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Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:07:23 -0500
It would appear that best way to redo fuel lines would be to use 1/4" OD stainless steel tuning and Swagelok-brand fittings...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome/AFM Mounting Orientation?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 7 Feb 2020 10:25:18 -0800
...Does Digifant II have any long-term learning/adaptation to the fuel > map? When I replaced the AFM in 2018 and did the idle...
Re[2]: one more '66 question (dog-house fan shroud)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 07 May 96 09:10:26 PST
That should go to a charcoal canister, part of the fuel tank vapor emissions controls. Have one on my Thing. The canister is mounted...
Aux Heater??
Historical mailing list
Fri, 6 Dec 1996 12:36:43 -0800
...rear heat, and am reluctant to use a system that uses fuel from the fuel tank. Just what is the theory behind this thing...
Fwd: Re: Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:11:18 -0500
...then y ou have 30 pounds of fuel pressure all the way back to the > > >> injectors. Use you nose and sniff zones as close...
Re: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 5 Aug 2009 17:15:19 -0700
...After the engine starts the alternator provides the power for the fuel/injection system and also to the starter post where the batteries tie...
Re: How do anti-ping additives work?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 18 May 1999 15:16:47 -0400
...Of course, that is my "logically" view of a system >I know little about. An engine turning at 6000 rpm will make 100 revs...
Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:52:02 -0400
...More complicated than the Vanagon cooling system piping. They had staged thermostatic vacuum valves with four or five ports sticking out all over and...
Re: driving without 1 expansion tank hooked up?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:07:11 -0400
...May want to plug it as the whole enchilada is part of your vacuum system via the magical charcoal camnister. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone...
I'm stummped-Update
Historical mailing list - Eric Schmedlin
Sun, 31 May 1998 06:55:41 -0700
...system(all new gaskets and hoses), so now I have NO vacuum leaks. I tried another distributor and coil, I installed a new fuel...
Re: Engine Swap
Historical mailing list - Larry Burt
Thu, 10 Jun 1999 22:45:09 -0700
...clutch, starter, alternator, idle motor, exhaust system, cat, water pump, etc, etc. before the heads finally gave up. For me it has plenty of...
Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
Fri, 6 Sep 2002 16:12:07 -0700
...My propane system is good for 250 hp so I don't have to worry about supplemental fueling either. I haven't done it...
Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Tue, 15 Oct 2002 22:33:11 -0400
...European engine than a point of compression like a better fuel differant injection system so the 2.2L 135HP Euro Cars of Denver is...
Re: Mystery Hole?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 14:30:05 -0800
...on fire. > > Vicki > 85 Westy GL with a rebuilt engine, new fuel lines and exhaust system, and no > coolant leaks at the present time! >
Re: Hybrids on NPR last night
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Sat, 15 May 2004 22:11:48 -0400
...The conventional gas or diesel system, and the electric one. Such a deal! Can you imagine troubleshooting one of these cars? And the repair...
Re: Exhaust Design
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:04:41 -0800
...Those are darn strong and consistent fuel injection systems. Scott www.turbovans.com Subject: Re: Exhaust Design > Here's a good read with pics...
Re: Speaking of cooling issues ...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:40:50 -0700
...cooling system parts throughout the van. the voltage stabizer on the dash ..super easy to replace. Worth trying for a wonky fuel gauge. Grounds...
bosch info: vanagons 1980-1983 air-cooled
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:05:53 CDT
...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: Aluminum coolant tanks. Why?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:36:25 -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: Information on experience with inline motor transplant
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 01:53:37 -0500
...In my house I put the garden hose into the system and started > to bleed the system but no water came out of the...
Re: Electric Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:11:40 -0500
Water definitely erodes piping systems and other parts it moves through. Water jets can be used to cut steel and concrete. Cooling system erosion...
FOR SALE: Whole bunch of Vangon and other parts
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:38:37 -0800
...weight 3.7kg Syncro fuel tank straps good condition with a very small amount of surface rust on one, fuel filler cap plastic surround...
Re: Acceleration Problem, Can't Pass NYS Inspection
Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
Fri, 22 Aug 2003 07:31:23 -0700
...the first shop, > the fuel gauge said it was 3/4 full, but the pump�s auto cutoff system cut > me off which indicated...
Re: A few questions from a newbie
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:22:26 EST
...Basically if the pump is buzzing it's due to fuel starvation. The pump is lubricated by the fuel. Not enough fuel to the...
Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:49:56 -0500
...Also I have not messed with the charcoal canister and that section of the fuel venting system. Should I? I will stumble down to...
Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 08:09:06 -0800
...The synergy of stock systems function is typically upset by changing just one of many parameters so without complete matching of all system components...
Re: oil additive to clean engine
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 19 May 2011 23:36:22 -0700
...Whatever is in it it does well in the fuel side of the system dissolving carbon and hydrocarbon deposits and binding h2o without titrating...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 14:48:37 -0500
...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: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Thu, 24 Apr 2003 04:55:03 +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...
Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:46:49 +0000
...switch to activate valve on my hot water/shower setup, hidden fuel pump kill switch. All works Great!.....until it doesn't, like on...
Re: GoWesty 2.4L Engine
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:27:43 -0700
...initial cost, premium fuel required, etc.� Did you do any other drivetrain (like transmission 3-4 slider hub) or coolant system work when you...
