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• Re: Starting issue - low idle and wants to stall
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 20:37:54 -0700
  hi Robert, sounds like the Air Valve and / or Control unit for it behind the right tail light are not working. it 'should' .. when...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sat, 12 May 2012 17:20:00 -0700
  ...would fuel injection hose rather than the low-pressure braided hose be a better choice for Vanagon gas tank venting-- would the Fuel Injection...
• Urgent Bus SOS!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 16:47:49 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Today, I again checked the points (seem fine), then the valves (again, fine), then I replaced a vaccum tube that I had duct-taped...
• Re: Question about breather pipe on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 20:06:44 -0400
  ...There are, I think is was, valves or something in the oil breather that helps it to maintain lower air pollution, etc. to be...
• Was engle 100 cam in a waterboxer Now more than you ever wanted to know about WBX cams
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 13:04:54 -0400
  ...the idle is a little lumpy but the injection handles it. I don't think the injection will tolerate a cam with allot more...
• Was engle 100 cam in a waterboxer Now more than you ever wanted to know about WBX cams
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 22:35:41 -0400
  ...the idle is a little lumpy but the injection handles it. I don't think the injection will tolerate a cam with allot more...
• Re: Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 21:45:53 -0400
  ...While inspecting the rubber boot between the AFM and the fuel injection assembly, I noticed that the clamp on the rubber boot was not...
• Re: Water pump removal, the section is up!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 02:47:28 -0500
  ...All the rest is gone (injection, all cooling parts and all electrical parts) I would like to see you're southern van run for...
• Was engle 100 cam in a waterboxer Now more than you ever wanted to know about WBX cams
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 09:46:34 -0500
  ...the idle is a little lumpy but the injection handles it. I don't think the injection will tolerate a cam with allot more...
• Re: warm up time - a contrarian's view! (longish)
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 13:01:57 -0800
  ...If the proper "vanagon rated" oil filter is used (with the proper anti-backflow valve and high-pressure bypass valve) oil starvation experienced by...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 08:57:13 -0500
  ...If they are off, then the ECU will go to "Rich" for the fuel injection. I don't know where to tell you to...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:36:29 -0500
  ...While you're adjusting the valves inspect the valve stems for chips and the adjusting screws for heavy pitting. Either of these signs can...
• 79 Bus FS in MD <$450/obo>
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 10:47:17 -0400
  ...I replaced the air flow meter, temp sensor 2, cold start valve, air injection valve, fuel pressure sensor, fuel filter, vacuum lines, plugs, cap...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:43:31 -0500
  ...Stock pistons, stroked to 82mm, and running big-valve heads. Fuel injection is stock 1.9 Digijet. The problem is that it ironically lacks...
• Re: Question about breather pipe on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 20:06:46 -0400
  ...There are, I think is was, valves or something in the oil breather that helps it to maintain lower air pollution, etc. to be...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:22:23 -0400
  ...I mentioned the valves due to the valve train noise. Yes it is >>>>> possible >>>> ignition miss or even an injection problem. Not too long...
• B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings info
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 15:51:56 -0400
  ...2.1 big valve engine I'm really pleased with the increase in power. I had some concerned about the injection system but the...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 07:30:05 -0700
  ...EFI, or electronic fuel injection, by definition controls most aspects of fuel injection electronically (no, I'm not making fun - it's just that...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:28:36 -0400
  ...I mentioned the valves due to the valve train noise. Yes it is possible ignition miss or even an injection problem. Not too long...
• Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 21:06:11 -0400
  ...For reference, I just did rings and valves (motor goes back in tomorrow) and it was $1,600, w/ me spinning the wrenches. Thanks...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 May 2004 23:32:11 -0400
  ...I did have to replace the valve covers when they rusted through. It still can go on long trips such as New York to...
• motor rebuild update
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:03:52 -0400
  ...Flat top with valve relief for performance cams. Slipper skirt can be used with up to a 78.4 stroke with stock rods without...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:08:00 -0700
  ...Next was the power junction stud in the engine compartment wiring box where the power wire from the alternator connects to the fuel injection...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....long
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:03:44 +1200
  ...A more modern engine, with DOHC, 4 valves (or more, as in the Corolla engines), multipoint injection etc will usually put out considerably more...
• Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 09:50:48 -0700
  ...many, even most, modern EFI cars use this pretty standard Idle Control Valve.. and conveniently...it's a stand-alone system on a 2...
• Re: New Vanagon with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 17:06:57 -0600
  ...Fourteen year old fuel injection lines and coolant hoses are a pure invitation to trouble. A fuel leak can cost you the entire vehicle...
• Re: Engine retardation (way too long)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:19:54 -0700
  ...On 86-91 2.1 Vanagons, the advance/retard (if any) is controlled by the Fuel Injection ECU as there is no Vacuum Can...
• Re: FS: Vanagon westy AIRCOOLED 83 deluxe LOWER PRICE!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 09:10:45 -0600
  ...the > valves > were misadjusted horribly (6+ turns of preload) thought > that > would fix it, but it didnt, so i give up. > * Just in case...
• Re: Parting out advice
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 19:37:52 -0500
  ...7) Engine sheet metal (contact Boston Bob, he's an occasional buyer) 8) Heater boxes, flapper valves 9) Heads if they are good (worth...
