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• fuel pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:44:00 -0500
  Dear List, Is replacement of the fuel pressure regulator on my Wasserboxer wise preventative maintenance after 16.5 years? Do they inevitably wear out...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 22:53:14 -0400
  ...to atmospheric pressure]. New one is a pound high, old one two pounds high. >New Regulator-29psi@18"vacuum >Old Regulator-28psi@18"vacuum...
• brake pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:35:41 -0600
  ...I understand everything I need to do except in the bentley it says to" push lever on brake pressure regulator in direction of rear...
• Re: adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator?...anyone tried one with Digifant?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:19:17 -0400
  ...These regulators don't have the provision for manifold pressure, (vacuum) compensation making for rich mixture during part throttle deceleration. Fuel mixture needs to...
• Re: 85 gl still running rich at vw shop.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 18:36:07 -0800
  ...85 gl > still running rich at vw shop. > > > > The fuel pressure regulator internal > > diaphram may have a hole in it allowing fuel > > to leak...
• Re: Brake pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 08:58:33 +0200
  ...Brake pressure regulator > > >> www.wagenteile.com in Germany. Pretty extensive list of parts, >> including drawings, in a PDF-file >> >> Jaap >> '87 Caravelle diesel >> >> > Hi...
• interconnecting two propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 07:52:04 -0600
  I have the idea of a second propane tank, and interconnecting the low-pressure lines (after the regulators.) Then, I could run one tank...
• Re: 85 gl still running rich at vw shop.
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 15:04:07 -0500
  The guy at the shop told me that the regulator checked out ok. I don't if he was checking pressure or for leaks...
• Re: propane explosion sleep with one nostral open
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 11 May 2007 12:05:42 -0700
  The regulator regulates pressure. When a regulator fails it leaks from the regulator housing,to the outside, not to the interior of the vehicle...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 10 May 2001 13:07:12 -0400
  ...Mark is right on with this I replaced my fuel pressure regulator last year and it would be way up on my list of...
• Re: propane explosion sleep with one nostral open
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 11 May 2007 13:01:27 -0700
  ...The secondary regulator stabilizes pressure. Single -stage failure usually results in regulator leakage .I have not seen super high gas stove pressure with flames...
• Re: 85 gl still running rich at vw shop.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 10:08:23 -0800
  The fuel pressure regulator internal diaphram may have a hole in it allowing fuel to leak into the vacuum line that connects it to...
• Tiico Fuel Rail upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:01:27 -0400
  ...Bascially this is a fuel rail from a '91 Jetta and the injectors from the Jetta along with a new fuel pressure regulator. The...
• Re: Regulator pressure
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 10:17:49 -0700
  ...Regulator pressure > 11 inches of water column. > > Mike > > > > Paul Chubbuck wrote: > > What is the proper manometer pressure for a Westy? > > > > Paul >
• O2 sensor premature failure.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 7 May 2001 21:31:20 -0800
  ...If the fuel pressure regulator is worn or stuck, high fuel pressure will cause a rich mixture, that the computer cannot compensate for. Result...
• Re: Refrigerator doesn't work yet.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 09:15:20 -0400
  ...I will check the tank pressure. >Look.. http://menbers.aol.com/winpai/11gas.jpg I see you have a single-stage regulator which is...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:50:03 -0500
  ...Cooled Vanagon pressure regulators, what are the > test > >pressures?. > >1984 - 1991 Waser Boxers Vanagon pressure regulators, what are the > test > >pressures? > > AFC/Digijet/Digifant...
• Re: Fuel pump pressure
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:05:40 -0400
  ...The Vanagon fuel rail regulates its pressure with a regulator that constantly dumps excess fuel back to the tank. Upstream of the regulator you...
• 11 in. pressure = how many Bars????
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 11:10:02 +0200
  ...propane pressure is in the Bar measurement?? I was able to get the stove to work with a regulator of unknown/unlabled pressure, the...
