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• Re: fuel tank clogged
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:08:12 -0500
  Try blowing some air pressure back into the tank from the line normally connected to the fuel filter. Use only about 15psi and remove...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:23:27 -0800
  As suspected, your fuel system can't supply enough fuel for much more than idling. A quick test would be to connect another fuel...
• Re: Buzzing Fuel Pump, Corn Free Fuel... I lied
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Mar 2016 11:12:56 -0500
  ...https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=roller+cell+fuel+pump&qpvt=roller+cell+fuel+pump&qpvt=roller+cell+fuel+pump&FORM=IGRE Dennis...
• Re: Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:08:21 -0600
  ...Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters? On returning from our last camping trip in our 85 Westy - heard...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:23:27 -0400
  ...I would like to know if this was > "Fuel injection" hose or just "Fuel" hose and what the SAE specifications > were. Please be complete...
• Re: Don't top off gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:42:59 -0500
  ---- Vern in Bend <vernmcintosh@EONI.COM> wrote: > From Oregon DEQ (Dept of Environmental Quality) website: > > "Oregon law now prohibits topping off vehicle fuel tanks...
• Re: refrigerator, firewall fuel fitting and winter gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:14:09 -0600
  ...I'll change out the fuel > lines completely come spring, Don't start the engine without making the fuel line changes, and most importantly...
• Re: fuel pump producing bubbles
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:04:49 -0400
  Sam, I'm stumped A google search revealed "insufficient fuel" as a possible cause. Said to check for holes in fuel line on inlet...
• FI fuel pressure issues
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 16:57:43 -0400
  Volks, Today, I tested fuel pressure. Followed Bentley instructions for air-cooled 2 liter. at idle with vacuum line off, it ran 29 lbs...
• "Extra Fuel" for emergencies
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:49:31 -0700
  Extra Fuel is a highly refined solvent with the light volatile compounds eliminated. Octane is a C8 H18 hydrocarbon and used as the detonation...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:22:35 -0400
  The fuel pressure regulator actually modifies the fuel pressure with changes in manifold pressure, (vacuum) Normal pressure is around 25 psi, high vacuum when...
• Re: Fuel pump buzzing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:29:00 -0700
  ...sometimes the pump won't suck fuel out of a gas can until the feed hose has fuel in it, rather than just air...
• Re: Fuel Pressure testing
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:02:56 -0700
  I use a cheap hardware store pressure gauge, 7mm fuel line and two hose clamps. A 0-60 psi gauge is probably optimal, though...
• New Fuel Tank - need help with retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:29:39 +0000
  ...I just received my "subject" today in the mail...a 50mm inlet at the fuel filler inlet and 12mm exit to fuel pump. Wanting...
• Re: Alternate Fuels
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 10:00:58 -0400
  On Mon, 23 Jun 2003, Bill Marshall wrote: > What is anyone's opinion of using vegetable-generated fuels? Plants do a WAY > better job...
• Re: if not one thing its another, fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 07:32:52 -0700
  ...Typically, detach the fuel line coming from the tank and drain the fuel filter into a clean container. If you see crud change the...
• Re: Are diesel fuel tanks interchangeable?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 14:16:02 -0600
  ...I banged mine in the woods, and it began leaking diesel fuel. People on the list assured me the tanks were the same, but...
• Re: Fireworks for the Fourth-in my engine bay
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 14:24:24 -0500
  ...Turbovans wrote: >> did you cycle the fuel pump with the key about 10 times to pressurize the >> fuel lines before trying to fire it...
• Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 4 Mar 2014 09:14:58 -0800
  ...I don't know how accurate my fuel pressure gauge is. Regardless, what it shows pretty much coincides with the consistent symptoms. I'm...
• Re: ATL Fuel Cell info
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 08:02:52 -0700
  They're apparently gasoline containers that have been named fuel cells... they are not batteries. The name 'fuel cells' applied to gasoline tanks is...
• Re: Bus Depot: Pierburg Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:20:53 -0700
  ...My fuel pump > was a Bosch. My fuel filter was about 2-months old. I decided to research > fuel pump options with a focus...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:38:42 -0600
  Another good reason to go to diesel - lowered risk of a fuel fire. If you do have a diesel fire, a CO2 extinguisher works...
• Re: Diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:24:55 -0700
  ...I use a clear glass container in-line with the vacuum pump to see when fuel runs clear, and collect the fuel into. (Similar...
• Re: Bus Depot: Pierburg Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Thu, 20 Jun 2019 11:46:53 -0700
  ...My fuel pump was a Bosch. My fuel filter was about 2-months old. I decided to research fuel pump options with a focus...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 23:39:41 -0400
  ...Maybe the diesel folks have it right - even at higher fuel > prices. > > I'm concerned about a move towards more alcohol in the fuel...
• Re: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 16:13:46 -0400
  ...The PO had installed fuel booster pump in the fuel line ahead of the injector pump, mounted on the rear engine well wall behind...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:42:44 -0400
  ...I would like to know if this was "Fuel injection" hose or just "Fuel" hose and what the SAE specifications were. Please be complete...
• Re: noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 07:52:34 -0700
  ...noisy fuel pump > The fuel pump on B. Bones was excessively noisy, so I robbed the almost silent fuel pump off of Long John...
• Re: Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:11:31 -0500
  ...Make sure the line is empty of fuel, the sparks from the cutting discs could start a fire. Cut off the clamps and easily...
• Re: GETTING STARTED
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 19 May 2001 17:33:38 -0700
  When you turn the key, do you hear the fuel pump running? If not, check your connections and then your relays. No priming should...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:04:21 -0400
  At 08:55 AM 4/25/2012, jesse and monica johnson wrote: >Should this not kick the fuel pump on regardless of the ecu...
