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• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:04:51 -0700
  ...They were nice enough to >> pretest >> without charging me. >> >> Failed on the EVAP test, this is where they pressurize the fuel system and >> test...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:02:08 -0400
  ...Plus it also includes a tee adapter and extension hose for connecting additional propane-fueled appliances to your Westy (either onboard or outboard). So...
• Re: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:46:00 -0500
  ...If there is a restriction somewhere in the system (dirt in the tank or filter, crimp in the line, etc.) and it is not...
• Re: Intake Questions on a '74
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 07:26:22 -0500
  ...Craig Standley) writes: > >Where exactly is this canister that collects the fuel? I think I should >take a look at it. Once or twice...
• Re: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 12:08:47 -0400
  At 11:30 4/14/2000, Per Lindgren wrote: >I had problemes with ignition noise in the stereo system on my previous 88 >Syncro...
• In Tucumcari now
  Historical mailing list - Barb Cotton
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:10:25 -0800
  ...the fuel filter and pump, said there is a leak in the gas tank somewhere, it is supposed to be a closed system and...
• Re: fuel tank sealing
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:37:06 EST
  ...http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:50:03 -0800
  ...depend 1000 % on 'the system' to get that precious juice. > > if anything messes that up ...diesel and plant-based fuels could be very > handy...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - John Schwartz
  Wed, 28 May 2014 16:26:19 -0700
  ...and while you're at it change out the plastic coolant system fittings that come off the engine.... what the hell was Dieter thinking...
• purpose of throttle valve adj.
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 09:50:52 -0500
  ...Sorry I am so ignorant of the Bosch FI system - I have the book on order which should educate me for more intelligent questions...
• Re: Wanted: Factory(?) Dual Carb setup for '81 2.0 + FI system FT/S
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 21:46:27 -0600
  ...bad a system, >tho I think the waterboxer fuel injection is a lot, lot better than the air >cooled vanagon FI system. it's...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:30:39 -0700
  ...Haven't found a need to change anything in that system. ( I suppose some may not see how other cars' rad fan control systems...
• Re: '87 Synro jerky running on highway
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 13:48:20 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Is it the fuel > filter, fuel pump, something with the limited slip or what? One factor could > be that, I just disconnected the seat...
• Re: gas and the little green guys - was Re: Area 51 trip
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 15:49:26 -0700
  ...Mine is really beat looking with primer spots and rust around the windows but it runs fine after lots of work to fuel system...
• 86 GL intermittent running problem on start
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 11:36:09 -0500
  ...BTW Have put on sense I got it in February: (OEM) plugs plug wires Dist cap (VW Recall) idol stab ECU gas tank fuel...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 14:31:53 -0700
  ...I prefer it as a remedy (stuck valves, > dirty fuel system) rather than a preventative. Further, too much in either > the oil or the...
• Re: problem with 79 westy
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 19:40:16 -0400
  Check all of the grounds in the Fuel injection system. If your mechanics do not have the schematics, both the Bentley and the Haynes...
• Re: 5-cylinder conversion mail list (1)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 01:43:52 EST
  ...Using the Audi fuel injection system looks like the way to go. However I'm looking into the cost of a Eurovan intake manifold...
• Eurovan Fuel Problem - "Kiss off" by VW Customer Service
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 11:15:31 -0700
  ...I was told that VW was not aware of any problem with Eurovan fuel systems, and the conversation ended. Armed with the information from...
• Re: What I'd like to see in a Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 5 Feb 2005 05:53:04 -0600
  ...the pressure in the fuel rail with that 7 mm stainless bolt back by the distributor will bleed the system of the air pumped...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 04:26:25 -0500
  ...As many of you know, I have long concluded that the Digifant fuel injection system is quite robust and the 8V RV engine with...
• Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:47:20 -0800
  Benny - If you're talking about the metal "fuel rails" as they're called, yes these were used. But they are short pieces only...
• Re: Coolant bleeding and radiator hose heater question (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:06:16 -0500
  ...Make sure the fuel is treated to prevent it from gelling or dilute it with some kerosene to keep it liquid. Dennis
• Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 07:41:16 -0500
  ...there's more air going > through the system than actually is, causing it to inject extra fuel, hence > for that short interval a richer...
• Kennedy and the 2.2 Subaru
  Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 10:53:38 +0000
  ...ignition and fuel pump relays, and igniter. The igniter is found as a small black box 2" square, .5" thick in the middle of...
• The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part I
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:44:23 -0700
  ...The fuel pump is pressurizing the system, which also has a relatively new fuel pressure regulator. The afm works good (with cap fix). O2...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 25 May 2008 10:09:13 -0400
  ...http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/systems/j57.htm 670 US gals of distilled water is injected only during take-off to increase...
• Vehicle Recall
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Jul 1997 23:19:55 -0400
  ...Steering components that may break suddenly causing partial or complete loss of vehicle control; Complete or partial loss of brakes; Problems with fuel systems...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 01:54:12 -0600
  ...they did!!! the >difference is the fuel. the new fuels are very fancy they make better >power and are what I like to call...
• Re: Need advice with buying a westy. have a couple in mind (new to list)
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 17:34:08 -0400
  ...the custom > > cooling system may be in the way) > > true about the cooling system, but any competent mechanic > ought to be > able to do...
