← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum

Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 12+: 60 results shown for direct injection.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

Re: On the Vanagon Cooling System
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 07:59:48 -0400
...This also neglects the direct injection of combustion gases into the cooling jacket. 4). Energy injected. Well, this is actually treated by the general...
Re: Vanagon Utopia finally found
Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
Tue, 16 Sep 2003 19:34:50 -0700
...Stock and nothing but stock "Actual Factory Compression" so help you a "closed loop fuel injection system" B. Re-engineered as a system (compression...
Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:03:51 -0400
...Yes it is possible > > ignition miss or even an injection problem. Not too long ago I had a > > customer towed in no start. Got...
Running FI engine empty- long reply
Historical mailing list
06 Sep 95 13:25:00 PDT
...BABTDC, for example) under HIGH pressure (350 PSI? maybe more= ) =0D directly into the combustion chamber. These pumps are precision parts, ver= y =0D...
Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Thu, 8 Sep 2005 23:04:55 -0400
...In computer controlled injection a method for >>adjusting the mixture from the specification would be needed since these >>settings and those controlling air are...
Re: VW FOX - Been driving one since Feb. but have not seen one other than mine. Why?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:59:02 -0400
...The '88 only has a 4 speed and e-cis fuel injection. It just runs and runs. The engine is a de-tuned 1...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:43:56 -0700
...going through the fuse box, #15 > on the coil is feed directly off the ignition switch. There is not even a > fuse in the...
Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:24:24 -0700
...1800cc.CIS injection. Same as the one that was in there. >> >> Since I picked the van up early summer I've put just over...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:11:36 -0800
...If the CO is in limits, the >> fuel injection is basically working. The Vanagon should be able to get >> near 1% even before the...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:08:15 -0400
...I should hope that an ECU that is directly involved with the primary ignition circuit, as on 2.1 waterboxers and Subaru engines.....would...
Re: Water in the Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Fri, 11 Aug 2023 01:29:56 -0400
...Water and the resulting rust is bad for many parts of > the > >> injection system and can also damage the engine. After purging it out...
Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:23:21 -0700
...Could be that, since the PO who did the conversion cut and re-welded the down pipe to re-direct the exhaust. He pretty...
Great info: Vanagon head leaks and Fuel injection problems
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:44:43 -0700
...etc) but also creates another problem which I believe is a direct cause of some head gasket failures. The spark plugs fire by arcing...
Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:51 -0700
...Off by a few degrees, > > and the air pressure just pushes the piston down, and the motor around, > > in whichever direction. :-) > > > > To get started...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:34:30 -0700
...with an inejction pump with a Injection Timing Advance 'choke knob' system on it .. and working glow plugs .. when all is right .. cold starting...
Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:21:58 -0400
...Yes it is possible >>> ignition miss or even an injection problem. Not too long ago I had a >>> customer towed in no start. Got...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:51:30 -0400
...Except for the wire from the ignition switch going through the fuse box, #15 on the coil is feed directly off the ignition switch...
Re: politics of e85 RE: E85 in vanagons
Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
Tue, 22 May 2007 10:33:22 -0600
...If you do want to twiddle something, things in the > direction of making it run richer may help a little. E85 has less > energy...
On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:44:17 EST
...This also neglects the direct injection of combustion gases into the cooling jacket. 4). Energy injected. Well, this is actually treated by the general...
Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
Sat, 4 Oct 2008 14:48:54 -0700
...1800cc.CIS injection. Same as the one that was in > >> > there. > >> > > >> > Since I picked the van up early summer I've put just over...
Re: Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:50:00 -0700
...The Berryman or other Fuel Injection may have loosened up ancient contamination in your fuel tank and started blocking the filter with debris. #12...
Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:28:27 -0700
...Could be that, since the PO who did the conversion cut and re-welded the down pipe to re-direct the exhaust. He pretty...
Re: politics of e85 RE: E85 in vanagons
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 22 May 2007 15:06:13 -0500
...If you do want to twiddle something, things in the >> direction of making it run richer may help a little. E85 has less >> energy...
Re: 2.0L AUDI Turbo thots
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 8 Aug 2001 14:14:11 EDT
...My best info says that repaired 3/4 hub Vanagon manuals are breaking with 1.9 TDi engines, but I have no direct evidence...
Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:41 -0400
...The 3A head has a significantly upgraded intake manifold, injection port and intake port configuration. In the archives, I have given the details of...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:54:39 -0500
...If the CO is in limits, the >> fuel injection is basically working. The Vanagon should be able to get >> near 1% even before the...
Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 4 Oct 2008 20:45:26 -0700
...1800cc.CIS injection. Same as the one that was in > > >> > there. > > >> > > > >> > Since I picked the van up early summer I've put just over...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -0700
...Except for the wire from the ignition switch going through the fuse box, #15 on the coil is feed directly off the ignition switch...
Re: politics of e85 RE: E85 in vanagons
Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
Tue, 22 May 2007 13:20:51 -0400
...If you do want to twiddle something, things in the >> direction of making it run richer may help a little. E85 has less >> energy...
Re: politics of e85 RE: E85 in vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 22 May 2007 16:32:03 -0400
...If you do want to twiddle something, things in the >>>direction of making it run richer may help a little. E85 has less >>>energy...
