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• Re: Fuel pressur gage
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 16:14:56 -0700
  ...s Right me again > > Over the last week I've the fuel system well. From the inside of the tank >to the injectors. > > It...
• Re: 84 Running rich
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 00:37:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have replaced everything in my fuel system and most of the things in the ignition system. Still runs like a Jack Rabbit when...
• Re: fuel pressure on return to tank
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:23:16 -0500
  ...fuel pressure on the return to tank side of the pressure reg. >the same as, or less than, the injector side of the system...
• RE: What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 23:50:47 -0700
  ...would have recommended a Carter or Holley Fuel Pump new. They cost about $75 and deliver all the necessary pressure to the EFI system..
• Re: fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:30:26 -0500
  ...The prepump fuel filter used on thse years makes the perfect > adapter. Make sure the vapor recovery system (venting) is working properly > and that...
• Re: I-4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 8 May 2001 08:50:24 -0400
  ...high pressure fuel pump module. The details are different for CIS, CIS-E <and digifant implementations, but all are two pump systems. Use the...
• Re: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:34:38 -0800
  ...This is identified by a fuel rail and electronically controlled injectors. There is no air flow meter but a MAP sensor. System pressure is...
• Re: 7mm or 8mm fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:38:31 -0400
  ...my fuel filter, but only out of convenience since I had some handy. If I were going to re-plumb the whole system I...
• Re: 1982 Westy air cooled fuel injection cold start valve voltage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:39:14 -0500
  ...valve voltage Is there any info on the voltage a cold start valve operates at on a 1982 Westy air cooled fuel injection system?
• Fuel Tank Grommets/Plastic Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Randy Nunes
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:59:46 -0700
  After reading all the emails about burnt up Vanagons, and Benny's constant nagging about fuel lines and the smell of gas permeating throughout...
• Talk about anal!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 20:52:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...Yesterday I added Dura Lube Fuel System Cleaner to my gas tank. I noticed a huge decrease in fuel consumption and much better acceleration...
• Re: engine twitch
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 09:19:02 -0600
  ...I am sure other fuel system cleaners would work as well.
• Re: The saga continues -
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:13:38 -0500
  ...cooling > > system. Don't forget or neglect to do that or your next 'leak' may be > one > > of the heads... > > > > Check your fuel lines...
• Last two Performance Digijet ECUs
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:12:17 -0500
  ...They will not work in a newer Vanagon unless you have changed the fuel injection system for some strange reason. Thanks, Ken Wilford John...
• Re: California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:38:08 -0400
  ...It is reasonable that the vapor recovery system is doing what it is intended to do. As quick test, when pulling into a fuel...
• Re: Fire Suppression Solutions 2
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 10:48:23 -0700
  ...The cable could be attached to a mechanical fuel valve as well. This system wouldn't need to rely on the van's goofy...
• Re: kombi on fire
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Thu, 5 Oct 1995 11:22:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Just thought I'd add the the possible hazard points of the fuel system. Erik Burtis 71 Westy
• Re: Fuel cutoff was:Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 00:09:39 -0700
  Darrell Boehler wrote: > ---------------------- > The digifant system turns off the injectors if the engine is above 1.5k rpm > and the throttle switch is in...
• Re: Gas Mileage Problem...again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 May 2004 23:17:16 -0400
  ...Do I clean the injectors by running something through the fuel system? If so, what additive to my fuel will do the trick? If...
• FS ... 1.9 litre engine core plus+ ... 90K
  Historical mailing list - David M Luddy
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 22:55:44 -0500
  ...descent shape fuel injection system (everything fuel related in engine bay) condition unknown. I'm keeping the Torque converter plate, alternator, engine mount crossbar...
• Still Sluggish 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 13:00:49 +0000
  ...You don't mention if the fuel injection system pressure 30 psi or so was verified. Mark Keller 91 Carat
• Milage question
  Historical mailing list - John Bates
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 00:37:22 -0400
  ...Currently am around 19 mpg due to fuel system leak on fill up. 84 Van GL 1.9 John Bates Fairfield County, OH
• Re: AFC
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 21:06:14 -0700
  ...VW-specific systems. "Air-flow control," used generically actually describes any current Bosch fuel injection system, departing from the D-Jetronic systems (Squareback, etc...
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 15:24:59 -0600
  ...several new parts to install, mostly involving the cooling, > fuel > > > delivery, and exhaust systems: > > > > > > > > > - RMW SS cooling pipes > > > - RMW SS coolant distribution tower > > > - GoWesty...
• Re: Idea for engine-fire warning/control system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 08:00:26 -0400
  ...To it wire a fuel-shutoff > valve at the tank end of the fuel line. Rig it to kill the fuelpump. > Rig a siren...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches, fuel pump timer
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:24:37 -0700
  ...I want to modify their system and hook it into the fuel pump instead of the starter, but with a 2 minute or so...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:22:28 -0500
  ...and component in the fuel system... skimping here looks like a real case of false economy to me. Fuel-line replacement kit from Van...
• Re: performance exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Aug 94 10:13:40 ADT
  ...show >this "GT Sports System" exhaust (picture 1) for $126 that would apparently fit >my 75 1.8l fuel injected bus. Has anyone ever...
• Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 26 May 1999 18:18:40 -0700
  ...The main systems that I will be packaging are CIS-E with O2 sensor. This will produce better fuel economy and get you legal...
• Re: Vanagon fuel injector cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:37:49 -0400
  ...This is one of the reasons it goes through so much fuel, as compared to more modern fuel injection systems which adjust fuel right...