• Re: Idle / Plugs / Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:50:43 -0700
  ...In general, your idle settings should not be adjusted until you verify that everything else with the fuel injection/ignition systems are operating correctly...
• Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:39:38 +0000
  ...Thanks to these improvements, VW claims its new engine offers up peak torque from just 1,300 rpm, while also improving fuel economy by...
• Re: 87 Help AGAIN
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Nov 1996 09:31:00 -0800
  ...Check the muffler too as along as you're at it, although, again, the on-again-off-again nature of the problem suggests fuel...
• Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 17:54:46 -0700
  ...The reason for not permitting anything but the ENTIRE system (from transmission to tailpipe) from being used when upgrading an older car's engine...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - ovalwindow
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 02:18:37 -0800
  ...if you ask me!) in my opinion, it's the fuel injection system that goes before the engine does, and since the FI sys...
• Re: Turning kills engine--??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 May 2007 13:47:48 -0400
  ...If you are not seeing this problem don't >worry about it. > The Digijet fuel system has no way of adjusting the idle. When...
• Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:20:41 -0400
  ...I'm assuming that there >> is an electrical issue that is affecting both the fuel pump and the >> ignition system. >> I've cleaned up...
• Re: 1986 2.1L carburated 5 speed vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:17:22 EST
  ...to see no fuel punp under wile looking for a no start problem... and again... amazed to see no injection system in the back...
• Re: Carrying extra gasoline in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Markus M.
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 09:40:13 -0800
  ...There are numerous issues with carrying gasoline outside of the > vehicles fuel system. As gasoline is highly volatile is has significant > vapor pressure which...
• Re: Debugging air leaks in a Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:43:44 -0400
  ...anyone have a more principled approach to go about finding air > leaks into the Diesel fuel system? > > Martin (and '82 Westy 1.9TD "Poppie") >
• Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:39:25 -0500
  ...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: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 16:41:03 -0800
  ...The ECU that is >mentioned in the EO *WILL NOT* work with the fuel injection system on the >motor nor even plug into the...
• Re: Not running yet. ?????? any ideas.
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 20:34:47 -0500
  ...Also got injectors at the time, I think due to a recall? > > * System does hold pressure. > > * We swapped in an alternate brain and an...
• Re: [Syncro] Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:40:29 -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: purchase advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 10:56:22 -0700
  ...The Digijet is a simpler fuel injection system with an air flow meter design that has been reliable for me, absolutely no problems with...
• Re: [NVC] Beware of the Skid Demon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:16:02 -0700
  ...shut off the fuel............but on a carb vehicle fuel still goes through the engine and into the exhaust system, on some anyway .......................you...
• propane toilet!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Feb 1995 13:28:37 -0800
  ...Produces a propane fired toilet "system" - dessigned for cottage, cabin, mobile shelters, etc...as per the brochure...it is self contained and all you...
• Re: extreme idle from hell results...air flow meter!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 09:48:39 -0800
  ...new AFM, and I learned a lot about troubleshooting the fuel injection system. Hope this helps someone out there. Thanks for the help everybody...
• Re: 5-/6-cyl in VW vans, bell housing numbers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 09:53:11 +0200
  ...I would say you need the bellhousing, a custom exhaust system, some wiring and fuel pipe & pump stuff to sort out, no problem. > are...
• Re: Heater Booster System
  Historical mailing list - Brian Kelly
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 22:53:32 EDT
  ...US version carried two stage fuel pumps. Canadian has only one. At least now I know what I'm looking at. Or, for. What...
• Re: Test stand running a wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:40:32 -0800
  ...Found that I am >getting >exhaust gases in the system. Only when it is stone cold. After 5 min >no more >bubbles. N external...
• re: '82 Diesel Smoke
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 96 18:16:36 EST
  ...Take the chance of having the injectors tested at a diesel shop (look under "diesel" and/or "fuel systems" in the yellow pages for...
• Re: Ok...still running rich problem....
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 09:00:15 -0500
  Have you checked the fuel pressure? The regulator can go bad and hold up excessive fuel pressure. Mine actually blew off the fuel line...
• Re: Bypassed DIS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 May 2010 10:19:55 -0400
  ...From context this time it's clear that whatever else is true you're running a Digijet fuel management system; but that's not...
• Re: 83.5 Waterbox Dash Voltage Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Fri, 22 May 1998 03:33:37 -0400
  ...fuel and temp gages will read > [etc] > > -- > Gerry > Gerald Skerbitz <g-sker@umn.edu> > U of MN Academic Health Center Administrative Information Systems 6...
• Re: 1980 Westfalia checks
  Historical mailing list - kW
  Sat, 15 May 1999 16:16:53 -0700
  Greetings, Check the gas system and tank for the infamous rust hole on the top. If it is really low on gas when you...
• Re: VW cat converter : 2 or 3 way?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 12:41:56 -0600
  ...may be caused by a malfunctioning O2 sensor-lambda control system or various vacuum leaks, etc. See the Bosch fuel injection manual. Larry A.
• re propane conversion
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 04:31:38 -0500
  I just finished my propane system so maybe I can give my thoughts. I have modified my hookup so that I can use my...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:12:17 -0400
  ...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: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 16:41:16 -0800
  ...I can't wait to see how this effected fuel economy. I imagine the entire fuel injection system was reading poorly if the grounds...