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Re: Converting a 1.9 to a 2.1 Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 17 Sep 1998 19:40:08 -0400
...Just be sure to match the distributor as the Digifant unit has no advance unit. The AFM also has to match the brain. Dennis...
Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:15:15 -0700
Hi Neil, I checked in my Digifant manual before I commented before. I saw the exact same text you are showing below, and perhaps...
Re: RE Bentley Thermostat housing torque values
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Nov 96 11:46:02 -0800
...I recently replaced the thermostat in my Vanagon (87 Waterboxer), the Bentley manual (Back cover under "Coolant system, section 19) says I should tighten...
DigiTool Ver 3 in the works... Help Needed (long)
Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
Sun, 9 Nov 2003 19:36:27 -0800
...I seem to remember years ago someone said on the list that they had contacted someone at Bosch regarding the Digifant I system. There...
DigiTool Ver 3 in the works... Help Needed (long)
Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
Sun, 9 Nov 2003 19:37:00 -0800
...I seem to remember years ago someone said on the list that they had contacted someone at Bosch regarding the Digifant I system. There...
DigiTool Ver 3 in the works... Help Needed (long)
Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
Sun, 9 Nov 2003 19:38:33 -0800
...I seem to remember years ago someone said on the list that they had contacted someone at Bosch regarding the Digifant I system. There...
Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:33:08 -0500
...I suspect it could be programmed to run cleaner than digifant. MS can interface with a modern wideband O2 sensor, which is much more...
Re: Ok...still running rich problem....
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Tue, 9 Dec 2003 11:15:41 -0800
...Ok...still running rich problem.... > > > Hey all, > I am still having problems of a rich running > condition on my digifant > fuel injection. > These are...
maiden trip on rebuilt 85' GL
Historical mailing list - Greg Pizzolato
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 20:45:32 -0700
...Well along with the freshly polished air intake system, I also had to install a completely new exhaust system minus the catalytic conv. luckily...
Re: Love that Digitool!
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 07:35:33 -0600
...I also make an adapter for people with digijets and digifant systems so you can plug a digijet digitool to an adapter then to...
2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 14 May 2013 06:28:23 -0400
I have enjoyed lurking and reading this evolving discussion of I4 conversion experiences devoted to re-invigorate these intriguing transportation systems. I'm moderately...
ECU pin 20 thread.
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 26 Dec 2000 18:08:38 EST
...Any one with a 1988 digifant care to elaborate? Drive Safely & Happy Holidays Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- 1988...
Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 7 May 2010 09:50:48 -0700
...2.1 , with 110 hp, uses Digijet, not Digifant EFI. The stand-alone ignition system on the 1.9 ..........I like that a lot...
Re: GoWesty Engine - Follow-up
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sat, 8 Apr 2006 21:31:12 -0400
...they have done most of their testing with the digifant system. the ecu swap is an attempt to compensate for the fact that the...
Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:19:17 -0400
...If the >> setting is >> close the O2 system should bring mixture into line when warm. >> >> The Temp 2 sensor is not on the engine...
Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:02:18 -0700
...Until to day I thought that there was only Digijet and > Digifant. Little did I know that 85 Digijet differs from 84 Digijet. > > Can...
Re: idle microswitch
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:01:54 -0500
Year and engine as the digifant and digijet work slightly different. In either case the idle switch is not you problem. When cold it...
Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:00:46 -0800
...the idle stabilizer, it actually > replaces the entire electronics of the Digifant system. It's called > MegaSquirt. It uses the stock fuel rail but...
Re: 1.8T conversion question
Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 18:42:15 -0500
...make exhaust systems much easier. > >> I think I'm ready to go with the wiring harness...time will tell. Fuel >> and Digifant2 relays...under...
Re: 1.9 ECU wanted
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:57:09 -0700
...Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the Wasserboxer Digijet or Digifant ECU's installed at the factory, just take a look-see in...
Re: Fast German Auto chip--let's test it!
