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• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 08:44:13 -0700
  ...not needed. > I have been told that the Digifant engine management system, being older and simpler and more basic than the newer EMS's...
• Great idea, WRONG motor. was: turbo? supercharched?
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 09:11:01 EST
  ...Under normal use, the owner struggles to get to go more than 80k without head gasket or fuel management problems. The engine cooling system...
• Water injection and long term damage
  Historical mailing list - Peter W. Stein
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 17:42:34 -0800
  ...They recently did the recall work on the fuel filler tube/tank which is right next to the snorkel. It was this physical situation...
• Re: 130 mph in a vanagon, what MPG?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 23:02:47 -0800
  ...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: Cold Start
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:02:50 PDT
  ...Small amounts of excess fuel are going to evaporate. Catalysts DO melt down from excess fuel, but this is not small amounts- when the...
• Re: Put rebuilt 1.9l in,... solved
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 18:59:11 -0800
  ...flying and the fuel line 1/4" away from the grinder. Poo! She runs now, just bled the cooling system, and will install new...
• Front Heater Blower opinions
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:46:13 -0400
  ...Yes, the fuel system is next, then the brakes, and I've got a sweet, clean, low mileage 2.1 runner sitting on a...
• Re: blown hose?, try brake lines! (of committees)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 04:51:22 -0700
  It's interesting to read these comments about the inaccessability thanks to the design of the exhaust, hydraulic and cooling systems. Never mind the...
• Re: 2 questions...(still looking for a westy)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 17:32:18 -0400
  ...If you want more fuel for the fire see if they will let you do a compression test.That will tell you something about...
• Re: NVC: '97 Jetta Check Engine Codes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:25:21 -0800
  ...In that case, gas fumes from fuel system may gather in intake possibly causing intermittent hard starting. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco...
• alternator problems
  Historical mailing list - joe Hunt
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 20:01:10 EST
  ...Convinced it was not fuel related I stated the van and about 15 minutes later a similar explosion noise was heard. I then discovered...
• Re: OT: Guinness VW record
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 22:44:01 -0500
  ...That and the other > things like generators, batteries, starters, points and condensers, > oil changes, plugs, clutch, tires, clogs in the fuel system, wheel > alighnments...
• Northern van...(Rust condition)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 13:15:40 -0500
  ...all of it), exhaust system was hanging there by the rust!, starter is cooked BY THE RUST, all fuel injection is so dammage BY...
• Re: NVC-Prices Fuel A Rebellion
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 12:12:06 -0600
  ...There used to be a risk of damage with too high or low of an octane but most vehicle computer systems using knock sensors...
• Re: idle fuel calculations
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:05:15 -0800
  ...definatley is. >> Only if something is worng or the settings are so far out the system can >> not >> compensate will it not maintain control.
• Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 00:40:05 -0500
  ...Jump the fuel pump and listen for noise... test fuel pressure. I think fuel lines were changed, Can I disable the Idle stab. and...
• Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Tim Englund
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 21:58:31 -0800
  Hello List, First of all, thanks for all the good advice on the fuel line leak I found the other day while trying to...
• FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Coffey
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 17:25:18 -0700
  ...Extra 10 gallon fuel tank, with fuel switching valve by driver's seat. Round fog lights in the grill. Special headlights, with replaceable bulbs...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:41:07 -0700
  ...Just as a comment, boy, the SE (metric system) is sure easier than our antiquated system. thanks for reminding us, Scott. mcneely > > ---- Scott Daniel...
• Re: Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 07:55:30 -0700
  ...If I'm not mistaken, they advertise a 15 - 20% increase in fuel economy. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Miller" <fmiller01@sprynet.com...
• Re: Overhauled/Rebuilt replacement Engines
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Schomer
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 22:26:25 -0400
  ...Putting the fuel injection, cooling system and > electrical systems aside, the two choices that come to mind are Boston Bob > and Go Westy. I...
• Re: out comes the tranny (again)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 07:09:27 -0600
  ...There are listmembers who have special expertise in electronics, transmissions, fuel systems, body work, suspension systems, and so on. We all benefit from your...
• Re: Air Engine... the ultimate Vanagon Engine Conversion!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:45:11 -0500
  ...There is still a track out to the active rail systems, but it is never used, though it could be. In that eclectic collection...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:32:19 -0500
  ...fwiw, I have seen a vanagon running just fine without a hose clamp on a fuel injection hose before... just old and hard fuel...
• Re: NVC - Not sure what to think of a web article with sponsorship from such crazy adverts but the story is the story
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 10:01:43 -0500
  ...All of the fuel injection systems did this in from the 80's through at least sometime in the 90's, maybe even later...
• Re: YAHOOOO (well, almost)
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 12:57:23 -0800
  ...and terminals BEFORE attempting diagnosis of the FI system components. Then next comes verifying the fuel pump and pressure regulator. You can't skip...
• Re: What expected for 60,000mi svc
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 12:39:14 -0700
  ...Complete tune up, including parts, ignition system check on the "scope" Complete fuel system check using computer diagnostics Chassis lube, Oil & Filter Change Change...
• Re: engine builder in Samba
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:14:40 -0700
  ...fuel pressure regulator bracket to the plenum- I found tiny leaks there. When I finally got ALL the air leaks on the intake system...
• weirdness x 2: RE: Another weird noise from rear (85 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - jvol6321
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:49:05 -0500
  Thanks alot for the ideas! An earlier respondent (don't have his name accessible right now) wondered about the fuel pump possibility as well...
• Re: CA smog situation 84 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:38:16 -0700
  ...intake system. Over advanced ignition timing will also add to this as the advance timing will require much less air and fuel to maintain...
