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• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 14:29:12 -0700
  ...3.3 Liter 6 cylinder 24 valve DOHC Boxer engine. 230 horsepower @ 5400 rpm Torque: 228 @ 4400 rpm Sequential Multiport fuel injection with dual...
• Re: 84 Vanagon GL Intake Air sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:20:41 -0700
  Chad - In regards to your cold start idle problems, check your Auxilary Air Valve. This has to be working correctly to allow for proper...
• Re: Engine stops running at red lights
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 23:02:45 -0500
  ...If your problem is not the throttle switch, then you need to look at the idle stabilizer relay and the idle stabilizer valve. The...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 15:10:08 -0400
  ...MAP Sensor > Power Steering Connectors > Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Connector [Uses Original IAC Valve] > > On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 9:15 AM...
• Re: My near Vanagon disaster(long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 23:46:43 +0000
  Sounds like someone should have eaten their wheaties :) or even better used a torque wrench or airgun :) :) glad to hear you didnt have valve...
• Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 18 May 2008 19:12:21 -0700
  ...The waterboxer fuel injection system is desperately crude compared to other systems - just the 90s era Subaru is so superior ......twice as strong in...
• Re: Oil Press. Sender location(T4)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 00:55:17 +0000
  ...If you have a single carb of fuel injection you will have to remove the intake tubes. All this adds up to its not...
• ASIAN: Fixed! VW Vanagon No Start - Floods
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 21:47:25 -0800
  ...1987 Vw Vanagon with the Digifant (Bosch Afc) Gas >Injection System. >Vehicle was brought in on the hook with a no start. Customer said...
• Re: Engine cut out.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:55:37 -0700
  ...I'd also go for the electronics and fuel injection. On my own similar van and system ... it started hiccupping once in a while...
• Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:21:23 -0700
  ...Pulled the engine out of the bus for a valve job before I even had a learners permit. That was 1976. Dennis Sent from...
• Re: Mis-firing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 13:31:43 -0400
  ...What is happening is that while cranking the cold strt valve is spraying fuel. Evenutally enough is in manifold for engine to start. That...
• Re: motor rebuild update
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 07:58:04 -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: YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 15:31:08 -0700
  ...Why not put oil in the engine and crank it with the wire to the injection pump disconnected. Watch the engine and see where...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -0500
  ...Then adjust the valves to zero lash (just touching the ends of the valves). It is probably not a fuel injection harness problem (just...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:52:41 -0500
  ...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: testing a fuel pump - final
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:04:03 -0700
  ...fuel > injection...duh. > > > > I humbly step down from my soapbox... > > > > Mike > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Stan Wilder > > To: Mike Pedersen ; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Sent...
• re. Calling all turbo charger / Diesel experts!!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:57:47 -0700
  ...With the VW 1.6 or 1.9 IDI engines, the blow off valve does not play any role unless the the wastegate fails...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:36:34 -0800
  ...I must confess that my instinct would have been to remove the r/h valve cover and check the valve positions on #1 but...
• Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:53:00 -0700
  ...Fuel injection and reduced compression got them out of catalysts for many 75-80 models but 81 was a magic year for NOx standards...
• Re: 88 GL Newbie Needs Direction
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 21:21:05 -0600
  ...On tope oof the engine is a rubber tube with a cylinder called the Idle Stabilizer Valve (ISV for short) at one end. At...
• Re: New head replacement, bad gas mileage...
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:36:48 -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...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:41:48 -0800
  ...I must confess that my instinct would have been to remove the r/h valve cover and check the valve positions on #1 but...
• Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:58:39 -0700
  ...compression temperature > has > > > been lowered through early closing of the intake valve and the > expansion > > > cooling that brings. > > > > > > Thanks to these improvements, VW claims...
• 1st vacation in new Westy tomorrow (& A/C problems today)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 2 Jul 1997 23:37:44 -0400
  ...I'm guessing it may be fuel injection related, but as yet it's so minor that it would be nearly impossible to find...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:34:07 -0500
  ...Ken On Tue, Nov 14, 2023, 6:23 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > The GoWesty EFI uses the idle air control valve...
• Re: Why I love Mercedes Benz but would never own one of their cars (Friday ramblings)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:55:24 -0500
  ...It dropped a valve at 210,000 miles and I had a friend of mine rebuild it. After he took the head off he...
• Re: Vanagon woes!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:07:20 -0600
  ...If y ou rear heater cover has already been altered, then it is easy to remove the cover to get at the valve to...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:49:38 -0400
  ...When working with carburettors it's convenient to think in terms of vacuum; for fuel injection it's more convenient to think in terms...
• 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...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:14:07 -0400
  I haven't really looked at the stock fuel injection system in quite some time, but if the banks are in series, it makes...
• YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil... [follow-up]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 08:49:20 -0700
  ...Next he dropped the oil pan, removed the oil pump, and found the oil pressure relief valve stuck, which wasn't permitting the oil...
• Re: 1981 flooding issue
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 13:50:16 -0800
  ...I believe I've read a "seat of the pants" method - I think it's in the Bosch Fuel Injection manual - but I don...
