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Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
Historical mailing list - Skip
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:04:47 +0000
...I re-used the valves, push rods, and heads (got lucky so far...). So, something under $3,000. I bought all the guts for...
Re: CA smog situation 84 1.9
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:38:16 -0700
...If the CO is in limits, the fuel injection is basically working. The Vanagon should be able to get near 1% even before the...
Re: Engine Removal
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:36:05 -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: How my engine rebuild is going
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Sun, 16 May 2004 17:58:56 -0700
...I have another guy who is going to do the valve job and seat the keepers properly as AMC does not do this. I...
Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:37:01 -0700
...Carburetor instead of fuel injection, > ignition timing, Valve timing, O2 sensor, compression ratios, even gear > ratios. All these items can have an effect on...
Was: Neil's Motor...now..More Neil's motor..sort of
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:14:54 -0800
...Digifant injection) ever poops out.....I have also found sources for aftermarket forced-induction kits for the 1.8liter 8 and 16 valve motors...
Re: Fuel Injectors/Oil Cooler Leak
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:37:29 -0500
...AFM, throttle position sensor Injection spray cone check (borrow known good ones?) 2009/11/14 Sunshine <vwbusgirl@kc.rr.com> > Hey All, > My '89...
Fuel Injection Cleaner
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Fri, 10 Feb 1995 11:38:39 CST6CDT
...this hose consists of a threaded adapter to go on a can of 3M cleaner, an on/off valve, and a brass fitting at...
Re: The King's English
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:33:04 -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...
Re: WBX bashing
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:10:22 -0500
...recall) > - Fuel injection module (left me stranded) > - Transmission (blew its guts out on US-27, at 90,000 miles) > - EGR valve (required frequent cleaning...
Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 05:20:07 -0700
...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: Whoa! H6 subie & Dieselboxer
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 13:33:31 +1200
...They are common-rail direct-injection DOHC (with rocker camfollowers) 4-valvers, par for the current course. At least, being boxers, they will still...
Re: Help! Need VW diesel shop in San Francisco
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 11 Dec 2005 21:55:14 -0600
...However, a better measure is to tighten it so that the belt can barely be moved over the top (valve or fuel injection) pulleys...
GoWesty Engine Management system
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 6 Nov 2020 02:33:24 +0000
...Also consider that some parts of the original system get reused such as the idle control valve and fuel pump. If converting a 1...
Re: Fuel Injection
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Fri, 18 May 2001 07:33:15 -0800
...If it were me, I'd ask the mechanics to try getting the #3 compression up as in valve adjustment, get the vacuum question...
Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:39:38 +0000
...An increasing injection pressure 350 bar has improved the mixture formation in the engine, which should also lead to lower particulate emissions. Interestingly, the...
New Engine transplant candidate? VW Twin Charger
Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
Tue, 18 Apr 2006 08:56:16 -0400
...Fitted to the new Golf GT, the 16-valve 1.4-litre unit utilises both a supercharger and turbocharger. The supercharger, which operates at...
Re: cheap diesel singlecab on samba..in calif
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:29:45 -0700
...I understand that the 2.0 liter inline four VW ABA engine will take an 8-valve head and give ~ 150hp . Supposedly has good...
Re: Engine Removal
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:00:12 -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...
Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:07:48 -0800
...I hope to see what > that is on a future van exploration. > > So, anyone out there tell me what my Idle air Valve does...
Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:29:47 -0700
I see.........it's a dedicated Fuel Injection manual. hot dog. where do I get a "test adapter VW 1315A/2: ? Have you ever...
Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratio update
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 19:50:07 -0600
...past week and looked over the fuel injection >>system in my 84 camper with the big valve engine.<< With a digitool you could have...
VW Parts For Sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
...Part # Quantity Description Comments 111 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 36 HP 113 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 40 HP 3 Self...
Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Oct 1996 0:54:36 +0000
...It doesn't seem to be coming from the pushrod or valve cover area. I thought it was the rear main seal at first...
Re: Exhaust Design
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:43:52 -0600
...Those are darn strong and consistent fuel > > injection > > > systems. > > > > > > Scott > > > www.turbovans.com > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: Exhaust Design > > > > > > > > >> Here's a good read with pics...
VW parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
...Part # Quantity Description Comments 111 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 36 HP 113 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 40 HP 3 Self...
Re: [Fwd: Gas in my Oil???]
Historical mailing list - Stephen White (aka Thoreau)
Wed, 30 Apr 1997 15:33:50 -0500 (CDT)
...This was causing the injection to feed the engine enough fuel for WOT at idle. teh bushings were wearing out and the butterfly was...
Re: Rotor Replacement - Diesel??
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 10 Jan 2005 19:43:28 -0600
...Jim > > I supposed if you really tried to sell it, you may be able to convince > someone that the new direct injection diesels use...
Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Apr 2005 (#2005-300)
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 12 Apr 2005 08:27:20 -0700
...Everything went well, I readjust the valve half turn further IN after the stop. The engine run well after that. Coolant temperature was right...
Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
I'm reposting this to the list, as several people of late have asked about trouble shooting the fuel injection system. I might add...
Re: FI Weirdness -- please help
Historical mailing list - kenstich
Fri, 3 Jul 1998 00:38:39 -0600
Sean, Well - I've done some troubleshooting on my 80 Vanagon with similar AFC injection. got schematics - got a digital multimeter (DMM) ?? 1) You...
Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Sep 2012 (#2012-132)
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Tue, 4 Sep 2012 07:51:02 -0700
...Replaced the air valve 6. Replaced the injectors 7. Cleaned all ground connectors, those on the motor and the bonding = cable between the frame...
Re: Engine Removal
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:17:45 -0400
...The reason being, they have NO cracks between the valve seats, have already been beadblasted with great detail, and have some distinguishing "repairs" to...
Re: Just Gotta Be A Vacuum Leak!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 23:08:47 -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: Mis-firing
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 9 Oct 2007 14:44:28 -0700
Keep in mind that Cold Start Valves are on Air Cooled Vanagons, not on Wasserboxer models. Dunno why they discontinued them when they went...
Re: 1,6TDSL changing engine drive belt
Historical mailing list - Martin Kennelly
Tue, 10 Aug 1999 00:43:27 +0000
...The tension of > belt and valve and injection timing must be correct. Are there any common ways (and tools) to do that job? I...
Timing adjustment procedure on Digifant system
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 14:33:51 -0800
...Note1-- I put a nickle or a quarter coin between the idle stop and the throttle valve to hold the rpm above 2000 Rpm...
Blown engine with 20,000 In OHIO
Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
Tue, 11 May 1999 15:57:48 -0400
...mechanic and he said maybe it > was the super concentrated fuel injection cleaner and 98 octane I put in > it to stop the low...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:26:51 -0800
...My Vanagon >> > can't be used because it doesn't have the Digifant injection system. >> > >> > So, we need either: >> > >> > Someone with an oscilloscope or...
Re: Antifreeze and general
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 18:00:04 -0800
...In the owners manual this will be identified as verboten. >The other 1.9 had a very badly burnt valve and the both heads...
Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:34:10 -0700
...blocked oil > pressure relief valve- high oil pressure- hydraulic lifters- open valves- > no > compression. Nothing to do with the parts I paid for. > > #3...
Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:51:05 -0700
...In general, I think TBI ( throttle body injection ) is less efficient, like fuel can puddle or drop out of its atomomized state mixed in...
Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
Fri, 6 Nov 2020 07:47:43 -0800
...Also consider that some parts of the original > system get reused such as the idle control valve and fuel pump. If > converting a 1...
Preparations for Rough Roads
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
...Unfortunately for me, it was pre-fuel injection and pre-syncro. So, I'm attempting to settle on a list of parts - this being...
Re: Clutch makes Vanagon die
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Sun, 12 Nov 2000 10:27:59 -0500
...Oh, this problem is totally fuel and injection control, it's not ignition related. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve E <oystratus@HOTMAIL.COM> To...
Re: What's the richest air fuel ration you can still make run? also friday Megasquirt VW
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:56:45 -0700
...I think, that with my modified inline VW motor, the ability to refine the tune, to revise the injection programming to better suit the...
Forwarded: Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 23 Oct 1996 17:52:58 +0000
...It doesn't seem to be coming from the pushrod or valve cover area. I thought it was the rear main seal at first...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:24:11 -0600
...My Vanagon >>>> can't be used because it doesn't have the Digifant injection system. >>>> >>>> So, we need either: >>>> >>>> Someone with an oscilloscope or...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:56:49 -0800
...My Vanagon > > can't be used because it doesn't have the Digifant injection system. > > > > So, we need either: > > > > Someone with an oscilloscope or...
Gas spillage & other oddities
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 May 94 12:31:25 EDT
...I have never run out of gas in a pressurized fuel injection vehicle, so the behavior struck me as odd. I should note that...
Re: All engines have issues...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 22 May 2010 15:05:03 -0700
...Oh, and 1.8 8 valve engines are inexpensive in junkyards . Hopefully it has Electronic Fuel Injection and not CIS. CIS is identifyable by...
Re: Aircooled Running Problems
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:21:18 -0700
...I have checked everywhere for leaks in the injection system and can find none. I have done all electricall checks on the AFM and...
Re: My 1981 again
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 15 Feb 2002 10:03:23 -0600
...minute oil leaks around strainer cover plate or from push rod seals, valve covers tranny hard shifting when its cold sink water pump requires...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
...Our conversion kit is complete and comes with a new 2.0 liter, 8 valve zero mileage engine, "plug & play" wiring harness, ECU, manifolds...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:45:37 -0800
...My Vanagon >>> > can't be used because it doesn't have the Digifant injection system. >>> > >>> > So, we need either: >>> > >>> > Someone with an oscilloscope or...
Re: Engine Removal
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:42:34 -0700
...The reason being, they have NO cracks > between the valve seats, have already been beadblasted with great detail, > and have some distinguishing "repairs" to...
Re: Compression test on 1982 aircooled westy
Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:02:08 -0400
...Frank Condelli suggested to check the fuel injection wires by unplugging the electrical injector plugs. Sure enough the problem was a break in the...
Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:10:04 -0700
...so I re-adjusted the valves. Two >of > >>> them were loose. Took care of that quickly. Did a compression test. > >>> Compression was good. Pulled...
RE: Fuel Injection emergency question
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 30 May 1996 08:44:00 -0700 (PDT)
...I have >recently changed the oil, spark plugs, cap, adjusted points and timing and >valves are all fine. What I discovered tonight though is...
Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
Fri, 6 Nov 2020 08:38:36 -0800
...Also consider that some parts of the original >> system get reused such as the idle control valve and fuel pump. If >> converting a 1...