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  • Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
    Thu, 14 Jan 1999 22:42:00 EST
    My GTI is CIS-E, and has braided stanless steel fuel lines. They are in great shape, especially for being 11 years old... -Dave...
  • cis problems - FIXED!!!
    Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
    Thu, 20 Feb 1997 09:13:41 -0600
    Many thanks to all those who responded to my multiple pleas for cis help on my jetta. The problem was a fried/missing/fouled...
  • Carbs -VS- Mothra
    Historical mailing list - Brian T.
    Fri, 22 Aug 2003 14:39:34 -0700
    ...I ran Delortto's on my 73' saw the light and switched to a CIS injection setup and never looked back... Now CIS on...
  • Re: CIS Fuel injection on Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
    Tue, 1 Jul 1997 12:28:10 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Send me any > questions. > Regards, Lloyd dad@together.net > > Lloyd, Any new pictures of your CIS Vanagon ?? I did some messing around over the...
  • Re: Fast German Auto chip--let's test it!
    Historical mailing list - David Utley
    Sat, 15 Jan 2000 23:06:43 EST
    ...What is your view? As for the CIS, what advances do you see there? I presently own a CIS-E injected Rabbit GTi, and...
  • Re: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Mon, 27 Apr 1998 01:45:19 EDT
    ...By the way, a CIS car is twice as much to repair and more complex if there is runnability problem. Also my american built...
  • Re: pesky injectors
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Thu, 3 Oct 2002 21:50:55 -0600
    just had a cis injector stick on a jetta engine i am working on. be careful, i snapped it off and i am not...
  • Re: Surging engine
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:11:14 -0700
    ...I have never spent a lot of time messing with CIS. I happen to own one now ....actually two ......one is just an engine...
  • Re: Water tank
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 19 May 2011 20:14:44 -0700
    ...Typically a spring branch or even a spring head would be diverted to a cistern. The bleach was added periodically to the cistern. I...
  • Re: WTB: 14 in. Alloy wheel DUST CAPS
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 14 Jun 1999 20:56:56 -0700
    ...Todd '88 Westy Raul Cisneros wrote: > I�m looking for VW original 14 inch Alloy wheel dust caps that go over the > hub opening...
  • Re: sizes of CIS injection system banjo and injector fittings
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Mon, 16 Dec 2002 18:10:02 -0500
    ...sizes of CIS injection system banjo and injector fittings I'm getting nervous about the custom lines I ordered. Does anyone know the correct...
  • FW: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
    Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:12:37 -0600
    ...Does it have an oxygen sensor ? I don't think 85 is CIS-E which is ECU enhanced CIS. Look for wires going to...
  • parting out '86 GL Raleigh NC
    Historical mailing list - Steve Laurenzano
    Tue, 7 May 2002 17:50:41 -0400
    ...fty@CISCO.COM Subject: parting out '86 GL Raleigh NC 7 passenger GL, Dk Grey metallic, blue-grey interior. All interior in pretty good...
  • Accessory circuit on ignition switch dead
    Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
    Fri, 7 Mar 1997 12:26:05 GMT
    ...Anyone taken one of these apart? Can they be taken apart? tia - Frank \\\\////\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ Frank Terhaar-Yonkers Cisco Systems, Inc. Engineering Services, W2 F3 5...
  • Re: Surging engine
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:29:13 -0400
    ...The fuel injection is CIS-E ......based on that it has a computer, and CIS was on a lot of those jettas back then...
  • Re: Porsche 6 in late bus
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Fri, 13 Jan 1995 16:01:02 EST
    D P Karpowicz asked about a throttle sensor on Porsche 911 CIS. Not sure I know what you mean, but: 78 and later CIS...
  • engine swaps
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 11:41:02 -0600
    ...As they all used the same series transmissions i am assuming that the same setup would be used as in the use of CIS...
  • clutch pedal problems on my '86
    Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
    Tue, 7 Oct 1997 10:32:56 GMT
    ...Anyone ever had this assembly apart? How to remove? thanks - Frank \\\\////\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ Frank Terhaar-Yonkers Cisco Systems, Inc. Engineering Computer Services, W2 F3 5 7025...
  • source for CIS injectors?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
    Fri, 3 Jan 2003 15:19:52 -0800
    ...Does anyone have a good source for CIS injectors? BusDepot has them for $49, but its a bit too much of a delay. My...
  • Re: Eurospec Conversion: Digifant Comment
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 29 Jul 1998 21:05:17 -0700
    ...CIS Lamba - 1981 to 1987 - Same as CIS only with O2 sensor to keep mixture correct when engine was at operating temp. CIS-E...
