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• Re: 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 15:18:14 -0800
  ...It gives enough voltage and amp to the pump and the computer, but not enough amp to the starter system. Zoltan -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: On the road again?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 07:29:23 EST
  ...FAST in Santa Fe replaced a temp sensor, a fuel pressure regulator, and an air hose. They assured me I am good to go...
• Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator -- 1981 Air-cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 May 2012 00:22:24 -0400
  ...With little variation this device was used on many Bosch fuel injection systems being common from '75 or so. Here is just one example...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:54:11 -0700
  ...That makes good sense. >> >> Residual fuel pressure test showed system held pressure for at least >> 10 minutes. Almost 20 IIRC. Drop after that maybe...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:05:21 -0600
  ...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: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:50:37 +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...
• Complete I4 engine conversion kit for sale!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 22:01:59 -0700
  ...P/S pump, complete wiring harness, ignition system, brain box, fuel dist. with injectors and fuel lines, intake and exhaust manifolds, 2 into 1...
• Head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 14:05:55 -0400
  ...I can leave the injectors/fuel rail attached to the manifold, No? It looks like the fuel rail is bolted onto the intake and...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:40:45 -0700
  ...where are the warnings in Bently about the fuel delivery system (hoses) going south and burning up the van? :-) laundry list would help people...
• What would you do
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 08:06:19 -0400
  ...It is in darn good condition mechaincally, recent brake system overhaul, new suspension parts, ball joints, shocks, etc. recent redo of all gas lines...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:15:01 -0400
  ...fuel rails, injectors, new rubber for > injectors provided, new spark plugs, new fuel hoses, wires, wiring > harness, Air Flow System, with all new gaskets...
• Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 13:38:10 +0000
  ...fuel and air quantity has to be further reduced to maintain a low idle speed. As there is no after air injection reaction system...
• Re: Bio-diesel in VW's
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 09:55:46 -0800
  ...Also it cleans the fuel system and produces fewer carcinogins. Mark -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question Part 4 (aircooled)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:55:52 -0600
  ...California to 12/83 to 12/83 Fuel System L-Jetronic L-Jetronic - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ECU - Exchange CU 102 X # - CU 103 X ## - Injection Valve 0...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Aug 2017 02:32:01 +0000
  ...I have also found that the fuel injection often gets blamed for running issues and that it is not the problem. The ignition system...
• Re: Digifart MAF question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:47:43 -0400
  ...it bolts right up but the resistance values are different which > means in basic terms different amounts of fuel are pumped in the engine...
• FI Parts Questions
  Historical mailing list
  13 Sep 96 06:34:13 PDT
  ...I have been reviewing Skip's archives to determine the differences in the FI system. Most of the components are the same, but where...
• Re: Alert for Oregonians-new tax for miles driven?
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 22:30:35 -0500
  ...The proposal is to either > 1) install a GPS (global positioning system) device in each vehicle > to track each mile driven on Oregon roads...
• Re: Advice re. 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2003 22:26:07 -0400
  ...The cooling system including the radiators, heater cores, and the coolant pipes and hoses will surely need service soon. The fuel system will also...
• Re: Wierd coolant overflow problem......help needed.
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 10:48:14 -0400
  ...It seems that the pressure cap > > allows coolant to leave the system into the overflow, but it does not > > suck it back in. So...
• Re: Temp Gauge Not Working
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 09:14:20 -0400
  ...The fuel gauge works, the tach is fine, the red > temp light flashes a couple times when I start the engine. > Just the temp...
• Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 11:22:32 -0400
  ...we don't have a fuel that supports this kind of compression ratio without using a knock sensor. The displacement change is minor and...
• Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 13:22:20 -0500
  ...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: White Westy convoy, I-4 gasser advice
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:54:52 -0700
  ...I don't know much about the ABA, and gas FI systems do scare me a bit, but I have time to learn more...
• Re: 86 fuel filter fix and frustrations...
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 14:28:35 -0700
  ...And VW dealers had a nasty habit of upgrading the filter system when brought in for maintenance and by the time the 2nd owner...
• Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 08:31:12 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: Parts available for sale
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:16:03 +0000
  ...shape. > Westfalia kitchen unit in good shape. > Tail lights! > Cooling system components. > Fuel injection components. > 1.9 L thermostat housings! > Gary lee ladder rack...
• O2 senor operation!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 May 2012 16:53:23 -0400
  ...The goal for the O2 sensor is not to provide the ideal fuel-air mixture for economy or performance although that is a benifit...
• Re: 2.1l: westy jumping around
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 09:38:19 -0600
  ...The cure is normally a can of Techron FI cleaner or HEAT to get the moisture out of your fuel system. Stan Wilder Engine...
• Motronic Ignorance
  Historical mailing list - Mark R Drovdahl
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 17:21:47 -0800
  ...Since my education in VW Fuel Injection systems is downright lousy, can someone help explain to me what swapping for Digifant will involve and...
• Web message boards (Was:Further Eurovan Fire Update (3))
  Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 10:51:09 MST
  ...phone lines wont do anything over that--USWorst has a slick system in place to clip the bandwidth). My two bits? If they want...
• Engine Conversion? ~ Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 10:09:26 -0800
  ...MkII pulleys because the system Tiico had shook itself to pieces. Further, you have to use the A2 (MkII) fuel rail due to the...
