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  • Re: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 26 Apr 1998 23:04:57 -0700
    ...Darn Brazilian VW's, they just don't last do they?......;-) The 1800 engine installed and the CIS Injection (it's simpler to work...
  • 1000% Return in Just One Year! 7138
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Nov 2000 05:30:37 -0500
    ...Internet Stocks Can Revolutionize Your Portfolio Values! Five Year RETURN CMGI 26,528% AOL 10,741% Cisco 2,608% Three Year RETURN Yahoo 9...
  • Re: Update on my engine swap (very long)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 20 Oct 2002 22:21:43 -0700
    ...I got a complete engine-area harness from an '88 GTI, since I'm switching to CIS-E. After stripping out A/C, lights...
  • 2.0L engine swap is done... WOW!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 14 Aug 1998 21:41:39 -0700
    ...I did the wiring harness from scratch and made the fuel pump relay "black box" that interfaced with the CIS-E knock sensor and...
  • Re: permanent fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
    Mon, 6 Mar 2006 06:33:08 -0600
    ...And now you purpose to do the same thing on an Audi CIS system, running full working pressure of 75 lb's to 85...
  • valve cover and vacuum question -1.8 Gas conversion
    Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
    Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:52:48 -0700
    ...the top of the valve cover was vented directly into the CIS air box (below the filter.) This is in addition to another line...
  • Re: Engine Swap Opinions
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 17:48:12 -0700
    ...The choice of the Audi 80 engine is a good one, they are inexpensive, powerful and use the reliable CIS-Motronic fuel injection. At...
  • Re: Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. nonEurospec
    Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
    Mon, 3 Jan 2000 21:12:56 -0800
    ...I do have a FastForward conversion setup, 2.0l CIS-E. First off, I have not had any electrical problems, hesitations or rough idle...
  • Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Mon, 3 Jan 2000 19:20:07 -0800
    ...You would need a CIS based distributor from > something like an 81 thru 84 Rabbit that has a vacuum advance. I would > suggest getting...
  • 90 Westy as stocking stuffer(FOR SALE-NY $9300)
    Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
    Wed, 19 Dec 2001 18:45:55 EST
    ...Let me know if you have a stocking big enough.... (merrag@aol.com) Raul Cisneros Nyack, NY 90 Westy GL 87 Syncro W Westy
  • Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:43:40 -0700
    ...I would think a CIS-E ISV is harder to find than the Vanagon part but it may suffice? Neil. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons...
  • Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - James
    Tue, 3 Feb 2015 22:21:05 -0500
    ...VW engines are infamous for carboned intake valves - in the glory days of the CIS system, we were advised to run Chevron's Techron...
  • Re: 1000% Return in Just One Year! 7138
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 19:53:59 +1200
    ...Consider this. >Internet Stocks Can Revolutionize Your Portfolio Values! > >Five Year RETURN >CMGI 26,528% >AOL 10,741% >Cisco 2,608% > >Three Year RETURN...
  • Re: Aircooled Westy 0-60
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Thu, 3 Oct 2002 14:35:38 -0700
    ...be a Jake Raby 94 x 78 with bigger valves and > CIS... the > Vanagon needs less bore, and more stroke for added torque... > then...
  • Re: inline VW swap into Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:22:20 -0400
    ...Here's a great page with the specifics (but some is specific to a CIS fueled car, not digifant (89-92 Jetta/golf) http...
  • No thanks: TV's, HUDs, GPS, microwave ovens, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Fri, 5 Nov 1999 10:37:15 -0500
    ...Westy already without adding after-the-fact TV's, VCR's, Cisco Routers, Servers, GPS, tuned-mass hydraulic damping systems, or HUD gauges... But...
  • Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:22:48 -0700
    ...and counterflow intake might work. >>> >>> might...... ;) >>> >>> I got to the point of buying an old CIS intake ( price was right) but >>> went no further. >>> >>> >>> >>>
  • Re: Sequential vs batch RE: digifant injection
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Mon, 6 Apr 2009 21:46:53 -0700
    ...had a problem with Digifant...or L-Jet for that matter. CIS on the other hand, that always had its issues...and D-Jet...
  • Re: More Q's re Diesel to Gas Conversion???
