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Re: Embarrasment, ECU, Pressure Regulator and Temp Sensor
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 5 Oct 1998 11:58:51 -0400
...I was puzzled! What had I DONE the first > time, that caused the stalling? I realised that had touched the PRESSURE > REGULATOR!! I tied...
My exhaust smells good now...What I have learned about tuning Digifant...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:30:34 EST
...If your pressure is different than stock get an adjustable pressure regulator and set the pressure exactly. This should maximaze your mileage. If you...
Re: Can Anyone Spare a Dometic LP gas orifice?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 10 May 2008 14:48:30 -0400
...It hooks up to the gas regulator. Just turn the screw with a screwdriver bit turned backwards and the pressure will change. Maybe yours...
Re: Bosch or Hella Fuel Pump?
Historical mailing list - John Philcox
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 09:11:15 -0500
...My pump made the bumble bee sound when the fuel pressure regulator went bad. John Philcox '85 GL Newport, RI
Re: pressure gauge range for vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:52:01 -0700
...ordered a 100psi pressure gauge to check my van's fuel pressure > (30-40psi normal, 90 psi with fuel pressure regulator not functioning) > , and...
Re: 1.9 L engine 10mpg
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sun, 12 Dec 2004 00:32:39 -0500
...Fuel pressure is correct. Pressure regulator is working correctly. Any suggestions? It feels like choking of gas. Also the idling is bad for nearly...
83 Vanagon stalling again!
Historical mailing list - DIGEST Jesse Falsone
Mon, 20 Oct 1997 11:49:31 EST
...1) Vacuum leaks 2) 02 sensor - I think mine's disconnected anyway 3) Fuel pressure regulator 4) bad thermo time switch Its clear to...
Re: LP gas regulator
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Sat, 7 Jul 2001 23:23:49 -0400
...The unit says Marshall Brass Company >Model 260 2-stage pressure regulator. > >I've contacted the company to see what they say about replacements...
Re: Recommend propane bits and pieces [NVC]
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 19 Jul 2006 16:15:46 -0400
...is a lot pickier about gas pressure than a bbq burner -- it needs a two-stage regulator just like the one feeding it now...
Re: Fuel pump buzzing...again.
Historical mailing list - Wognacious
Sun, 12 Jun 2005 16:03:45 -0700
Mine was the fuel pressure regulator Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote:Inlet screen in the tank may be clogging. Turn it off, the...
Re: buzzing fuel pump - additional info
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Mon, 27 Nov 2000 11:22:05 -0700
...Was the Rabbit FI using lower pressure? If not, I expect problems may occur with either the pump or the pressure regulator. When I...
Re: Fuel pressure regulator?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 6 Jan 2010 08:24:36 -0800
...to do with the spray pattern > as influenced by the fuel pressure?" > > That's what I did. I changed the 2.1 W/boxer...
Used vanagon parts in Portland, OR?
Historical mailing list - James, Daniel
Mon, 1 Feb 1999 16:45:17 -0800
...In particular, I'm looking for a: - ECU (computer) - fuel pressure regulator Any ideas? Daniel James
gas in the oil
Historical mailing list - Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales
Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:58:25 -0800
...I change the oil, and swap the gas pressure regulator, no change Please iluminate my way. Ramon Celaya Mexicali, M�xico Syncro 86 Westy...
Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 16 May 2012 19:09:14 -0400
...The crucial point is that the injectors need constant pressure between the fuel rail and the manifold, and the regulator provides that. I'm...
Re: warm refer
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 21:27:49 -0400
...If it's off you can adjust the low-pressure diaphragm in the regulator. If it's not then you have probably a clogged...
Re: How to diagnose a propane regulator?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 7 Jun 2001 23:40:04 -0400
...The regulator is adjustable by turning a plug in the large (low-pressure) section, but it shouldn't change calibration much once it's...
Re: LP pressure way too high--help request
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 1 Jul 2007 16:48:46 -0700
...LP pressure way too high--help request > I guess I was mistaken. I tried yet again measuring the manometer pressure > again, opening the main...
