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• Re: What is it?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 21:37:36 -1000
  ...having pretty complex emissions systems >> ...and often Lots of vacuum hoses and devices ( you should see a pre-fuel >> injection Calfiornia Rabbit sometime ..like...
• Re: Fuel line valve for changing a fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 14:12:42 -0700
  ...the change. > > William > > > > >If the fuel line pops off the VW Bus tank (or really anywhere in the > > >system) the bus simply dumps the...
• Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 15:50:20 -0700
  ...Finally, I swapped another fuel pressure regulator into the system and the problem still exists. Actually, pressure is now more like 15psi to 20psi...
• Re: Digi- WHAT ??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:37:10 EDT
  ...the digifant seems to be more tempermental and the ECU's can be problematic, but i wouldnt bother swapping your entire fuel injection system...
• UPDATE #1: Vanagon auxiliary fuel tank build
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:09:34 -0800
  ...two aux tank system would be to look at it like the auxiliary tank the fuel pump transfers the fuel into is the only...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:03:42 -0800
  ...happen and >achieve 100% fuel combustion, a goal we are still no where near, even >with the best FI systems. That would reduce emissions...
• Re: Aux fuel tank update.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 22:26:03 -0500
  ...For gasoline, part of the certification process includes the max fuel capacity and the vapor recovery system. I doubt there is an easy, legal...
• FI question
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 27 Apr 96 19:59:45 EDT
  Hey all, I was just curious as to what kind of Bosch fuel injection system was used on late breadloaf buses ('75-'79). Is...
• replacement hose sizes?
  Historical mailing list - insyncro
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 09:34:58 -0500
  ...fuel lines, vacuum hoses and braided coolant lines on a late model Vanagon? I have tried using Aeroquip hose to replace, but the -# system...
• Re: Differences between '85 and '86 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 18:03:10 EDT
  ...anyway, the diff between '85 and '86: '86 up, got the "bigger" engine, different Fuel Inj system, different ECU, square headlights, different overhead a...
• Installed Fire Suppression System
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 23:28:29 -0800
  List, With the other various threads concerning engine fires, wouldn't it just be cheaper overall to replace the fuel lines, rails and buy...
• Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 21:51:33 -0700
  ...before the pump clogged, that > damage the fuel pump would happen, so they designed a system to prevent that > from happening. I think you...
• Re: Which gas??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 16:37:48 -0500
  ...None of these can be answered simply by reference to octane number, but in general the answers are yes, yes (the Vanagon fuel system...
• Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:55:44 -0600
  ...another electrical gauge system that is compatible with gas. I wonder if the sending unit is compatible with diesel fuel? It's almost oil...
• Re: Fuel pump noise?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:48:05 -0700
  ...Golf Tees are good fuel line stoppers for when you must work around the fuel system. I keep some in my tool box and...
• Re: Surging engine
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:29:13 -0400
  ...pressure regulator attached to the fuel distributor. FWIW, there is also a diaphragm pressure regulator which controls system pressure. The OP is gonna talk...
• Re: Pools of fuel
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Jun 95 11:39:22 EDT
  > Are these reserve valves easy to come by? If the valve is mounted on the > tank, all the flexible hose in the whole system...
• Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:19:13 -0500
  RYAN WROTE: >>Well, I thought that I had made the neccesary repairs and replacements to my >>fuel mileage problem. Below is a list of...
• Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:59:36 -0700
  So you don't have to "de-pressurize" the system prior to pulling the fuel line off the filter? Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo...
• Look what came out of the fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 14 Jun 2015 18:53:53 -0700
  I dropped my fuel tank to do the re-seal procedure, and while the tank seems like it IS in good condition, NO rust...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Katy Hahn
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 08:34:38 -0700
  ...I installed > a rubber grommet in the fire starter hole and ran one solid piece of > fuel line (all the way from the fuel...
• Re: coolant hose number
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 23:49:39 -0700
  ...I currently use (and have used for the past 7 years,) the N 20 281 1 hose throughout the fuel system and the Bypass...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:10:40 -0700
  ...M7y 83 Westy, with 2.1 and 1.9 fuel system is slightly..........but I havn't tried a new AFM on it either...
• Re: Evaporation tanks help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 4 May 2022 19:21:34 -0700
  ...want to check the rest of the fuel system. > > > > How does one pressure test the system to look for other issues? > > > > And again where...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 09:39:04 -0800
  ...system. -Mark On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 9:18 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > The GoWesty system takes care of fuel...
• Re: Fuel Line leaks?/ Recall Expiration?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 05:37:27 EST
  ...of cold set of the fuel lines which, as I mentioned previously, I have seen on Vanagon fuel systems. I have corrected two leaks...
• Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - KKALnSF
  Tue, 3 Apr 2012 10:29:44 -0700
  ...There are two gravity vent >> valves on top of the fuel tank but these rarely give trouble. Things to >> look >> for are of course...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:08:15 -0400
  ...It's even, I realize, very parallel to carbs/versus electronic fuel injection. The electronic system can be so precise, and optimized beautifully for...
• no spark, no gas, no love
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 17:34:43 -0800
  ...When I went to check the fuel distributor (CIS system) by pulling an injector and cranking the system, I get no fuel. Pump is...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 6 Jan 2018 09:55:54 -0500
  ...Stage one is the fuel/ignition system, stage > two > [no ECU changes needed] 150hp turbo + cooling mods. Turbo engines beat > displacement for those of...
• HELP! FI Fuel Supply(?) Problems with 75 Westy in Phoenix (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 5 Jan 95 14:39:15 PST
  ...I'm speculating that the increased ethanol has moved some crud that was further back in your fuel system and into the injector(s...