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 29 Jan 1999 18:47:52 -0800
    ...These are CIS which is simple and bullet proof and they are 8.5:1 compression ratio and it does not require a knock...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - James Eaton
    Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:23:34 -0500
    Brett, the idle stabilizer that you're thinking of, the DIS (Digital Idle Stabilizer) from the CIS system, has no resemblance to the Idle...
  • Re: 5 cyl conversion mail list
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Thu, 12 Nov 1998 02:02:12 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...
  • Just got back from camping in my 1.9TD Syncro Westfalia!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 4 Aug 2002 21:14:25 -0700
    ...The lighter Syncro DoKa has a 2.0L CIS based gasoline motor with a mid range cam upgrade (266 degree) for about 130hp and...
  • List Sticker thoughts from sunny Portland, ME
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:33:30 -0500
    ...With that being the goal, a sticker (for example) like 'Raul Cisneros #5' (MHO: maybe replace 'bus drivin' list member' with 'vanagon list member...
  • For Sale: 86 Syncro GL $4500/NY
    Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
    Mon, 15 May 2000 20:44:49 EDT
    ...Ra�l Cisneros Nyack, NY 87 Syncro Westy 86 Syncro GL �Buy Me� 87 Syncro �Buy Parts of Me� 97 Subaru Outback 89 Saab...
  • RE: Tires: 185 or 205's?
    Historical mailing list - mdstockr
    Sun, 8 Jun 97 13:01:39
    ...price range-about $69-$79 per >at Sears? >Thanks all. > >-Raul Cisneros >'86 Syncro GL >'86 Scirocco > -----------------End of Original Message----------------- ______________________________________________ "Michael Stocker" <mdstockr...
  • AW: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 24 Sep 2002 23:28:13 -0700
    Wait- I have been there- you have to make MORE serious clearancing of the left Vanagon firewall using the Golf-Jetta CIS-E or...
  • Re: Fw: waaay stupid tricks (fwd)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 26 Jun 1995 22:59:07 -0700 (PDT)
    ...INTERNET:aek @ netcom.com@CISHUB > Received: 05/22/95 08:34:00 PM > Subject: Fw: waaay stupid tricks > > I just got this from a...
  • Re: Found my instrument cluster..now a ?
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Fri, 2 Oct 2009 08:20:21 -0400
    ...I know that in my Scirocco the tach signal comes from the coil and it used CIS for fueling. Later, el t. On Fri...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:14:14 -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...
  • Fuel Injection Cleaner
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Fri, 10 Feb 1995 11:38:39 CST6CDT
    ...Do not use this setup on CIS systems as the fuel pressures run too high. If this isn't clear let me know and...
  • Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
    Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:52:40 -0800
    ...The knock sensor kits are designed for CIS based VWs like the Rabbit and Scirocco. These cars had a very simple ignition system. The...
  • Re: Injector cleaning results
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 14 Jan 2005 19:47:29 -0700
    ...Does require some electronic knowledge (except for CIS injectors) to wire it up. Some heavy cleaner like BG in a tank with a high...
  • Re: Change the sssstats Joel.
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 6 Jan 1996 21:58:11 -0500
    ...Right now I've got an 83 GTI motor installed with the stock CIS injection and I'm having problems with it. I thinking...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:25:00 -0600
    ...you're thinking of, the DIS (Digital Idle Stabilizer) from the CIS system, has no resemblance to the Idle Stabilization Valve (ISV) in a...
  • Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:53:19 -0700
    ...housing with only 2 pins being used. > > I would think a CIS-E ISV is harder to find than the Vanagon part but > it...
  • Re: What kind of sliding window is not a vanagon window but looks a whole heck of a lot like one?
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Thu, 1 Jan 2015 00:53:03 -0600
    ...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: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
    Sun, 19 Nov 2000 13:28:43 -0800
    > The knock sensor kits are designed for CIS based VWs like the Rabbit and > Scirocco. These cars had a very simple ignition system. The...
  • AMP Part Numbers for 25 pin Digifant connector
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:43:13 -0700
    ...same for the Digifant II (1989 to 1992 Golf and Jetta), CIS-E O2 Sensor Unit (1985 to 1988 GTI and GLI), no doubt...
