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  • Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 30 Sep 2001 03:59:51 EDT
    It's a fact that the Air-cooled vanagon engine or should I say fuel injection system (Air Flow Control) has less power than...
  • Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:17:26 -0700
    ...The Vanagon only has mild >ignition timing, valve timing, and reduced compression and the Cat as NOx >control. Most other cars use Exhaust Gas...
  • Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
    Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
    Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:42:47 -0400
    ...Liter 6 cylinder 24 valve DOHC Boxer engine. > 230 horsepower @ 5400 rpm > Torque: 228 @ 4400 rpm > Sequential Multiport fuel injection with dual spray injectors...
  • Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:13:56 -0400
    ...is valved off. In the gasoline mode, the fuel injectors are switched off and a solenoid shuts off gasoline to the injection manifold. In...
  • Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:20:49 -0800
    ...I'm looking forward to getting my hands on my 'new' ........16 valve, inline four, 1.8, with CIS-E fuel injection engine ............123...
  • Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:34:26 -0800
    ...JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver > > Hi MJ, > that's a good set up ...2.1 running on 85 Vanagon Digijet fuel injection > and...
  • Maintainance: Good Advice
    Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
    Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
    ...With electronic ignition and fuel injection came computers that took over control of engine settings. Early versions allowed for some tinkering, but today's...
  • Re: Oldest
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:48:21 -0700
    ...Rebuilt engine due to a dropped Valve and other overheating issues. It was nice, but I wanted something better. 14. 1984 Westfalia w/Auto...
  • Some 'new van owner' rap (long)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:37:04 -0800
    ...my racecar with it's 8 individual throttlebodies, 4 camshafts, 32 valves and over 50 relays! I kept the van unchanged for a month...
  • Re: 1.9 WBX VS 2.0 AC (long)
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Wed, 21 Jun 2000 12:16:36 -0700
    ...The air cooled 2.0 is notorious for cylinder head failures at moderate to high mileage, most notably dropping of exhaust valve seats, which...
  • Parts question... (RE: Main crank pulley problem 85 Vanagon (Solution and thanks))
    Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
    Sat, 17 Jun 2006 10:31:52 -0400
    ...By the way do you think the valves in the cyl head got damaged when the bolt came loose? Lenny" (http://www.lennysvw.com...
  • VAnaoong and waterboxer engine - was : Exhaust Design - caution longish
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:48:25 -0800
    ...Those are darn strong and consistent fuel >> injection >> > systems. >> > >> > Scott >> > www.turbovans.com >> > >> > >> > Subject: Re: Exhaust Design >> > >> > >> >> Here's a good read with pics...
  • Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:42:43 +0000
    ...other dimension in > technology .. > 4 valves per cylinder, Overhed cam/s , no distributor, knock sensor > igntion, > sequential fuel injection , lots of nice features. > VRROOOOMM...
  • Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:17:37 -0800
    ...other dimension in > technology .. > 4 valves per cylinder, Overhed cam/s , no distributor, knock sensor igntion, > sequential fuel injection , lots of nice features. > VRROOOOMM...
  • Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:28:27 -0700
    ...I have a new idle control valve and all the hoses are replaced. I have a pretty new O2 sensor also... Thanks for the...
  • Re: My AT Rebuild
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:18:56 -0700
    ...re valve body ... I had one out of a vanagon auto trans a while back. It was about 2 years on a rebuild and...
  • Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:35:25 -0500
    ...I kept mine diesel with the aaz, I use it due to one ignition wire on the injection pump, the temp and oil psi...
  • Re: Lowering a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
    Wed, 9 Jan 2002 00:31:58 -0800
    ...My brother, "the head man" is port and polishing and putting a 4 angle grind on new valves. New springs, etc etc. So I...
  • Re: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:35:02 -0500
    ...Minor porting properly done valve job checking cylinders bores for taper and out of round and correcting that plus attention to tuning will give...
  • Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 3 Feb 2013 12:13:59 -0500
    ...I imagine the entire fuel injection system was reading poorly if the grounds weren't sound. Hopefully my messing with wires didn't awaken...
  • Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 3 Aug 2009 17:18:57 -0700
    ...it's probably not hard to get them tested by fuel injection company, like if you bring them the injectors. and I am leery...
  • Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
    Historical mailing list - Nate Wall
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 14:22:18 -0400
    ...No untoward engine noises were heard at any point, although valve clatter was *perhaps* a little louder than usual while the engine was shutting...
  • Owners Survey ... why not? :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 28 Dec 2001 00:50:17 -0600
    ...fuel injection h. fuel pump i. head gaskets j. oil pump k. pistons l. piston rings m. valves/valve guides n. turbocharger Final Drive...
  • Re: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:25 -0500
    ...This also saves you the return freight of $150 >> >> The bonus with using the digjet injection on the larger 2.1 engine is >> that...
  • Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 5 Feb 2007 13:38:10 +0000
    ...As there is no after air injection reaction system, all combustion has to be in the engine or the Cat. Also, the proper spec...
  • Re: Buying a Van
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:43:09 -0700
    ...2.0 block, 1.8 head. >> When I find time I will get my DOHC 16 valve 87 jetta 1.8 inline >> four going...
  • Re: Oldest
    Historical mailing list - Tyler Dann
    Fri, 7 Oct 2011 21:51:54 -0800
    ...Rebuilt > engine due to a dropped Valve and other overheating issues. It was > nice, but I wanted something better. > 14. 1984 Westfalia w/Auto...
  • Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:51:23 -0800
    ...4 valves per cylinder, Overhed cam/s , no distributor, knock sensor igntion, sequential fuel injection , lots of nice features. VRROOOOMM !! Scott On 2/15...
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:46:01 +0200
    ...6250 injection Max torque (N.m) ....... 200 Bore/Stroke ........ 82,5 / 95,5 mm Torque peak (r/min) .... 3500 Cubic capacity ..... 2553 cc Compression...
  • Re: Some 'new van owner' rap (long)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:56:54 -0700
    ...my racecar with it's 8 individual throttlebodies, 4 camshafts, 32 valves and over 50 relays! I kept the van unchanged for a month...
  • Re: coolant leak story
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:45:37 -0800
    ...block (93 Jetta) with a 1.8 8-valve head (92 Jetta, > etc.) running Digifant injection in my 84 tin top chassis. Mounted with...
  • Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
    Historical mailing list - Gary, San Diego
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:24:53 -0700
    ...No untoward engine noises were heard at | any point, although valve clatter was *perhaps* a little louder than | usual while the engine was shutting...
  • Re: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:56:57 -0500
    ...This also saves you the return freight of $150 >>> >>> The bonus with using the digjet injection on the larger 2.1 engine is >>> that...
  • Re: 1.9 WBX VS 2.0 AC (long)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Wed, 21 Jun 2000 14:38:17 -0500
    ...The air cooled 2.0 is notorious for cylinder head failures at moderate to high mileage, most notably dropping of exhaust valve seats, which...
  • Wannabussers, this is your lucky day!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Sep 1996 09:05:54 -0400
    ...Full Teutonix Wasserboxer engine overhaul (with water pump, Conti belt, Sachs clutch, pilot bearing, most emission hoses, ALL fuel injection hoses incluing those built...
  • Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:10:22 -0700
    ...The Vanagon only has mild > >ignition timing, valve timing, and reduced compression and the Cat as NOx > >control. Most other cars use Exhaust Gas...
  • Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Tue, 14 May 2013 07:57:12 -0400
    ...same valve cover deck height as the 1.8L VW I4 series. The 3A head has a significantly upgraded intake manifold, injection port and...
  • Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:41 -0400
    ...same valve cover deck height as the 1.8L VW I4 series. The 3A head has a significantly upgraded intake manifold, injection port and...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
    ...July 2001 New Fuel Injection Lines January 2002 S&S Equal length tube headers w sport muffler Next purchase ...... new sink faucet. On Sun...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 2 Oct 2015 15:01:33 -0400
    ...Bad catalysts, over advanced ignition timing, O2 sensors, EGR valves, you name it that test would fail for anything wrong. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
  • Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:19:48 -0400
    ...Digifant injection and engine management system, competitive to the ABA in torque and horsepower, and (fully assembled) has the dame deck and valve cover...
  • Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:43:55 -0700
    ...I kept mine diesel with the aaz, I > use it due to one ignition wire on the injection pump, the temp and oil psi...
  • Re: Water in the Gas Tank
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:23:57 -0400
    ...There is also the inlet valve near the air filter the > connections to the carbon canister. While rarely done having the system > inspected and...
  • The return of the Turd <really long>
    Historical mailing list - chris smith
    Sat, 28 Aug 1999 23:37:54 -0500
    ...Then on the way up to turtle springs camp-out, the fuel injection died. Since it was a total system failure, we had it...
  • Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 17 May 2008 00:03:27 -0700
    ...The fuel injection on a waterboxer is not sequential - the ecu just fires the 4 injectors as one big injector. Subaru is sequential of...
  • Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:05:47 -0800
    ...As there is no after air injection > reaction system, all combustion has to be in the engine or the Cat. Also, > the proper spec...
  • Re: was Still lousy gas mileage now TDI conversions
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Thu, 3 May 2012 06:48:06 -0400
    ...Turbos fail, injection pumps fail, timing belts fail, diesel is expensive, etc. Well, new gasoline engines are smaller, often turbocharged, have direct injection and...
  • Re: why would anyone want a diesel
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:41:45 -0800
    ...the same thing to a gasser engine.� Poor mixture can burn valves, bad timing will grenade the engine as well too... most if not...
  • Re: Water in the Gas Tank
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:41:46 -0400
    ...There is also the inlet valve near the air filter the >> connections to the carbon canister. While rarely done having the system >> inspected and...
  • Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Sun, 3 Feb 2013 15:15:45 -0500
    ...I imagine the entire > fuel injection system was reading poorly if the grounds weren't sound. > Hopefully my messing with wires didn't awaken...
  • Steering column shear bolt removal
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:36:41 -0800
    ...will try running my 2.0 16V valve on 1.8 16V CIS-E fuel injection > ...see how that works. > if I can't...
  • Eurovan Camper C/D Test
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 25 Jan 1995 13:46:16 CDT
    ...SOHC 10-valve 5-in-line, iron block and aluminum head, Bosch Motronic engine-control system with port fuel injection Displacement 150 cu in...
  • "Smoke in the Cockpit!!!"... Vanagon Drama in Real-life, Part Deux
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:01:12 -0400
    ...Malfunctioning EGRs tend to cause dropped or burned valves and burned pistons, particularly #3 and #1 in the type 4 motors. These were the...
  • Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:41:02 -0700
    ...will try running my 2.0 16V valve on 1.8 16V CIS-E fuel injection >> ...see how that works. >> if I can't...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
    ...July 2001 New Fuel Injection Lines January 2002 S&S Equal length tube headers w sport muffler Next purchase ...... new sink faucet. On Sun...
  • Re: VW FOX - Been driving one since Feb. but have not seen one other than mine. Why?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:59:02 -0400
    ...Basically a set of temp valves to limit flow to the core when the coolant gets hot. I just did the brakes last week...
  • Re: What's the richest air fuel ration you can still make run? also friday Megasquirt VW
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:12:00 -0700
    ...VW motor, the ability to refine > the > tune, to revise the injection programming to better suit the different > cam, > the custom exhaust system and...
  • Re: Still Friday, sort of OT...why I like BMWs
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:16:06 -0700
    ...Note that it's another mid- to > > late-80s German vehicle with a Bosch fuel injection system. I also LOVE > > working on them, though...
  • Re: Water in the Gas Tank
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Fri, 11 Aug 2023 01:29:56 -0400
    ...There is also the inlet valve near the air filter the > >> connections to the carbon canister. While rarely done having the system > >> inspected and...
  • Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 3 Feb 2013 13:14:28 -0800
    ...I imagine the entire >> fuel injection system was reading poorly if the grounds weren't sound. >> Hopefully my messing with wires didn't awaken...