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Re: Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:54:18 -0700
...don't use premium fuel , except in Ferrari's perhaps. if you need more octane than regular has, use mid-grade. and .......supporting this...
Re: HELP! FI Fuel Supply(?) Problems with 75 Westy in Phoenix
Historical mailing list - Mike Plickys
07 Jan 95 20:32:20 EST
> I'm pretty much stranded in Phoenix due to this little > problem. The current situation is that when I cruise down > the highway all...
Check those fuel systems, folks
Historical mailing list
Thu, 28 Mar 1996 23:07:29 -0600
...Gas is pouring out very quickly in great quantities, as fast as the new fuel lines and fuel pump can supply it. Very efficent...
Re: Water in the Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Fri, 11 Aug 2023 01:29:56 -0400
...get into the fuel supply from a number of sources. While not > >> common these days you can also get contaminated fuel from a station...
Re: gas prices..
Historical mailing list - don spence
Thu, 26 Feb 2004 09:57:37 -0700
...supply. If everybody drove Vanagons, i'm guessing it would be about than half that. That's the reality folks and Hydrogen fuel cells...
Re: Ethanol is the fuel of the future?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:00:28 -0800
...This would also help with problems with supply like those that happened with the hurricanes. IIRC, the enzyme was also more effective in getting...
Re: fuel tank update
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:21:41 -0400
...The fuel tank level sensor o-ring, and the two grommets that go on the top of the two plastic gas tank overflow tanks...
Re: COLD WEATHER STUTTERING
Historical mailing list - DOUG ELLEDGE
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:12:57 -0800
...Any ideas? I am thinking this is fuel > system related, either the fuel pump or perhaps pressure regulator. > Something that doesn't warm up...
help me understand US emissions control strategy.(NVC)
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:00:01 -0700
...Their guy states that > the US is so anti-diesel that they can't sell those fuel efficient vehicles > here. I am by no...
While I'm Replacing the Engine
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Fri, 6 Apr 2001 05:19:59 -0000
...He's supplying a clutch, I'm going to get a complete coolant hose kit, a new coolant distributor and a fuel line kit...
Re: Winters in the van...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 19 Nov 2002 13:42:12 -0600
...They solved the necessity problems with sleeping accommodations, cooking fuel, refrigerator, water supply and a nice alternator to recharge your battery after a long...
Re: Changing Fuel Lines and Clamps - in Canada
Historical mailing list - Pedersen, Michael
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 14:49:28 -0700
...This is an industrial supply catalog. The Mikalor hose clamp is very high quality($$$) and Tridon offers a Thermo flex spring loaded clamp to...
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 20:52:06 -0700
...fires up ! Once > running the fuel pump is kept running by the ecu supplying ground to the > fuel pump relay, which it does because...
Re: A question for the electronically knowledgeable
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 10 Jun 2006 13:16:11 -0700
...It has nothing to do with the turn signals but it does provide the supply voltage for the temp and fuel gauges. It is...
Re: old, old gas Q?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 21:31:16 -0400
...supply, drain tank. > * Disconnect the return from the tank, point hose into a barrel/container > * Repeatedly turn key to on (not start), let fuel...
Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:34:39 +0000
...I now have a pair of (hella) temp2 sensors on hand and will replace that if the issue persists after the fuel supply work...
Vanagon Syndrome Update
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:15:50 -0700
...I need to get a very thin feeler gauge Fuel pump relay Current supply relay Injectors? On we go... any bets on which components...
Re: Flames!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 9 May 2002 16:59:58 -0400
...The ECU completely shuts off the fuel supply when you're coasting, and never supplies any under any circumstances when the ignition is turned...
Re: Fuel hose size
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 1 Aug 2020 23:37:05 +0000
...On Saturday, August 1, 2020, 3:46:04 PM PDT, OlRivrRat <olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote: IMHO,, The Correct Way To Do the Fuel Supply...