• Re: Let's fix our Dometic refigerators
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Sat, 22 May 1999 20:25:30 -0700
  ...Does anyone > know how I can measure the pressure of my regulators? I have a Westy > with the original regulator that does not cool...
• Fuel pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 17:22:18 EST
  ...Would a properly functioning fuel pressure regulator allow the reverse flow of fuel through the system at a rate to sufficient to cause this...
• Re: mileage down after fuel hose change
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:50:56 -0400
  Might be a disconnected fuel pressure regulator. It's the highest thing on the top of the engine. Has three fuel hoses attached to...
• LP regulator question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 15:26:18 -0700
  ...No leaks! Except at the pressure regulator. Each tank has a regulator, they are connected downstream of the regulator on the original tank (basically...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:08:25 -0400
  ...Fuel Pressure Regulators The new regulator I recieved from BD tested about 4 psi higher than bentley says. Same as the old regulator I...
• Re: Fuel pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:28:44 -0500
  ...Fuel pressure regulator? Recalling some trips to the dyno with a P-car I remember my engine guy getting significant power increases using an...
• Fuel pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:09:39 -0800
  ...guy getting significant power increases using an adjustable fuel pressure regulator and tweeking the pressure between runs...I think it probably had something to...
• Re: Fuel flow issue 83.5 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 24 May 2015 20:13:27 -0700
  ...Checked flow again at the > pressure regulator return outlet. No flow. Removed the input hose from the > T connector and ran the pump again...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 19 May 2001 22:00:53 EDT
  ...connected), fuel pressure decreases (yes, DECREASES) to about 32 psi.>>> Stock pressure regulators pressure is set 29 with vacuum 36 without vacuum. When the...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:08:16 -0500
  At 20:36 11/17/2016, Michael Magnani wrote: >Could my fuel pressure regulator be the source of my low fuel pressure? Your fuel...
• Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:57:12 -0500
  I think the majority of the fuel line failures could possibly be linked to failed fuel regulators. If this item fails, your line pressure...
• fuel pressure question-Again!!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Wed, 23 May 2001 18:35:48 -0700
  Hi List, When testing my fuel pressure regulator, when the engine is hooked to the gauge , it will read 39 pounds for like 10...
• Re: City water hookup
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Sep 2023 09:34:42 -0500
  > > > Also agree that too much pressure is not good. Almost bought a pressure > regulator too (I like gadgets!) but then I thought maybe I...
• Re: Let's fix our Dometic refigerators
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 22 May 1999 18:34:52 -0700
  ...Does anyone know how I can measure the pressure of my regulators? I have a Westy with the original regulator that does not cool...
• Propane Regulator Adjustment. (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:28:57 -0700
  ...and regulator only 1 year old) I used a home made manometer. I saw a 5.25" rise on one side so pressure should...
• Water Hose pressure regulator...
  Historical mailing list - Kirk and Becky Stock
  Sun, 16 May 1999 20:45:25 -0700
  Howdy all, I was wondering if anyone uses or recommends using a pressure regulator when hooking the westy directly to city water. I figure...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 10:44:33 EST
  ...The ordinary pressure regulator just reduces pressure in outlet according to how it is adjusted. BPV splits pressure in such way as the front...
• Re: Last question of the night
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 00:49:35 -0500
  ...Can you restate that? Pressure from the regulator to the tank ought to be about zero, and at the pump you should see the...
• A2 injectors for Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stanford
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:45:42 EDT
  ...I scored a set of A2 injectors, fuel rail, and fuel pressure regulator from a 91 1.8 Jetta. Will these injectors work with...
• Re: Any have a Good Used Condition Brake Pressure Regulator for an 88?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 19:23:36 -0500
  The brake pressure regulator part number is 251-612-501. Last time I bought one it $94.60 list. This part does fail and...