85 FI Cleaning
Historical mailing list - Pedro L. Rodriguez
Thu, 11 Nov 2004 22:45:28 -0500
...Also replaced non working fuel pressure regulator. Do these injectors have a screen at the intake? TIA Pedro L. Rodriguez Coral Gables, FLA
Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Thu, 10 May 2001 19:38:12 EDT
...The vacuum>produced by the engine also affects fuel regulator pressure, because the>strength of the vacuum is what keeps the fuel pressure LOW...
Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 16 May 2005 14:50:40 -0700
...Did you have any trouble with the regulator putting out the required 11 inches of pressure?? Or: what regulator do you use on the...
Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Feb 2003 00:29:56 -0500
...In the multiport Vanagon format, the fuel pressure regulator relieves the pressure quickly enough to keep the operating pressure at or about 30 to...
Re: Refrigerator doesn't work yet.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 09:04:26 -0400
...The previous owner was obviously having problems -- I would certainly check the regulator pressure and adjust if necessary, and clean the orifice with multiple...
Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:17:09 -0700
...At the fuel > pressure regulator return fitting only 25 to 40 ml ( I did this one > three times). > > I then blew out the fuel...
Re: Why do I smell gas?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:20:59 -0400
...On mine, it turned out to be a bad fuel pressure regulator. Seems that it was allowing too much pressure and holding this excess...
Re: LP regulator got wet/icey
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 7 Jan 2012 11:20:47 -0500
At 09:03 AM 1/7/2012, David Vickery wrote: >Did this destroy the regulator, or will it eventually "dry out" and >work again...
Re: Digijet Distributor Questions
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 13:07:23 -0400
...The fuel pressure regulator has a hose going down to the large box where the intake pipes go into almost directly below the regulator...
Re: Use Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Regulator on WBX?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 20 May 2012 08:31:12 -0700
...pressure regulation. > If you're anal you could test this by installing a tee in place of the > existing regulator and measuring pressure at...
Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 18:45:24 -0700
...It has a pressure regulator between the tire and the bottle and has plenty of hose to reach the master cylinder in a Vanagon...
Re: fuel pres.
Historical mailing list - Aaron Gibson
Sun, 21 Jan 2001 19:47:52 -0500
...the pressure is being produced by a pump and the measurement is > made at roughly the same height as the pump, the regulator will...
83 Vanagon stalling UPDATE
Historical mailing list
Wed, 22 Oct 1997 10:03:52 -0400
...The tentative conclusion I have reached is that the fuel pressure regulator is defective. Fred the Motorhead told me that it is his experience...
fuel pressure regultor bad? Engine running rich
Historical mailing list - John Clemens
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 15:51:02 -0800
...It is .5 Bar(aprox 7 psi) too high at idle, both with the fuel pressure regulator vac line on and off(actual reading...
Re: More fridge help needed.
Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
Thu, 19 Aug 1999 18:23:59 -0600
...After opening the gas > valve, I adjusted the regulator until the column of water rose to the 11" > mark. > > So which is it? Does...
Re: 1.9 no start (flooded)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 21:34:46 -0500
...Specifically, 2.5 bar over manifold pressure... Pretty much has to be fuel pressure regulator, I think. david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws...
Re: A question for those smarter than me about Fuel pressure
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:49:20 -0800
...yes, that idea is correct, but........that's what the fuel pressure regulator does. it's a 'calibrated restriction' at the end of the...
Tiico fuel rail info........
Historical mailing list - Arlen & Edie
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 23:47:21 -0700
...Both rails have the pressure regulator built in to them. The main difference between them are the angles that the pressure and return hose...
Re: 1987 2.1 WBX oil buzzer comes on after hiway usage...
Historical mailing list - Van Pelt, Steve
Wed, 4 Mar 2015 12:51:42 -0600
...pressure will leak down from other areas (like pressure regulator or pump) sooner I'd LOVE to do this without pulling the injectors out...
Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Sun, 4 Jul 2004 21:39:36 -0700
...Also, I tried disconnecting the vacuum line that > >controls the fuel pressure regulator. No change. Finally, I swapped > >another fuel pressure regulator into the...
Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:24:34 -0400
...Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling Besides the fuel pressure regulator it could be bad or clogged fuel injectors. I'd suggest using one can...
Re: Is There A TIICO List?
Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 21:09:34 -0700
...I've heard from another person that the fuel pressure regulator from the vanagon is not sufficient for the Motronic system. It evidently is...
Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:57:46 -0400
...See if the fuel pressure regulator has burst its diaphragm. If it has, you'll get fuel pumped through the vacuum line directly into...
Re: Propane Regulator Adjustment. (searched)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:52:07 -0400
...is it absolutely necessary to >have a stove burner on (or both?) when testing pressure? If so, why? You have to be venting/consuming...
Re: Tool US 1076?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:19:59 -0700
...You should be able to test the cold start valve and pressure regulator without the engine running. In rough detail and in brief: attach...
Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 21:11:13 +0000
...regulator (Marshal 290?) a few years ago, I > think the data points to low LPG pressure. > > I adjusted the regulator to give higher pressure...
Re: Fireworks for the Fourth-in my engine bay
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 3 Jul 2011 13:15:11 -0400
...the fuel pump and the fuel pressure regulator, the difference between atmospheric pressure and full regulated line pressure is maybe a teaspoonful (think of...
Re: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:14:33 -0400
At 12:41 PM 6/10/2009, neil N wrote: >How does the average DIY home owner type guy pressure test it? Air compressor...
Continued >>>oil in gas and plug fouling.....
Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:43:26 -0800
...If you don't mind. _____________________________________________________________ Ken Lewis wrote; I would; Check that the fuel pressure regulator is: 1. Holding the correct pressure while running...
Fw: New Engine, Poor Power, Low Gas Mileage - Update
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Tue, 15 May 2001 20:00:10 -1000
...The one problem we have found is the > fuel > > pressure regulator is running about 4 psi high. > > > > I had a local shop run the...
for campers: Propane Safety
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Tue, 01 Nov 94 10:55:51 CST
...REGULATORS The job of the two-stage regulator is to reduce tank pressure to the proper operating pressure that will serve the appliances. When...
Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Thu, 23 Dec 1999 18:57:23 EST
...I was referring to a variable brake pressure regulator as in some of the other VW models. These usually consisted of a valve with...
Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 19:05:06 -0800
...If pressure holds, regulator is at fault. If pressure drops, pump check valve at fault. Unless I'm misreading, the A3 (Jetta) Bentley only...
Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:43:37 -0500
...Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad? >> >> >>
Re: NoStart to Remember
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:58:33 -0800
...up including a new coil and spark plug wire set, fuel pressure regulator... the previous owner(s) always says "they are new".. yeah right...
Re: More fridge help needed.
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Wed, 18 Aug 1999 18:32:32 -0600
...After opening the gas valve, I adjusted the regulator until the column of water rose to the 11" mark. So which is it? Does...
Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:49:08 -0700
...Most have a built in pressure relief valve sticking out opposite of the regulator connection. Late tanks have a separate relief valve screwed into...
Re: Fridge problems at altitude
Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 13:11:50 EDT
Thanks for the suggestions that I look at my regulator for the solution. It reminded me that when the original had failed 2 years...
Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:02:35 -0700
...and the regulator is at a constant 45 psi *relative to the > manifold pressure* because that's where the fuel regulator takes its > reference...
Re: Fuel Pressure testing
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:02:56 -0700
...I don't have a Bentley handy but check for the desired pressure (29?). It gives figures for the fuel pressure regulator vacuum line...
Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 15:09:25 -0500
...the adjustment range on the LPG >regulator, so I don't think I can get much more pressure. Is there >any way on the...
Re: Surging engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:11:14 -0700
...fuel distributor, differential pressure regulator, and the 'other' pressure regulator. I have never spent a lot of time messing with CIS. I happen to...