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• Re: Fuel pump buzzing
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:47:20 -0500
  Hi Geza, The FI system in the vanagon requires only a portion of the fuel the pump can supply. The remainder is put back...
• Re: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 26 May 2005 11:52:07 -0600
  This is documented in many tech sites covering the newer fuel blends. There are critical points to be reached though. Rubber made before the...
• Re: Throttle-on running issue
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:40:55 -0700
  ...the previous owner put the golf tee to stop the fuel flow while changing the fuel pump... and then forgot about it... ⏜⏝⏜ On Fri...
• Re: fuel injector hoses
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:40:57 -0400
  ...fuel injector hoses Ok how do I remove the hoses from my fuel injectors, all four injectors are new as of a few years...
• Re: Fuel pump issue
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Mon, 25 May 2015 16:01:22 -0400
  I put on a new filter...the pump didn't push and fuel into it...I then pulled the new filter, had a helper...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:34:44 -0700
  I eliminate this items when I install fuel lines. It adds two more connections to the system. I connect straight to the plastic fuel...
• Fuel Pump replacement 86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 21 May 1996 11:39:30 (EST)
  To all, My 86 Syncro fuel pump is leaking fuel again. I now have a fuel pump off of a 1980 Vanagon. Can someone...
• Re: Re-priming diesel fuel pump:correct procedure?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 22:22:57 -0700
  ...Fill the pump with fuel through the clear fuel line at the filter end and fill the filter, then crank away. For good measure...
• Re: Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 May 2006 13:40:33 EDT
  ...same fuel pump will work on all vw vans from 75-91 if theyre fuel injected... chris
• Re: Cost of fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 08:40:20 +0000
  If you're messing with the fuel system anyway, measure the output of the fuel pump. 500 cm3/30 sec = 1 liter/min minimum...
• SAE Fuel hose rating
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 09:16:30 -0400
  ...Fuel hose SAE rate fuel hose with some number such as 30R6, 30R7, or 30R9 I'm have not found a good definition of...
• Syncro fuel level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 11:05:37 -0400
  Hi, Il I have to change the fuel level sensor on my Syncro, do I have to get the fuel tank out? Best regards...
• Re: Fuel Starved ?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:39:47 -0500
  Have a fuel pressure test done (15 minutes), ant shop as a gage! could be pump or regulator, or, maybe, a real bad fuel...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:17:49 -0700
  ...Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers > My '85 (Cal) has only the metal can. First pump went out after around > 250K > (I've had it...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 19:10:32 -0500
  ...Unleaded fuels formulated for use in big cities will not deliver as good mileage as fuels formulated for rural environments. This is one you...
• Re: Does running out of gas damage fuel injection?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 18:27:23 EDT
  Dave; I have taken a fuel pump apart and hooked it to a battery. I was amazed at the shower of sparks generated by...
• Re: Suggestions for a 3 way fuel line valve(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:05:50 -0900
  ...Suggestions for a 3 way fuel line valve To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Volks, > > I want to install a 3-way fuel shut off...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 21:57:53 -0700
  I carry Coleman fuel for my Coleman stove. It just happens that in a pinch, it will motivate the van down the road a...
• Re: Broken Fuel Pump - Was: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:18:24 -0800
  ...Broken Fuel Pump - Was: Fuel pump To: "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 7:13...
• Re: Engine cutting out
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 20:34:29 -0500
  ...Wiring to fuel pump. While checking the fuel pump wiring, check the fuel relay. It's located in the dual relay box on the...
• 93 EV Fuel Line Problem Survey
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 10:57:09 -0700
  ...I went to the NHTSA website and found three defect complaints on the 93 EVs which relate to fuel leaks, one of which caused...
• Burned (?) Fuel Injector
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:19:38 -0800
  I think that now we are getting to the real reason that you found so much fuel in the engine block. Indirectly caused by...
• Book Review: Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 22:59:57 -0700
  I picked up an interesting book this weekend on Bosch fuel injection. Here's a brief synopsis for anyone that might be interested in...
• Re: Throttle-on running issue
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 03:18:09 +0000
  Additional thought:  your fuel tank is right behind your radiator.  Things get hot down there; fuel in gas tank gets warm, quite quickly; vapor...
• Fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 11:18:33 -0600
  ...In this case no fuel pressure. Fuel pump runs. But no fuel coming out of the test point over the engine fuel line "T...
• tough running after gas tank R&R
  Historical mailing list - mykarmann
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 09:08:12 -0500
  Hello all, Last week I replaced the gas tank in my 86 due to the fuel return inlet pipe cracked at the tank. I...
• CIS pressure tests - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 15:58:20 -0800
  ...Running fuel pump tap closed - pressure 4.9 Bar Running fuel pump tap open (connected to control pressure regulator) 1.5 rising to 3...
• Re: '87 syncro not getting fuel.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:23:37 -0500
  I would like to ask Craig and others if he would want to try a fuel pump my friend gave me that is an...
• Re: Arco Lies!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 18:54:13 -0600
  ...fuel is sold that is advertized as "ethanol free." my understanding is that what is required, in air quality non-attainment counties, is a...
• Re: I-4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 8 May 2001 01:24:13 EDT
  ...The golf/jetta has a prepump or transfer pump in the gas tank which delivers fuel at a modest pressure to the fuel reservoir...
• Diesel fuel line question, and trans oil question
  Historical mailing list - Clay Moore
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 09:48:31 -0700
  The fuel line that goes from my fuel filter to the injector pump once was a clear plastic tube, its now very hard and...
