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• Re: Nice Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 16:33:22 -0800
  Jeff, At first, I looked to see what kind of fuel it used. Gasoline, LP? Then I realized ("uses warmth from your engine to...
• Re: missing info on my 88vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 07:04:38 -0500
  ...engine with no side effects, thus removing any water from the fuel system. and hopefully removing any water related misfires. Regards, John Rodgers 88...
• Gas in Crankcase
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 18:45:14 -0500
  ...being burned as fuel. Parking on the driveway indicated additional oil where it shouldn't be -- in the exhaust system, leaking out at flange...
• Re: Replacing Thermostat... and gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 22:18:31 -0400
  If the cooling system is tight you should lose very little coolant. Do this with the engine cold and leave the pressure cap in...
• RE: Parts needed for "Auto Stop" Propane Fill Valve
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 8 Jul 97 22:46:15 UT
  ...Nothing is really special about the Westy propane system, so any good Propane dealer that handles motor fuel or RV service should be able...
• Type I thermostat (need union nut)
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:21:42 -0500
  ...you first check over the FI system thouroughly as a bad TempII sensor or too-high fuel pressure will also lead to a too...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution) Ethanol, LVC
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 2 Sep 2013 13:21:00 -0500
  ...I have not had any issues with the fuel > system of my van that I can document as attributable to running > gasoline with ethanol...
• Re: Slowing to save gas?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 16 May 2008 08:39:47 -0400
  ...The course was about 90 some miles and we used just about 10 > gallons of fuel...Race gas, of course. > > The next time we...
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:58:51 -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...
• Fwd: Re: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 06:37:19 EDT
  ...Speeking from experience, specializing in VW and Audi, that digifant fuel injection system is a simple set up (1), simple diagonsis (2)and (3...
• Re: baja gas, octane, and timing
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 14:48:27 EST
  ...Kurt Krusinski >> There is no need to adjust your timing if you going to use a higher octane fuel. The Digiphant system needs to...
• Re: mini review of Ecoque grill (van camping grill/bbq)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 14:32:40 -0800
  ...useful fuel and it is a wonder that more stove > systems do not > use it. > Jim > > > Wood is not always a plentiful fuel. There...
• Re: '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 16:37:40 -0800
  ...One clue is that the relays for the fuel injection system have >some molten wires - maybe a relay failed and that caused the original...
• our US trip in a 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
  Tue, 9 May 2006 13:27:04 -0400
  ...top of fuel tank - one pop-top joint missing its bolt and standoff - I'm not sure the dual-battery system is hooked up...
• Re: AAZ swap progress
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:16:39 -0600
  ...Also am getting the pieces together for my 2.5" exhaust system and my cold air intake that I am fabricating!! The light at...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 01:07:04 +0200
  I would also suggest checking your Fuel Injectors. From what I know, leaky or maladjusted injectors can send too much gas through the system...
• Re: 1.9 running rich
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 19:53:05 -0500
  ...The motor runs fine but the plugs and exhaust system are covered with black soot. I have installed fresh plugs, I have checked the...
• Re: ALWAYS CARRY A SPARE ALT. BELT!!!!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 22:23:15 -0700
  ...van with a dead battery in the > middle of nowhere.. > > > > chris > > Fuel system failures. Only happen below freezing or above 140 degrees pavement that...
• Re: WBX Plastic Coolant Pipe Inspection
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 20 May 2014 15:07:49 -0700
  ...The cooling system parts that fail most often on a trip are the ones closest to the engine. If you can't do it...
• Hello again, Brakes, No-Start, Coolant bleeder, 1985 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Banks
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 14:43:05 -0500
  ...My system and master cylinder was supposedly bled but my brakes are not performing to my liking. When pressing the pedal initially it goes...
• Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 14:11:16 -0400
  ...She owns a 78 convertible super beetle, and now I have to learn the fuel injection system. So thanks to this group for many...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 14:35:27 -1000
  ...not a vanagon ..but entirely a similar system . Especially in winter.. always always ...remove fuel filter, empty it out backwards to see what's...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:17:41 -0800
  ...fuel pump >> work. >> I have fitted a replacement fuel pump, filters etc and have it >> working and seen fuel pressure at the system gauge...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 08:48:01 -0500
  ...You >> will probably need to increase the fuel pressure to >> compensate or go to >> the 2.1 Digifant. Since you increased the stroke, >> have...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 07:51:00 +0200
  ...CIS is a simple mechanical injection system, fuel lines aren't the problem. Helmut '80 Camper
• Re: update:no power to auxiliary air valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:16:08 -0400
  ...I did a > full troubleshooting of the ignition and fuel injection system this morning > and > narrowed the problem down to the auxillary air regulator...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 May 2015 22:39:44 -0500
  ...I've used mine many times > >>>>> over the past 40 years to diagnose fuel system problems. > >>>>> > >>>>> Stuart > >>>>> > >>>>> -----Original Message----- > >>>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: easy test of Hall unit and ignition spark system
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:23:01 -0600
  ...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: intermittent nostart/stalling disease
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 22 May 1998 09:22:31 -0500
  ...IMHO if you get a short in the hego, fuel pump, ignition coil, ecu, any fuel injector to ground you will get some warm...
• Re: List?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Mon, 30 Nov 2015 10:55:55 -0500
  ...including washing the Vanagon, checking the tires and running fuel stabiliser through the system before winter storage. I also installed a wall-mounted spare...