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 00:36:27 -0500
...Ruskin wrote: > Not me - because it's snake oil, IMHO. > > Digijet/Digifant fuel injectors cannot be "on" for more time than they > already are...
Re: [Syncro] Re: New Engine Needed
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:35:54 -0700
...necessarily cheapest) way. > > 1) Closed loop engine management system. > > 2) Digifant or better fuel injection system > > 3) Stock tach and gauges work > > 4) Stock...
Re: Thermostat Replacement?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 May 2009 19:49:38 -0400
...This is most likely due to being low on coolant or the cooling system is air bound. This is further confirmed by increase RPM...
Re: Vanagon Re-power cheap and reliable...Reply from digest
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:53:24 -0400
...Vanagon Re-power cheap and reliable...Reply from digest Is there any advantage to Digifant 2 as opposed to Digifant 1 ? TIA, Neil. On...
FI harness help needed
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:57:28 -0400
...My vanagon is an 87 running original digifant FI and 2.1 cooling system on a 1.9L block. My Bentley tells me the...
Re: Digitool diagnostics
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:51:36 -0800
...I want to be able to use my Digitool on 3 or 4 different VW FI systems without having to have a spare modified...
My exhaust smells good now...What I have learned about tuning Digifant...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:30:34 EST
...EACH PART of the FI system is important. While he engine will run, it is will not be at its best, power will be...
Re: Gas Mileage and Fuel Pressure Regulator
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 11 May 2001 13:03:10 -0500
...Sorry for any confusion. > > > To add to the discussion regarding Temp I function on the Digifant > system during my original post: > > > The information I...
Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 19:16:10 -0400
...these types of ISV plugs on Golfs, Jettas, CIS-E fuel systems, > digifant, old and new. They are not the same plug as the...
Re: High Idle on 87
Historical mailing list
Thu, 22 May 1997 06:44:40 -0400
...High Idle on 87 > >>High Idle on 87 2.1 l Digifant >>I did some more trouble shooting today. I checked the throttle return...
Re: : Re: Tag an SUV today
Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
Wed, 27 Dec 2000 12:36:33 -0600
...By today's standards (OBD II), > > digifant/digijet is very dirty. Modern vehicles pollute much less than > > vehicles of 15 years ago. The vanagon...
Re: More rant on grounds and vanagon syndrome
Historical mailing list - Madsen, Ken
Thu, 10 Apr 2003 13:09:23 -0600
...That's what *I* thnk about digifant and it's silly ground > system... > > Happy motoring! > Steve > '86 Westy >
Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:15:18 -0800
As I read my Digifant ProTraining manual, the idle stabilizer is to be checked with oile temp at at least 176 deg F., which...
Was Brake Rotor Squeal. Now tuning and timing research
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 9 Jun 2001 08:04:10 -0800
...was uncertain if the system would be compatible for the Digifant. The early vanagons might have chance with this system though. Theirs gotta be...
Re: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 03:06:04 -0600
...and converts it to a useful >>> signal that the fairly outdated digifant system can use. I can hear you >>> now politely saying that's...
Re: Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:07:15 -0700
...I was told) �Digifant operating > system. �I replaced the lower end with an ABA 2.0 Jetta motor 93m.y. but > kept all the...
Re: Regarding an implant of the 1.8liter inline four...From the thread off the digest..
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:09:04 -0700
...has the digifant II. I didn't do > the conversion myself, but I > have been all through much of the system and it > looks...
Re: Behr AC manual
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:05:08 -0700
...Behr AC manual Somewhere I have a VW workbook training manual on the a/c system for the later Vanagons and a couple of...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:17:41 -0800
...I believe I have assembled it with all the Injection system >> and ignition system complete. My progress was cut short by a >> vehicle accident...
Fwd: 2.5 Litre Big Motors From Brian
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 9 Sep 2000 11:28:29 -0400
...No problem! > > >Bosch Digifant injection system i believe, it has to be "retuned" to > meet the > >bigger engines mixture-needs, BAS doesn't do...
