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  • Re: Read carefully
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:55:41 -0400
    ...Printed right on it ""SAE 30R7"" > THIS IS NOT rated for high pressure fuel injection > > Benny boy wrote: > >> http://www.benplace.com/subaru22/fi...
  • Re: Going back to fuel injection...
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:15:21 -0400
    ...Going back to fuel injection... My '81 Transporter came equipped with a Weber progressive conversion which (as many of you predicted) I've never...
  • Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
    Historical mailing list - Jim A
    Thu, 20 Jul 2000 16:50:54 -0700
    ...The Haynes Fuel Injection book (a lot cheaper > than anything from Bentley) has a good overview of the operating > principles and components in the...
  • Fuel Injection Question
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 23:23:21 -0700
    Today I pulled out the 4 fuel injectors in my 81 Westy & found the 3 of them are Bosch 0 280 150 114 & 1...
  • Joel's bosch stuff
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 Aug 94 11:08:32 EDT
    ...For example, can we call up any authorized Bosch service shop and order these parts? How do the prices compare to buying fuel injection...
  • Re: 1990 Vanagon Fuel injection problem
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 11 Jun 2002 17:43:11 -0400
    ...1990 Vanagon Fuel injection problem hello, I checked the fuel pressure regulator by running the engine for a while revving it up to 3500...
  • Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:42:17 -0700
    ...you have lots of shiny braided fuel hoses running all over the place ( CIS fuel injection ) right ? Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Sloan" <pmsloan...
  • Re: Plastic fuel line
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Sat, 1 Mar 2014 18:52:54 -0800
    ...Why so you need to replace it? And what >> did you use to replace it last? >> >> I know of individuals using fuel injection line...
  • Going back to fuel injection...
    Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:11:23 -0500
    ...So, I'm taking good (so I hope) advice and returning it to the factory fuel injection setup. I've purchased a complete used...
  • Starting
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Mon, 24 Jun 2002 19:46:35 -0700
    Darrel, I would suggest that you do a good basic adjustment on your fuel injection and timeing. Several things could be the culprit. This...
  • Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 6 Oct 2010 14:26:33 -0700
    ...This was used as the ONLY filter on 75-79 Fuel Injection L-Jet engines on Beetles and Buses. In a difference of opinion...
  • Re: Cal smog, Mexico City, catalysts
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Apr 1995 14:53:53 -0400
    ...Good luck, but I'd be dubious about the life span of a catalyst on an air cooled engine without fuel injection. Also, if...
  • Re: Changing fuel injection temp sensor
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:40:19 -0700
    ...At 10:24 AM 07/11/2003, you wrote: >Hi all -- today's message is about changing the fuel injection temperature >sender (the one...
  • jetta problems
    Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
    Tue, 19 Nov 1996 23:26:12 -0600
    Is anyone out in van land any good at bosch cis fuel injection as fitted to an 87 jetta? Mail me privately and I...
  • Re: morons
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:17:33 -0500
    ...He said even the Fuel Injection could be screwed up if I used > something else for coolant. Coolant/water ratio was also imporant. > Seems...
  • Re: 1 - power; 2 - cooling; 3 - weekender
    Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
    Thu, 18 Sep 2003 09:53:56 +0100
    ...There is a *huge* difference in acceleration and torque for hill climbing, with about a 10% fuel consumption penalty for the 2.1 injection...
  • Re: Eurocars 2.2 Engine - anyone have more info?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sat, 24 Aug 2002 17:27:53 -0500
    ...Fuel injection system remains the same. If you run a 2.1L block in your Vannawagon that will make it as bolt-in as...
  • Re: Slowing to save gas?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Mon, 19 May 2008 11:08:21 -0700
    ...Didn't work then, and certainly won't work for fuel injection systems. A tin-foil turning vane upstream of the throttle body will...
  • Re: fuel tank update
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:32:42 EDT
    ...Use fuel injection style screw claps with the rounded edges. Discard the plastic pipe pieces in the run to the overflow tanks. Just make...
  • Re: WTB: Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 08:56:32 -0700
    ...Is this engine and fuel stsup the same? Eric _______________________________________________________________________ No, the 411/412Porsche 914 used D-tronic fuel injection which was a mechanical-vacuum...
  • Electric (injection) fuel pump life span?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
    Mon, 30 Apr 2001 17:05:42 -0500
    ...If there's even a 20% chance the fuel pump (which is the original) will fail during that year (next 15-20K miles), I...
