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• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:54:25 -0400
  ...The ECU switches the path to the chassis in response the hall sensor. Basic ignition coil operation even back to points. Points closed or...
• Re: OFF TOPIC! Re: XM and Sirius announce merger
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:49:27 -0500
  ...Bad Oxygen sensor, which I have not yet been able to get unstuck. The engine runs but had a clicking coming from the torque...
• 2.0L Conversion 5K update, longish
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 00:59:19 -0700
  ...FI is CIS-E with knock sensor, o2 sensor, but not Motronic. I purchased the FastForward basic kit(adapter, flywheel & crossmember), plus David did...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 17:09:32 +0000
  ...com<http://Vanagain.com>), > New Bosch O2 > > sensor ( Small Car Parts, B'ham, AL) > > > > 4) Spark knock under load > > _Action:_ Tune up - New plugs...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:23:06 -0800
  ...there are some differences between the Corrado & the Vanagon - >> namely the knock sensor, and the availability of aftermarket tuning >> options. I work at a...
• 5cyl conversion vs 4cyl conversions???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 18:50:12 -0800
  ...1 cr) with exhaust manifold and downpipe $1000 � Bosch CIS with knock sensor electronics $500 � Bosch CIS fuel injection components $400 � Coolant hoses, brackets...
• Re: Maintenance Intervals
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 16 Oct 95 13:17:37 CDT
  ...And I have replaced drive belts every three years---one broke drive belts i change at 50,000 miles, with the oxygen sensor. air...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:45:50 -0700
  ...It also raises the compression ratio a point > or so (I’m told) but with the right EMS, you’ll have a knock sensor...
• 2 syncros and a wolfsburg for sale in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:44:18 -0500
  ...It did have some damage to the sliding door (banged up) but I knocked the dent out and I am currently getting the fiberglas...
• Re: Misc. Vanagon Ramblings & Steering Coupler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 19:53:00 -0500
  ...Took it on a 20 minute > > cruise, it ran a bit rough the whole time, but at least I > > knocked the rust off the...
• A new Adventure on the way to the Audi 2.0 Turbo - or pulling gears
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 00:32:31 EDT
  ...The Audi 3A engines (despite the erroneous notation on the EKTA) use a non-advancing distributor (knock sensor controlled ignition as per the CIS...
• Re: 1.9 L waterboxer woes and eng rebuilders recommendations in SoCal, white boys rant
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 23:36:47 -0800
  ...Fixed the > weird idle problem, now it idles well, but there is a strange knock and > the oil light is on fairly constant at...
• Was Brake Rotor Squeal. Now tuning and timing research
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 08:04:10 -0800
  ...Additionally, I'd like to locate another way to install a knock sensor, Dave Marshall has an old Rabbit style I looked into, but...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:38:21 -0600
  ...sensor >> _Action:_ new Muffler and Tail Pipe (Ken at Vanagain.com), New Bosch O2 >> sensor ( Small Car Parts, B'ham, AL) >> >> 4) Spark knock...
• Re: Huffer motors..Turbo and SC...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 18 May 2007 09:06:17 -0400
  ...and you would have to make sure your motor had some knock sensors, probably...but attractive thought.. Dunno for sure, but it sounds good...
• Re: Fridae Question about ignition timing..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:22:25 -0700
  ...The digifant EMS does not have a knock sensor provision. For > now > |I > |>> am planning on running the new motor set-up on premium...
• Re: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans)
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 17:29:19 -0800
  ...All went fine > during my trip, knock on wood, except my coolant temp indicator would > randomly start flashing and quickly rise, then suddenly stop...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:57:31 -0700
  ...As an example, if your van is rear ended by someone, which knocks out the ignition distributor and the engine stops. Let's say...
• Re: OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 13:30:28 -0700
  RIGHT ON STAN !!! Wasser leakers suck, all that mess with leaky heads and idle/cutout/oil sensor problems. My god, even the Tiico replacement...
• Re: Turbo for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 16:17:12 -0800
  ...next, unless you have knock sensor igntion the compression ratio should really be lowered, with different pistons. then there is fueling .. and ignition mapping...
• An engine transplant: ? (subie alterntaive) long post.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 08:45:15 -0700
  ...air conditioning system..compressor, belts, ducting, maybe a wastegate, maybe a knock sensor system..etc etc.. It would be nice to have the ability...
• Re: Poor mileage update
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 14:22:10 -0800
  ...I'm edging closer to the middle of the pack now. [long bit about knock sensor not applicable to WBX engine snipped] ... > there's...
• The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 08:51:03 -0700
  ...No bad smoke, no awful knocking, no puddle of oil under...(I surmise the rough running was because the Temp II sensor was also...
• Re: Anyone seen Gowesty's Digifiant replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 18 Jul 2018 11:32:14 -0400
  ...to the fact that the > > digifant system doesn't have a knock sensor. If you have one of their > high > > compression engines, this could...
• Re: � � Re: � � � Expe riment (Musings)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 17:43:54 EDT
  ...Anyway, this works very well with current sensors, a turbo, intercooler and a VW non-crossflow head. Less effective in the 16V head. Frank...
• Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 00:24:08 -0700
  ...The sell it modular, and offer a knock sensor and variable ignition timing module. I had considered it as a replacement for my system...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion: Digifant Comment
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 14:50:03 EDT
  ...Finally the knock sensor/ EFI Digifant system does a remarkable job of maximizing timing advance over a wide range on temperatures and pressures (read...