• '89 vanagon no start problem...ideas?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:35:14 -0500
  ...It cranks, but don't hear fuel pump. I cleaned grounds by coil, changed fuel pump relay. Nothing. I spray ether in it and...
• replacing all cooling hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 94 14:24:06 PDT
  ...Besides the cost of dealer hoses bing ~$900, the sections sandwiched between frame and fueltank are hard to get out and IMPOSSIBLE to insert...
• Re: Whats that sound? My fuel pump!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 15:40:48 -0400
  ...its >the fuel pump, is it normal to be able to hear the fuel pump? I've seen a dirty fuel filter make the...
• Re: fuel pressure gage questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 14:03:31 -0600
  A cheap air pressure gauge from your local hardware store with adapters to your fuel line will work. I've even used a valve...
• Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 10:46:38 -0400
  I'll certainly second that!! When my '84 7 passenger was 17 years old I replaced the original fuel lines with NAPA's finest...
• Fuel tank filler neck seal.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 12:13:34 -0400
  It's been 15 or so years since resealed the fuel tank. I have the fuel tank reseal kit but do not have a...
• Buzzing '81 Fuel Pump???
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 14:30:28 -0500
  ...Now, fuel pump is buzzing like a bee in a can and I can feel it vibrating. Question--- Does the fuel pump need replacement...
• Anyone have a fuel pump cross reference table
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 12:39:02 -0400
  Hi, I have a bosch fuel pump I'm trying to get some more information about. Does anyone have a Bosch fuel pump cross...
• fuel pump choice?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:51:32 -0400
  Volks, The sickly noise from my fuel pump has me shopping for replacements. Bus Depot has a range of five choices, from the $99...
• Fuel economy
  Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 09:20:02 -0500
  ...Switch to overdrive and you'll reduce your engine speed, which reduces both fuel consumption and engine wear without sacrificing speed. Another highway fuel...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 10:26:19 -0500
  ...fuel line replacement > I am considering replacing all my high pressure fuel line when I replace my > fuel pressure regulator. I've noticed Vanagain...
• Re: Update: Fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Ness
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 11:51:50 -0400
  ...Fuel pump woes > > > > Well, I received 4 votes for replacing the > > fuel filter as a cause of cavitation in the > > fuel pump. My Westy...
• Re: fuel pump straining and hose leaking question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 16:32:42 -0700
  ...I've had some experience with noisy fuel pumps and dirty fuel filters, > but I haven't seen this before, and I'm seeking...
• Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:49:13 -0700
  ...The one time I've had a fuel pump failure (20+ years of Vanagons) I was compelled to disassemble the old fuel pump just...
• Re: Maiden voyage ends with AAA
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 21:50:50 -0400
  ...I know that even though fuel pump is okay and fuel filter is clean, that the pump isn't operating when I crank the...
• Re: fuel line
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:04:56 -0800
  I just replaced my fuel line. If you are going to go through the effort to replace that fuel line also replace the plastic...
• Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 12:42:12 -0500
  ...Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable? I removed my hoses at the fuel injectors by carefully cutting them out using a #11 exacto. This allowed...
• [A] FOR SALE 75-79 BUS Fuel Injection Parts
  Historical mailing list
  12 Apr 1994 06:27:07 GMT
  ...All for that same fuel injection system 75-79 busses thermo-time switch oil pressure switch fuel injectors (2) cold start valve prices neg...
• Re: fuel guage flux ('83.5)
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 06:32:48 -0800 (PST)
  On Tue, 7 Jan 1997, Tony Moore wrote: > Good morning! > > Seems my fuel guage has been a bit indecisive of late. It can't...
• Re: Hemorrhaging fuel! Need pump/filter for SyncroBeast
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 09:11:08 -0500
  > Fuel is Hemorrhaging at the Fuel Pump & Filter. > Need to know what I need/can adapt/what's the same and available > local/ etc...
• Re: Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Oct 2016 22:31:47 +0000
  ...I've replaced the fuel tank, fuel lines, and fuel pump. The last suggested cause is the fuel pressure regulator. I'd like to...
• Re: fuel line kits -NAPA is junk
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:38:05 -0700
  Entity JordanVw@AOL.COM spoke thus: >> I usually like NAPA, but their fuel line is useless >> > > i will second that.. i put some NAPA...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:56:19 -0400
  If the fuel pump has been run recently there will be pressure in the fuel lines. However, even then, the volume of fuel that...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:11:53 -0700
  On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 2:17 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > but you could sure improve your fuel hose...
• Re: Stranded - my first heartbreak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 6 Dec 2006 22:11:16 EST
  Max-- Seems you get the prize on this as Stranded was able to purge the air in fuel system per the latest e-mail...
• Re: Hard plastic fuel line between fuel pump and firewall connector
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:11:20 -0500
  ...Does anyone > >else have this hard plastic fuel line in his van? Was the hard plastic > >fuel line the original line? > > Hard plastic is...
• Re: Fuel pressure & injectors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 10:56:50 -0400
  ...Spec per Bentley is 29-36 psi after ten minutes of sitting. >Finally, in order to check my fuel pressure, the FLAPS guages say...
• Re: fuel guage question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 1994 12:59:54 -0600
  ...Why does my fuel guage look funny. It doesn't go >/to scale. Or does it? What's a fuel guage? :-) bcnu - Grungy jgladu...
• Re: 1984 vanagon 1.9 fuel filter
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:14:30 EST
  ...like the old lady of mine is stuck--van wont run well---where is the > fuel filter located? > > inline before the fuel pump... chris