Re: fuel cutout
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:43:58 -0800
...Never had that symptom, but I keep all my fuel system 'refreshed'. Keep us posted. Don Hanson On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 3...
Re: Questions for you conversion experts
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 18:08:43 -0700
...I'm splicing the management harness from a '95 2.0 Golf into my Vanagon, replacing the Digifant 2 system that I have been...
Re: Behr AC manual
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:55:37 +0200
...Raimund Am 26.08.2008 22:51, W Monk schrieb: > Somewhere I have a VW workbook training manual on the a/c system for...
Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:00:54 -0700
...There > seems to be a couple of very different ones used on various Digifant > systems. Can someone guide me as to how to test...
Digijet troubleshooting - (very long & technical)
Historical mailing list - John
Fri, 24 Sep 1999 19:48:53 -0400
...expert on Vanagon Digijet systems but I think the source of your problem is likely the source of many Digifant complaints as well. While...
Re: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 23:32:41 -0700
...The Digifant II Jetta / Golf RV engine makes 102hp as it is > 10:1 compression ratio and has the 33/40mm valves - the PF...
Vanagon Models, 1990 - USA
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Sep 1996 13:08:03 -0400
...Digifant electronic fuel injection 90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 4 speed manual transmission Rear wheel drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:01:04 -0800
...The terminal numberings are those used in the Bentley > > wiring diagram for the Digifant 1986 system. > > > > ICU(Idle Control Unit) connections: > > 6/50 Digital...
Re: question about thermostat ... or not
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 3 Mar 2010 08:38:28 -0800
...digifant replacement engine (2005) with less than 1000 miles on >> it ... >> >> benny boy says the thermostat is crucial to proper performance of injector >> system...
Re: Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L???
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:40:48 -0500
...I loved my 87 Vanagon, everyone knows that, but they can be costly and the engine is complex (cooling system). After a high mileage...
Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 19 Oct 2013 09:21:58 -0700
...nasty grey cloud of smoke from the exhaust of my 84. Digifant EMS on an inline VW motor. I am guessing it may be...
Re: To Detlev Hanschke DBA The Vanagon Projekt
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Sun, 3 Oct 1999 23:22:01 -0400
...clutch assembly, fuel > > system, air intake system, complete exhaust system including mounting brackets, > > engine compartment cooling system parts, and all Digifant II fuel injection...
Re: Woody's digitool / digijet running rich
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 24 Dec 1999 07:50:26 -0600
...Coil led indicates the coil is being pulsed by the distributor and ignition module digijet and by the distributor ecu on vanagon digifant. Fi...
Timing adjustment procedure on Digifant system
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 14:33:51 -0800
...ve posted many articles on tuning the waterboxer's fuel injection system as well. You must verify that correct timing and fuel pressure are...
Fw: sputtering on start up..?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:22:51 -0700
...sputtering on start up..? > > > Suddenly my Digifant FI VW motor started misbehaving on start-up. Where > do I start looking tomorrow AM? Temp II...
Re: '90 Vanagon Carat "cut out" problem
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sat, 25 Mar 2000 19:00:07 -0600
...any materials >other than the Bentley book that I could get on Digifant systems. >Any suggestions or info would be greatly appreciated >Amy S. >
Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratioupdate
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 22:55:38 -0600
...It would be very cool if the DigiFant ECU could identify the leanest cylinder, then use it to set the mixture for operation of...
VW Inline 4 motor 'revise and re-install' update, (long)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:28:32 -0700
...From Techtonics Tuning (Oregon) I found all the parts to swap on my Digifant 1.8 liter head and engine management system. Very helpful...
CA Smog Legal Conversions/Facts
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 23:50:58 EST
...The second best version is the 1.8L 8V Digifant engine (88-92), preferably with the Audi 3A exhaust manifold. The fuel system is...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Sat, 2 Jul 2016 14:37:39 -0700
...on my newly installed Digifant sytsem on a 2.1 wbxr engine ( which ran on stock 85 Digijet for a while ) , I how have...