  • Fwd: Idle issues
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 17 May 2020 14:40:09 -0400
    ...the wiring diagrams have some errors in the fuel injection relay > wiring section for 88/89 and 90/91 diagrams, also the changes were...
  • Re: DIESEL Turbo and NA injection lines the same?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
    Mon, 22 Aug 2005 14:32:21 -0400
    ...DIESEL Turbo and NA injection lines the same? > I asked on the diesel list but haven't gotten an answer. > > Are the metal fuel...
  • Re: Better MPG or snake oil - baking soda voodoo
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:13:06 -0400
    ...any fuel/ air mixture burned in any 4-stroke > engine! Injection, carburetion, direct injection; there's only one stroke > that burns fuel to create...
  • Re: Fuel line sheath / casing
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:16:50 -0700
    ...I am leaning toward replacing my > hoses with the knitted / braided cloth FI hose instead of the more > expensive > nylon fuel injection hose and...
  • Re: Drivability issue revisited-intermittent stalling
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Jan 1997 13:53:44 -0600 (CST)
    ...Yesterday I was told over this very >net service that I could check the fuel injection and fuel pump relays. > Located in the black...
  • Which Voltmeter to use?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
    Thu, 19 Aug 1999 16:26:11 GMT
    ...in the diagnosis of a never ending, son of a bitch, fuel injection problem. Bently suggests using the VW meter...is this necessary, or...
  • Re: Ignition and Carbs.
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 19:26:48 EST
    ...be taking it out of his Crew Cab to convert to fuel injection (for California emissions compliance). This is on a 2.1 engine...
  • Re: Suburu/Golf debate
    Historical mailing list - Carolyn Kitzmann
    Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:45:28 -0500
    ...The wiring loom wasn't that hard on the Golf, stripped out a bunch of wires but the ones needed for the fuel injection...
  • ford fuel pump
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
    Thu, 19 Oct 2006 08:41:12 -0500
    ...I have been using a fuel pump for one of the Ford Bronco/Ranger vehicles that has a Bosch look-alike fuel injection system...
  • Re- more Q's on the TDI
    Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
    6 Jun 1996 14:25:56 -0700
    ...Smack the fuel pump with a ball peen hammer." I have to appreciate that he was joking, but some of you non bunker burners...
  • Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
    Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
    Tue, 2 Jul 1996 10:50:00 -0400
    ...This activated the long trip sensor in the fuel injection system and my van fortuanatley died in the driveway right after loading it to...
  • Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
    Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
    Tue, 2 Jul 1996 14:30:00 -0400
    ...This activated the long trip sensor in the fuel injection system and my van fortunately died in the driveway right after loading it to...
  • Re: fuel pump choice?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:59:00 -0400
    ...Bus Depot has a range of five choices, > from the $99 Fuel Injection Corp. to the $284 Bosch. > Anyone have particularly good or bad...
  • Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Sat, 24 Jul 2004 12:24:20 -0700
    ...228 @ 4400 rpm >Sequential Multiport fuel injection with dual spray injectors >Platinum-tipped spark plugs >Computerized management system with "Limp Home feature," incl. over...
  • Re: Fuel Hose Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 3 Jul 2010 18:13:48 -0700
    Fuel injection clamps are cheap http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=311133515SS stainless for $2ea or Just over a buck for just the metal...
  • Re: Unleaded fuel
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 18 Mar 2003 11:01:00 -0500
    ...Unleaded fuel I have a -86 Caravelle C, 1.9l with fuel injection. Up to now, I have used 98-octane fuel with lead...
  • Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:22:35 -0400
    ...The fuel injection pressure regulator is designed to maintain a set fuel pressure (between 25 and 60 lbs.) no matter if you are idling...
  • Parting out '88 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Nov 1996 13:46:34 -0500
    ...parts available include auto trans, fuel injection parts, interior, glass, and A/C parts. Also full suspension pieces, Steering rack and engine spoken for...
  • Here is Darrell's Digi-tool Web site!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sun, 23 Dec 2001 17:14:00 -0600
    ...a dash console, plus I wouldn't know anywhere near about Fuel Injection and electronics as I do now. Mark Ingalls 85 GL 75...
  • '81 air cooled dual relay?
    Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 21:57:18 -0500
    ...Cannot locate a dual relay for my '81------it is the one that the fuel injection harness plugs into, located on the engine bay...