Re: Random Instant Shutdown
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:06:20 -0400
...happen anymore then you know that most of the fuel > injection, ignition, and fuel supply systems are working and you won't > waste time...
ANOTHER BUS BURNS !!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Richard Alexander Palmer
Thu, 1 May 1997 09:00:15 -0400
...crusty, dried up piece of 20 year old rubber carrying your fuel supply. Anyway, I hope this will reach someone out there, and save...
Re: Advice on Leak in Fuel Return Line
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:29:16 -0500
...I wish I had thought to tell the shop to replace the ENTIRE > return line. (The fuel supply line, filter, pump, and pressure > regulator...
How To: syncro fuel tank removal
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 11:20:23 -0800
...grommets, 1/4" fuel line (10')for the vent system, and 8mm (5/16") high pressure fuel lines for the supply and return line...
Re: What Octane gas does a 2.1L waterboxer need?
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:01:39 -0500
...74 <begin quote> Vehicle Operation Fuel Supply Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter and requires unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating...
Re: Fuel Tank Re-Seal Kit
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:29:02 -0700
...I'll bet you can get 'em from Scott @ German Supply faster and cheaper in the short or long term. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL...
Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Aug 2016 14:55:04 -0400
...with stainless steel lines? Fuel pump is straining to get fuel perhaps causing cavitation and diminished liquid fuel supply to filter and motor? Other...
Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:25:44 -0700
...I'd try anothe ecu, as that triggers the fuel pump relay by supplying ground to it. also, .........poor grounds come to mind.� Very...
Re: Bucko update
Historical mailing list - John S. Klun
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 16:33:09 -0700
...This is mainly because there is no progress! > > Just to clarify- it's not grounds, air leaks, fuel supply power supply, etc. It starts...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:10:13 -0700
...as a test to get an idea if that's the case.( restricted fuel pick-up in tank causing the noisy fuel pump ) doesn...
Electrical Experts. Motronic Hall Reference Voltage?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:05:57 -0800
...I am chasing down a consistent hot start issue. (fuel pressure is ok) I doubt the hall on distributor is the issue but I...
Re: TIICO/OBD2 - Parts
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 12:08:42 -0700
...Then i grabbed 12v from the fuel-pump fuse under the back seat. Works. You need to supply 12 volts to pin 16 on...
Re: 87 Westy Stuttering?
Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
Sun, 19 Oct 2003 01:34:05 EDT
...All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines CONDITION After driving for 1/2 to 2 hours at a constant speed, vehicle experiences lack of power...
Re: No current at FI injector plug
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:41:58 -0500
...The fuel pump is delivering fuel to the ring. It seems the computer is not signaling to the injectors properly A google search of...
Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 3 Mar 2014 20:32:18 -0800
...If I shut pump off after the 5 > second mark, pressure drops very quickly to zero unless I clamp off > the fuel supply hose...
1986 ignition problem
Historical mailing list - Brigstocke John
Thu, 4 Mar 1999 21:28:58 -0500
...Checked the power supply and fuel pump relays - they are both ok. When failure occurs a reading of the voltage at the ecu shows...
Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator -- 1981 Air-cooled Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 May 2012 00:22:24 -0400
...properly is usually a bad power supply. With little variation this device was used on many Bosch fuel injection systems being common from '75...
Re: 7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure
Historical mailing list - mike riley
Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:00:27 -0400
...the oem hose has a black covering with a red thread in it to differentiate it from fuel hose which gets hard and stiff...
Re: didijet tool
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 7 Mar 2007 19:16:07 -0500
...Pin #13 to:--------� l----------ZZZZZ---------Pin 7 for Power Supply LED Pin 13 to----------� l---------ZZZZZ----------Pin 20 for Fuel Pump LED Pin 13...
Re: intermittent running rich issue
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
Wed, 7 Dec 2016 10:23:43 -0800
...fuel tank, all the hoses and > grommets and lines and FP I'm gonna assume, unless i have bad fuel, that > the fuel supply...