• Boston Bobs day at the dyno
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:25:10 -0500
  ...First on the dyno was the big valve engine in my 84 camper first run to warm the engine up made 50 hp at...
• V6anagon/ Route 66: Day 3, Part 1 /L
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Dec 1995 16:14:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Re-installing the valve covers and maybe the water pump, should cure most of that. Once the tires warm up, the wheel shimmy seems...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:54:39 -0500
  ...You also need to do a leak down do determine of you have a ring or valve issue. I think proper setting will get...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:38:36 -0800
  ...Modern ECU, injectors, coils, wires , 10 to 1 compression that works on regular, 4 valves per cilinder, steel fuel lines, no rubber water gaskets...
• Re: 1.9 ECU wanted
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:57:09 -0700
  ...So, I am > > looking > > for a good used ECU for a 1.9 injection system. Any help out there in > > Vanagon land? > > > > -- > > Brien K...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:57:44 -0800
  ...Then adjust the valves to zero lash (just touching the ends of the valves). It is probably not a fuel injection harness problem (just...
• Off topic VW LT/Mercedes Sprinter question
  Historical mailing list - Zach Kaplan
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 11:18:49 -0800
  ...For the US market the engine will be a 5-cylinder Commonrail Direct Injection diesel with turbocharging, intercooling and 4-valves per cylinder. The...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:17:08 -0700
  ...Lemme try again. >>>> >>>> On the earlier 1.9L's there are two switches on the throttle valve. One >>>> closes when the foot is off...
• Re: FRIDAY diesel conversion option
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:24:44 -0400
  ...Max continuous *might* be around 80% of full power.) These engines have computer-operated injection and exhaust valves (I believe they use ports for...
• Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings, one more question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 07:51:43 -0400
  ...I have even used a set of USED mains in my 84 Camper 2.1 big valve engine because the measurements where within spec...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 07:57:39 -0700
  ...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: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:44:31 -0500
  ...Of course diaphragm pumps only had to be protected from the bug stuff that could jam a valve or actually bloc a line. That...
• Re: Fryeday - Bio-Diesel Exhaust/Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 22:24:42 -0400
  ...Basically injector delivery magic and variable intake valve lift to reduce the excess air. Also low compression. The high tech fuel injection also makes...
• Re: WBX motor rather than ....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:50:52 -0700
  ...direct fuel injection - very high tech........ and .......of all amazing things, one piece cylinder heads ! Like that was a breakthrough or something. and I...
• Re: Diesel fuel lines and air leaks = nostart
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:13:46 -0800
  ...Lots of cranking before it would fire. (bad for starter and > injection pump). Finally no go regardless of amount of cranking... > I guessed problem...
• Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - James Eaton
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:01:42 -0500
  ...If the throttle valve is closed, then adjust > the idle air flow to keep the rpms within a narrow range. When there is > partial...
• Re: re; smog sympathies
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:22:02 -0000
  ...The > same people that shitcan their EGR valves, remove fuel injection to go > an aftermarket carburetor that makes the vehicle seem to run better...
• Re: Engine hesitation -- Need Help!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 18:04:38 -0400
  ...It has to be one or a combination of three things. (A) the ignition system, (2) the fuel injection system, or (III) a bad...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 19:03:36 -0500
  ...Sure it now has overhead valves and an electronic ignition but it's still basically the same engine. Now along comes 1983 and a...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:59:28 -0400
  Better ports and smaller diameter valve guides. The counterflow head uses 8mm guides, the crossflow has 7mm. The smaller diameter guide allows more air...
• Re: Vanagon Dirvability
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:23:46 -0400
  ...Sporadic reports of intermittent misfire or stalling on Vanagons with Digifant fuel injection. A "Test Sheet" has been developed to aid in the diagnosis...
• Fw: Advancing timing for more power, was: Boston Bob's web site
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 4 May 2002 08:45:01 -0400
  ...5 after in my big valve 21 engine in my 84 water-cooled vanagon with the stock 84 injection system I did test this...
• Re: [TDI-conversion] Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:58:15 -0800
  ...Q - Is the injection pump mounted at a different than normal angle? It sure looks different than my dad's TDI engine in his...
• Mis-firing
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 13:05:12 -0700
  ...What is happening is that while cranking the cold strt valve is spraying fuel. Evenutally enough is in manifold for engine to start. That...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:11:36 -0800
  ...If the CO is in limits, the >> fuel injection is basically working. The Vanagon should be able to get >> near 1% even before the...
• Weird hesitation / power loss in '85
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey T Cross
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 22:46:25 -0400
  ...No help. -- I've been using 93 octane gas. -- California emissions. -- Fuel mixture has been adjusted. -- Idle control valve replaced. The hesitation seems not...
• Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:04:15 +0000
  ...compression temperature > > has > > > > been lowered through early closing of the intake valve and the > > expansion > > > > cooling that brings. > > > > > > > > Thanks to these improvements, VW claims...
• Re: YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil... [follow-up]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 09:07:09 -0700
  ...The valve was > very jammed up, and it took him well over an hour to free it up and > get it nice and smooth...