• Re: 2 syncros and a wolfsburg for sale in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 16:53:56 +0000
  ...It did have some > damage to the sliding door (banged up) but I knocked the dent out and I > am currently getting the fiberglas...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:21:01 -0800
  ...there are some differences between the > Corrado & the Vanagon - > >> namely the knock sensor, and the availability of > aftermarket tuning > >> options. I work at a...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 23:30:46 -0500
  ...If the O2 sensor circuit and the injectors are working correctly, CO should average ~.5% before the Cat. If the Cat is actually working...
• Fwd: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:16:14 -0500
  ...Bridged terminals on temp II sensor - no change. Connected plugs on idle stabilizer - no change. Resistance on intake air sensor plug was 580 ohms...
• Re: What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:37:01 -0600
  ...The belt on the crank pulley had broken, and I discovered that broken belt knocked the connection loose from the high pressure sensor at...
• ASIAN: Fixed! VW Vanagon No Start - Floods
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 21:47:25 -0800
  ...a jump start after extended >cranking, so I assume somehow he knocked out the ecu. I'm still a bit >leary on the air...
• Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 May 2009 16:32:55 -0700
  ...It could have ...........for example, a lame knock sensor, keeping the timing from advancing properly .........if codes can be gotten out of the ECU...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant Conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 13:45:23 EDT
  ...I chose the Digifant because it was a cost effective version of Bosch's Motronic engine control system complete with knock sensor. At the...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 11:58:48 -0400
  ...A real down side of the water boxer is that knock and ping is really suppressed especially with all the other noises going on...
• Re: Bostig Turbo update
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 23:25:25 -0500
  ...In the end, I used the knock sensor response from the SAAB APC/ATC control to determine the ping onset. I went to 7...
• Re: OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 16:59:34 -0700
  ...Price is $1100 >>>>> >>>>> Second >>>>> -`82 Westy air cooled motor dropped valve seat or bad >>>>> rod as its knocking but runs. Was abandond on freeway...
• Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 09:41:32 -0700
  ...No Oxy sensor. Could be a problem for DEQ. The mechanic liked the kit and the way it ran. Both of us drove it...
• Re: OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 16:40:58 -0700
  ...Price is $1100 >>>> >>>> Second >>>> -`82 Westy air cooled motor dropped valve seat or bad >>>> rod as its knocking but runs. Was abandond on freeway...
• Re: All engines have issues...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 May 2010 22:23:55 -0400
  ...The Rabbit GTI needed a knock sensor and EGR. While not perfect the WB is a good engine in many ways. Lots of engines...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:18:17 -0700
  ...It also raises the compression ratio a point or so (I’m told) but with the right EMS, you’ll have a knock sensor...
• Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:51:07 -0700
  ...I think they'll have to rig >something. >The camshaft pulley seemed off center and kind of warbled a bit. >No Oxy sensor. Could...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 08:44:59 +0000
  ...Lengthening the cables, > especially the knock sensor and the O2 sensor is not a good idea. > > The coil is actually a 1986 Vanagon coil...
• Re: 2.0L Conversion 5K update, longish
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 19:58:55 -0700
  ...FI is CIS-E >with knock sensor, o2 sensor, but not Motronic. >I purchased the FastForward basic kit(adapter, flywheel & crossmember), >plus David did...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
  ...or get sloppy or fail, ECU controlled timing and timing curve, knock sensor ignition, sequential fuel injection, AND........another thousand rpm to play with...
• Re: OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 18:43:52 -0500
  ...Price is $1100 > > >> > > >> Second > > >> -`82 Westy air cooled motor dropped valve seat or bad > > >> rod as its knocking but runs. Was abandond on freeway...
• Re: Audi 2.3 l conversion report (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce J. Wilbur
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 22:26:46 -0700
  ...The knock sensor controller works (and tests) fine and the engine runs smooth with plenty of power. So not all of the controllers are...
• FS 5 cyl engine/acessories
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 7 May 1999 10:23:22 -0400
  ...It has the more modern KE-Jetronic system but does not have knock sensor ignition. I have no idea how this stacks up for...
• Re: westy propane in europe
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 22:33:22 -0500
  ...that are designed to runs cars with fuel management systems and knock sensors never mind propane as a fuel. The propane engines I build...
• Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 17:28:10 -0500
  ...I think they'll have to rig >>something. >>The camshaft pulley seemed off center and kind of warbled a bit. >>No Oxy sensor. Could...
• Re: fuel tank reinstallation
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 19 Aug 2014 08:37:10 -0400
  ...At about halfway plus the sensor in then continue to jack it up the rest of the way (I usually do this from the...
• Fwd: Engine RPMs???(not too long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 04:36:44 EST
  ...will also run on lower grades without harm thanks to the knock sensor. The air-cooled engines also are low compression to keep operating...
• Re: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:34:38 -0800
  ...10:1 compression ratio with anti knock sensor" "engine management system (Bosch Motronic MP 9.0)" CARB EO: "South African rebuilt 1991 Audi 80...
• Re: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:21:35 -0700
  ...once running again ..then you could hear a piston knock from damage from overheating. And then everybody was unhappy ..the poor car owner/customer...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:19:31 -0700
  ...an example, if your van is rear ended by someone, which knocks out the > ignition distributor and the engine stops. Let's say you...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 14:24:39 -0500
  ...Knock sensor ignition with no distributor etc. The parts are expensive, very, but you usually only have to buy them once, like say a...
• Re: Poor mileage update
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:37:40 -0500
  ...I'm edging closer to the > middle of the pack now. > > [long bit about knock sensor not applicable to WBX engine snipped] > > ... > there's...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
  ...or get sloppy or fail, ECU controlled timing and timing > curve, knock sensor ignition, sequential fuel injection, AND........another > thousand rpm to play with...
• Re: Lemon ? Advice, opinion�
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 23:21:29 -0500
  ...Driving for a long time without the O-2 sensor or C.C. means the engine ran rich most of the time. this shortens...