• Re: books on VWs
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 20:44:20 -0800
  RC, Where does one get a copy or looks at this "VW Fuel System Pro Training Service Manual"? TIA Jere -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Help!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:38:44 -0600
  ...of one of the joints in the exhaust system, > >left side. Checked for leaks in fuel injection hoses which have recently > >been replaced. no...
• Re: Rebuilt engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Apr 2014 17:40:31 -0400
  ...The 85 fuel and ignition system will support a 2.1 with no problem. I don't know about the GW upgraded engines but...
• Re: fuel/air mixture diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 15:52:44 -0500
  ...If there is a leak in my exhaust system, then is it > possible that air is leaking into the exhaust system and fooling the...
• Re: ?! WHY VW FIRES !?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 11:46:09 EDT
  ...The VW FI system/set-up makes use of cotton-braided rubber fuel lines that carry fuel under fairly substantial pressure (about 30 psi...
• Re: High altitude power loss
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 09:42:37 -0400
  ...the delay as >the huge bubble in you fuel system made its way through the fuel loop. > >With most modern mechanical devices, (VW at...
• Re: Engine modifications needed to run E85?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 8 May 2006 08:33:53 -0700
  ...the digijet system to make it compatible with > E85? > I suspect the injectors might need to be replaced, > is the > fuel pressure a consideration...
• Re: Recalls
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:18:04 -0700
  ...presume > > the AC was "done" because the whole system was replaced in fall, > 2006. I'm > > wondering about the fuel line recall. > > > > Thanks. > > Patti > > >
• Power/Fuel pump problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Fri, 2 May 2003 18:20:09 -0700
  ...I have found that there is no power goin to the fuel pump relay system, checked all the fuses and relays under the dash...
• Re: 1987 Westy Fuel Line hoses inside diameters
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:24:09 -0700
  ...Canister - to fuel line ** > 5. Fuel line - thru firewall fitting > 6. All other fuel system hoses in the engine compartment . > > What material line # 4...
• Re: Carb Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:27:03 -0400
  ...the only option is to replace the fuel injection system with a carburetor. Granted, the actual fuel injection computer was far enough away it...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 21:43:55 -0400
  ...Great national fuel distribution system, too. I doubt that the injection pump would work with propane -- diesel fuel isn't very lubricious, but propane...
• Re: Hybrid vanagon? How about propane?
  Historical mailing list - Wali
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 20:10:17 -0800
  ...From what I've read, you change the fuel system to a "carburetor" of sorts (no more digifant). Shoot for that matter why not...
• Re: Placement of Fuel Filter
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 08:43:44 -0700
  ...wrote: > <snip> Anyone know why the fuel filter is placed after the pump > in the digifant system? I hate to think of all that...
• Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 23:10:02 -0500
  ...What system pressures did you find with a CIS system and a vanagon fuel pump? Is there residual pressure? Mine drops immediately to zero...
• Re: Vanagon Utopia finally found
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:14:57 EDT
  ...Stock and nothing but stock "Actual Factory Compression" so help > you a "closed loop fuel injection system" > B. Re-engineered as a system (compression...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:29:37 -0800
  ...the fuel pump was really inefficient (worn beyond spec), would the pump cycle per 1/4 turn of dizzy cause the fuel system to...
• Re: discolored injector
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:58:11 -0400
  ...have a properly sealed FI system. If the injectors are the faulty one, overnight a certain amount of fuel flood the combustion chamber, so...
• Carb Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:42:34 -0600
  ...the only option is to replace the fuel injection system with a carburetor. Granted, the actual fuel injection computer was far enough away it...
• '84 GL
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL D LINCICOME
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 08:41:06 -0500
  ...the gas tank & fuel lines - also replacing the fuel filter & putting in fresh fuel, draining, and flushing & refilling the coolant system & checking for leaks...
• Re: Why do I smell gas?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:02:49 EDT
  ...Hook a gauge to the fuel system and see if the rest pressure is maintained. If you don't have a gauge handy and...
• Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 09:13:28 -0400
  ...using a fuel pump for one of the Ford Bronco/Ranger > vehicles > that has a Bosch look-alike fuel injection system much like our...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM (kind of long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 12:56:11 -0700
  ...to me, backfiring occurs when unignited fuel in the exhaust system gets ignited there. I ahd a 84 wbxr doing that, consistenty....watching the...
• Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 May 2008 22:53:30 -0500
  ...These Vanagons are notorious for fuel system related engine fires, and it you have one you will lose your vehicle - that is a guarantee...
• Re: Fuel cutoff was:Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 16:22:28 -0700
  At 12:09 AM 10/16/98, Per Lindgren wrote: >Darrell Boehler wrote: > >> ---------------------- >> The digifant system turns off the injectors if the engine is...
• Re: Fuel Injectors other than Bosch
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 10:52:45 -0500
  ...Another brand may work, but your fuel system was designed with Bosch injectors and other Bosch componets. Why change it? Alan Bosch Phred ('88...
• Re: Fast idle and stumble
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:50:17 -0500
  ...It also tests out perfectly. >> >> Interestingly, Dennis predicted this would be the case and that it would be something else in the system. >> >> It...
• Re: Fuel flow issue 83.5 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 May 2015 10:08:19 -0700
  ...Went through the system from the tank nipple (blasted some air in there to blow out any blockage-fuel runs fine,), Replaced the fuel...
• Re: Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 12:24:02 -0800
  At 11:17 AM 11/27/1999 -0800 you wrote: >I really want to understand if having a vented fuel system, with a fuel...