• strange idling behavior ? (long post with plenty of diagnostic hints)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:17:00 -0800
  ...This little 1.8liter, 8-valve, from a '92 rabbit cabriolet (Digifant II injection) , has always behaved perfectly until just this morning. Upon start...
• FS: Vanagon westy AIRCOOLED 83 deluxe
  Historical mailing list - Digest Stephen White
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 23:40:03 -0600
  ...the valves were misadjusted horribly (6+ turns of preload) thought that would fix it, but it didnt, so i give up. * Just in case...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:50:11 -0600
  ...I replaced the injection pump for $400 at 168k miles. Outside of regular maintenance and the injection pump, all mechanics were original. Nothing else...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:26:52 -0400
  ...I mentioned the valves due to the valve train noise. Yes it is > >>>> possible > >>> ignition miss or even an injection problem. Not too long...
• Calling all turbo charger / Diesel experts!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 08:40:01 -0700
  ...1.9L AAZ with a KKK K017 turbo charger Injection: stock 0.80mm timing Modifications: None other than a nice free flow air intake...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Dawson
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:10:49 -0400
  ...If they are off, then the ECU > will go to "Rich" for the fuel injection. I don't know where to tell you > to...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:41:32 -0700
  ...To go a few steps further, today i pulled the entire intake, > exhaust, fuel injection, and cooling systems, reducing my engine to a > block...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:55:45 -0400
  ...Carburetor instead of fuel injection, >> ignition timing, Valve timing, O2 sensor, compression ratios, even gear >> ratios. All these items can have an effect on...
• Re: Just Gotta Be A Vacuum Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:11:28 -0700
  ...Sure, low compression and fuel injection issue come > in 2nd and > 3rd, but I don't have hot and cold start issues which > both...
• Re: It's a mystery
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 10:19:09 -0500
  ...I did open the bleeder valve on top of the thermo housing for a brief second while it was running to see if there...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 12:29:45 -0800
  ...Only original parts are the idle control valve > (which hums, but not all the time, should it?), PCV valve (could that cause > the problem...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Antony P Marsh
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:26:41 -0500
  ...I replaced the injection pump for $400 at 168k miles. Outside of regular maintenance and the injection pump, all mechanics were original. Nothing else...
• Re: Repair Manuiel
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:54:19 -0600
  ...on adjusting the valves doesn't seem to apply [see a previous email I asked]; the info on fuel injection is rather spartan to...
• Factory Tools List Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
  ...BRAKES US1020, 23, valve spring, removing/installing Engine US1020/1, 96, valve springs, removing/installing Engine US1023/4, 130, clamp for holding piston while...
• Parts! In Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:49:59 -0700
  ...chair Bosch Digifant ECU from a '91 2.1l Complete Digifant injection system (less injectors themselves) from airfilter to injectors. Includes working air mass...
• Re: Which gas??
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 09:05:33 -0800
  ...Also alcohol is >> very hard on the O-rings and the other rubber parts in a Volkswagen fuel >> injection system as it tends to...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:21:32 -0400
  ...Engine Removal When I was much younger and inexperienced I sent a BMW 2002 head to a machine shop for a valve job. They...
• DaBoat 2-liter update - it lives! (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 09:25:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...This because I wanted the bigger valved 1800 heads, but the 1800 heads only have one air injection port on the left head, so...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:49:01 -0400
  ...I mentioned the valves due to the valve train noise. Yes it is possible > ignition miss or even an injection problem. Not too long...
• Re: Heads up for 78 champagne edition bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 22:29:03 -0400
  ...It has new exhaust valves. I am expecting about $1700.00 the way it sits now. It has origninal paint (dented in places), it...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:39:30 -0800
  ...I replaced the injection pump for $400 at 168k miles. Outside of regular maintenance and the injection pump, all mechanics were original. Nothing else...
• Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings info
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 17:06:23 -0700
  ...2.1 big valve engine I'm really pleased with the increase in power. I had some concerned about the injection system but the...
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 18:35:02 -0600
  ...or tows from big >SUVs, and messing with the cold start valve, I finally figured >out that it is just a little too rich...
• emissions data
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 08:23:52 -0700
  ...Most fuel :::injection engines run about the same. It is the Cat :::that scrubs out the pollutants. The nuber of valves :::an engine has...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 12:56:34 -0600
  ...and it does speak of the fuel injection in there. > anyway, he has the tools arranged in Phases .... Phase I is what > you'll...
• VW SUPER SALE!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Apr 1995 13:41:17 -0700
  ...injection parts, most of the system. Make me an offer; Box of camshafts Box of connecting rods Box of lifters Box of Valve springs...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:43:41 -0500
  ...up my 'new' 16 valve 87 > jetta 1.8 > inline four .........123 hp, 5,800 rpm, .....CIS-E fuel injection. > Should make a nice...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:18:55 -0700
  ...Check for injection pump shaft play or slop when belt is off too. If the injection pump sprocket moves up and down much ..that...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:29:33 +0000
  ...I am talking >about > > the amount of pins on the Idle Stabilizer Valve that is round and sits >on > > the valve cover for a...
• Re: '90 Wolfsburg Needs Repairs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 23:41:38 -0500
  ...Had rebuilt heads, new valves, guides, and seats, new cylinder barrels, with matching rings, pistons, rebuilt rods, new camshaft, new oil pump, new water...
• Re: The details of Motronic (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:25:48 -0700
  ...If you want to better understand VW fuel injection systems I recommend the Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management book by Charles O. Probst, SAE...