  • GREAT site dedicated to AFM theory and repair, with lots of great pictures...
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Mon, 21 Jul 2003 04:08:56 -0700
    ...Although it's dedicated to Porsche's 944, it seems the fuel injection systems are very similar to the Vanagon's. Enjoy! ===== Cheers, T...
  • Wanted: Dead WBX2.1 ECU and cable
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Mon, 4 Dec 2006 12:00:23 -0800
    I'd like to have a dead WBX 2.1 ECU to continue my AFM/Fuel Injection experiments. Basically, I need it for the...
  • FS: A2 fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - Jeff K
    Tue, 5 Nov 2002 11:30:17 -0700
    ...set of fuel injectors for sale, for anyone doing an A2/tiico conversion...They're fresh back from Marren Fuel Injection (www.injector.com...
  • Re: fuel line kits -NAPA is junk
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 16 Nov 2004 16:49:02 -0600
    Been using their injection lines with no problems. Used it on other vehicles as well. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is...
  • Re: Carbs on my '91 Westie Syncro---"The Story"
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Wed, 25 Mar 1998 17:25:36 -0800
    ...Think of >> all >> >the money and hair loss we'll all save when the fuel injection pukes. >> >
  • Re: tiico engine ?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Sun, 7 Apr 2002 14:15:39 -0700
    ...One is a legacy from your injection system being incorrect. You really need an A2 fuel injection rail, injectors and regulator... Or it can...
  • Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 01:01:57 -0400
    ...1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams > > >> Hello again, >> >> I happen to own a 1990 2.1L digijet fuel injection >> wasserboxer, engine code...
  • Re: '85 GL won't start
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 13 Jul 1997 14:10:48 -0700
    ...With fuel injection, you want to keep your foot off the gas pedal. At any rate there is a problem that I'm sure...
  • FS: Carb system from 1.9 European Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 3 Jan 2001 19:29:12 EST
    A fellow Vanagon enthusiast who bought a 14" Syncro from Germany is converting his 1.9 gas engined Double Cab to Fuel Injection. For...
  • Re: 1983 Adventure Wagon FS on Ebay
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Feb 2002 09:44:05 EST
    Why would a van with only 19k original miles have a recently installed rebuilt engine and have it's fuel injection replaced with carburators...
  • is there a difference in distributor, FI between automatic and ma nual 2.1L?
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Wed, 20 Mar 2002 21:37:22 -0600
    ...plate from the 2.1 to the 1.9.......what do I have to look out for? distributor? fuel injection vacuum component? Malibu Tony
  • Repair shops in West-LA,Oxnard
    Historical mailing list - stimler
    Sun, 2 Mar 2003 20:05:10 +0100
    Hi everybody, to fix a fuel injection problem I need a good recommendation for a VANAGON repair shop in the Oxnard to West Los...
  • Re: A desire to learn more
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Tue, 10 Aug 1999 09:54:40 -0700
    ...Rom or the Bosch fuel > injection and engine > mgmt. book will teach me the this kind of technical info > about my 90 Carat Forget...
  • fuel lines (again)
    Historical mailing list - Seth F Gordon
    Mon, 3 May 1999 18:28:30 -0400
    ...The guy seemed very knowledgeable, I repeatedly said reinforced fuel injection hose, and he assured me it was the right stuff. I even asked...
  • lambadas??
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Sep 1995 09:22:41 -0600 (MDT)
    Has anyone found a cheap way to test the fuel injection lambada to see if it is dead or not? And if you just...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:35:44 -0800
    ...Injection times can be determined between these fixed points for a total of 65,000 theoretical different opening points...."   ..."Fuel Injectors Digifant fuel injectors...
  • Re: repost: Eurovan needs help!
    Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
    Thu, 6 Jul 1995 11:24:31 -0500
    ...The 91 van (both are FI) is a piecwbut never started hesitating until the fuel injection recall done at the dealer.I would...
  • Help! Hiccups or misses during acceleration....
    Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
    Fri, 25 Sep 1998 12:23:25 EDT
    ...I put in the Chevron Fuel Injection Cleaner gas additive in the gas tank. What's the exact problem? James w88kender
  • Webber Carbs-82 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Harold Jaynes
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 16:47:13 -0700
    ...I have an 82 Westy with fuel injection that has been taken off. I'd like to replace them with either 40's or...