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• Re: 87 westy with wild bucking...reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 01:18:44 EDT
  ...cap and rotor, air and fuel filter ( filters can be generic), new temp sensor for the fuel injection, check intake system for leaks, change...
• Re: WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 12:52:51 EDT
  ...Mi >> 99.9% cause of fire was your old, cracked, long overdue for replacement, fuel injection high pressure hose blew out, and sprayed your...
• Re: gas saving strategies without touching a wrench
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 15:42:45 -0700
  ...With fuel injection, the difference drops even lower, and falls into the "limits of data collection noise" zone. Our stock injection set-up has...
• 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 20:32:51 +0000
  ...Air Filter.New Fuel InjectorsNew Fuel Injection Temperature SensorNew Air Temperature SensorNew Throttle Position SwitchPer Bentley 24.55, the Fuel Pressure Regulator works correctly...
• Improved fuel additive ZVW 239 003
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Improved fuel additive ZVW 239 003
  May 31, 1990
  ...Purge injection system with G-16 cleaner. Refer to current Technical Information Circulars for injection purge instructions. * Check that fuel and ignition systems are...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 22:31:18 -0500
  ...You have stated that you have fuel but no spark. The ECU controls the fuel injection system and is not in the igintion circuit...
• Re: Passed Smog Test!
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Thu, 08 Feb 1996 07:51:18 -0500
  ...Thermostatic Air Cleaner > Fuel Evaporative Controls > Exhaust Gas Recirculation > Ignition Spark Controls > Carburetor > Air Injection Pump > Air Pump Belt > Air Injection Plumbing > Air Diverter...
• Re: Bad fuel pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 08:30:43 -0400
  ...Next run a full bottle of the Chevron Techron fuel injection cleaner (the $9 a pint stuff) in a half tank of gas. The...
• Re: Fuel line sheath / casing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:30:43 -0400
  ...I replaced my fuel lines about four years ago with a good product for fuel injection but I'm looking to replace sections of...
• Re: ECU High idle
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 14:04:30 -0800
  ...ECU high idle Hi, I'm experienced with the fuel injection setu on digifants. I thought the 87 was such. If so the idle...
• fuel line components
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 3 May 2008 22:25:35 -0700
  ...In that one, we built an intake, Using TWM (another California fuel injection supplier on the web) parts..8 individual throttle bodies...talk about...
• Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:48:40 -0500
  ...The injection system should be able to handle air fuel ratio even when the air flow was increased across the RPM range. I have...
• Re: Advice about black oil on back of diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:38:10 -1000
  ...Good thinkin' ! which injection pump btw ? a 'real' 1.9 NA injection pump ? ( thinking it could be a 1.6 pump with the fuel...
• Re: CIS Fuel injection on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 May 1997 13:13:03 -0400
  Hi, Its me. When I last corresponded (about 1 month ago) I said that I would take some pictures when the weather got nice...
• Does running out of gas damage fuel injection?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:57:39 -0400
  With my gas tank leak as yet unfixed, I have been running my tank on the low side. If I accidentally run out of...
• Re: Fuel Injection Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 07:18:57 -0500
  In reference to a rich idle condition because of possible exhaust leaks, with a digitool or something equivilant hooked up, you could see the...
• Coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 4 May 2008 17:37:42 +0000
  ...t tell if this sensor and it's cousin for the fuel injection make direct contact with coolant and need a o-ring of...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:05:33 -0400
  ...Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Chris S wrote: > I bought a bunch of fuel injection hose from one of "our...
• Re: Running FI engine empty
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Sep 1995 01:55:47 -0400
  ...all) of the fuel injection systems use bosch fuel pumps, and these >are "cooled" by the flow of the fuel through the pump. if...
• Bosch Automo...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 06 Apr 94 18:25:15 EDT
  ...I figure if you are not getting good fuel injection service at your VW dealer, you should check out the local Bosch repair facility...
• How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:43:42 -0800
  ...Oxygen based on other inputs from the injection system. Does water or methanol in the fuel cause the oxygen sensor to read to rich...
• photo of hot start relay install?
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 09:34:46 -0800
  ...anyone else have trouble figuring out which wire from terminal 50 on the solenoid was the ignition and which was the fuel injection? I...
• Re: 2.4L wasserboxer!....coming soon to a store near you!)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 09:58:35 EST
  ...Fuel injection mods......will have to wait and see..... Price.......?still working on that....but it looks like the 2.1L case has to...
• Re: Fuel Octane, Additives
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 08:14:39 -0500
  ...Fuel injection cleaner or Berryman's B12 additive will normally displace the water and get the fuel to burn on through without damage to...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Martin
  Wed, 19 May 1999 18:19:05 -0500
  My Bentley shows that both sensors on the thermostate housing on a 87 Vanagon to be for the fuel injection temp sensor and one...
• Re: New VW Rotten Unvieled // TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:05:05 -0500
  ...Then the injection pump failed-2 years of fuel savings burned up all at once. Jeff ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the...
• Re: No Subject
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 01:00:09 -0500
  You've got it right "No Subject" all vendors sell fuel injection hose and it all meets the standards. If you're buying all...
• Re: 7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:40:04 +0000
  ...Just ordered the part from one of our suppliers and got 5/16 fuel injection hose. TOO STIFF and WRONG SIZE  need to use...
• Re: Does running out of gas damage fuel injection?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 14:27:43 -0400
  ...Does running out of gas damage fuel injection? > Haven't check underthe vanagon, but my 79 loaf had a spigot that screwed on > from...
• Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 14:22:48 -0500
  Fuel pressure for Digifant Injection System Ref: Bentley 24-55 approx. 2.0 bar (29 psi) with vacuum hose on pressure regulator connected approx...
