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• Re: Digifant II O2 sensor....My questions answered...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 7 Aug 2014 06:37:05 -0700
  ...fuel consumption > with this tank giving me 25mpg driving some city but mostly rural.. > > I do not have a cat convertor in my system...
• On Exhaust Cracking, Vibration and Noise (not short) for Converted Vgons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 03:03:51 EDT
  ...First, the air/fuel ratio: effected by the location of the O2 sensor, leaks in the exhaust system, intake air leaks, air flow pattern...
• Re: gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 04:20:17 -0800
  Good compression is just as important as spark, fuel, and air, thats the next thing that I'd check. Also, it would be a...
• Re: Rabbit vs. Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:54:46 -0500
  ...Eric, I had the Bosch CIS system on one of my Ferrari V8's. Yes, the fuel > distributor is fairly complex but not to...
• Followup: sucking gas tank...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 11:31:03 -0500
  ...fuel system to look for leaks after reinstalling the tank, and it proceeded to spew residual gasoline out of the fuel-pump side fuel...
• Re: Idle / Plugs / Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 19:09:29 -0700
  ...Other components of the FI system, notably the aux air regulator, help set idle when the engine's cold. But... the idle adjustment screw...
• Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:47:18 -0700
  ...new muffler; new catalytic converter; new battery; new fuel system from gas tank to fuel injectors; new ignition switch; replaced various running, brake and...
• Re: Gastester(schon wieder!)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 95 12:43:23 EDT
  ...Does this > match the experience of others -- that CIS system is rich at idle in order > to be neither rich nor lean at speed...
• Re: more trouble with Billy
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 20:13:27 -0500
  ...the digifant system is that basically the only tool you need to diagnose the system is a multimeter. thats beside a fuel pressure gauge...
• Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 23:31:25 -0700
  ...and tranny. #12) installed new sound system #13) installed new air / fuel / EGR filters. #14) inspected all fuel lines #15) tightened all possible vacuum...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 19:36:56 -0700
  ...OBD2 system work with the >> older style PWM idle control valve and AFM. >> >> re: performance off idle at ~ 2000 RPM (and maybe fuel efficiency...
• Re: Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:26:56 -1000
  ...Driveability and power too, not just fuel economy. On 3/18/2016 11:14 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote: > What blows my mind is...
• Re: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 17:30:22 +0200
  ...I had problemes with ignition noise in the stereo system on my previous 88 Syncro. I put on additional ground strap to the alternator...
• Re: How to test ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 13:53:26 -0700
  ...Be sure your ignition is on by the way! > Well i bought myself a new coil and hooked it up to the system. Same...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 00:28:57 -0500
  ...major > driveline components? I mean beyond the engine replacement to: > > Injectors > fuel lines > coolant hoses > ECU > AMM > wiring (?) > Oxy Sensor > temp sensors > alternato ( the...
• Re: O2 sensors - OEM or after-market?
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 01:26:29 -0400
  ...a clear write-up that explains the different > components of the fuel system - i.e. the roles of the different things that > could be...
• Re: [T2] [BP] What is this-Is it a compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 11:26:13 -0800
  ...the exhaust system? > > 3) All of that electrical system, and no spark or > glow plugs. > > 4) Where is the fuel system? > > 5) If there...
• Re: Fuel Gauge inaccuracy
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 23:51:13 -0400
  ...the lack of fuel slowly becoming unavailable > in the FI system. Because the fuel is used to "cool" the fuel pump, > running it dry...
• Re: Sequential vs batch RE: digifant injection
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 21:36:53 -0700
  ...The fuel just doesn't have that much time to pool. >> >> Sequential is good for emissions and improves economy slightly. If you >> spend much...
• FW: Euro-Drive: FIX 80 Volkswagen vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 08:54:18 -0400
  ...25A0008872 Fuel: efi Ignition: points Symptoms: No Start Occurs: Always ___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ Thanks for the tips, but the ecu was bad. I assume from perhaps...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:07:51 -0400
  ...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: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:00:50 -0700
  ...Electronic fuel injection, working right, is always superior to carbs in every way. Carbs are like points in non-electronic ignition systems .. 30 years...
• Won't start cold (85 2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Hamilton
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:13:00 -0700
  ...fuel system, and the plugs were changed about 4k miles ago. (cylinders 1 and 4 show evidence of running rich. I replaced the fuel...
• Re: Fuel tank cross over tube
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 13 Nov 2005 07:00:25 -0600
  ...P.M. Eastern Standard Time, >LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > >Re: Fuel tank cross over tube > > > I guess what people are missing here is...
• Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 May 1999 21:12:00 -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: SAmba Ad
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 17 May 2012 14:02:27 -0700
  ...I'm being Type A about securing the fuel hose. Will put a piece of new fuel hose between cable strap and hoses. Am...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:48:09 -0500
  ...idle > > can tell you lots about the injection system. > > Another option would be a fuel air ratio meter with the wide > > band 02 > > sensor...
• Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:44:12 -0700
  ...improve your fuel economy by 30%? You get 24mpg instead of 18mpg or so. A motor with a modern engine management system emits far...
• Re: Fuel mixture too rich?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:10:48 -0700
  ...you gotta have a fuel pressure gauge. it's rare, but I just found a bad fuel pressure regulator- fuel press was too high...
• Re: Aye my bucko
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 09:37:45 -0600
  ...it's not the AFM, or Hall sender, or Hall control, or injectors, or fuel pump, or filter.. Everything in the system that I...
• Re: Surging engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:41:54 -0400
  ...It'd be a simple bolt-up mechanically, though the electronics and fuel system would take some rework. It's certainly got to be...