  • Re: Eurospec problem
    Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
    Tue, 12 Oct 1999 22:54:44 -0700
    ...One difference though is that my FI is CIS-E and yours I believe is pulsed. My poor starts do clear up rather quickly...
  • Re: NEED GAS TANK
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Wed, 20 Apr 2005 11:49:53 -0400
    ...It > > is a major nightmare on some of the CIS cars. > > >True, but as you say, not on Vanagons Virtually every fuel injected Bus...
  • Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:19:48 -0400
    ...The stock engine uses a CIS-E engine management system which is easily converted to use Vanagon Digifant or 1.8L injectors and electronics...
  • Re: Breather for 1.9 Diesel connversion question
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 21:05:28 -0700
    ...On the 2.0L installs where people are using CIS with a warm up regulator, one usually just blocks this vent off. As long...
  • Re: More Fuel Pump Weirdness - Has Mercury gone retrograde again?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:46:54 -0400
    Having an '87 Jetta engine does that engine still have the Bosch CIS injection system? If so you need the correct pump as that...
  • Re: 1.9 aux air valve
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:26:51 -0700
    ...also one on my wife's 85 cabriolet; that one has >>> CIS fuel injection. I am pretty sure it was also used on >>> other...
  • 5 cyl Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 7 Jun 1995 17:31:49 -0700 (PDT)
    ...compartment, in fact there looks like there is plenty of room. CIS injection and stronger cv joints are two other mods. The body looks...
  • Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Thu, 12 Jan 2006 19:48:37 -0800
    ...16 valves interference 8 valve cis non interference 8 valve digifant non interference 8 valve ABA motronic non interference 8 valve AEG interference (introduced...
  • Re: Tom Carrington--List Open or Closed? - Solution use a Newsfeed
    Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
    Sat, 14 Apr 2001 12:06:39 -0400
    ...I run a few mailing lists for people studying for Cisco Certifications (www.groupstudy.com). All lists are available via Website, Newsfeed, and E...
  • Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 1 May 2008 19:42:06 -0500
    ...been helping someone replace the stainless braided lines on his > I4 CIS engine conversion, yes, in a vanagon! > > They go bad..... > I've seen...
  • Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 23 Jul 2000 23:23:24 -0700
    ...Timing 3 BTDC at idle, 28 BTDC at 4500 RPM > Injection CIS > Compression Ratio 10:1 > Engine speed 110 to 115 km/h > Tires...
  • Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:14:38 -0500
    ...You would need a CIS based distributor from > something like an 81 thru 84 Rabbit that has a vacuum advance. I would > suggest getting...
  • Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:28:28 -0800
    ...87 jetta 1.8 inline four .........123 hp, 5,800 rpm, .....CIS-E fuel injection. Should make a nice vangon engine .......and I hear...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - byron nemela
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:08:35 -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: Buying a Van
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:07 -0700
    ...Good info on the difference between CIS and EFI. I'll look to see. From what I know on the tranny, the transaxle on...
  • Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 3 Feb 2015 19:52:42 -0800
    ...VW engines are infamous for carboned intake valves - in the glory days of the CIS system, we were advised to run Chevron's Techron...
  • Great North-American Bus Trip
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Jul 1994 13:59:41 -0230
    ...Anyway as some of you guys know my bus is a 1982 Westy, formerly a diesel, now powered by a Jetta GLI, CIS-E...
  • Re: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 12 Aug 2000 10:00:03 -0700
    ...This means that you can't use the CIS-Motronic system the engine was designed for. The 2.1L 5 cylinders don't have...
  • Re: Surging engine
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:20:34 -0400
    Fuel flow meter or fuel injection pump? What engine management do you have? If it's a Rabbit/Fox motor, probably Digifant or CIS...
  • Musings on Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 18 Oct 2000 02:41:49 EDT
    ...Both the carburated Rabbit and the later CIS fuel injection system are covered and many points translate nicely to the Digifant system. If you...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:49:02 -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...
  • Alloy wheels at gowesty and EV wheels--ET depends on width
    Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
    Tue, 11 Dec 2001 17:12:29 EST
    ...Raul Cisneros 87 Syncro Westy 90 Westy GL