Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan

Search messages and discussions

Clear search

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 13+: 60 results shown for CIS.

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

  • Re: New 1,9 TDI from VW
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 11:52:55 -0700
    ...Having the fuel injected on a common rail >(or like CIS), would be like lighting all the spark plugs at one time on a...
  • crazy engine conversion in Calgary
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Mon, 31 Jul 2000 11:15:39 -0600
    ...He added digital fuel injection (as opposed to the original Scirocco injection? CIS?) then added a bunch of parts from an Audi (inverted oil...
  • Intermittent Starting problem
    Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
    Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:10:10 -0500
    ...Hall 2041 College Road Columbus, Ohio 43210-1178 614-292-7416 614-688-4949 (fax) armitage.1@osu.edu www.cism.ohio-state.edu
  • Re: coolent bleed valve on 84GL 4 speed
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:27:44 -0700
    ...Radtke" <wa7zpu@CISAZ.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 2:29 PM Subject: Re: coolent bleed valve on 84GL...
  • Re: fuel pump producing bubbles
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:10:14 -0700
    ...what year and size engine, and what fuel system Difigant, Motronic, CIS-E , etc. what ? ? ? normally I just look at fuel pressure and that...
  • Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:20:24 -0800
    ...At 10:43 PM 24/11/1999 EST, KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: >I have a problem with my '82 CIS (fuel injected) Jetta with...
  • Re: What kind of sliding window is not a vanagon window but looks a whole heck of a lot like one?
    Historical mailing list - Nigel Tilli-Pauling
    Thu, 1 Jan 2015 10:03:10 -0500
    ...to give you an idea of relative size: > > > > http://imgur.com/cisocY1 > > > > I bought the smaller one through the samba classifieds. > > > > I'm going...
  • Re: diesel gas conversion - fourth day
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sat, 4 May 2002 20:05:40 -0700
    ...Can't answer the CIS-e questions, I have Digifant ll. Robert 1982 Westfalia (formerly Diesel) ----- Original Message ----- Wrom: LKBRNVWWCU Sent: Saturday, May 04...
  • Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 14 May 2013 05:07:22 -0700
    ...ABA 115hp@5400 rpm 135 ft/lbs@3200 Motronic 3A 115hp@5400 rpm 122 ft/lbs@3200 CIS-E 10% difference. Lastly, ABAs are...
  • Re: Free Mercedes V-8 (minor VW content)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 22 Sep 1998 13:12:02 -0700
    ...someone could stuff it into a Vanagon! > >> > >And the Merc used CIS. > >Just get two rabbit setups and plumb away. > >Would probably take longer...
  • Re: Carburetor in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:10:09 -0500
    ...www.megasquirt.com I just bought a 1985 VW Cabriolet for my wife, and am getting a quick introduction to the computer-free CIS...
  • Backfires?
    Historical mailing list - Harmon F Seaver
    Thu, 5 Oct 1995 11:13:29 -0500 (CDT)
    ...hseaver@csd.uwm.edu hseaver@nyx.cs.du.edu seaverh@vaxa.cis.uwosh.edu We have found the Fountain of Youth in Asia! ============================================================================== Microsoft...
  • Re: Engine Swaps
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Fri, 31 Oct 1997 08:07:35 +0200
    ...higher compression ration, CIS instead of carburetors. The cubic capacity increased only be 0.2 liter. I like to keep my truck like driving...
  • I4 conversion; engine bay wiring; oil leaks
    Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
    Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:05:32 -0700
    ...do the job The engine is a 1.8 jetta with CIS. Generally speaking, connections to be dealt with are A) 8 gauge red...
  • Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:40:33 -0800
    ...some (few?) swear by CIS. Digifant is pretty common. I'm running Motronic (as c/w the engine I installed) Installing a "stock" 2...
  • <UPDATE>Struck Transmission -84
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Clark
    Fri, 28 Dec 2001 10:00:57 -0600
    ...Shawn Clark 71 Westy 1.6 CIS and maybe an 84 Westy soon.
  • Re: Rear heater core-how to get cover off??
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 05 May 1995 12:47:19 -0500
    ...to disassemble the cover? > Thanks in advance, > Bill Layton >WJL@vms.cis.pitt.edu > Bill: It appeared to me that there was no way...
  • Re: intermittant cross-cylinder miss on I4 GX engine
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:30:29 -0800
    ...intermittant cross-cylinder miss on I4 GX engine I'm having an intermittant miss on my I4 CIS injected GX engine. Cold-start, thermo...
  • Re: bus bars for bus (engine conversion wiring questions)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:50:58 -0800
