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• 2nd most important waterleaker specialized measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 22:17:04 -0700
  ...The digitool allows monitoring of most electronic fuel injection control signals. Every day or two some new message on the list discusses hesitation, cutting...
• Re: Sycnro Front-Diff Breather Hose ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 14:21:07 -0400
  ...big fear is that it joins the rest of the emissions system (Fuel vapour > and maybe the transmission breather) which then joins into the...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 02:37:55 -0400
  ...228 @ 4400 rpm > Sequential Multiport fuel injection with dual spray injectors > Platinum-tipped spark plugs > Computerized management system with "Limp Home feature," incl. over...
• Re: 89 MYSTERY problem!!
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:30:33 -0400
  ...That means there is either a real or > imagined problem with the fuel mixture as seen in the exhaust system, as > told to the...
• On auxiliary Gas Tanks, Solvents, Storage, Needs and Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:26:32 EST
  ...high tech engine, alternative fuels do damage (pre-detonation, partially cracked fuel residues, potential contamination of Oxygen sensors, fuel system components and the issue...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 13:31:59 -0600
  ...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: 87 2.1 loss power
  Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:20:46 -0400
  ...Doesn't appear to >> have fuel in it. I'll report back on the fuel pressure later,I'll check >> all >> grounds again,pull...
• Some Comments on Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. non -
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 18:41:47 EST
  ...When these vehicles were running, I was unimpressed with the fuel efficiency compared to the Peugeot stationwagon I ended up with. I do own...
• Re: She's Home! (Was: '87 Vanagon turns and turns but won't start)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 08:28:44 -0400
  ...of weeks ago and went through the entire fuel system, finding that plenty of fuel was getting to the cylinders. We ran out of...
• Re: Van not starting??
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:03:19 -0700
  ...Could > this be an O2 sensor problem or possible fuel filter? When trying to start > her she is trying really hard to start, very...
• '83 overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 05:45:49 -0700
  ...This is my first water cooled VW so this whole thing is a mystery to me! At the time of purchase, the fuel and...
• Re: Bentley/Bosch FI book
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 96 09:06:53 PDT
  ...The make/model that has the most number of installations is the CIS system on the Rabbit/Golf at over 400,000. Next is...
• Re: why does #3 pist/cyl always go bad first?
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 08:03:28 -0400
  ...The fact that all Fuel Injected type IV engines have asymetrical (un-equal path lengths from exhaust valves to tail pipe) exhaust systems can...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, dies
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 17:56:48 -0800
  ...Must be fuel/air related. Air filter okay? Could be a plugged gas tank vent system. Try driving with the gas cap off for...
• Re: Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 15:04:21 -0400
  ...I was > reading that increased electrical consumption can lower fuel economy. I'm > wondering then...... is it possible to run the fridge on propane...
• Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:21:05 -0400
  Hi Volks, Back in the winter time I remember there was some concern about the Auxiliary Air Regulator for the FI system becoming NLA...
• Re: Measuring Manifold vaccum for leaks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:25:35 -0700
  ...digijet systems, that might be a good search to. My main approach, was to tee off of the plenum for the fuel pressure regulator...
• Re: Conversion Kits: Beware 1991 Clean Air Act!
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 16:36:48 -0500
  ...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: Best chance of passing emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:01:49 -0400
  ...It can be bad for some parts of the fuel system, so I wouldn't leave it in there very long. Change the oil...
• Re: Fast idle and stumble
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:51:28 +0000
  ...still not solved running issue on 2.3 with 1.9 fuel > management. > > Many steps still not done as friends are busy and summer...
• Re: Carburetor in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:08:39 -0800
  ...Several people suggested I look at going to a > > carburetor instead of trying to rebuild the fuel injection system. > > Has anyone done this? What...
• Re: 2.1l Spark plug wire routing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 28 May 2010 18:17:40 -0600
  ...http://tinyurl.com/33habhr > > The grey cover on your fuel lines is for abrasion resistance. For this you > can simple use heat shrink tubing...
• Re: Engine miss
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 17:56:55 -1000
  ...if this applies to the original poster's van ....one thing to check on such a fuel system is the vacuum line going from...
• 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips?
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:47:29 -0800
  ...the new FI system necessary? My original ECU has never caused Vanagon syndrome, but as we all know is neither fuel-efficient nor provides...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:16:42 -0700
  ...The big question was fuel system. And yes, 50 deg install. Additionally, with the raised A'wagen bed, I can easily modify the steel...
• Re: vanagon Digest Inline 4 gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 7 May 2007 09:35:08 -0700
  ...After I noticed the head was leaking..slowly losing coolant, getting cooling system air lock, etc..my fuel mileage had dropped to around 22...
• Re: 83.5 Runs for about 4 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 1 May 2006 19:24:50 -0400
  ...I >>temporarily reinstalled it. >> >>I'm suspecting the fuel pump. But I'm not all that savvy with the electric >>pump system. >> >>My theory...
• Re: AC convert
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 10:17:31 -0700
  ...in connection with a hydrocarbon refrigeration system. Besides, in a fire situation a few seconds of gaseous fuel added to the fire is arguably...
• Re: Help, my wallet's always empty...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 4 Apr 95 10:23:23 PDT
  ...During the time I had that bus I had several fuel leaks from various places: Cracked hoses, leaky fuel pump, one of the little...
• gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:54:21 -0800
  ...Gas - Replaced leaky run between intake manifold and CIS fuel distributor, plugged holes in intake, put vacuum lines on. Pulled injector #1 and #2...