  • Re: Bosch CIS problems
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Thu, 4 Jan 1996 20:15:47 CST6CDT
    ...The CIS uses a separate cold start injector mounted in the intake manifold. These can clog, causing cold running problems, or leak causing warm...
  • Audi Shmaudi lets talk Volvo
    Historical mailing list - Martin Wolf
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 11:22:27 EST
    ...Having owned two volvo 240s both 2.1 CIS engines which went over 230K and 200K with no engine work whatsoever, I cant understand...
  • re. still can't pull CIS injectors!
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Mon, 30 Dec 2002 20:33:29 -0700
    ...Just wanted to say that I've broken CIS injectors trying to get them out. I think they break now and then and there...
  • Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 1 Sep 1999 10:44:34 -0700
    ...snip >neat part about the CIS-Lamda system from the 81 thru 84 rabbits is you can >remove the O2 computer and everything still...
  • Re: 2.1l to TDI conversion
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 25 Feb 2000 20:56:27 -0800
    I personally get 13L per 100km with an average speed of 100km/h this is running CIS with a knock sensing ignition from an...
  • Re: syncro listees
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 8 Jun 1997 21:19:38 -0400 (EDT)
    1986 Vanagon Syncro GL - Gold 120K miles Raul Cisneros Nyack, NY (1 Hour North of NYC)
  • 2.0
    Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
    Fri, 5 Jul 2002 11:47:20 -0400
    how much is a 2.0 engine worth with a cis fuel management system on it? Darrel
  • Re: FS: Vanagon swivel seat base
    Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
    Wed, 18 Dec 1996 16:07:42 GMT
    ...Engineering Services, W2 F3 5 7025 Kit Creek Road PO Box 14987 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 fty@cisco.com voice (919)472...
  • Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
    Fri, 3 Jan 1997 17:01:01 GMT
    ...I had to replace the thermostat housing and lots of other melted stuff but the motor still worked. - Frank \\\\////\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ Frank Terhaar-Yonkers Cisco Systems...
  • Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 1 Feb 2003 00:29:56 -0500
    ...The check valve and accumulator is an extremely important part of the CIS system. Since this system is all hydraulic, if it gets air...
  • Re: Diesel to Gasoline Conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:31:09 -0700
    ...the other one is .........It's probably fair to say, generally, VW technicians are less familiar or comfortable with CIS fuel injection. I own...
  • Re: My Digifant Opinion
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Sun, 26 Apr 1998 22:44:14 -0700
    ...The Digijet(CIS-E) is the most troublefree > system. Digijet has no relationship to CIS-E. Digijet is VW's version of the Bosch...
  • CIS-E Fuel system problems
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
    Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:25:17 +0000
    All CIS-E guru's, I need some advice suggestions. I have a 1982 westy (formerly diesel) that now has a 1986 Jetta GLI...
  • parting out '86 GL Raleigh NC
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 May 2002 15:02:41 -0400
    ...cheers - Frank \\\\////\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ Frank Terhaar-Yonkers W4FTY TRA 8325/L2 Cisco Systems, Inc. NSITE - Pineview Building - RTP 7025 Kit Creek Road PO Box 14987 Research...
  • Re: Fuel injectors needed
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 10:28:31 -0800
    ...Raul Cisneros <Merrag@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, November 19, 1999 9:51 AM Subject: Re: Fuel injectors needed Speaking...
  • Re: Keeping the List Open
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Apr 2001 11:35:57 -0400
    ...NSITE - Pineview Building - RTP 7025 Kit Creek Road PO Box 14987 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 fty@cisco.com voice(919)392-2101...
  • Cruise Control on '90 Westy Not working
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Feldstein
    Tue, 04 Mar 1997 09:56:00 -0800
    ...Thanks, Jeff -- Jeff Feldstein Cisco Systems jfeldste@cisco.com
  • Re: Oil Drain Hole Stripped: 91 Westy: Solutions Needed
    Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
    Mon, 11 May 1998 14:58:28 -0400
    ...Just don't over tighten .. \\\\////\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ Frank Terhaar-Yonkers Cisco Systems, Inc. Cat3900 Software Team 7025 Kit Creek Road PO Box 14987 Research Triangle Park...
  • Re: Oil Pressure
    Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
    Wed, 13 May 1998 06:58:44 -0400
    ...Cat3900 Software Team 7025 Kit Creek Road PO Box 14987 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 fty@cisco.com voice (919)472-2101 FAX...
  • Re: 2.1l to TDI conversion
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 18:13:08 +0100
    ...CIS with a knock sensing ignition from an 86 Jetta GLI set to > +12BTDC, CO is 1.5% Other people who run CIS-E...
  • Re: 2.1l to TDI conversion
    Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
    Mon, 28 Feb 2000 08:36:40 +0200
    ...CIS with a knock sensing ignition from an 86 Jetta GLI set to +12BTDC, CO is 1.5% Other people who run CIS-E...