• Re: 88 fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 05:00:32 -0400
  <snip> Do you water-cooled guys really need 10 feet of fuel hose in the engine compartment <snip> Ken's 10' fuel hose kit...
• Re: Noisy Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 09:11:08 -0500
  ...I would prefer a german made one... > >Namaste >Stephen > >85 Westy Replace your fuel filter --- if the noise doesn't go away your fuel...
• Re: Recent Touring Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 08:38:31 -0700
  Before anyone gets too excited about Chris' fuel mileage, note that in Aus (and Canada as well) that's a UK gallon. His fuel...
• Re: [WetWesties] Gas Tank/Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 11:31:16 -0600
  You can buy Fuel Injection line by the foot 7mm or 5/16" any quality auto parts store should have it. Your VW fuel...
• Re: Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:49:14 -0400
  My new fuel tank was leaking from the fuel gauge sender because it wasn't replaced in the changeover. The old tank was rusted...
• Re: subject Re: Loud Fuel Pump/Fuel Pump Mount - Was: Thank you Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:33:10 -0700
  ...At 20+ years old, you can look to the fuel >>> tank as the cause. >>> Miguel >>> >> >> Can you explain how the fuel tank is related...
• Opinions please on this injector hose
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:25:59 -0600
  MEYLE 73379 TYPE B 7.0X 12.6 MM Cotton Overbraided Fuel Fuel Resistant Oil Resistant For delivery of transmission oil, fuel oil, automotive...
• Re: noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 14:08:03 EDT
  Try replacing the fuel filter. The pump might just be working too hard to suck the fuel through it. This sound is known as...
• Re: tracking down gas smell tips needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:48:47 -1000
  for sure you gotta get that 86 type fuel filter leak fixed right away. on the engine fuel lines .. I'd look REAL REAL...
• Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:25:46 -0500
  ...IF there's only a pinhole leak in the fuel reg. diaphram, >then wouldn't that little bit of fuel just get burned off...
• Re: pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:49:30 -0400
  ...Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:41 PM Subject: [VANAGON] pinch the fuel line? I need to change out the little white fuel filter and...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 23:36:28 -0700
  ...just increasing fuel pressure to get more fuel to spray in would not keep the air-fuel ration in the right range I wouldn...
• Re: Low Fuel
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Tue, 4 May 1999 18:09:18 -0700
  Had very same problem except I managed to run out fuel twice.Replaced the sender unit and fuel line/grommet at the same time...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 09:36:50 -0400
  ...Long-term fuel storage (phase separation) water absorption, damaged steel fuel tanks, steel fuel lines, rubber fuel hoses, fuel pumps (both electric and mechanical...
• Recent Touring Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:03:42 +1100
  ...I kept a records of my kms/miles to analysis my fuel consumption based on my fuel stops. Leg 1: Dickson, Canberra ACT -> Cooma...
• Some Fuel Pump Theory
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 16:23:51 -0400
  ...What this means for us is if you have a fuel filter before the high pressure fuel pump, you run the risk of losing...
• Re: Glow Plug Flicker Indicates H2O in Fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 20:25:38 -0900
  ...Glow Plug FLicker Indicates H2O in Fuel? Do the Vanagons have the same system as my '89 Jetta diesel for indicating water in the...
• Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:27:03 -0400
  http://www.zeroclips.com/assets/Image/tridon_page5_pic2.jpg The one on the bottom is a fuel injection clamp. The others are hose...
• Question about fuel hose
  Historical mailing list - BM2AM
  Sun, 24 May 1998 23:19:58 EDT
  ...I just replaced all the rubber fuel lines. I used regular fuel hose from NAPA. I was under the impression that because the Digijet...
• Re: Need advice: 88 Westy fuel gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 13:51:42 -0800
  > My fuel gauge (88 Westfalia) has gone wacky. It registers fuel levels > accurately to about the quarter full mark. Then, the gauge goes back...
• Fuel Master
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Mon, 5 May 2003 19:06:01 -0400
  Does anyone know anything about an item called the Fuel Master? It is magnetic, is installed around your fuel line, and is supposed to...
• Re: fuel pump producing bubbles
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:10:14 -0700
  ...I suppose fuel pump itself is possible. I would try another fuel source input the fuel pump ..and maybe a known-good used fuel...
• Routing of rubber fuel line from engine back to fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:39:47 -0500
  I have now replaced both the original hard plastic fuel and the plastic firewall connector. I still have to "tie" the fuel line to...
• Re: Fuel Pump Performance Issues?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 13:12:09 -0500
  ...Last thing I tried was the fuel filter, but no improvement there. A mechanic friend suggested replacing the fuel pump. So, I'm wondering...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:23:19 -0700
  ...Different animal from Coleman fuel. > > Here's some fuel experience re model engines, quoted from > http://www.jerry-howell.com/Fuel.html (be sure...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 May 2012 21:45:15 -0700
  ...On 5/4/2012 4:14 PM, Jack Botts wrote: > " the fuel pump is grounded on the frame right by the fuel pump." While...
• Re: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:18:20 -0500
  ...Shortly after we acquired our Syncro Westfalia, the fuel filter erupted and sprayed fuel all over our left rear wheel well, bad, but better...
• Re: 2.1L harness question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 19:32:57 -0500
  At 03:34 PM 3/8/2011, Greg Potts wrote: >Fuel pump perhaps? There's a fuel pump connector around there. Is your fuel...
• Re: return fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:05:58 -0500
  Cant say about the pressure, but 5/16 fuel line is kinda standard anyway.Doest cost much,and it may hold up to fuel...