Re: FI Explanation
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 07:21:58 -0500
...Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management . It has a section on Theory of operation, servicing using common tools, High Performance tuning . The last section mainly...
AFM: repair or replace?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 1 May 1999 08:43:55 PDT
...is so critical to the performance of the Vanagon's fuel injection system. My engine was running pretty well but I recently tested the...
Re: Van dies when cold
Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
Mon, 9 Aug 1999 16:02:02 -0500
...It feels like the engine is not being fuel >> enriched. I changed the coolant temperature sensor and checked the >> connections to the computer. Didn...
engine swap question
Historical mailing list - DAN WILKIN
Sun, 18 Feb 2001 09:23:45 -0800
...Volvo in a VW? Subaru in a German vehicle? Has anyone ever tried a Corvair motor? Why do you keep the fuel injection system...
no power to auxillary air valve
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:47:17 -0500
...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: Hybrid Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:58:31 -0600
...Huge loss of fuel, and additional noise and pollutants for the neighborhoods. Better alternative imho is the european system of right-of-way for...
Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:19:58 -0400
...These areas > have regulations for most fuel burning appliances including furnaces, > boilers, and water heaters. NOx is the major reason that vehicle > modifications are...
Re: It's a mystery
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Apr 1997 10:19:09 -0500
...I found that if I disconnect the coolant temp sensor for the fuel injection system (simulating a cold engine) it runs well. So far...
Re: Does this bus go to my office?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 6 Dec 1999 13:35:11 -0500
...a bottle of Chevron Techron through the tank to clean the fuel system and intake valves. Will make a huge difference. Cheers, G. Matthew...
Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:08:21 -0500
...off fuel? On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:21:32 -0500, Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> wrote: >If you trick the system so...
Re: Oil question....not the dreaded which motor oil is best
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:46:53 -0500
...ESP = emission systems protection There's no "bragging" to it. The system at risk with the older oils is the diesel particulate filter--which...
Re: Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 21 May 2017 14:13:27 -0700
...compressor or a bicycle > pump if you want to pressurize the system yourself. > > Have fun, > Larry A. > > > On Sun, May 21, 2017 at 3...
Re: Miss at idle?
Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
Sat, 14 May 2016 22:08:28 -0700
How about pulling off a fuel injector connector. I did this recently on mine and discovered that the problem (exactly as you describe) was...
Re: How easy is it to .....Temp 2 sensor connector
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:05:13 -0400
Except for color the temp 2 sensor connector is the same as the injectors and lots of other stuff in fuel injection systems. You...
Re: Digifant FI System Pro Training Manual PDF
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Tue, 21 Jun 2005 14:31:55 -0500
...It really > > > explains how the system works. Even has a drawing of > > the fuel map that > > > the ECU uses for it's operation. > > > > > > Any...
Re: known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:06:16 -0400
...cigar tube, clamps rust, hose brittle > >> Plastic fuel fitting on firewall fails > >> Fuel tank vent system leaks > >> 8 - Front heater: blow motor seizes,blows...
Re: User friendly fuels (was you fixed it..)
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:14:56 -0500
...A puddle of gasoline, because it turns to vapor so easily, creates an explosive air/fuel mixture around it. Diesel does not. This also...
Re: replacing fuel tank
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:24:09 -0600
...I am looking to >> replace all fuel lines from the pump backward now as the "too >> engine/compartment from pump, have all been replaced...
82 fi electrical question
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Feb 1996 13:59:08 -0700
...The air distrib., injectors, fuel ring, and cable harness were transfered as one unit. I remember disconnecting the electrical connections to the aux. air...
RE: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 21 May 1997 22:41:22 -0700
...While most people seem to not realize it, a sealed exhuast upstream from the O2 sensor is critical for proper operation of the system...
Re: O2 Sensor voltage
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:50:22 -0500
At 11:44 AM 2/5/2001, Mark Keller wrote: >As to the notion that the ECU adds fuel pulse until the other trigger...
Re: baja gas, octane, and timing
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 4 Mar 2000 12:01:39 -0800
...your timing if you going to use a higher octane >fuel. The Digiphant system needs to be set to spec for proper running. The...
Re: Gas Milage problem(?)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:11:17 -0500
...Not only does this create poor performance and fuel economy, just think about emmisions. The raw fuel also gets into the crankcase as it...
Re: 85 cuts out/dies when hot - HELP! stranded in Pueblo, CO
Historical mailing list - W. Silva
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 21:01:00 -0400
...We were told that you can't have a vapor lock in a fuel injected system because it was under pressure all the time...
Re: Turbo wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 20 Jun 2003 22:36:29 EDT
...Change fuel injection system and a few other modifications and you can turn 10,000 RPM in a WBX engine... It has been done...
Re: Hybrid Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:50:40 -0700
...systems, allowing them to shut > down the motor whenever you stop for more than a few seconds - I shudder > to think how much fuel...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:29:40 -0700
...Runs multi grade fuels - including E-85 with NO changes - and you can MIX the fuels. Gas Milage in the TWENTY Miles Per Gallon...
Re: Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 22:22:05 -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: Auto Tranny Axles - Problem solved
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 23 Dec 2004 11:48:43 -0600
...been able to find a fifth injector that >>>dumps extra fuel into the system when cold. I've assumed that this >>>was handled by...