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Re: Fuel Pump Noise
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:36:32 -0600
...The small filter on the intake side of the pump was removed and > a larger fuel filter was put on the output side. > > About...
84 Vanagon GL does not like the rain
Historical mailing list - l p
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 17:04:07 -0800
...The seals failed, and | spray from the tires went directly to the fuel tank. The fuel filter would | become waterlogged and plugged. This not...
Re: gas tank causing stalling?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 7 Mar 2003 11:34:50 -0600
...Acted starved of fuel. I also noted the gas gage seemed to indicate more fuel in the tank, not less. I popped off the...
Re: Water deliberately added to gasoline?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:28:51 -0600
...Car fuel tanks have a special sock type filter in the tank, usually on the end of the fuel pickup. It is designed to...
Re: Weaning a Westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:04:43 -0700
Yes, it's it's defenitely possible to not be able to access all the fuel in the tank . I've had a diesel...
Re: Throttle-on running issue
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:41:05 -0700
...After much head scratching and searching I found a golf > tee stuffed into the inlet fuel line just ahead of the fuel pump. This...
Re: Balls O' Fire ! !
Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
Fri, 24 May 1996 20:48:34 -0400 (EDT)
> The typical VW engine fire results not from a lack of clamps but from: > > A - Abrasion of the fuel pipe where it passes through...
Re: Fuel pump/filter
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:28:25 -0700
...We are in sunny Baja MX and thought we would toss this out for > discussion. > Some time ago we replaced the fuel tank. At...
Re: syncro fuel gauge issue fixed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 22:32:47 -0400
...syncro fuel gauge issue fixed last week I posted a question about where the syncro fuel level sender ground to chassis - friend's '91...
Re: syncro fuel gauge issue fixed
Historical mailing list - Roland
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 20:42:58 -0700
Thanks Alistair, my fuel gauge reads low now for 7 years, great tip, I'll have to check into this solution. Or even better...
Re: Where is fuel pump relay?? Urgent question!!
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:30:53 -0700
The 2 relays BOTH have to click for the fuel pump to run. If the other relay does not click on first, the FP...
Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 2 Dec 2007 08:08:51 -0500
...Mike John Rodgers wrote: > With an oil crisis looming, cheap fuel would be nice. So how about using > salt water for fuel. > > John Kanzius...
Fuel/gas tank question
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:02:18 -0600
Hi all me again! Ive got a question about my new fuel tank. My fuel tank is bare steel would it be wise to...
Re: Poor gas Mileage
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:28:09 -0700
...Sign up and use fuelly.com. You want to know what mileage your rig should get? It's there.... http://www.fuelly.com/car...
CIS Fuel injection on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 29 May 1997 12:29:21 -0400 (EDT)
...Someone on the list had a Vanagon with a CIS Fuel system. This is a mechanical fuel injection that was used on many older...
hard plastic fuel lines??
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 14:23:12 -0700
I was under my bus (adjusting the shift rod) and noticed that the fuel line coming out of the fuel filter went from a...
Fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 18:42:52 -0700
Vanites, Today I put an inline clear plastic filter ahead of the fuel pump. No rust or dirt came out when I pulled the...
Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 11 Dec 2005 09:45:39 -0500
My snow blower has spring clamps on the fuel lines. How about a "Small Engine shop"? Mike Edward Maglott wrote: > I'm looking for...
Brass fuel line sleeve instalation - need installation advice
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:09:06 -0300
I bought the brass sleeve (p/n N 907 205 01) to retrofit on my '84 plastic fuel line in front of the firewall...
fuel injectors
Historical mailing list - John Schaper
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 07:48:36 -0700
What are some signs and symptoms of bad fuel injectors?
Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:11:08 -0400
http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm Ben
Re: Throttle-on running issue
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:37:26 +0000
Sure sounds to me like a clogged fuel tank outlet. Others have suggested using a plastic tank of gasoline into fuel pump to confirm...
Re: legitimate beef - water under the bridge - or just plain wrong
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:06:33 -0400
...The fuel pump delivers 'too much' fuel by volume, at a continuously-regulated pressure. So, the injectors take what they need from the rails...
Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 4 Apr 2007 20:09:23 -0400
Bryan, first thing, USE FI (Fuel Injection) LINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5/16 is fine, also, use the appropriate FI line collar, not some graden hose one...
No fuel pressure options?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:22:20 -0500
.1990 GL 2.1 with 260k + (120k on a boston bob overhaul) I've been keeping a fuel pressure gauge signal going to my...
Re: Possible Vanagon Syndrome...
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:14:22 -0700
...Possible Vanagon Syndrome... | > > > How old is your fuel tank? Clogged fuel tank outlet will start causing these issues. Was it a hot day? High...
RE: Buzzing Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - mdstockr
Tue, 21 Jan 97 21:51:44
Personally, I would not hesitate to replace an electric fuel pump if there was ANY indication that it is going bad. The reasons are...
Re: Strange no-start problem
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:54:44 -0500
...4-5 days ago I began messing with the fuel pump/fuel filter and it was around that time the van began to show...
Change your fuel line NOW
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 15 May 2001 22:21:25 EDT
Since I just by luck found a fuel leak from my fuel line which has been dousing the starter motor for some time it...
Re: Why use VW Fuel Pumps instead of Alternatives?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 17 Aug 2000 00:25:43 -0700
...Why use VW Fuel Pumps instead of Alternatives? Hi Listees! A quick question regarding alternative fuel pumps for Vanagons: Is there any reason why...
Re: Subject: Re: Fuel issue: died on freeway
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 2 Oct 2017 12:55:54 -0400
...However. > Sure sounds like a fuel flow issue. > > Be sure to check and clean the screen at fuel pump inlet. > > Neil.
