Linkage Parts (I4 conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 18:57:20 -0400
  ...I put an Audi 3A code engine in it, run with a Jetronic fuel injection system (with an air mass meter) following the designs...
• Re: FAQs-I like it!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 11:28:36 PST
  ...Chris ;-)] ) >* headlights/foglights >* coolant (flushing tips, leaky heads, overflow/expansion tanks) >* fuel system (AFM, O2 sensor, temp I/II sensors, ground straps, >stuttering, mention...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 00:08:02 -0800
  ...All the thief would see is a push > button switch that activated the system, and a flashing LED when the > system is activated. Push...
• RE: Clean Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 08:44:09 -0700
  ...Remove the fuel. 3. Exclude O2. 4. Stop the Unihibited Chain Reaction (Note: This method is effective = on gas =20 and liquid fuels b...
• gas and the little green guys - was Re: Area 51 trip
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:44:54 -0400
  ...Mine is really beat looking with primer spots and rust around the windows but it runs fine after lots of work to fuel system...
• Was: Optima Batteries, now hydrogen
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 10:46:47 -0800
  ...Proponents of hydrogen as an automotive fuel use this fact as a safety feature for hydrogen fuel compared to gasoline, which flows out and...
• Re: Slow Car Fast House?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:51:36 -0500
  ...This is an easy way for rain water to get into the fuel tank. >>>>> >>>>> After install pressure test-smoke test the entire system before...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:07:04 -0400
  ...The fuel treatment is optional. Gasoline fuel treatment can be had anywhere, so there's probably no need to carry it. Diesel fuel treatment...
• Re: sensor not hot enough
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:15:50 -0500
  ...Have you looked into fuel supply issues? I've seen lots of posts on the lists about clogged filters, floating rust flakes clogging the...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:08:03 -0400
  ...Most modern ammonia based AC systems should be pretty fuel efficient. On Jul 24, 2006, at 12:37 PM, John Rodgers wrote: The current...
• Re: VERBOSE: fuel pump, ethanol, cavitation
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:40:53 -0700
  ...fill up in southern Virginia with 10% ethanol fuel > 3. fine rust in fuel filter before replacement > 4. new Bosch pump still have whining...
• Re: The fuel of choice of the world?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:55:47 -0700
  ...A properly operating fuel injection system is good for both pocket book and air quality. We in this county have to pay these fees...
• Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:33:19 -0700
  as for leather fuel system parts go .. my 1975 mercedes 240D diesel injection pump had a leather diaphragm thing on it .. I put on...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 13:20:35 -0800
  ...won't start - not even sputter) > New ignition switch > Fuel pump runs (pressurizes the system ok) > > No start. > > I tried a couple of shots...
• Re: (NVC) '91 Cabriolet Loses Pwr, Bucks, Stalls, Won't Restart
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:39:30 -0500
  ...I know fuel some fuel system and exhaust components have been replaced. After $2000 it's time for an answer or a new car...
• Re: '88 TD - *occasional* rough idling/loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 12:16:41 -0500
  ...filter, air and fuel filters. I've run a bottle of snake oil (magical diesel injector cleaner) through the system. No change. I'm...
• Re: '81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:35:43 -0500
  ...since the fuel filter was changed? > > I'd probably start with a compression test, then move on to the > injection system if that looks...
• Re: Running on Tap Water
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 07:33:31 -0700
  ...Here is a simple description: "A water injection system works similarly to a fuel injection system only it injects water instead of fuel. A...
• Re: E15 Coming & the Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:22:13 -0700
  ...If it will damage the wasserboxer and the fuel management system, what can we do?� I can't imagine that there will be a...
• Re: Fuel Master
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 5 May 2003 18:11:08 -0700
  ...Mon, 5 May 2003 19:06:01 -0400 > >> > >> Does anyone know anything about an item called the Fuel Master? It is > >> magnetic, is installed...
• Re: I need info on Audi 5 Cylinder motors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 21:55:47 -0500
  ...Also what Fuel Injection systems >were available? One small tidbit: apparently the 5 cylinder engine in the Audi GT (perhaps the Audi 80 too...
• Re: What else should I replace doing Tico coversion?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 22:22:31 EST
  ...Depending on the mileage and general condition of the van you might want to check into all the rubber hoses (fuel, coolant, etc.) that...
• Re: o2 sensor: required?
  Historical mailing list - John Hawk
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 13:24:34 -0600
  ...I think you could expect less performance, fuel economy and the works. It should run however. John >>> Rio Rafael <rior@GARLIC.COM> 01/09...
• FS 85 GL 7 Pass. van
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 11:52:58 -0400
  ...automatic tranny- runs smooth has rebuilt front calipers new pads new e brake cable and some brake lines were replaced all new fuel lines...
• Re: idling probalems
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 14:11:23 -0400
  ...Finally tracked it down to the Fuel Inj temp sensor. Listee Ben has a helpful write up on it. http://www.benplace.com/temp...
• Re: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 02:09:50 -0400
  ...with a now assumed good fuel filter and pump, the suspicion falls even more on the ignition system (incidently, it is possible the bad...
• Re: Cylinder head temp?
  Historical mailing list - Mountaineer
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 07:49:47 -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: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:46:13 -0400
  ...If the 6L/100 km system is unfamiliar, here's an example - if the old fuel economy rating was 6 l/100 km, and...
• Re: Don't top off gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:03:01 -0700
  ...Sometimes fuel just rises in the neck too fast for the system to work properly. I also think the camel hump tank Vanagons have...
• A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:11:51 -0800
  ...shortcomings. Fuel consumption was 13-14mpg measured with GPS for the previous several thousand miles. G. After installation of the Exhaust system using the...
• Re: NVC-Prices Fuel A Rebellion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 16:35:52 +1200
  ...There used >to be a risk of damage with too high or low of an octane but most vehicle >computer systems using knock sensors...
• Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:33:01 -0700
  ...Symptoms remain the same. > I will next check for fuel flow, and while my gut tells me fuel pump, just > wanted to get wiser...
• Re: tracking down gas smell tips needed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 21:37:49 -0700
  ...Now >> with repeated pressurizing of the fuel system, no drips are happening in >> this area. >> >> This is the same area I noticed that the...
• Re: Running rich
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Wed, 9 May 2001 02:02:21 -0700
  ...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: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 01:51:02 -0500
  ...OK it makes more sound than the German pipe from the plant, but I am seeing more fuel betterment, and the machine runs much...
• Re: Tooooooooooooo ritch a startup...com on guys!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:38:30 -0400
  ...too ritch at cold start...way too ritch, > >>heavy smell of fuel and fuel smoke... also, a small hesitation wile driving > >>with the OS...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:28:55 -0800
  ...Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question I are cornfused -- is CA testing gas caps or fuel tanks? Seems like some...
• Re: air cooled flooding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:40:11 -0800
  ...Subsequent vanagon fuel systems have two individual separate relays, which is only logical. I don't think I would call it flooding quite, I...
• Re: rough running rig
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Fri, 6 Oct 2006 22:25:35 -0500
  ...I too thought it was the fuel filter, but finding one on the road in Oklahoma was impossible. Instead, I got some fuel injector...
• 1986 2.1L carburated 5 speed vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:29:27 -0500
  ...to see no fuel punp under wile looking for a no start problem... and again... amazed to see no injection system in the back...