Re: Check those fuel lines!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:40:22 -0700
...Check those fuel lines! > Just for the record its boxer briefs and in a similar vein I ran the > supply > line to the Subie...
Re: Question on Biodiesel
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 17 May 2005 13:49:11 -0500
...for the fuels rises so would the costs of the bio portion of the > fuel. Therefore though we would increase supply we would still...
Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:21:33 -0500
...of a deterrent to > > vandals > > that wanted to somehow contaminate the fuel supply. > > > > Assuming they have the time, if someone really wants the gas...
Re: Fuel/Temp Gauge Problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:32:34 -0400
...Find where the voltage changes, you've found the bad place. > The fuel gauge is also erratic, it will register full right after > a...
Re: E15 fuel?
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:58:51 -0500
...they don't get run often or long enough to > overcome the ethanol because it's in the fuel supply." > > To me that sounds...
Re: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:15:13 -0800
...would any of you Vanagoneers out there with Subie engines > supplying horses for your wagon please inform me about any gas mileage > improvements you...
Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 7 Feb 2013 13:10:13 -0800
...The plan was to supply a constant ground with 15 from ignition switch supply + to energize relay. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready...
Re: New Carver P4 Propane or rebuilt EBERSPACHER gasoline
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Wed, 11 Aug 1999 14:07:47 -0400
...They run off your fuel supply - petrol or diesel - and have modern electronics and safety features. They also aren't cheap, but might be...
Re: E15 fuel?
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:14:17 -0500
...they don't get run often or long enough to > overcome the ethanol because it's in the fuel supply." > > To me that sounds...
Vanagon Syndrome cont...
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:06:04 -0700
...PO) makes normal buzzing Fuel pump relay Fuel pressure reg injectors PS pressure switch Idle stabilizer control unit control supply relay Some vac lines...
Re: Fuel pressure & injectors
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 9 Aug 2001 09:52:36 -0500
...I was wondering if I just put an external 12V power > supply on > > it to pop them open while I have the fuel pump...
Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 4 Jul 2014 15:16:17 -0400
...starter cranking. > > the fuel pump is initially energized by the ecu supplying ground to the > fuel pump relay. > Does your fuel pump run a...
Re: Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:23:49 -0800
...Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 7:53 pm Subject: Re: Re: Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally To: Mark Tuovinen <mst...
Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:49:38 -0400
...The way the fuel system works: the pump pulls in fuel and pumps it to one end of each of the injector supply pipes...
Re: No Clock & No Temp Gauge?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 9 Mar 2011 07:17:13 -0500
...Fuel gauge works, so panel power is good, voltage regulator is good or at least supplying power. Temp gauge blinks and stops so panel...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:51:58 -0700
...The power supply relay and the > >fuel pump > >relay are de-energized. The injotors will receive no power and the fuel > >pump will > >not...
Re: drive plate
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 10 Aug 2004 16:15:36 -0700
...There's two fuel lines that go through the firewall near that area, one for the fuel supply and one for the return. Regards...
Re: Gas Gen. in Engine space? Nooooo!
Historical mailing list - Peter Young
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 18:44:05 -0400
...Then you have the question of fuel supply - are you running it off of your primary vehicle tank (obvious downside if running continuously) or...
Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Thu, 1 May 2008 22:43:58 -0400
...Also the plastic fuel supply line from the pump up to the ring itself should likely be replaced. I think all of those bits...
Re: Bucko update
Historical mailing list - zolo
Fri, 29 Nov 2002 12:55:26 -0800
...This is mainly because there is no >progress! > >Just to clarify- it's not grounds, air leaks, fuel supply power >supply, etc. It starts...
Re: Ethanol is the fuel of the future?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:27:49 -0600
...This > would also > help with problems with supply like those that happened with the > hurricanes. > IIRC, the enzyme was also more effective in getting...