    ...engine > compartment (probably on the fire wall.) Since I'm running CIS, my needs are > pretty limited - I basically need to have a point...
  • Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 25 May 1999 21:12:00 -0700
    ...Is this for an 1.8 or 2.0 litre engine? CIS or Motronic >management system? > >The "demo" vehicle (syncro doublecab) is claimed to...
  • Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:14:15 -0700
    ...There > is also > a complete new fuel delivery system from new gas tank, lines, pump, > filter > and injectors. > > hello Pat with the CIS system...
  • Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 11 Jan 2000 21:56:33 -0800
    ...of these to drop in to my 5000S Quattro (Keep the CIS-III injection system). >What do you or anyone else know about a...
  • Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (Fuel Efficiency)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 28 Mar 2002 21:21:08 EST
    ...and Turbo Diesel as well as the 1.8L digifant and CIS engines. Of course, the Japanese don't deign to share this data...
  • Re: still can't pull CIS injectors!
    Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
    Mon, 30 Dec 2002 17:09:08 -0800
    Thanks for all the great advice. Next time I'll try either the crow or the vice-grips solution. I'm still trying to...
  • Re: Bad fuel pressure regulator?
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Mon, 19 Aug 2002 08:30:43 -0400
    CIS Injection, yes? First thing; check to see that the air flow meter (the big round silver gizmo in the air cleaner box) is...
  • Re: diesel to gas conversion ongoing...
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Fri, 3 May 2002 21:35:39 -0700
    ...we'll stick it in, hook up the fuel lines, and start figuring out > the CIS fuel injection. So far, so good... > > best, > > Matt >
  • Re: more heating ideas
    Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
    Mon, 2 Oct 1995 10:15:09 -0400
    ...Trace Choulat tchoul@unf6.cis.unf.edu
  • Re: [Fwd: Fwd: SAVE THE E-MAIL]
    Historical mailing list - Migal Koller
    Thu, 6 May 1999 10:36:32 PDT
    ...The Vanagon List <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>, Anel Fisher <anelfisher@ameritech.net>, billy <knudson@vaxa.cis.uwosh.edu>, bill <bussesbythearch@compuserve.com>, Bob Case...
  • Re: EXTREME DANGER
    Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
    Mon, 9 Oct 1995 09:34:32 -0700 (PDT)
    ...And it isn't really all that > easy to ignite. > > -- > Harmon Seaver > hseaver@csd.uwm.edu > hseaver@nyx.cs.du.edu > seaverh@vaxa.cis...
  • Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 03:41:58 +0000
    ...The 3 wire ISV is for earlier model golf jetta scirocco with CIS-E. CIS Motronic ISVs might work on a Vanagon, I dont...
  • Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 2 Mar 2014 19:05:06 -0800
    ...On the CIS vehicles the > pump check valve was often replaceable. When those things vapor locked you > better have a real good battery. > > Dennis...
  • Frozen engine
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:10:42 -0800
    ...Finally, I gave up on the CIS system that was so hacked anyway by the PO that I ripped it all out and replaced...
  • Re: *&^%@ !!!!
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Gary Soiney
    Thu, 6 Oct 1994 13:49:11 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Walker wrote: > On Wed, 5 Oct 94 21:00:05 CDT <DROGAN%PSUHMC.BITNET@vx.cis.umn.edu> said: > >probably answer this better, but...
  • Re: 5-cylinder conversion mail list (1)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Tue, 10 Nov 1998 00:56:23 EST
    ...nice big torquey motor from Tectonics tuning or build my own. CIS injection is fine but would like to stay away from it. I...
  • FYA - It's not Friday, but things have been quiet ..
    Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
    Wed, 4 Dec 1996 18:51:47 GMT
    ...Engineering Services, W2 F3 5 7025 Kit Creek Road PO Box 14987 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 fty@cisco.com voice (919)472...
  • Re: Swap Update 2
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 12 May 1998 19:12:15 -0700
    ...JPG file of my wiring diagram on you I >> spliced the CIS system into the Vanagon's system. Pretty simple actually >> all you need...
  • Re: Airbox - Excuse me, but ...
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 4 Jul 2001 15:29:03 EDT
    ...I also own a Digifant WBX van and an 82 diesel which now has a 1.8 CIS inline 4 gas engine. Aside from...
  • Re: Westy/Vanagon Paranoia - Positive feedback
    Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
    Fri, 18 May 2001 13:23:53 -0400
    ...82 former diesel now a Cis-e
  • diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
    Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
    Fri, 31 Jan 2003 16:29:52 -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...