  • Re: My Audi 80 2.0L engine swap starts Sunday!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 9 Aug 1998 10:39:34 -0700
    ...One thing to keep in mind is the CIS head is unique as compaired to other CIS engines. There is no injector holes in...
  • Re: FI to carb
    Historical mailing list - GMBulley
    Thu, 9 Apr 1998 20:37:53 EDT
    In a message dated 98-04-09 20:29:00 EDT, Pfunky@AOL.COM writes: << << I think changing to a CIS fuel system is...
  • Re: CIS warm-up regulator
    Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
    Tue, 9 Mar 1999 22:17:14 EST
    Hi John , all units are easy to check with a fuel pressure gage. See Bentley...... Sincerely Detlev Vanagon 5 Cyl.Projekt 925 606 8797
  • Re: return to ol' blue - the diesel to gas conversion
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 14 Sep 2002 23:33:19 -0400
    ...Any suggestions? I had a 85 8v GTi with CIS-E, and loved that FI system. There is a control unit up under the...
  • Re: Oettinger Prepped Vanagon from German Car Mag
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Sun, 14 Mar 1999 21:56:18 +0100
    ...I have an article about all generations of Golf GTI, but on all CIS layouts inside this vehicles, the throttle body is on pulley...
  • Re: R12 - Freon
    Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
    Fri, 21 Aug 1998 08:07:07 -0400
    ...Cat3900 Software Team 7025 Kit Creek Road PO Box 14987 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 fty@cisco.com voice (919)472-2101 FAX...
  • Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:54:15 -0500
    I am very familiar and a big fan of CIS or CIS/E, (O2 sensor). Any of these systems have a lot of opportunity...
  • Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 1 Sep 1999 19:38:56 -0700
    At 10:44 AM 01/09/1999 -0700, Alistair Bell wrote: >david wrote: > >snip >>neat part about the CIS-Lamda system from the 81...
  • Re: Digifart MAF question
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:29:31 EDT
    ...Has anyone ever adapted CIS FI to the WBX? Why?/ the old CIS system wasn't real good to begin with and many parts...
  • CIS-E fuel injection help needed
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Sun, 12 Sep 2004 19:02:44 -0400
    ...VW enigne in one of my syncros with cis-e fuel system. Problem: ran great for first 5 thousand miles. During a long trip...
  • Re: [Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?]
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 01:48:30 PST
    ...My GTI is CIS-E, and has braided stanless steel fuel lines. They are in great shape, especially for being 11 years old... -Dave...
  • Re: Analog TPS fitted to a WBX throttle body?
    Historical mailing list - Ian Butler
    Wed, 11 Feb 2004 03:48:54 -0500
    ...Myself, I've long preferred the CIS-E system used in mid-to-late 80s VW/Audi passenger cars, pre-Digifant. It's not...
  • [OT] CIS-E Motronic trouble code retreival
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Thu, 28 Nov 2002 11:30:27 -0700
    ...I've got a 1991 Canadian (2.0 16 valve) passat with early CIS-E motronic. I want to retrieve the Fault Codes. I...
  • Re: Advice for traveling to Belize
    Historical mailing list - Clint Carson
    Mon, 6 Dec 2010 08:25:23 -0800
    ...http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_4755.html � ________________________________
  • For Brad @ www.cis.ohio-state/~winemill
    Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
    Mon, 10 Jul 95 10:52 PDT
    Brad, I tried to http to see the bumper stickers but I get a response saying ~winemill doesn't exist. is this a typo...
  • Forwarded: request for paint code on 66 Bus
    Historical mailing list - Skip Montanaro
    Fri, 20 Dec 1996 10:28:50 -0500 (EST)
    ...from myhost.McMaster.CA (abb-annex3-port1.CIS.McMaster.CA) by blackadder.cis.mcmaster.ca with SMTP id AA19062 (5.65c/IDA-1.4...
  • RE: AC Question
    Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
    Fri, 28 Mar 1997 18:28:46 GMT
    ...The compressor has no dependency on the state of charge at AC startup time. > >Mike > \\\\////\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ Frank Terhaar-Yonkers Cisco Systems, Inc. Engineering Services, W2...
  • Solved!: was CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Nov 1999 17:40:04 EST
    Thanks to David Marshall, Tom Carrington, and GM Bulley for taking some time to answer my query about possible solutions to my CIS problems...
  • Re: tire pressure for BFGs on Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
    Sun, 16 Apr 2000 00:02:44 EDT
    ...psi fronts/48 rears with BFG AT/TA 215/75/15�s on my Syncro Westy(Wolfsburg-slightly lighter than GL) Ra�l Cisneros