• Re: Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 10:41:46 -0700
  ...I also had another Tiico owner stranded in my driveway for two days ,with oil in the system from a failed oil cooler. The...
• Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 12:59:11 -0400
  ...It's inexcusable that a european auto specialist doesn't know the wassereboxer in the year 2000 but the fuel injection system is common...
• Re: van still won't start
  Historical mailing list - ed maikranz
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 19:58:58 -0700
  ...the engine a > bit to flush out the excess fuel. > > I know the FI system on the Vanagons is different, > though, so I'm...
• BUS-electricals?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Dec 95 11:41:06
  ...It won't start, I get no spark, I get no voltage on the #1 ead(to the coil), my fuel pump doesn't...
• 85 Vanagon engine replacement - While I'm at it?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 23:06:54 -0400
  ...Exhaust system is all new within last 2.5 yrs. Will be checking and replacing all necessary water hoses, pipes and the fuel lines...
• Won't start - lifter adjustment problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 20:10:12 -0700
  ...Have fuel from the injectors, spark from the plugs, all ele. connectors connected to the air system. It fires on #1 cylinder but thats...
• Re: Intermittent stumble/miss at highway speed
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 12:38:58 -0700
  ...Changing the fuel filter solved the problem, and it hasn't recurred for 4 months. On 10 Sep 2001 at 14:42, Ken Hartz...
• Re: Euro Vanagons 2.1L have 112 horsies......how do they accomplish t his?.....compression @ 10:1?.....G-cam?
  Historical mailing list - Doublecabguy
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 17:19:40 -0700
  ...With a Digijet injection system, with no oxygen sensor or knock sensor. If you wanted to change to the DJ pistons you would really...
• Re: Digifant & the Throttle Position Switch
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 06:27:00 EST
  ...The throttle position switch must operate as described in the Bentley workshop manual or you will have problems with the fuel injection system. Cheers...
• Re: I need a digijet ECU
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 06:51:40 EDT
  ...Will give you more horsepower due to more aggressive mapping of the fuel system. This is the last one I have. From my _Vanagon...
• Re: Cooling Fan Themoswitch Woes
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 16:34:21 -0600
  ...to getting a > new switch)? Particularly, I noticed that the fuel injection system uses a > temp sensor near the water pump. I assume this...
• Re: Had to get towed last night
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:06:01 -0700
  ...be a fuel delivery issue. However, it sounds a lot like an AFM(air flow metre) problem or the Hall system (control or sender...
• RE: Vanagon Puzzler
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 3 Jul 97 01:04:12 UT
  ...system responds to this switch both when decelerating (cuts out fuel injectors) and when coming off idle. The switch has to function at the...
• Re: What else to do while I-4 conversion is being done
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 14:35:48 -0500
  ...If it hasn't been done replace the fuel >lines, too. Probably a good idea to put a new fuel pressure regulator >on (depending...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 03:34:22 +0000
  ...the plugs, wires, > > distributer, and coil in the ignition system as possible causes. > > Fuel/air mixture is making it into the cylinders but there...
• Re: 2.1l Spark plug wire routing
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Fri, 28 May 2010 10:13:02 +0100
  ...You are absolutely correct to work next on your fuel injection lines. The grey plastic covers are 'stock' and when I replaced my FI...
• Re: Gasoline Grade?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 14:09:01 -0500 (EST)
  ...A higher octane number is an indication of the fuel's ability to withstand compression detonation. Too low an octane number will cause the...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 09:20:56 -0500
  ...system of the engine. Thus the charge of air for the fuel is more dense, and there fore needs more fuel for proper fuel...
• Re: Air-cooled, gas, diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:03:23 -0500
  ...I really like the automatic transmission version as well as these seem to get almost as good fuel mileage and while you lose a...
• Re: Lifespan of Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:22:07 -0700
  ...DC-to-DC system for charging smarter while driving, but as Dennis says, the charge cycle doesn't complete between fuel stops, so it...
• Re: Idle control valve and very cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:23:37 -0800
  ...I can't quite visualize your fuel system hose layout, but do you have a heater element in your breather hose ? 2.1 waterboxer...
• Re: Fuel Expansion Tank: Cracks, Grommet. PICS
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:47:42 -0700
  It's best to restore this system to OEM specs, which means replacement of the tanks and/or components with new ones. All the...
• Re: Gas tank capacity
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Wed, 3 May 2000 12:37:27 -0700
  ...This is with a new engine and transaxle, and I thought something was wrong with the fuel system or ignition timing. I've since...
• Re: rich running van SOLVED! thanks Gerry S.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 02:05:55 -0700
  ...most of the others in the system. This apparently makes >the ecu dump in more and more fuel, causing the symptoms I described in...
• Re: Installing a 2.1 engine into 1.9 vanagon ?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:19:46 -0400
  ...I have seen folks swap the entire cooling system and fuel injection from a 2.1l into the 1.9l Vanagon and then install...
• Questions for you conversion experts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 09:53:30 -0700
  ...I decided to replace the entire FI system. This system has advantages over the earlier one, including the on-board diagnostics as found in...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:32:44 +0000
  ...2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles Per Zoltan's suggestion, I spent some time on the air intake system.I replaced the Fuel Injector...
• Re: Bad luck on '84
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:00:10 +0000
  ...I did some checking and found that selling a vehicle with a leaking or non-functioning fuel system component is AGAINST THE LAW in...
• Re: Leaking Heads
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 21:57:46 -0800
  ...With engine warm this diminishes somewhat which > previously led me to believe moisture was due to condensation in the > exhaust system which evaporated as...
• Re: Another Crank but No Start/No Spark
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:02:11 -0700
  ...At this time of year problems in that spot become more frequent due to the added electrical loads of the A/C system and...