  • Re: Coolant System Warning to 86+ Owners
    Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
    Sun, 5 Nov 1995 21:27:56 -0500
    ...Trace Choulat tchoul@unf6.cis.unf.edu -- '93 MV On Sat, 4 Nov 1995, John Foster wrote: > I came across a reference in the...
  • Re: 15 inch wheels and offset (non) 'problem'
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:41:08 -0500
    ...Ra�l Cisneros 86 Syncro GL 87 Syncro Westy
  • Re: re. turboing a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:43:16 -0800
    ...t think it can be beefed up enough either. - Digifant, Digijet, CIS, none of them will provide enough fuel under boost. You'll go...
  • Re: Digifart MAF question
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:47:43 -0400
    Has anyone ever adapted CIS FI to the WBX? On 4/30/09, Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@umich.edu> wrote: > not so > > Air Flow Meter...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:57:31 -0700
    ...For fuel injection system you can use CIS, CIS-E, DIgifant 2, Motronic. I find Digifant 2 the esiest fuel injection. ('88-'92 Golf...
  • Re: Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 11 May 2017 15:08:12 -0400
    ...At appears to be for a CIS car. Darn internet. Chris Dnia 11.05.2017 o godz. 13:30 David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET...
  • Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 31 Jan 2003 17:48:05 -0800
    ...diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly) I have never had a problem with the Vanagon fuel pump making enough pressure for CIS. Residual pressure...
  • Re: Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:46:45 -0700
    ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Greenamyer" <wgreenamyer@CISO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 7:20...
  • Re: Engine build, part 5
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 May 95 12:30:30 EDT
    ...even more suceptible to contamination electric needle valve injectors, unlike the CIS systems that you can run anything through. But if you want one...
  • Re: Mileage at altitude - responses/experiences requested
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 28 Oct 1999 22:00:17 -0700
    The CIS-E systems found in the 85 thru 89 Golf GTI / Jetta GLI and 1.8L 16V engines have a plug for an...
  • Re: fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 20 Jan 2001 10:29:34 -0800
    ...The stock fuel pump is more than capable of running CIS-Motronic systems from the Audi 80 which need about 85 PSI to run...
  • Re: VW approved engine conversion kit
    Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
    Tue, 11 May 1999 16:33:52 -0400
    ...Code AEG (Motronic) 16-valve CIS-Motronic 2.0L (90+ Golf/Jetta/Passat) HP: 134@5800 Torque (ft/lb): 133@4400 Engine Code 9A...
  • Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 12 Jan 1999 17:47:52 -0800
    ...Can anyone set me straight on this? As for the fuel injection components, the Audi's CIS system is simpler and there are a...
  • Re: Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Mon, 27 Mar 2000 09:01:46 -0800
    ...CO set to 1.5% > - 87 Octane fuel > - CIS Fuel distributor from 1979 Audi Fox > - CIS-E knock sensor (ignition timing) from 1987 Jetta...
  • Re: VW inline four-bangers
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:05:58 -0700
    ...I just recall that it was harder to start on cold mornings compared to the CIS-E inline-4 in my other Vanagons. BenT...
  • Stealth camping, Was: Re: Curtains and privacy...
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Mon, 17 Jan 2000 22:03:23 -0500
    ...to change the rhodopsin in our foto-receptors from trans to cis form. A few more might be needed to actually make the brain...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:03:47 -0700
    ...For fuel injection system you > can use CIS, CIS-E, DIgifant 2, Motronic. > > I find Digifant 2 the esiest fuel injection. > ('88-'92 Golf...
  • Re: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Sun, 26 Apr 1998 05:14:12 EDT
    ...It's a very simple fuel injection system and they run smoother than the CIS cars. If you buy a this car, replace the...
  • Re: fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 20 Jan 2001 10:24:12 -0800
    ...that is the cat's meow! You can also trouble shoot CIS based systems as well where you need to test the system pressure...
  • Re: Fast German Auto chip--let's test it!
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 14 Jan 2000 21:36:08 -0600
    ...How is said fuel injection system to maintain Lambda, if it cannot meter the differential air, hmmm? Too bad wasserboxers doen't use CIS...
  • Re: Motor mount broken bolt 84GL manual 4 speed follow-up
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:45:03 -0800
    ...Don Hanson On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 7:12 PM, William Greenamyer <wgreenamyer@ciso.com>wrote: > Got the bolt out of the block...