• Re: fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 08:02:11 EDT
  ...Curt, noisy fuel pumps are an indication of fuel starvation of the pump especially if the pump is mounted as it should be on...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:59:52 -0800
  ...30% fuel economy loss at average speed of 80 mph > > > with > > > mountain bike perpendicular to direction of propagation. Not a lot > > > of surface area...
• FS Last Call Before E* bay air cooled parts, Engine, Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 08:02:18 -0500
  ...This is the complete system and can be installed on an engine that has never had a fuel injection system. The parts are listed...
• Re: Another trip report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 18:34:06 -0400
  ...Have to be proactive on the fuel system. I'm learning really quick and I suspect very lucky Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury...
• Re: [NVC] Beware of the Skid Demon
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:06:51 -0700
  ...shut off the > fuel............but on a carb vehicle fuel still goes through the engine > and > into the exhaust system, on some anyway .......................you...
• Re: 87 GL Turns Over Finally!!! was: 87 still not starting, need fuel pump advice
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:01:41 -0500
  ...Just finished a job > >> > >> replacing > >> > >> fuel tank seals and new fuel filter. > >> > >> > >> > >> Now I'm getting power to the fuel pump at least. Connected...
• Re: Look what came out of the fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:05:40 -0700
  ...Looks like several people have used this one: >>>>> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1178_1457/fuel-gas-tank.html >>>>> >>>>> -john >>>>> >>>>>> On...
• Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:40:24 -0400
  ...Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time If anyone could pass on detailed instructions (w/references to the Bentley) on exactly which hoses need...
• Re: Canadian gas vs lower 48 states gas and penguins
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson - Epoch Product Design
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:58:17 -0800
  ...Pure 100% bio-diesel runs fine down to about 15-20F, then you need a fuel heating system. By the way, we have a...
• Parts available from Erics Van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Mar 2021 12:49:31 +0000
  ...Fuel injection and ignition system for above including harness. Complete rear brakes overhauled in 2018. Near new. Includes GoWesty HD drums and OEM style...
• Re: OX light
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 11:58:42 -0500
  ...sensor replaced,it is then reset.This sensor tells your fuel injection system how to regulate the mixture for optimum mileage and performance. Dave...
• Re: propane toilet!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 19 Feb 95 20:14:19 CST
  ...design eliminates foul odor problems that are >characteristic of other systems. written guarantee " toilet gives off no >foul odors inside or outside. ahem. as...
• Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 25 May 1999 17:43:23 -0700
  ...or Motronic management system? The "demo" vehicle (syncro doublecab) is claimed to have a steady 13 litres/100 km fuel consumption - am I correct...
• Re: Central Locks..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 23:16:02 +1300
  ...Jeez, he must've thought the locks were hydraulically actuated! count yourself lucky that he wasn't working on your fuel system... Andrew Grebneff...
• Re: Throttle valve housing question......
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 21:22:38 -0400
  ...I suspect it is normal residue from the crankcase ventilation system. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab,60 356 http://Neksiwel...
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 20:19:46 -0800
  ...Blake wants the plastic fuel tank vent cross piece. No reason to paint those. There are cooling system parts that are more likely to...
• Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:49:46 -0400
  ...And on modern engines it has to supply some noticeable chunk of a horsepower for the electronic control systems. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Hammerdorfer
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 22:08:24 -0700
  ...2. Air sensor ($450 for part) 3. fuel filter 4. Fuel pump 5. Water in cooling system 6. some pretty technical solution that involves...
• Any ideas, my van runs terrible, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:36:27 -0800
  ...common 00537 Oxygen system regulation, 27-00 implausible single 0524 knock sensor G61, 3100 open or short to ground. 0561 fuel mixture adjustment. 15...
• Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 13:08:04 -0800
  ...In the incomplete understanding of the fueling system that I had yesterday, I thought you could replace the AFM with a MAP (and some...
• Re: Carburetor in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:55:32 -0800
  ...Several people suggested I look at going to a > carburetor instead of trying to rebuild the fuel injection system. > Has anyone done this? What...
• Re: Vana's Blues
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 13:41:53 -0800
  ...say, some $12 part to puke > on me in the fuel delivery system a couple months from now because I was > too ignorant to...
• Re: oxs light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:43:34 -0400
  ...Any Vanagon operated in Europe / Great Britain / most of the world before unleaded fuel became widely available either was not supplied with a sensor...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:00:41 -0500
  ...Replacing Propane Regulator Advice? I ran rubber fuel line in my westy conversion to replace the copper. Found some 200 psi thick walled fuel...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:41 -0800
  ...But once it's running all > it needs is fuel. No electricity at all. > > Carbureted engines can't compete with a working EFI system...
• Re: Cooling Fan Themoswitch Woes
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 17:17:05 -0700
  ...to getting >a >new switch)? Particularly, I noticed that the fuel injection system uses a >temp sensor near the water pump. I assume this...
• Re: Scary happening plus fuel injectors/catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:23:24 -0700
  ...in the ignition path or perhaps the electrical controls to the fuel system. You'd have to do a thorough check of many connections...
• Re: e15
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:08:28 -0800
  ...as 'fuel system lubricant' which it says right on the jug. oh...fuel filters . Those are often neglected. I have seen syncro's where...
• Re: Help! Weird noises after installing injectors...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 23:40:05 -0400
  ...The fuel pump cycles at least one full tank through the system every hour of operation. >In the meantime, I was taking the van...
• Re: old vs new... STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP-water in fuel
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:03:39 -0800
  ...wrote: >>Mark, >> >>Your troubleshooting seems you can rule out the mechanical fuel system >>including water in the gas or diesel in the tank. What...