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• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks. Why?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:43:27 -0400
  ...most all failures are the result of some fluid system failure, coolant, oil, or fuel. While you may need to deal with outer head...
• Air intake "scoops"
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 13:59:09 -0500
  ...official SA parts manuals call them "trim" and not "scoops" and they'll be on a body page and not a fuel system page.
• Re: HELP-- 45 MPH @ WOT ???
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:36:16 -0400
  ...87 GL, 2WD, Auto, stock 2.1, I COMPLETELY cleaned the fuel > tank out for a fresh set of gaskets about 6 months ago...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:33:58 -0800
  ...If I'm reading correctly, you ran new hose from the fuel >> tank to the firewall. Does this mean that you inserted the fuel...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 22:11:21 -0500
  ...Some fuel injection systems use a valve to bypass air around the throttle plate for idle, and the working end of this valve can...
• Re: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:42:37 -0700
  ...system is for the 1.9 >>> engine, digijet. I have checked with the digitool all the possible >>> items. Also checked fuel pressure, fuel pump...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:55:47 -0500
  ...The combustion >> process has not changed over the years, only the tolerance of the > controls. >> >> Start with the fuel system. Make it is tight...
• Inline 4 VW gas Vanagon motor work in progress
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 07:50:47 -0700
  ...When I first got the van, through unfamiliarity with Vanagon cooling systems, I caused the motor to overheat (no cooling system 'air-bleed'...duh...
• Re: Help! Stranded in Phoenix-Loses power and dies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:24:22 -0700
  ...made it so it could start, but he sure did not 'fix' it ) ...........it's pure folly to work on injectors and fuel system...
• Re: Fuel Master
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 May 2003 22:43:19 -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...
• 2.1 long block
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 09:42:51 -0800
  ...i can really use except for the heads and the fuel injection system. I need help I cannot afford a rebuilt engine to put...
• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 18:06:27 -0500
  ...Did you adjust your fuel management system, timing, etc., to handle this change? Marc Perdue
• Re: Update on my engine swap (very long)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 22:21:43 -0700
  Looks like you are making headway - congratulations! On the fuel system - piece of cake - get the fuel unions that are in an A1 series...
• Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 10:50:00 -0400
  ...This activated the long trip sensor in the fuel injection system and my van fortuanatley died in the driveway right after loading it to...
• Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 14:30:00 -0400
  ...This activated the long trip sensor in the fuel injection system and my van fortunately died in the driveway right after loading it to...
• Re: Motor Theory For Dummies
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Hart
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 02:14:38 -0700
  ...All 4 cycle engines SUCK��SQUEEZE���FUEL��FIRE���BANG��BLOW All together now���SUCK��SQUEEZE���FUEL��FIRE���BANG��BLOW And, that's all you...
• Re: Joe's 85GL
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:39:47 -0700
  ...A year later, an >intermittent *tiny* spot of fuel showed up under one of the "new" >rubber hose bits at the metal fuel rail...
• Distributors etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 3 Mar 95 11:22:06 PST
  ...fully enjoy your intake system/cam timing. 3. The trick is to provide a stochiometric approximation of 15:1 fuel to air with an...
• Re: Blue foil tragedy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:04:52 -0700
  ...does sound like the Dynamic Oil Pressure System connections got damaged. which means you might be missing high and low rpm oil pressure warning...
• Re: '89 Westy Price - Reasonable??
  Historical mailing list - Josh Poulson
  Mon, 03 Apr 1995 09:16:36 PDT
  ...I'd ask if they replaced the fuel filter, redone the undercoating, and a lot of other rust and road wear things. Otherwise it...
• Re: Many Questions
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 14:07:06 -0800
  ...converter or unleaded adapter on the fuel filler neck > but was sold and carries an American spec. VIN number .I'll be attempting > to...
• Part search request for assistance, 81 - 83 air coolled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:52:47 -0800
  ...goes from the air flow meter to the intake manifold (fuel injection type system) , my original is torn open, 81 - 83 air coolled, auto...
• What should I do about a tank of old gas
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:18:22 -0500
  ...I keep thinking I should empty the tank and flush new gas through the fuel system but I'm not sure how. Is there...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:16:06 -0800
  ...fuel injection by cylinder and , not timed to engine position in any way. on GW's solution and complete re-do.......... That GW system...
• Re: Rubber parts on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Sep 1994 13:16:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It's allready been mentioned on this list that the fuel system hoses should be periodically checked to prevent engine fires. So far they...
• 90' Carat cold start problem, is it FI?
  Historical mailing list - Tzung Yang
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 16:33:38 -0600
  ...I called the mechanic, and they suggested me to have a check on the fuel injection system, which by itself will cost $130. Because...
• Fwd: Re: Propane (East Coast)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 18:25:16 PDT
  If you want to save some time and don't suspect system trouble,why not just go ahead and fill up the tank? You...
• home engine repair: it runs!!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 15:49:08 -0800
  ...So I did, and wow! I barely touched the starter and she fired right up! I figured all of those fuel hoses would have...
• Coughing solved: Attn. AFC FI owners!
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 14:30:28 -0500
  ...like either a > momentary lack of power to the fuel injection system or a sudden blockage > of fuel flow. The whole bus shudders and...
• 1.9 parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - McBryde, Connor
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:30:33 -0800
  ...All new metric rubber fuel hoses on engine; fuel injectors are old and need new O-rings. Old parts (engine had 144,000 miles...
