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Re: Ethanol & fuel system parts
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 17 Nov 2000 09:14:52 -0500
Chuck Hill wrote: > Regarding ethanol in gasoline: > > I have used fuel containing 10% ethanol in all of my Vanagons for the > past 10 years...
Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ?? or Honda 1.8
Historical mailing list - d spence
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 21:21:17 -0600
...74.0 x 71.0 mm (2.9 x 2.8 inches) Fuel system: Injection Valves per cylinder: 2 Fuel control: SOHC Cooling system...
Re: Fuel system "vapour lock"
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:08:06 -0400
...is plugged, can this cause the EVAP system to create a vacuum in > the fuel system? Or, is there another potential cause? Is checking...
Re: Carb Conversion Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:27:50 -0400
...Not only is EGR an issue, but you need to consider operation of the fuel tank vapor recovery system and vacuum control for the...
Re: Good fuel filter arrangement?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:26:02 -0400
...Good fuel filter arrangement? I'm poking through the fuel delivery system right now, seeking the cause for the start/stop syndrome I had...
Re: noisy fuel pump - full of rust
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Thu, 5 Oct 2006 17:50:14 -0500
...I suppose I could add one to the system, but it seems that there is a different size hose needed or something. It would...
Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 19:29:28 -0700
...list folks was to remove the aftermarket alarm system, remove the >ghetto blaster amplifier system, remove the FM booster. >Once I got all the...
Re: Help! (fwd)
Historical mailing list - WestyLuvr
Fri, 5 Dec 1997 21:35:41 EST
...on the main shaft of the fuel pump has deteriorated and is allowing air into the system.The Fix:The seal is available and...
GL Fuel Starvation and splash back
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Nov 1996 11:49:47 +1100 (DST)
...The round thing is quite a large fuel filter and cut-off to stop any air from being introduced into the fuel system. WARNING...
Re: Fuel pressure test gauge
Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:01:31 EDT
...but it specifically excludes Bosch systems in its compatibility list. Is the best place to test, post-fuel pump, at the T fitting? -- mordo...
Re: I have lots of luck... and it is all BAD / Don't Suck; Pump Instead
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sun, 26 Nov 2000 21:05:24 EST
...similar test port in the left injector fuel rail of the '80 air-cooled fuel system. All you need to do is remove the...
Types of fuel line
Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
Sat, 10 May 2008 12:27:35 -0700
...this heavy-duty type line? I don't need very much, the AC fuel system is different and seems to mostly be steel line.
Re: NEEDED: REccomendations on FI Manual
Historical mailing list
Sat, 21 Sep 1996 07:09:11 -0500 (EST)
Bentley publishes the "Bosch Fuel Injection Handbook and Engine Management" by Charles Probst...Excellent book. covers all bosch FI systems. Has a section on...
Re: Starting problem
Historical mailing list - Darren
Fri, 29 Nov 2002 21:56:48 -0600
...housing only one of these is used by the Digifant fuel injection system for cold start. Did you replace the blue or black switch...
Re: '85 Vanagon power loss
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:33:47 -0500
For any year Vanagon engine management system operational problems, reference the VW Fuel Systems Pro Training manual. It has an excellent step by step...
Strange Catastrophic Failure
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:29:06 -0500
...Could it be something as simple as the fuel pump/filter? I pulled a fuel line off the other night and got spritzed with...
Re: Intake Questions on a '74
Historical mailing list
Sun, 04 Feb 1996 17:42:26 -0600 (CST)
...I have seen this system partially dissasembled allow > fuel to be spilled onto the engine after overfilling the tank and then having > the fuel...
Re: duel fuel westy, LPG/propane or gasoline
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 16 Aug 2000 01:55:37 PDT
...Its a duel fuel system so the original digifant is still in place >and functional. You just flip an electrical switch on the dash...
Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 21:57:08 -0500
...Then, run some of that solvent through the metal lines in your fuel system. You probably don't want it to come in contact...
Re: The saga continues -
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:02:22 -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...
Re: Placement of Fuel Filter
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 16 Jul 2001 12:35:21 -0400
...Placement of Fuel Filter Shawn Wright wrote: <snip> Anyone know why the fuel filter is placed after the pump in the digifant system? I...
Propane / Natural gas power [was RE: re. curious item on ebay]
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 9 Apr 2001 22:28:04 -0700
My 1988 Syncro had a dual fuel system in it when I bought it - gasoline and natural gas. The Digifant system adjusted quite nicely...
Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 07:03:53 -0400
...did a special a while back on the bus system. They literilly said that the bus system may as well put a sign above...
FW: [Syncro] 1.9L to 2.1L Swap
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Wed, 21 Jun 2000 10:38:53 -0400
...Has nobody changed the cooling & fuel injection system along with the motor? I have a complete 2.1L with fuel injection wiring harness and...
Re: Exhausts...tuning.(was loud identity crisis)
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 20:57:46 -0700
...wave in the exhaust > system, this means that is is harder for the engine to get the burnt fuel out > of the pistons, and...
Re: CV Joints-DONE! Next! Fuel tank.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:00:18 -0500
...As for maintenance tasks does anyone consider pressure testing the fuel tank vapor recovery system? A good way to avoid fuel related surprises. Especially...
Re: Theft protection
Historical mailing list - Jason Weisberger
Tue, 31 Dec 2002 20:01:48 -0800
...I envision something that would operate much like the remote > locking system on a car. Except the solinoid would actuate a fuel valve, > shutting...
Re: Fuel filter location on 87 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:24:18 -0700
...system holds it to the body.....pull it out, undo hoses from it. - something like that. ( it's good to empty the old fuel...
Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions ULSD availability
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:30:22 +0000
...The gist of the discussion was about it being too > expensive to maintain two production and distribution systems > and that > the new fuel would...