• Re: BMW RE: FRIDAY: Craigslist ad from the future
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sat, 25 Jan 2014 01:53:59 -0800
  ...you have to be part of the computer-BMW system... if you don't SURENDURE to that ..the more you you can't do...
• Re: Diesel "stumbling"
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 03 Dec 1996 17:24:19 -0500
  ...fuel. It doesn't matter if it's Dextron or Mercon. ATF is a very high detergent and helps keep your injection system clean...
• Re: Totally Heat up your H2O Vanagon in 20 Seconds, in Winter!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 18:10:10 +0100
  ...Claims are > faster warm-up, lower emissions, increased fuel economy over vehicle without > unit. Even after several days. > > http://www.centaurthermal.com/ > > Check it...
• Case and p[istons shot?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 07:57:39 MST
  ...1980) that had a carburated system on it. will this be a different case/crank (etc...) than the Fuel Injected? My motor is FI...
• Re: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 11:46:09 -0700
  ...It is probably more economical just to add a bottle of fuel system cleaner to a tank of the cheap stuff ever 5k miles...
• Re: gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:19:39 -0600
  ...fuel hoses are 6 months old and NOT showing any signs of leaking > firewall fitting ok and showing no signs of leaking also hose...
• So these vans aren't really that loud?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Mon, 19 May 2008 04:55:45 -0400
  ...Some tune up crap and a look at my fuel lines and I'm ready to roll unless the inspection man hassles me. Now...
• Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 06:35:48 EST
  ...With this information the computer can determine the best air/fuel ratio ; stoichiometry. When the O2 sensor detects too little oxygen in the exhaust...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:35:30 -0500
  ...fuel injection, and cooling system was > designed for a 1.9, but now is "managing" a 2.2L system. Maybe the larger > system puts...
• return to ol' blue - the diesel to gas conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 17:36:28 -0700
  ...We needed to drain the tank of diesel, and did so by attaching the fuel pump to where the existing line entered the engine...
• Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:37:41 -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: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:52:47 +0000
  ...the new FI system necessary? My original ECU > has > never caused Vanagon syndrome, but as we all know is neither > fuel-efficient > nor provides...
• New EPA rules for gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 09:04:00 -0600
  ...It supposedly played hell on VW, Volvo, MB, and other automotive Diesel engines because the sulphur was acting as a fuel system lubricant (?) and...
• Re: rear end of van hotter than surface of sun-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 16:18:56 EDT
  ...extensive search of Bentley, Muir, and VW's "Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems ProTraining" manual, I came to suspect a faulty oxygen sensor as...
• Re: RPM - was How much power can a stock FI make?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 05:48:33 +0000
  ...How much can my stock 1.9 fuel injection handle? <SNIP> You wrote, among many other interesting things - >>>>>>>>>>>> The Digijet fuel injection system is...
• Re: 130 mph in a vanagon, what MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 01:45:14 -0500
  ...gear and > how well the cooling system can handle some 300,000 btus/hour of heat > being generated by that much fuel being burned.
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:31:15 +0000
  ...3 wire ISV like the Golf/Jetta Digifant fuel system? > > >The only Vanagon Digifant fuel system I've ever > > >seen has a 2 wire...
• Re: Poor Gas Milage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 09:11:50 -0700
  I may regret starting this thread, but I do indeed get 19- 21 MPG with my 91 automatic, and I have an adjustable fuel...
• Re: Hesitation on 87 Vanagon O2 sensor? reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 00:37:21 EDT
  In a message dated 98-08-05 03:36:49 EDT, kayfremgen@JUNO.COM writes: << Went through the Digifant/Bosch system and came up...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:57:51 -0800
  ...Finally one day it just falls out , fuel sprays all over........that's just one example of fuel line weakness on one model of...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:10:23 -0500
  ...to be suspect of any plastic fitting in the fuel system, simply > because the fuel the engineers designed it for no longer exists. In...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:31:58 -0500
  ...cooling system redesign. Coolant goes into the engine at the rear and flows out the front. Yes, flow through. And for fuel consumption, imagine...
• Re: Look what came out of the fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:45:56 -0300
  ...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: Free Mercedes V-8 (minor VW content)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 13:12:02 -0700
  ...850 the first year it came > out? They put two fuel injection systems together from a 540 or something > like that... it didn't...
• Re: Carburetor in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:10:09 -0500
  ...A better answer to proprietary FI issues is MegaSquirt, it's a DIY open-source FI system. www.megasquirt.com I just bought a...
• Re: Strange problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:29:28 -0800
  ...when the fuel pump is energized and thus when the fuel pump runs. there's more ... but really ....a fun system, not that hard...
• Re: Bogus engineering
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 00:38:21 +0000
  Cooling jacket around motor?  Oddly shaped fuel tank?  Exposed electrical connections?  Byzantine and difficult to bleed cooling system? Why did all these things happen...
• Re: Advice for winterizing a car (for storage)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 23:21:53 -0500
  ...turbovans.com> wrote: > you could also change the brake and clutch system brake fluid .. > though that's getting a little nutty . > The old brake...
• Re: alternators-Bosch or otherwise?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 10:02:16 -0800 (PST)
  ...saying "They > just keep breaking and cause harm to the fuel injection system." I will never buy anything at Pep Boys again. I've...
• Re: 83.5 Waterbox Dash Voltage Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 21 May 1998 20:00:43 -0500
  ...fuel and temp gages will read [etc] -- Gerry Gerald Skerbitz <g-sker@umn.edu> U of MN Academic Health Center Administrative Information Systems 6...