88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 15 Jun 2014 23:22:22 -0500
...Computer control for ignition via Hall sender - Good Fuel pressure test: 30+ psi With a brief pause after the ignition switch is turned on...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:10:24 +0300
On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 8:59 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > Fuel delivery is not 'too commonly' a problem...
Re: Too much heat?....
Historical mailing list - JOHNSON THOMAS H
Tue, 12 Dec 1995 11:26:42 -0900 (AKST)
...Loosen the lock-nut and turn the screw *slightly* to > change the rate of fuel delivery. The more fuel, the hotter it runs. > Don...
Re: 7mm or 8mm fuel line?
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:01:47 -0400
When I Google that part number you gave for the fuel line, I find a Russian site that lists it as 7x3 mm. So...
Re: Engine quite, restart after <>10 minutes
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 10 Aug 2019 09:54:46 -0700
...fuel filter, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump relay Spark: - coil, spark plugs Air: air filter, AFM Electrical: AFM connection, ignition switch, fuel...
Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 31 Aug 2013 04:43:42 -0700
...Maybe the diesel folks have it right - even at higher fuel >> prices. >> >> I'm concerned about a move towards more alcohol in the fuel...
Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 5 Apr 2018 12:48:30 -0700
...Checked for fuel flow at both spigots. > Yes, fuel from both sides. Tried to start car - I can hear the pump running > but it...
Re: Finally running right
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:26:51 -0500
John, that is great to hear! Do you have any idea why the injectors got messed up? Do you think it is fuel contamination...
Re: fuel lines replacing
Historical mailing list - Steve
Thu, 22 Apr 1999 12:02:04 -0700
One concern i have with replacing fuel lines is that it may create a hazard where none presently exists...if it is not done...
Starting
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 19:46:35 -0700
Darrel, I would suggest that you do a good basic adjustment on your fuel injection and timeing. Several things could be the culprit. This...
ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:33:05 -0400
I bought a bunch of fuel injection hose from one of "our" online vendors. The FI hose becomes soft, swells, separates and starts leaking...
Fuel Line Replacement Kit and How-To Repost
Historical mailing list
Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:59:00 EDT
Seems that some folks didn't see my post last month of How-To replace your fuel lines or that I am presently selling...
Re: Fuel pressure regulator
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 25 Feb 2000 19:50:16 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: Why use VW Fuel Pumps instead of Alternatives?
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:59:09 -0500
...the existing pressure regulator will/should? deal with fuel pressure > control OK; > 2. most fuel pumps should use similar amounts of current/power, and...
Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling - Link to GoWesty Noisy Fuel Pump write-up
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:43:50 -0400
...Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling Besides the fuel pressure regulator it could be bad or clogged fuel injectors. I'd suggest using one can...
Re: Van is down - help!
Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 08:38:43 -0400
At 09:16 PM 29/06/2001, you wrote: >OTTOMH I'd say you've ruptured the fuel pressure regulator diaphragm. Pull >the vacuum...
Re: Placement of Fuel Filter
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Mon, 16 Jul 2001 10:01:12 -0700
...Does your '85 not have a filter before the pump? If your fuel pump whines, it is probably starved for fuel at the inlet...
Re: no fuse for fuel pump?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 11 Mar 2023 09:30:53 -0800
thanks Dennis, Is it good to add a fuse for the ignition and the fuel pump if I know where to put them? (I...
Re: Plastic Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Sat, 12 May 2001 06:32:40 -0500
...Plastic Fuel Lines > Someone made a comment about the plastic fuel line that is used on the > Vanagon that really disturbs me. He said...
Re: From a Westy, to a "Motorhome" ?? Seeking advice (LVC)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Wed, 1 Sep 2004 20:28:33 -0700
--- Mark Edwards <bhs73@SPYMAC.COM> wrote: > Anyway, what's the most fuel you ever bought at > one time? I've put just over 200...
Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:32:25 -0500
...I wanted to chime in that I had the >same problem as Chris with a leaking fuel line that went into a fuel >rail...
Re: check your firewall fuel line fittings! the 2nd main cause of engine fires
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:32:39 -0800
...and clamp the hose from the engine side, right onto the plastic fuel line coming from the fuel pump. that's one junction. if...
Re: cheap gauges from JC Whitney
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Sun, 20 Jun 2004 20:42:55 -0700
...The regulator constantly bleeds fuel pressure out into the > return line to the tank. By this method the fuel pressure is the same > all...
Re: Fuel Pump Noise
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 19:47:03 -0800
Just FYI--have owned my 85 Vanagon for 23 years.� Only hear the fuel pump buzz softly twice right before I crank the ignition...
pre-pump fuel filter
Historical mailing list - db25
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 12:52:00 EDT
I have a question concerning the fuel filter in front of the fuel pump. I understand that there was either a recall or a...
Vanagon Fuel Pump Questions
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Fri, 12 Sep 1997 13:10:46 -0500
Hi All, What are the differences between an 82 air-cooled Vanagon fuel pump and an 87 watercooled Vanagon fuel pump? Is there any...
fuel line kit
Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:39:31 EDT
anyone know who it was that sells the kit to put in the new fuel lines? i have seen it before but don't...
Re: Old gas
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 10 May 2008 20:27:11 -0400
...BUT - you say with 'gas sprayed in' What is it, a tractor with a carb, Or fuel injected vanagon ? That you put fuel down...
Re: Which fuel distribution manifold?
Historical mailing list - Skip
Sun, 1 Jan 2012 03:19:47 +0000
...if fitted on an engine ..a fuel pressure guage.......eventually one will get damaged in a crash and leak fuel around. Scott turbovans ----- Original...