• Re: Drowning 85' vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:01:30 -0500
  """Fuel pressure regulator tests good.""" I have seen 2 fuel pressure regulator failure, not pressure wise but internal breakdown/vaccum side, by that i...
• low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sat, 3 Jul 2004 21:25:01 -0700
  ...Is this the fuel pressure regulator? I've got a spare fuel pressure regulator from a _used_ engine that I can swap in tomorrow...
• Re: Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:31:16 -0700
  ...Then test fuel pressure before and after manually applying a reasonable known vacuum pressure to the regulator vacuum connection. Mark
• Re: Brake Pressure Regulator for an 88/Other parts
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:49:12 -0500
  Dennis, The Pressure Regulator unit on my van is working fine, the problem is that in having all the OEM brake lines, all rear...
• Re: A Yukon gal and her Westy need help
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 21:03:39 -0700
  Yukon Gal - Put fuel filter in after oxygen sensor and before fuel pressure regulator. The filter is cheaper than the pressure regulator. Before replacing...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator failed?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 08:05:08 -0400
  ...fuel pressure regulator failed? Hi, Did you actually have a fuel pressure regulator fail? If so it's extremely unusual. That's one part...
• Re: 85 gl still running rich at vw shop.
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:09:07 -0500
  ...Turns out it was my fuel pressure regulator. It was putting out 100psi. The shop switched it with one from another van and it...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 23:36:28 -0700
  ...the Fuel Pressure regulator is affected by engine vacuum.. more open throttle ..lower vacuum ..equals higher fuel pressure. it's even a test for...
• Re: Still running rich, now what
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 15:49:14 -0700
  Why not check the fuel pressure regulator with a fuel pressure gauge first, before replacing it? If it's in spec, your problem lies...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:48:19 -0500
  ...Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
• Fuel Injection Pressure Regulator on '81 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 09:58:59 -0500
  ...Van will start, run for few minutes, then stall, and fuel pressure and fuel pump continue to cycle fuel. My good '81 Pressure Regulator...
• Re: Emissions Failure
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  30 Jun 1995 09:56:28 -0700
  ...thought of until Dave mentioned it! If the fuel pressure regulator fails and the pressure goes to the max unregulated that the pump can...
• Regulator pressure
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 06:35:53 -0600
  What is the proper manometer pressure for a Westy? Paul
• Re: propane pressure in severe cold
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 14:17:06 -0700
  ...The nozzle becomes chilled when high pressure gas expands across it into the regulator body. This chilling action is more severe in single stage...
• Re: NVC [Friday] Natural Gas regulator
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sat, 21 Feb 2015 11:18:21 -0800
  ...NG runs at 3 inches of water column which is really low pressure. If the existing regulator is sticking� this needs to be checked...
• Re: Let's fix our Dometic refigerators
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sun, 23 May 1999 08:45:28 -8
  ...Does anyone know how I can measure > the pressure of my regulators? I have a Westy with the original regulator > that does not cool...
• Re: do we have a vacuum leak? (also fuel pressure regulator)
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 12:47:23 -0700
  ...My original fuel >pressure regulator measured (with Robert's guage -- uncalibrated) 32 psig >with the vacuum and 39 without. My new Bosch fuel pressure...
• Re: westy propane pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:31:36 -0700
  ...westy propane pressure regulator > At 07:30 AM 7/18/2008, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >>Appears to be a retangular pressure regultor. >>where to...
• Re: 11 in. pressure = how many Bars????
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 15:19:45 +0100
  ...propane pressure is in the Bar > measurement?? > > I was able to get the stove to work with a regulator of > unknown/unlabled pressure, the...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 08:53:29 -0500
  The new regulator I recieved from BD tested about 4 psi higher than bentley says. Same as the old regulator I thought was bad...
• Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 May 2016 19:53:24 -0400
  ...We look at the fuel pressure regulator and think that it's changing the pressure in the fuel ring, because we measure it relative...