V6anagon Chronicles /L
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 18 Dec 1995 12:59:00 -0800 (PST)
...Removed the silly hither-and-yon exhaust, and plugged an '87 Honda Accord muffler from Checker/Kragen directly into the merged collector of the...
Re: Vanagon Production discontinued in South Africa
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sat, 4 May 2002 20:15:57 -0700
...red-and-black finish), as well as the ambulances, were imported directly <DIV></DIV>> from Germany. <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>> In...
Re: Kyle Wade ECU chip and rocker upgrade
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 Jul 1998 07:31:31 -0700
...a length shorter than stock) and a chip > for the fuel injection computer. > Keep in mind, Kyle and I both had no idea if...
Re: Finding a Good Repair Shop
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sun, 3 Sep 2000 14:48:37 -0700
...at least then you could direct a mechanic to approximately where the problem is.... beats the expense of throwing parts (and $) at a problem...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 20:21:03 -0800
...If the CO is in limits, >>> > the > >>> fuel injection is basically working. The Vanagon should be able to get >>> near 1% even before the...
Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 08:38:33 -0700
...The Berryman or other Fuel Injection may have loosened up ancient contamination in your fuel tank and started blocking the filter with debris. #12...
Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:22:23 -0400
...Yes it is >>>>> possible >>>> ignition miss or even an injection problem. Not too long ago I had a >>>> customer towed in no start. Got...
Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:26:52 -0400
...Yes it is > >>>> possible > >>> ignition miss or even an injection problem. Not too long ago I had a > >>> customer towed in no start. Got...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:19:48 -0800
...I think the newest Audi direct injection non-turbo gasoline engines are even up to .....as high as 12 to one I think I...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:11:37 -0700
...reduces the voltage. > > I should hope that an ECU that is directly involved with the primary > ignition circuit, as on 2.1 waterboxers and...
Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:59:12 -0600
...The magneto mounted directly to the rear case with a gear driving it off of an internal cam. Thee Distributor was mounter on an...
road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
...The engine, then, is the same 1970-cc overhead-valve flat-4 as before with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection. It develops 67 bhp...
Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 23:43:11 -0500
...Is this anywhere near the mark? What I really had in mind was fabricating an injection rail with oil ports sending cooled oil to...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:36:34 -0800
...I believe I have assembled it with all the Injection system >>>> and ignition system complete. My progress was cut short by a >>>> vehicle accident...
CA new gas formula info
Historical mailing list
27 May 97 08:45:30 PDT
...We used an OTC injection cleaner canister, disconnected the fuel pump and pressure regulator, and set fuel pressure to 32 psi. This was lower...
Re: 85 & 86
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Mon, 1 May 2006 14:18:43 -0400
The engines are of different sizes, 85-1.9l and 86 2.1l, and they use different fuel injection systems, 85 - Digijet and 86...
keeping your car for a long time <long>
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
...no shortcuts to the high road of the 200,000 mile car, no directions to a four-wheel fountain of youth. What we offer...
Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Nov 2011 (#2011-898)
Historical mailing list - graham Szybala
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:10:03 -0800
...In other words, they > work in one direction, but not the other. (technically all LEDs are, but > some makers put circuitry in place so...
V6anagon Trip: Day 1 (continued) /L
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 04 Dec 1995 18:45:00 -0800 (PST)
Bob Hufford and I went directly from the Springfield airport to the PO's house. It was dark, and we nearly missed it. Got...
Re: No start/ Yes spark II
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:48:38 -0700
...a fuel injection engine with an air flow Meter is harder to unflood than a carb car .. since even while cranking with throttle wide...
Re: Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:10:03 -0700
...The Berryman or other Fuel > Injection may have > loosened up ancient contamination in your fuel tank > and started > blocking > the filter with debris. > #12...
road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
...Its controls are direct, effective, and full of feel. Understeer is moderate, and the tracking is very good, except when crosswinds buffet the box...
for allistair: unimog field test (long)
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
...Apart from their utility, some vehicles simply generate enthusiasm, usually in direct proportion to their size and speed potential. As a representative of MBCA...
Re: No start/ Yes spark II
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:07:58 -0700
...Most fortunately I received my AAA "premium" three weeks >> prior, so was able to have the Westy towed direct to my house (70 miles...
Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:57:23 -0700
...It'll even lead you in the wrong direction at times. ( and isn't this typical human silly Human Dysfunctionality- the idea was to...
Re: Anyone not having problems?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 19:43:10 CDT
...sometimes it's best to just move on with your life and see what is in a different direction, instead of "looking back". if...
Re: e85 RE: E85 in vanagons (was politics)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 22 May 2007 10:55:09 -0700
...If you do want to > twiddle something, things in the > > direction of making it run richer may help a > little. E85 has less > > energy...
Re: Urban Legend RE: NO starting when cold and Gasahol?(long)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:30:30 -0500
...These can be easily wired as they really operated separately from the fuel injection. The thermal time switch basically operated the injector under 40F...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:54:48 -0700
...on the AHU TDI - I suspected a fauty injection pump ( throttle by wire, from the ECU too, no throttle cable from gas pedal to...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:09:16 +0000
...The entire fuel injection wiring harness has been replaced with a brand new one. Before I came down I actually test installed it on...