• Re: Slowing to save gas?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 18 May 2008 20:59:59 -0700
  ...It works just as well as the magnets strapped to your fuel line! All the fuel molecules line up just so and produce a...
• Re: Use of Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Fri, 15 May 1998 08:31:32 -0600
  ...BTW get some of their fuel system cleaner SL-1 while you're at it. Works well. > recall. I think you need 7 quarts...
• Re: Two birds with one stone
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 09:32:21 -0700
  ...He >did an oil change and tune up (new fuel and air filter and plugs), coolant >flush and fill, a manual transmission drain and...
• Re: NVC-Prices Fuel A Rebellion
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 10:48:32 -0600
  ...Some cars > will run on 91 thanks to their management > systems, but these cars DO suffer some loss of > performance as a result due...
• Re: Fix tank expansion system without a complete rework?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:57:01 -0800
  ...It didn't last in part because I'd shunted in a piece of fuel hose to repair the nylon hose at valve. When...
• Re: bad fit brake switches
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:59:34 -0700
  ...2 Terminal http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-fuel-injection-relays/switch-brake-light-2-prong-german-113945515-h-gr 3 Terminal...
• FW: low power 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 18:01:39 -0400
  ...Short trip driving, or a fuel system running rich can aggravate the problem. A plugged converter decreases engine power, sometimes quite dramaticlly. I had...
• Octane
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 19:34:24 -0400
  ...work with the fuel) and another system (I forget the name) based on tests in an actual engine. The two systems usually give somewhat...
• Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was EngineConversions)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 20:34:19 -0500
  ...At those points were located 3 turbines driving superchargers for the fuel induction system. Having these three "Turbosuperchargers" resulted in a 33% power recovery...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 20:24:04 -0500
  ...Then performed the Hall sender systems check. All test were positive. Spark at the coil wire every time the center connector of the hall...
• Steering column shear bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:36:41 -0800
  ...We just don't have the > cash for re-doing the entire fuel system and a matching transmission for a > diesel/SVO conversion. > Part...
• Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:09:45 -0700
  ...Even '70s era VW bugs had a closed system for the charcoal cannister. Syncros are no exception. This diagram from ETKA shows the proper...
• Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 14:05:13 -0700
  So sorry you have to start to deal with 78 Bug Fuel Injection ! it's not that that system is so difficult to understand...
• Re: RECOMMENDATION
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 20 May 2000 08:38:40 EDT
  ...to do is use CIS fuel injection to avoid some of the unexplained "weirdness" of the digifant/digijet system. Can you help me with...
• Re: My hats off to you do it yourselfers
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sun, 1 May 2005 08:44:42 -0800
  ...system. My mechanic said there were two sizes for that one, and ordered both. Also pretty cheap, being aftermarket. I ordered the fuel sender...
• Re: Solved! Re: Having Problem with Overheating (1.9l to 2.1lconversion)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 10 May 2000 13:06:33 -0700
  ...12V of the electrical system to a regulated 10 volts. This is the voltage that runs the temp and fuel gauges and makes them...
• Survivalist motor for your van, was: the vw waterboxer...and why it sucks..
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 16:37:33 EST
  ...Gasoline engines, and more so, fuel injected gasoline engines rely heavily on moving electrons to create sparks, and meticulously regulate fuel flow. What a...
• Re: Leaking Vanagon fuel pump case?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:49:06 -0600
  ...I decided to put the infamous Gougeon Brothers West System epoxy to the test by wrapping a duct tape collar around the metal body...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome/AFM Mounting Orientation?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 7 Feb 2020 09:40:33 -0800
  ...Vacuum test brake booster system from manifold connection Vacuum test fuel pressure regulator from manifold connection Possibly try running with vacuum lines/PCV plugged...
• Re: Hydrogen cars. Was: Re: waterboxer pinging
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:00:50 -0400
  ...People live in some truly awful climates without our luxurious modern climate control systems. They are acclimated to their locales. We would do the...
• Re: ECU for CA
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 23:27:32 -0700
  ...You also have electronic ignition system with NO points in your distributor! Your timing is also different. Bill V. "I'd Rather Be Hiking...
• Re: Billy won't run
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 12:02:26 -0500
  ...O2 sensor and the exhaust system. I would suggest you do an oil change to remove the unburned fuel from the crankcase. Then I...
• Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 21:56:33 -0800
  ...2.5L - I'm not sure what fuel injection system as I don't have any papers on it. They also had a Diesel...
• Re: Hall sender bad? Unt why?
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:59:12 -0500
  ...I've checked and >repaired all the engine systems extensively, except for the Hall sender (I >can't figure out a way to turn...
• Re: 1990 vanagon EBay is not weekender but out of shape imposter...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 11:44:07 -0600
  ...Since it sat for three years fuel injection system will need to be cleaned or replaced: Pump, injectors, line, filter, tank removed and cleaned...
• Re: Remedy requested for Suspected "rich-running" 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sun, 5 May 2002 15:26:34 -0500
  ...Can a vaccuum leak cause richness and poor fuel economy? (remember I > > do have excellent drivability) > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> Marshall Ruskin > >> 84 Westy > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> --- > >> Outgoing mail is...
• Re: Syncro Westfalia Wolfsburg Weekender for sale - central Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:32:01 -0700
  ...The entire fuel system has been gone through with new pump, level > sender, injectors, lines, etc; all new tuneup parts, new rear CVs, SS...
• Re: Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:07:27 -0600
  Well if it burns cleaner and same or better fuel economy itll have better emissions than what I already have so a step better...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:51:15 -0800
  ...Lots of later vans power it from the fuel pump relay and so on those vans it WON'T hum with just the key...