Re: How much gas will your Syncro take?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:39:36 -0400
While trying to stuff the fuel system seems to be an accomplishment it is a silly thing to do. Most fuel stations have tanks...
New digifant parts
Historical mailing list - Martin
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 23:52:56 -0600
I was considering changing engines in my 87 Van to get rid of the constant problems with my fuel injection system. Then I considered...
Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 03:27:47 -0500
...Not quite true... > In other words if the fuel injection system is in proper >adjustment, you should be able to disconnect the O2 sensor...
Re: Carburetors on a WBX
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:39:37 -0500
...aftermarket fuel injection systems like Megasquite - that's > just one. > But that's a whole other ball game. > But good working fuel injection.......... > and...
Re: Water in fuel. (85 westy)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:40:58 -0600
...This has been ongoing since the fall, and it's >definitely weather related. > >We have the problem isolated to the fuel system. There's...
Re: vacuum tee behind throttle on 1.9L engine (1984)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:23:08 -0400
...Not sure if right or >not. > >John Restriction goes to the vacuum valve for the fuel vapor recovery system. Yrs, d
Re: Vanagon/Subaru Deep Thoughts
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Thu, 31 May 2001 17:55:10 -0700
With all the grief I read on this mailing list concerning the VW fuel injection system and ECU, wouldn't it make more sense...
Re: noisy fuel pump - full of rust
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Thu, 5 Oct 2006 15:52:28 -0700
...rust get in my system in so short a period of time? > Did all this occur with a fuel filter in place (ahead of...
Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:50:45 -0800
...I have a graduated container I can use for this test... > but specifically, which tube? I don't know the fuel system very well...
help! FI worries
Historical mailing list
Tue, 14 May 1996 11:47:32 -0500 (EST)
Folks, After speaking with another listmember about the FI systems in our busses, I need help. I own a 79 2.0L Bus with...
Re: Fuel pump is not running
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 23 May 2010 15:12:29 -0500
...wrote: > I installed a fuel pressure gauge to see if the pump comes on at all, but > no fuel pressure. I have spark though...
RE: TDI Eurovan
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Tue, 04 Jun 1996 13:05:12 EST
...because the depths of my ignorance (of induction systems in this case) are so great, but I always thought that the difference between carbs...
Re: WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Sep 1998 08:45:13 -0400
...Are there known problems with fuel system hoses, components? >3. I've heard that there also may be known probs with the fuel supply...
goo from FI lines?
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:39:44 -0400
...a leak of sort as FI system usually are under high pressure and I would (or smell) fuel, correct? -- shawn feller, ohio 1986 vw...
Re: Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:58:03 -0700
...But, I recently observed vapor lock on a gravity fuel system on a 2KW generator. The unit has a clear fuel line and clear...
Re: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 08:59:44 -0700
...CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System > > > Not a matter of having to, but wanting to try to get better > mileage (if...
Re: INLINE MEGASQUART
Historical mailing list - dooley
Fri, 8 Sep 2006 21:53:19 -0400
...Bear in mind this is a true stand-alone system, with programmable fuel and spark tables on the fly with a laptop computer. Granted...
Re: Burnt Vanagon of the Week
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 3 Mar 2006 13:59:50 -0800
...Rigging a similar system would be problematic to say the least, but doable. Something else that occurred to me about these links- what if...
Re: 81 aircooled won't start when cold
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Thu, 23 Dec 2004 07:44:13 -0800
...been able to find a fifth injector that dumps extra fuel into the system when cold. I've assumed that this was handled by...
Fuel Filter or Bad Gas? Or more?
Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:12:45 -0700
...Once in town I put some fuel system cleaner in and topped it off with high octane gas (a recommendation from a passenger). It...
I-4 conversion needing a new fuel tank?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:51:04 -0700
You might try some Sta-bil fuel stabilizer in your present tank, first. That stuff cleans up the fuel system. I use it instead...
Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 11 May 2009 19:40:26 -0700
...Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience > I'd say, "a new pump"...But I sometimes have a dumb habit of 'throwing > parts > at a problem...
Re: Risk of fire?
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 2 May 2003 11:12:17 -0400
...Carb fuel system pressure was down around 5 psi while FI system pressure is more like 30-50 psi. The carbed engines had only...
Re: Urgent request: broken shifter, stuck in 4th 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Wed, 3 Nov 2004 08:47:20 -0500
...The starting problem relates to something in the Fuel Injection system and has nothing to do with the gas smell or the transmission. I...
Re: "Spare" Vanagon gas cap?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:47:15 -0700
...Anybody with a newer fuel system will get an alarm if the cap doesn�t fit right. I forget which codes, but I have...
Measuring fuel pressure
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:09:30 -0700
...that maximal fuel pressure can go as high as 90PSI (=6.5bar, in case the pressure regulator fails) hence the system must be able...
All engines running
Historical mailing list
Fri, 02 May 1997 10:06:09 +0300
...No leaks on the fuel system. 3rd engine: Radiator fan First time I needed the battery. My electronic power supply doesn't provide the...
Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 16:54:59 EST
...but you will also see if the check valve is leaking at the fuel pump when the engine is turned off.... or if one...
Testing fuel injectors
Historical mailing list - jbclem
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:19:16 -0800
...Does anyone have experience using any of the testing systems available...I'm thinking of the discontinued TIF Fuel Injector Testor(TIF 357EFI) that...
Re: Gasoline small especially after filling up
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 19 Jun 2005 18:24:03 EDT
...no spots on the ground. >> The integrity of the fuel supply system has been breached. If you smell that delicious odor of gasoline and...
Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 8 Feb 2006 16:12:33 -0800
> > Please note that my "system" involves working with hot coolant under > pressure and may present some safety hazards. Eye and hand protection is > strongly...