• Re: 6k Road Trip w/Westy with 142K miles
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:53:21 -0700
  If your cooling system is happy and you are comfortable driving the van locally it will probably make the trip fine. However, don't...
• Re: Mileage at altitude - responses/experiences requested
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 20:32:55 -0700
  ...if its there at all. > >As you may well know, fuel injectiojn systems and some of the big carburetors >on piston type Aircraft powerplants...
• Re: sudden failure to fire
  Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:55:03 -0400
  ...a) Battery strong b) Plenty of fuel, no sign of fuel pump problems. c) Spark string at the distributor cap (but terminals inside have...
• Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:04:37 -0700
  ...problem it is fuel injection related ....those are trickier to fix >> sometimes. >> I thnk a lot of techs avoid that system. >> I havn't...
• Re: 82 won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:35:18 -0700
  ...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: Immobilise the van?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 21 May 2007 15:12:05 -0500
  ...This will let the starter crank mightily but nothing else will work - ignition coil, fuel injection ECU, etc. On the other hand, there's...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 18:36:45 -0400
  I would only measure pulse width to get a relative scale to discern whether the engine is burning more or less fuel, after some...
• Re: Cheap TPMS ( tire pressure monitor) quick review
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 14 Feb 2020 21:37:00 -0400
  ...Now, if the TPMS system real time display would show loss of fuel economy - in dollars and cents … I’d put them in the...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:17:46 -0800
  ...we depend 1000 % on 'the system' to get that precious juice. if anything messes that up ...diesel and plant-based fuels could be very...
• Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 22:42:36 -0500
  ...60F temps, in my experience, produce the best fuel economy in most vehicles - the cooling system is not working hard, so the rad fan...
• Re: security ideas
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 11:21:53 -0800
  ...security ideas > Hi all, > The recent question about anti-theft options got me > thinking too. > > In addition to a valve in the fuel supply...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Aug 2005 to 31 Aug 2005 - Special issue (#2005-710)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 14:29:28 -0500
  ...Kim, What kind of fuel consumption are you seeing with yours? good road, good adventure, good life, larry chase roadhaus.com - - - Date: Wed, 31...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:18:20 +0200
  ...on > R-12/R-22/R-134 systems, but a system that uses > propane as the FUEL. > > Yes, CERVIL is the leading name I...
• Re: New Engine Needed
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 09:51:43 -0600
  ...necessarily cheapest) way. > 1) Closed loop engine management system. > 2) Digifant or better fuel injection system > 3) Stock tach and gauges work > 4) Stock...
• Wasserboxer stalling
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:39:02 -0700
  ...all ignition and fuel systems are ok, but ECU doesn't issue spark or injection commands, thus no spark or fuel smell in exhaust...
• rich bad mileage syndrome miss stall
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 29 May 2003 01:29:54 -0700
  ...to spray >> constantly. >> I am leaning away from ignition, and toward fuel system. >> My other thought: a combination of "problems", maybe? >> Front-end misalignment...
• Re: 2.1L stops while warming up
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 10 May 2004 08:45:05 -0700
  Auxiliary air regulator? It's supposed to inject more air into the system when the engine is cold. I replaced mine. Van idles now...
• Re: are sensor wires polarity specific?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 20:06:49 -0500
  ...The connector is the same as the fuel injectors. Any good auto parts store will have the repair pigtails for GM injectors. Dennis -----Original...
• Dollar a gallon ethanol production?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:49:06 -0500
  ...wondering what I need to do to my L-jetronic-based fuel system to make it compatible with E-85? Perhaps a change to...
• Re: IF Fire What Do?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 16:51:46 -0400
  ...in many cases it�s the electrical system that goes, then the van stops, or the fuel stops getting to all cylinders and it...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 25 May 2005 12:13:22 -0600
  ...The system is designed to have equal pressure on the in and out tubes at the vent. However I am one that never left...
• Re: ceramic caotings( was Re: The trans)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 1996 11:20:06 -0800
  ...I don't even use 100% race fuel. We generally add 60% unleaded super to 30% 104 trick fuel. We install a 5th head...
• Re: QUESTIONS: WHAT DO THESE PARTS DO? 83.5 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 May 1999 08:29:47 EDT
  ...Cracked fuel expansion tank (located in front wheel wells) Dry rotten front expansion tank fuel lines Broken plastic "T" on top of gas tank...
• Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 15:09:39 -0500
  ...promise offered by either the vapor > induction or extremely precise fuel metering systems mentioned in the > legends of such devices....but they do work...
• Re: AFM upgrade using 16 volt tantalum capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 09:11:48 -0700
  ...I would guess our 20 year old digi system would just spit out a fuel amount for each rpm without hesitation. A more modern...
• Re: "yawn" Another (trivial) Jetta conversion Fuel Pump relay question.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:09:47 -0400
  ...Re: "yawn" Another (trivial) Jetta conversion Fuel Pump relay question.... ;^) mmm.... nope :^) What I saw is certainly a resistor. Got the colour bands on...
• Re: Noisy fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 14 May 2008 15:06:04 -0700
  ...Could be a restrciton somewhere else in the fuel system. I have to fiddle with them for many hours sometimes. It helps to have...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!,LONG
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 11:05:28 -0400
  ...last time you ran a bottle >of Techron(r) through the Fuel system? The symptoms you describe sound like >crapped up injectors, or plugs...