• Re: What in fuel can wreck engine?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:20:34 -0800
  ...Seems like this stuff might do a good job wrecking your fuel system. ;) J On Thu, 29 Nov 2007, Bob Donalds wrote: > coleman stove...
• Leaking fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 20:33:31 +0000
  ...What is the deal with peoples fuel system developing massive leaks right after replacing fuel lines? Is there something wrong with the clamps in...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 08:53:50 -0700
  ...system of the engine. Thus the charge of air for the fuel is > more dense, and there fore needs more fuel for proper fuel...
• Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:42:07 EDT
  ...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: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Center NYC
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 09:57:09 -0600
  ...If the fuel line pops off the VW Bus tank (or really anywhere in the system) the bus simply dumps the entire tank of...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Mar 2014 to 4 Mar 2014 (#2014-134)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Henderson
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 05:36:36 -0600
  ...probably have a leak in you fuel system like o-ring, stuck open injector hoses return or ! Fuel pressure regulator do test bellow ! http...
• Re: Damnagon stutter !@#$
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 22:20:11 EDT
  ...despite the rain, >everything in >the engine compartment seems pretty dry. > >i'm thinking its an electrical or fuel system problem: > >-could the fuel...
• Fuel Pressure Test. Gauge Needle Wiggles at Idle?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:34:52 -0700
  ...Primed fuel system 3 times: 36 PSI at gauge. Pressure test at idle: FPR vacuum hose CONnected: 32 PSI (Bentley says: 29) FPR vacuum...
• Re: Intake Questions on a '74
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sun, 4 Feb 1996 21:26:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...These tubes are part of the fuel Vapor revory system. They >conect >from the top of the Gas Tank and lead back to the...
• cleaning up that ratty idle
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 08:35:02 CST6CDT
  ...Clean your fuel injectors with a fuel injection cleaner system that taps into the fuel rail... NOT one of those cans of mystery cleaners...
• Re: alcohol fuel
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 16:30:53 -0600
  ...alcohol which I believe is bad for some parts of automotive fuel systems. Larry A. Chicago where: "All grades may contain up to 10...
• Re: hard starting - cylinder cutting out -87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 00:31:13 +0100
  I think I would start by trouble shooting your FI system. You could have a clogged or otherwise upset fuel injector.. or fuel pressure...
• Re: Timing question: Digifant I system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 23:48:24 -0400
  ...http://www.members.tripod.com/~fuelie/intro.htm
• Re: Swap Update 2
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 12 May 1998 19:12:15 -0700
  ...Can I use the Vanagon fuel pump? >> >Am I going to need to put a fuel pressure accumulator in the fuel system? (I >> >think...
• Re: fuel pump relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:55:59 -0700
  Greetings, I don't believe there is, and why should there be ? Unless something blocks the fuel lines, which I can't imagine ever...
• Re: 1988 Westy - fuel leaks upon fill up
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 10:45:59 -0400
  ...Drop the tank and replace all the grommets and fuel line and add clamps to all the lines. When your done no leaks and...
• Re: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:07:18 -0500
  ...is after to protect the FI system, including the expensive injectors. Now, the problem with the Vanagon fuel tank is that it is getting...
• Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 09:23:48 -0800
  ...be a fuel supply rate shortfall in the fuel rail rather than a problem with the injection system. (fuel filter, fuel pump?) This could...
• Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:38:44 -0700
  ...David (dsl82westy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >What I understand is to the contrary....the older fuel systems would >NOT run well on the new ULSD, and VW opted...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 09:31:52 -0500
  Talk to Ken Wilford at http://www.vanagain.com, he sells a fuel line kit... Phone (856)-327-4936 Shop: (856)-765-1583 Fax...
• `74 Adventurewagen/dual carbs wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 11:30:41 -0700 (PDT)
  Been spending some quality time with my `74, and learned quite a few things... #1 The fuel injection system on there is _not_ stock...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 11 May 2009 21:03:30 -0700
  ...As soon as the pump stopped the fuel > pressure bled down rapidly to zero (~2-3 sec). The manual expects at least > 29 psi...
• Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:04:10 -0800
  What I understand is to the contrary....the older fuel systems would NOT run well on the new ULSD, and VW opted to wait...
• Re: Starting problems with 88 Vanagon, WIKI problems too
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:49:23 -0700
  ...The consensus is that the fuel pump relay > is probably not working. There are two identical relays in the system. One > is called power...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 24 May 2012 16:26:59 -0400
  GoWesty just announces a standalone fuel injection system. Check their website. -craig On May 24, 2012, at 3:13 PM, pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:32:42 EDT
  ...I left the whole vannie control system in place ,fuel and ignition, it is a 85 vannie . Only used one of the injection plugs...
• Re: ?Real World Fuel Pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 22:40:20 EDT
  ...precision engineering (no, not a Pfaff sewing machine), I checked the fuel system pressure of my 2.1L today. If the truth be known...
• Re: Fuel line valve for changing a fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 12:31:05 -0800
  ...William > >If the fuel line pops off the VW Bus tank (or really anywhere in the > >system) the bus simply dumps the entire tank...
• Luftmassenmesser Umr�stsatz (LMU) ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 17:49:26 -0800
  ...We will soon be pre-selling the ultimate upgrade for the fuel injection system of the original waterboxer equipped vanagons. It yields 10%-12...
• Hard to Start When Cold
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Mon, 8 May 1995 10:57:35 -0700
  ...IT HAS A RECENT BOSCH TUNE-UP, > A GOOD BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR, AND THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CHECKED TO BE > GOOD. MY QUESTION IS...