• Leaky diesel
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 11:22:15 -0700
  ...to find that my 1982 Diesel Westfalia was pouring fuel out of the diesel injection pump. I didn't get a good look at...
• temp gauge and fuel injection
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 20:27:18 -0500
  ...fuse? sensor? wires? where to look first? also anyone know where i can get some fuel injectors for my 90 gl. i am also...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:48:40 -0400
  ...as used parts, and nothing specifically says that things like the fuel injection are off-limits. Went through this on another forum, 9 out...
• Re: mpg on 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
  Thu, 15 Jun 1995 14:54:20 -0500
  My 1991 Vanagon underwent a fuel-injection recall. Prior to it, I used to get 17 to 19 mpg, but after this recall it...
• Re: Vanagons in Africa
  Historical mailing list - Renier Marais
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:46:50 +0200
  ...What kind of fuel >injection are they using on the 5-cyl motor? Is there enough room to >work on the motor? What's...
• Re: Vanagons in Africa
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 11:33:47 +0300
  ...Vanagons in Africa Michael I will try to find out what kind of fuel-injection system they use. There is no place to work...
• Re: Fuel pump question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 27 May 2007 10:21:00 -0700
  Only thing is that Fuel Injection Corporation are pretty clear about being rebuilders and Ron says his are new. FIC does provide an 18...
• Re: Today's PUZZLER... SLWR-VAN won't start
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 12:16:12 -0700
  ...The ECU and fuel injection get their power directly from the alternator. There are two red wires connecting directly to the alternator. The big...
• FS: Various VW & Vanagon books
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 23:56:19 -0700
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33643&item=2420989950 How To Tune and Modify Bosch Fuel Injection: http...
• Re: Digifant Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:09:55 -0500
  ...Digifant Fuel Injection > > >> Firstly - Deke Rivers post - Subject: Increased Idle Speed with AC - >> prompted this post. >> >> In response ot Deke's post I got...
• Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:17:23 -0800
  ...And the 'real' fuel injection band clamps sure have that feature. and Iimagine a vanagon can run for years with sharp-edged hoseclamps cutting...
• Re: Bosch (was Fuel Injectors)
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 21:10:30 -0600
  ...Bosch invented electricity and fuel injection, no?
• 81 Fuel Injection Thermo time switch and Cold Start Valve...
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 20:13:38 -0500
  ...Are these connector parts sold separately, or does one buy the complete Switch and Valve for each, or is a new fuel injector harness...
• Re: Not giving up!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 21:10:29 -0500
  ...the engine and fuel injection to achieve the lowest emissions possible. Without it, the engine runs richer, i.e. more fuel burned so more...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 09:07:59 -0700
  ...They are superior to the other ones out on the market (Fuel Injection Corporation rebuilds). I tried these at one point and had a...
• WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jones
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 00:43:03 EDT
  ...We had a fire expert look at it, and he says it was probably a fuel injection hose failure, although I'm not sure...
• Re: A damn OS question again, yea!!! now i need some help, it's my turn....
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 8 May 2002 01:31:35 -0400
  ...Haaaa, fuel injection. Ben
• Re-new member with a parts question
  Historical mailing list - ALAN GONDRY
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:17:21 -0700
  ...Please advise of reliable parts suppliers for the fuel injection system. Mine has sprung a leak at the distributors. What kind of FI is...
• Re: who bought that ebay 83 diesel passenger van for $3400?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 3 Apr 2004 11:59:11 -0500
  ...after a nuclear war, there will be nothing left but cockroaches, > diesel vanagons and twinkies? Yes, their totally mechanical fuel injection system makes them...
• Engine fire and replacing fuel line.
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 15:42:12 -0400
  99.9% cause of fire was your old, cracked, long overdue for replacement, fuel injection high pressure hose blew out, and sprayed your hot...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:33:04 -0700
  ...engine used for the 1983� to 1985 models, which used a fuel injection system known as "Digijet" (Digital Jet-tronic) � 1.9 L (1...
• Re: EFI or Carburator Suggestion!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 28 May 1998 17:41:09 -0700
  ...One just needs a cheap digital multimeter (<$20), a fuel pressure gauge (make it yourself for <$10) and the fuel injection troubleshooting procedure from...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 12:27:38 -0700
  ...The fuel injection relay box just has 2 relays in it and a 2 pin connector on the OUTSIDE front edge of the box...
• Re: Rough starting in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 10:12:11 -0700
  ...Not specifically familiar with waterboxers, but most Bosch fuel injection systems have "cold start injector," another (5th) injector that only operates at cold temp...
• Re: Fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 13:44:49 -0500
  I'd think that just good quality Fuel Injection line would work fine. If it's that semi rigid plastic stuff that goes to...
• Re: Fuel Lines (Plastic Ones)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:03:31 -0400
  Fuel injection rated hose! If you got it at a flaps, it is most likely garbage. It will split and crack in a few...
• Re: 82 westy turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 09:15:02 -0400
  ...starter, battery, fuel injector pump and other things to > >find out it still won't start. > > Are you aware that the injection pump is...
• Re: Rather odd EV `road test'
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 17:28:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...Except I want and MV Poptop. > > 2.5 litre fuel injection, 5 cylinder, 4WD, rear diff lock, electric > windows, central locking, five speed gearbox...
• broken stud
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 08:14:08 -0500
  ...Just got done rebuilding the fuel injection system and noticed my alt. was lose. BOO Thanks, Skip 83.5 westy
• Area Oxnard,Ventura Repair shops
  Historical mailing list - stimler
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 15:40:41 +0100
  Hi everybody, to fix a fuel injection problem I need a good recommendation for a VANAGON repair shop in the Oxnard - Ventura area. I...