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• Re: GAS FOR TIICO...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 17:58:19 -0400
  Since the TiiCo engine is equipped with a knock sensor, you can run any grade gas that you want. Run 89 or lower and...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor-Fixed!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 17:06:35 -0800
  ...OBD1 with knock sensor and much simpler than the later model 2.5s. I'll take simplicity over power at this point. Stuart
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 11:17:59 -0800
  ...New ECU >> New OBDII Scanner Compatible Data Connector >> New Knock Control Unit >> New Knock Sensor >> Vehicle Connections and Fuses >> Coolant Temp Connector [Uses Original...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:19:08 -0700
  Actually although I don't recall exactly I believe it was '85 when the GTI got knock sensor ignition, and certainly all VW inline...
• AMP Part Numbers for 25 pin Digifant connector
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:43:13 -0700
  ...Y Knock Sensor (Pin 1) 5 BK Knock Sensor (Pin 2) 6 BR/W Throttle Switch (Pin 1) 6 BR/W Coolant Sensor (Pin...
• Re: I-4 conversion timing problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 6 May 2001 16:59:44 -0500
  Please explain "Just make sure your knock sensor is working! ". I've never heard of this before. I've got an 83 Aircooled 1970...
• Re: Water deliberately added to gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:20:44 -0800
  yes grasshopper, I have an adaptive engine management system and two count em two knock sensors in my vanagon. And in theory it will...
• Re: Fuel Octane, Additives
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 00:16:10 -0400
  At 21:36 7/12/2004, Mark Tuovinen wrote: >No knock sensors on a 1964 1/2 Mustang. Ah HA! Ok, cool -- teach me...
• Re: 2.1 waterboxer oil temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 22:07:59 -0800
  ...I first discovered that sensor when the bonehead Jiffylube guy knocked it loose and the oil pressure warning buzzer scared the dickens out of...
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 19:18:45 -0700
  ...If you could somehow trick the jetta computer, using the correct resistance of a knock sensor that is not sensing any knocks, maybe it...
• It works AND it's a scam Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:43:13 -0400
  ...If you were to add enough Xylene and your engine management has knock sensor advance capabilities(the ECU will advance spark above the borderline...
• Re: '87 Westy shudders at idle
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 21:21:50 -0700
  Sounds to me like maybe someone knocked a lead off of a sensor, like the O2 sensor, or knocked loose a ground wire - wouldn...
• Re: Redline Water Wetter (was: Temperature guage}
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 06:57:44 -0700
  ...The less knock the sensor sees, the > less it backs off on > timing > > and the more power the engine makes. I don't > think...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:20:43 -0500
  ...New ECU >> New OBDII Scanner Compatible Data Connector >> New Knock Control Unit >> New Knock Sensor >> Vehicle Connections and Fuses >> Coolant Temp Connector [Uses Original...
• Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 08:15:51 EST
  ...His car is an '86 GLi with the 1.8 l engine and has the knock sensor system on the distributor instead of advance...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:04:32 -0800
  ...Nice things are added like a custom ECU, knock sensor, crank position sensor, MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor, new waterproof connectors, and sealed relays...
• Re: how does timing change by knock sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 12:36:08 EST
  ...Didn't you say that it still did it without the sensor? Is the 'limp map' less retarded then the full 10 degrees? I...
• Re: It works AND it's a scam Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:02:19 -0700
  ...If you > were to add enough Xylene and your engine management has knock sensor > advance capabilities(the ECU will advance spark above the borderline...
• '86 GLi problem...continued
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 11:49:26 EST
  ...The wires from the hall sensor do not go to the ignition module, instead they go to the knock sensor module. The only wiring...
• Re: It works AND it's a scam Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:58:15 -0400
  ...If you > were to add enough Xylene and your engine management has knock sensor > advance capabilities(the ECU will advance spark above the borderline...
• Re: Temp. Sensor II Placement Question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:17:13 -0400
  ...L, '83 Westy), I >notices only one mistake (knock on wood). I put the Temperature Sensor II >in the wrong place (by cyl #4...
• Re: Octane
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 16:46:13 -0400
  Not the Digijet or Digifant systems -- no knock sensor. d At 04:14 PM 6/14/2001, Jennifer wrote: >Feed your car the wrong...
• Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:25:46 -0700
  ...RPM sensor (aka engine speed sensor) will > cause a no start. > > Possibly a failed knock or CMP (cam shaft position sensor) sensor will > do...
• Re: What octane fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 21 May 2005 19:35:39 -0400
  There is zero benefit running 91 octane fuel in an engine with low compression, and no knock sensor (stock WBX). High octane fuel only...
• Re: Another naive question - fuel octane
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 20:24:02 -0700
  ...Unless you have a knock sensor or are timing the engine without a light and not to the specs in the bentley, higher octance...
• '86 GL tuning advise
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 10:30:15 -0600
  ...Using a timing light and adjusting the pulley notch to what appears to 5degrees advanced of the block seem (2k RPM, temp sensor disconnected...
• Re: Superchargers?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 09:28:36 -0700
  Yes, my engine (s) have knock sensor (s). I might mess around with my older 1.8 liter inline, since it's just sitting...
• Re: 5 cyl conversion update?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 22:59:34 -0800
  ...Doesn't have a knock sensor though which is kind of standard on most of the newer ECUs... dave
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 23:24:14 -0400
  ...If you > could somehow trick the jetta computer, using the correct resistance of a > knock sensor that is not sensing any knocks, maybe it...
• Oil pressure sensor sabotage!!!
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 03:00:23 +0000
  ...We did install a new torque converter will a flawed installation cause a knocking sound? Any help would ressurect my spirits! Thanks Raul '89...
• Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:46:20 -0700
  According to my Bentley for 86-92 Jetta,Golf, and GTI, the Digifant II has a throttle position switch, and no knock sensor like...
• Re: I-4 conversion timing problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 6 May 2001 21:37:57 -0500
  ...36:59 -0500 "CHRIS STANN" <cstann3@home.com> writes: > Stan, > > Our flat-4-powered Vanagons are not equipped with a knock sensor, so > the
• Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 12:18:23 -0800
  ...advantages of the gas firing. > This is one function of the knock sensor. > > In Germany it is cheaper to drive on the expensive high...
• Re: The details of Motronic (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:25:48 -0700
  ...In this sense, it would seem it makes no difference which wires from the computer are attached to which of the two knock sensors...
• Re: GAS FOR TIICO...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 21:40:00 -0700
  ...If you experience knock, the knock sensor will retard timing and take some power away from you. Don't go more than 6 degrees...
• Canonical list of ECU/sensor ailments?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 15:19:23 -0700
  I have been fortunate enough (knock on wood-grain No Bugs M'Lady shelf paper) not to have experienced any of the numerous odd...
• Re: The details of Motronic (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 20:04:02 -0700
  ...In this sense, it would seem it makes no difference which wires from the computer are attached to which of the two knock sensors...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 23 May 2012 22:26:36 -0700
  ...Locating the knock sensor suitably might be the trickiest part of that whole operation. Way cool -- Casey
• Re: Question about a VW FOX
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 5 May 2007 22:27:06 -0700
  Digifant 2 has ignition knock control. It's possible the knock sensor is bad. It must not be overtorqued. You will have to keep...
• I-4 conversion / 87 or 91 octane ?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 8 May 2001 21:43:40 -0400
  ...10:1 compression with knock sensor. Have always used the cheapest 87 octane gas around, except when autocrossing, when I try to run it...
• Re: Vanagon Ignition Timing
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 10:50:42 -0600
  ...acessories off, several engine sensors unplugged-. I ended up adjusting it by ear to where it performed best without knock. In fact, I believe...
• Re: Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 17:09:58 -0800
  ...His car is an '86 GLi with the 1.8 l engine and has the knock > sensor system on the distributor instead of advance...
• Re: digijet vs. digifant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:03:36 EDT
  ...the vannie controls system , only differnce I see is the jetta has a knock sensor that I just didn't use. later mark d
• 2.2 Subaru engine f/s
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:51:09 EST
  ...No knocks, ticks or rattles. This includes everything needed for transplant; Wiring harness, computer, relays, O2 sensor, motor mounts, throttle cable, air duct, igniter...
• Oil Buzzer Problem Conclusions...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:03:37 -0400
  ...I've since by passed that connector and created a jumper which goes from the high pressure sensor to the sensor's wire in...
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 23:12:25 -0400
  ...It may be because they also require a knock sensor witch the Vanagon engines do not require. One another note, this ecu makes this...
• Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 18:45:55 -0800
  ...3A or ABA engines from VW (all with high compression and knock sensor) require. Their service dept. said these engines will all do fine...
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 19:41:36 -0700
  ...If you > > could somehow trick the jetta computer, using the correct resistance of >a > > knock sensor that is not sensing any knocks, maybe it...
• Re: I-4 conversion timing problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 6 May 2001 18:19:59 -0500
  Stan Wilder wrote: > Please explain "Just make sure your knock sensor is working! ". > I've never heard of this before. > I've got an...
• Re: Two Motors in a Vanagon (Swap Talk)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 May 1998 18:39:26 -0700
  All JH engines are 90hp and have 8.5-1 compression which doesn't require a knock sensor. This is the simplest 1.8L...
• Re: NEED HELP IN FLORIDA!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:41:58 EST
  ...If the alternator was replaced it is possible that the wire to the sensor was somehow knocked off, it sits very close to the...
• Re: Rolling right along on my 'new' block (inline VW swap into Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:12:14 -0700
  Stephen, Don, all- With Digifant 2 or 1 fuel injection system, you will have knock sensor control. You can also get knock sensor control...
• Re: knock Sensor, to run max timing, and optimize fuel grades used.
  Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 10:45:24 -0800
  ...knock Sensor, to run max timing, and optimize fuel grades used. > > Dave, > > I'm curious about price and availability of a knock sensor system...
• Re: FW: Vanagon replacement engines
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 10:20:45 -0400
  I would certainly require premium gas if it doesn't have a knock-sensor. I have heard of some aftermarket products. Clark's Corvair...
• Overheating Problem FIXED! Thanks all...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 15:10:14 -0700
  ...Put in a spare distributer I had...also repalced the Expansion tank/Lid and Sensor in the process. All seems well (knock on plastic...
• No start after Temp II replacement
  Historical mailing list - James Reed-Jones
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:50:14 -0500
  ...I have tried looking to see if I knocked something loose but couldn't see anything, I also have tried starting with the sensor...
• Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 10 May 2017 10:46:17 -0400
  ...I replaced the knock sensor but it made no difference. Any ideas? It can't be the pump relay, can it? Chris
• Re: sudden timing advance change/Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Wilmer Pierson
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 07:10:34 -0500
  ...I did retorque the knock sensor along with a lot of other checking of wiring connections, grounds etc. The van runs fine now. The...
• replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:51:01 EST
  ...I have checked my connections to the temp II sensor and O2 sensor thinking that I may have knocked a wire loose changing the...
• Re: knock Sensor, to run max timing, and optimize fuel grades used.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 09:54:41 +0000
  ...knock Sensor, to run max timing, and optimize fuel grades used. > > Dave, > > I'm curious about price and availability of a knock sensor system...