• Re: Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:26:42 +0200
  ...Summers are getting so darn hot. > > So, any compact efficient modern systems that can go in or under the dash or some other clever...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:25:52 -0700
  ...All I could think of was the exhaust leaking air into the system. However, maybe it is the engine ground. Keep the ideas coming...
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:14:17 -0500
  ...total nut about > corrosion .. > but I am not finding it in fuel system compoenents very much, if at all. > > the small engine guys in...
• Re: AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:07:29 -0700
  ...the injectors firing. > > ( ecu keeps fuel pump relay energized because it sees the engine turning > from the ignition system. ) > > Scott > turbovans.com > > > ----- Original Message...
• Re: Parts needed to install new engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:33:49 -0700
  ...New exhaust system (if yours hasn't been replaced in a while) and gaskets. Six two hole and two three hole exhaust gaskets. New...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:20:37 EST
  ...glow plugs are in good working order and your fuel filter and fuel system are in good condition. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain...
• 88 fuel lines / exaust
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 21:42:02 -0700
  ...I searched the archives and it seems the responces came directly to me :( Anyway, I am wanting to replace my fuel lines on my...
• Re: Megasquirt FI Control and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 15:25:34 -0500
  Not sure what mega-squirt costs, but I've had real good luck with the Haltech engine management system. Mine is an E6s that...
• Re: Emissions testing 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 06:48:58 EST
  ...computer how to adjust the fuel mixture. Throttle position switch, Temp II switch, AFM, Oxy sensor, CAT, exhaust system leaks, air intake leaks, vacuum...
• update (was RE: oops, more questions on O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 23:31:50 -0400
  Hi all, Thanks to everyone who provided info on O2 sensors and materials to read about the fuel injection system. And thanks to everyone...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 22:25:12 -0700
  ...Like it's a safety issue even. > You combine that with the joke head gasket system, and old tech engine > management system, and fuel...
• Re: Air Flow Meter and Idle/Mixture Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 18 Apr 95 12:05:27 CDT
  ...the computer on these Digijet and Digifant EFI systems seems to be very sensitive to the sensor (oxygen sensor, coolant temp sensor, etc.) input...
• Re: Decel Valve.....Yikes!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 11:25:39 -0700
  ...Bakckfiring is usually caused by fuel/air mixture too lean. Perhaps you have a leaky intake manifold. Check the gaskets between the intake manifold...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks. Why?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 24 Jul 2021 13:39:30 -0400
  ...most all failures are the result >> of some fluid system failure, coolant, oil, or fuel. While you may need to >> deal with outer head...
• Re: Daily Update On My Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:44:44 -0800
  ...When you turn on the ignition key did you hear the fuel pump humming for a few seconds? That's the fuel pump pumping...
• Re: Diesel verse gas?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 11:03:15 +0200
  ...need several parts from the Vanagon Turbo Diesel engine like exhaust system, oil pan and others. What kind of is your project bus? Helmut...
• Re: no fuse for fuel pump? Adding fuses.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:26:36 -0500
  ...For > most VWs not having the ignition and fuel systems fused is normal, going > Back to even the very first Beetles. Likely the plan...
• Re: Copious Fuel Leak at Both Manifolds-Crimp clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:48:05 -0500
  ...They're not adjustable though, and I strongly question GoWesty's justification for using them instead of proper fuel-system screw clamps which do...
• Re: : Re: Tag an SUV today
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 12:36:33 -0600
  ...its day, but new vehicles have much more tightly > > controlled fuel and ignition systems. I think the new Chev Malibu has 4 > or > > 5...
• 1.9L AAZ Turbo Diesel is now running in my Syncro!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 23:00:27 -0700
  ...clutch system (30% more clutch area than the Diesel systems) and this starter works in a Syncro with the standard 'gasoline' fuel tank and...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps and a 110V pre-heat circulating system
  Historical mailing list - B Monk
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:33:33 -0800
  ...Top Fuel dragsters have no cooling system of any kind I believe. As for after run cooling..........it doesn't seem to hurt engines...
• Re: FS: Westy Eberspacher heater CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 12:15:59 -0500
  ...The Heater w/combustion blower / fuel pump / wire loom / fuel T fitting. Safety reset switch, interior thermostat, wire loom. Dash slider controls with the...
• Corrado Powered Westy Syncro - For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 07:06:15 +1000
  ...exhaust system. He tilted the engine like the diesel and put on a VW diesel starter. Had to get a new fuel tank from...
• Re: Eric's 1.9 and West River Westies Campout
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Tue, 17 May 2022 22:55:05 -0600
  ...tech session! We can touch > on diagnosing the engine, fuel delivery and ignition systems and try to get > your engine straight or figure out...
• Re: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:36:51 -0500
  ...But a systematic, controlled comparison might show a lower average for AC. mcneely
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:22:15 -0700
  ...FWIW -- To fill and bleed, I use a generic (3-4 lbs) electric fuel pump to pump coolant directly from the 1 gal. bottle...
• VW Bus - still thinking about it.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 95 17:14:58 EDT
  ...I understand that the hydraulic lifters are a benefit as well the exhaust system (which is still fairly easy to find vs. the '79...
• Re: Testimonial <G>
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 15:52:41 -0600
  ...We finally installed the trans on > Saturday night and after cycling the ignition four or five times to > insure that the fuel system was...
• Re: Happy Friday & Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 00:17:50 -0500
  ...I just spent the last week driving from San Francisco back to Virginia (with that storm system chasing me all the way). Fortunately it...
• Re: I lost my temp sensor connector/wire
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 11:27:51 -0500
  ...one faces towards the front of the bus and is for the fuel injection system. The other faces towards the driver's side and...