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What are symptoms of a bad auxillary air regulator
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:03:12 -0700
Well,the continuing problems with the digijet fi system has brought me to ask about this item. I have stalling at cold engine. When...
Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Thu, 24 Apr 2003 02:37:53 +0000
...Wed, 23 Apr 2003 22:05:00 -0400 > > What you fail to mention is the type of fuel system these >vehicles have. The CIS...
Fuel Gauge
Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
Tue, 9 Sep 1997 08:00:10 -0700
Well, I have now replaced all the parts that I know of in the Fuel Gauge system on my 83.5 in an attempt...
Re: sudden lags while driving warm
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Sun, 16 Apr 2006 18:05:40 -0400
...Attached is a zipped set of files written by list member Mark Keller that together provide for a systematic diagnosis of Fuel Injection system...
Re: Aux fuel tank lines pressurized?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:10:26 -0600
...Fuel system is no longer pressurized. The lines are just regular fuel line. �� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http...
Vanagon Maint. Schedule
Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
...hoses - check fuel system for leaks - check brake system for leaks, damage - check CV joints boots for leaks, cracks - check exhaust system/pipes for...
LVC - TDI metal shavings in fuel system
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:53:57 -0700
...They replaced the auxiliary pump, HPFP, filter, injectors, rail, and a bunch of hoses; basically the whole fuel system from tank to head. I...
Diesel Van Hard Starting Causes (was: 82 Diesel Van)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 15 Oct 1998 07:42:10 EDT
...system out. The best way I have found to do this is to unhook the fuel line to the injector pump. Mix some fuel...
Re: Fuel Rails on Stock WBX
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 13 May 2008 08:32:43 -0700
...Pretty sure there would be less joins to *potentially* leak using the WBX fuel rail system though. Having just swapped in a water cooled...
Re: Dual Carbs in Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
Wed, 22 Oct 2003 22:04:31 -0700
surprised to learn that '80s westies were, in some places, equipped with carbs sted what-i-thought-were-standard fuel injection systems. howcome carbs...
Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Sat, 15 Sep 2001 21:11:18 -0700
...system--no computer trying to override higher boost > levels or the adding of additional fuel to make said boost. Yes, the > computerized system refines...
gasket materials
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:26:54 -0700
...I am trying to figure out what the gaskets and fuel hose in the syncro fuel system are made out of. Specificly, I am...
fuel pump
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:48:37 -0800
...when you turn the key to start and you would normally hear the fuel pump turn on and charge the system. these two pumps...
Engine swap prep
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Tue, 6 May 2014 14:42:04 -0400
...I'll never make that mistake again ;) Anyhow, after replacing a lot of items for maintenance; (plugs, wires, cap & rotor, complete fuel system, water...
Re: fuel leaks
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 24 May 2005 19:30:01 -0400
...this plastic fitting is the > MOST > common leak in the vanagon fuel system. > > Doug > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon...
Re: fuel lines; the injector side
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Sun, 13 Jun 1999 16:51:29 -0500
...fuel line clamp. It seems prudent, but it isn't. The barb on the injector is specifically designed to use the ring retainer system...
Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Mon, 2 Apr 2012 21:41:02 -0700
...Fact is, the evap system on the Vanagons is sketchy at best. The 2WD is bad, the Syncro is worse. Many won't pass...
Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 8 May 2000 10:33:33 -0400
...86 BMW fuel injection is a pulsed system also. The Motronic parts >are very familiar to anyone who has a Digifant system. BMW did...
Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 6 Oct 2010 17:30:52 -0700
...One was getting the fuel delivery system >> working again. This included opening it up, and flushing all the old >> fuel and junk from it...
Help Ordering Parts
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Fri, 18 Aug 2000 07:45:59 -0700
'Morning List, I am going to follow the advice of many Listees & change all the fuel line hoses in my '85 Westy. I am...
Re: Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
Historical mailing list - John Wessels
Mon, 27 Mar 2000 12:52:51 EST
...The Fuel Curve in a CIS system would remain constant. It really is pretty dumb. It will only deliver the amount of fuel that...
Re: Noisy fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 22:39:52 -0500
...fuel four feet with no problem at all. (possibly more) I've used the pumps to pump A/C flushing solvents through systems, transfer...
Re: Help!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:56:43 -0500
...of one of the joints in the exhaust system, >left side. Checked for leaks in fuel injection hoses which have recently >been replaced. no...
Re: Engine stops running at red lights
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:42:23 -0600
...But I think it's a poor mechanic who would swap a really good fuel injection system for a carburetor. Fuel injection systems are...
Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:59:33 -0500
I'm wondering in what manner the Hall sender is "broken". Have you tried moving those wires around while the engine is running? Larry...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:25:25 -0800
...I haven't confirmed where > the fuel filter is yet nor what type of fuel injection system was installed > in the conversion. I'll...
Re: No fuel pressure options?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:17:46 -0700
...It's a contiuously circulating fuel system . Just cycle the key several times to pre-run the fuel pump and fill the lines with...
Re: Fuel injector cleaner, was: Fuel injectors
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 21 Nov 1999 08:49:36 -0800
Matthew, I too use Chevron's Techron fuel system cleaner. I use it as a preventative measure rather than to correct any problems (so...
Re: Carbs on my '91 Westie Syncro---"The Story"
Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
Wed, 25 Mar 1998 13:36:31 -0800
Have you had any problems with your fuel infection system yet? Have you had to trouble shoot the problem yourself? Have you had to...
Re: loss of ooomph
Historical mailing list - Jessup Coffin
Sat, 23 Aug 2003 13:32:42 -0400
Riiiiight, the fuel injection system, a little thing to forget right? It's a CIS system, simplest one. Jessup & bridget >From: "MacLachlan, Bill" <Bill...
Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 3 Mar 2014 17:49:28 -0800
So I'm running residual pressure tests with a fuel gauge installed. The system holds pressure for 10 minutes then very slowly drops. After...
Re: Faint sputter/stutter at 70mph
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:28:22 -0400
At 10:45 AM 4/15/2009, Tony Collins wrote: >1) that this maybe connected to the fuel delivery system. Dirty >filter-->noisy pump...
Re: Fuel pump fuse -''88 Gs,
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:36:37 -0700
...only a relay... > > On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> > wrote: > >> The fuel pump, ignition system, and...
Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 12 May 2009 07:57:17 -0400
...Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Monday, May 11, 2009, 5:54 PM > > > I hope I never get to...
Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really!
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Fri, 8 Oct 2004 12:51:23 -0700
...is in the fuel finds its way into the pump since the pump is the lowest part of the system. Tim Demarest <tim.demarest...
Re: Bosch books
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 Oct 1995 06:53:01 -0700
...eh?) > >thanks >Matt > > I found the Bosch Fuel Injection book quite helpful in debugging my FI system. I now know more about FI than...
Re: Ran out of gas ....now won't start ??
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Fri, 22 Apr 2005 22:58:02 -0500
...the system, but the gas will eventually get to the cylinder's. I've never had this kind of problem with fuel delivery after...
Re: Digifant question...fuel pump effect?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:52:32 -1000
...and to just stabilize fuel temp overall. ( super modern cars have 'returnless' fuel systems, btw ) . so that's the fuel .. running around and around...
Re: Check those fuel lines!
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:47:15 -0600
...of the system rather >>than being trapped and pushed to the injectors. When a very hot engine >>is shut off the fuel in the...
Re: electrical mystery
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:31:07 -0800
...The electrical system seems > to be fine otherwise although I have not succeeded in getting power to the > fuel pump connections. Probably because a...
Starting Troubles...again
Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 20:00:55 -0800
...I�m suspecting that it�s some sort of vapor lock or leak in the fuel system. Any thoughts? What�s the best way...
Need used fuel pump... schnell!
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Mon, 18 Sep 2000 22:05:40 +0000
I was once on this list with an '84; now I'm back just having gotten a dormant '87 with fuel system issues. Engine...
Re: Vanagon Gas Tank/Fuel System measurements
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 11 May 2010 16:43:25 -0700
...Essentially going with the '86+ > > designed fuel system. > > > > Thanks again everyone! > > > > -Craig Cowan > > > > > > On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:29 AM, craig cowan...
Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
Historical mailing list - Brad Snyder
Thu, 20 Jul 2000 19:12:18 +0000
...I would recommend the Bentley book (Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management) as it helped me understand the FI system much better. Later. . . . . . . Brad -- Brad...
Re: fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:32:30 -0500
...The prepump fuel filter used on thse years makes the perfect > adapter. Make sure the vapor recovery system (venting) is working properly > and that...
Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:48:31 -0400
...It will filter the fuel before the pump and keep it happy. Definitely add the metal can to the system. It's a much...
Fuel pumps
Historical mailing list - Niall Mac Caughey
Fri, 12 May 2006 13:03:39 +0100
...The Golf pumps described above were for the mechanical K-Jetronic system and produced 6.5 bar to operate the fuel distributor. The Digijet...
Re: 82 Diesel Westy Problem
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Thu, 20 Aug 1998 16:55:47 PDT
...the gas engine fuel injection and the diesel fuel injection. While the gas system is electronic, the diesel injection system is completely mechanical. There...
Re: fuel system problems?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 6 May 2003 19:41:36 -0400
...fuel system problems? Hi all, well an impending problem has been getting worse bit by bit, and so I figured I'd see if...
Re: Problem with 90 Carat
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:42:32 -0400
...I had fuel system problems (fuel I don't disbelieve you, but just for giggles swap those two wires and see what happens. Either...
fuel system leak?
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Mon, 25 Sep 2000 20:43:55 -0400
I notice that when I turn my ignition key, I head the fuel pump run once for almost a second, then stop, then it...
Re: CV Joints-DONE! Next! Fuel tank.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:16:42 -0500
...does anyone consider pressure testing the > fuel tank vapor recovery system? A good way to avoid fuel related > surprises. Especially important for those that...
Re: Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters?
Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:08:21 -0600
...Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters? On returning from our last camping trip in our 85 Westy - heard...
Fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:45:29 MST
...Also is there any way I can test the parts like pump, and other associated do-hickeys in the fuel system? Sean ______________________________________________________ Get Your...
Re: fuel pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 20 Jan 2001 07:52:46 -0800
...1318" fuel gauges made up and I have the adapters for > the Vanagon which will also work for any fuel rail FI system that...
Re: Fuel tank?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:02:57 -0800
...Sealant can come off and do fun things to your fuel system. Maybe a good used southern US tank? Chris S. ----- Original Message ---- From...
Sludge in Fuel Filter
Historical mailing list - Beckham, Chip
Mon, 11 Nov 2002 08:20:47 -0500
...One huge clue was the buzzing may be symptomatic of the real problem which is restriction in the gravity fuel delivery system. This was...
Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 31 Jan 2003 17:48:05 -0800
...What system pressures did you find with a CIS system and a vanagon fuel pump? Is there residual pressure? Mine drops immediately to zero...
Digifant electrical/fuel problem; kinda long.
Historical mailing list - Dave
Sat, 18 Apr 1998 14:32:12 -0500
I have an 87 Vanagon 2.1 (digifant) and need some help with the fuel/electrical system. I have been able to further isolate...
Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 6 Oct 2010 18:13:12 -0500
...One was getting the fuel delivery system >>> working again. This included opening it up, and flushing all the old >>> fuel and junk from it...