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Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:58:13 -0500
...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: Fri: opinion on the proper conversion for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:22:44 -0800
...That's partly because it's less labored at high RPM due to better breathing with four valves per cylinder, and also because I...
Re: Buying a Van
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:00:17 -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: Hi and newby question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:59:23 -0700
...alloy wheels, 2.1 engine with fresh head gaskets and valve work ... just a fine working westy ...........sold it for $ 5,700 .......and that...
Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:46:31 -0400
Scott, Its archived in the garage! Every so often I go out and run a soft microfiber cloth over the valve cover just to...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 4 Jan 2010 04:49:02 -0500
...a AFN clone or better forcontrol of the N75 valve. Fifth Question: Water injection for control of EGT's? This has been recently on...
Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:58:12 -0500
...Our '90 Corolla wagon (with fuel injection) is going strong at ?150k? -- it needs a water pump sometime in the next milennium, and the...
Re: Buying a Van
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:40:04 -0700
...1.8 head on it. >> there are two kinds of fuel injection it could have ..one is CIS >> easily >> identified by numerous braided fuel...
Re: Now: Vanagon Passion. Was: ... Brake Drum:
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:14:33 -0700
...down to the last valve keeper even. PLUS ..if you never saw a car in your life... that book would tell you how to...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:48:52 -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...
Ongoing engine build, it starts! part 4
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 May 1995 08:35:18 -0700
...Replace rocker arms and trim valves. Crank for pressure again, get it quick and easy, crank till the battery starts dying, about two minutes...
Re: Buying a Van
Historical mailing list - DAN ROTBLATT
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:17:19 -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: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:56:21 -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: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:09:26 -0800
...Our '90 Corolla wagon (with fuel injection) is going strong at ?150k? -- it needs a water pump sometime in the next milennium, and the...
Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:25:13 -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...
Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:53:28 -0500
...Fuel injection hoses rot over time. They are high pressure hoses, and the least little hole or crack sends fuel spraying everywhere. All it...
Re: demographics of Vanagon.com
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 11 Apr 1998 22:43:19 CDT
...so i thought the valves would last until 100,000 miles. not so. at 88,000, old #3 exhaust let go. :( a horrible racket...
Re: Anyone not having problems?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 19:43:10 CDT
...this is one reason i don't like hydraulic valve lifters ... you no longer have to adjust your valves. well, that means no more...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 21:11:17 -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: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:27:54 -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: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:53:49 -0700
...The same kit as #1 but "throttle by wire" and special hybrid Bosch fuel > injection package...which as you'll see with yours... I...
FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 7 Feb 2021 17:33:24 +0000
...How did we get fuel injection in 1975 and still use points? How about in 68 the Beetles and other vehicles got the rims...
Re: Kyle Wade ECU chip and rocker upgrade
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 Jul 1998 07:31:31 -0700
...a length shorter than stock) and a chip > for the fuel injection computer. > Keep in mind, Kyle and I both had no idea if...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 23:36:24 -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: FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 7 Feb 2021 20:25:00 -0800
...How did we get fuel injection > in 1975 and still use points? How about in 68 the Beetles and other > vehicles got the rims...
My on going log for this 78 x 90.5 engine (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
...I'm going to try a second vaccuum valve located at the booster itself to minimize the time it takes the valve to close...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:26:57 -0600
...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: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:19:48 -0800
...I think the newest Audi direct injection non-turbo gasoline engines are even up to .....as high as 12 to one I think I...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:23:10 -0400
...Fuel injection hoses rot over time. They > are high pressure hoses, and the least little hole or crack sends fuel > spraying everywhere. All it...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:09:31 -1000
...Idle control valve and control unit for it. A dead or faulty Control Unit is pretty common. I had one that would idle at...
Re: FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sun, 7 Feb 2021 10:15:03 -0800
...How did we get fuel injection > in 1975 and still use points? How about in 68 the Beetles and other > vehicles got the rims...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
...Idle control valve and control unit for it. A dead or faulty > Control Unit is pretty common. I had one that would idle at...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - PB
Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:10:21 -0800
...Idle control valve and control unit for it. A dead or faulty Control > Unit is pretty common. I had one that would idle at...
Re: 85 & 86
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Mon, 1 May 2006 14:18:43 -0400
The engines are of different sizes, 85-1.9l and 86 2.1l, and they use different fuel injection systems, 85 - Digijet and 86...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Feb 2013 19:52:46 -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: ECU optimization -- one quick question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:37:50 -0700
...like on on AAZ turbo diesel engine conversion for $ 12,000, they didn't connect the Injection Advance Cable........ at the very least they...
Re: Exhaust Design, Now Conversion for Function and Reliability
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:19:11 -0500
...I have seen head gasket failures on many Subaru engines, burnt exhaust valves, bearing problems and many cooling related conversion issues. I do find...
Re: Misfire when coasting?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:41:00 -0700
...but that will...say, after a while, contribute to that exhaust valve wearing more or burning. Never a good idea to operate a vanagon...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
...Fuel injection hoses rot over time. They are high pressure hoses, and the least little hole or crack sends fuel spraying everywhere. All it...
Re: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 6 May 2004 02:11:02 EDT
...The injection port mods are minor. But the SAAB LH-Jetronic engine management system is superior to the VW for the turbo application. The...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -0500
...Fuel injection hoses rot over time. They > are high pressure hoses, and the least little hole or crack sends fuel > spraying everywhere. All it...
road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
...Digifant electronic with port fuel injection Emissions controls ............... 3-way catalytic converter, feedback fuel-air-ratio control Valve gear ....................... pushrods, hydraulic lifters Power (SAE...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:31:30 -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...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:09:16 +0000
...The entire fuel injection wiring harness has been replaced with a brand new one. Before I came down I actually test installed it on...
Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 8 Nov 2011 18:08:39 -0800
...and contribute to burning of the exhaust valve there. stock is studs on one end of the head, bolts on the other. fwiw. Studs...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
...Fuel injection hoses rot over time. They > are high pressure hoses, and the least little hole or crack sends fuel > spraying everywhere. All it...
Re: 2.0L AUDI Turbo thots
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 8 Aug 2001 14:14:11 EDT
...Several nutsos in the VW community are pumping more than 400 #ft of torque at 4000 rpm with turbocharged 2.0 liter 8 valve...
Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:40:00 +0000
...The same kit as #1 but "throttle by wire" and special hybrid Bosch fuel injection package...which as you'll see with yours... I...
Re: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 7 Feb 2021 19:32:45 +0000
...How did we get fuel injection in 1975 and still use points? How about in 68 the Beetles and other vehicles got the rims...
Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:48:04 -0700
...The same kit as�#1 but "throttle by wire" and special hybrid Bosch fuel injection package...which as you'll see with yours... I...
Re: ECU optimization -- one quick question
Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 19:21:07 -0700
...like on on AAZ turbo diesel engine conversion for $ 12,000, they didn't connect the Injection Advance Cable........ at the very least they...
Re: What years power steering?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:04:44 -0700
...I am half way through a ring and valve job on the engine. Clutch is new. It has towing tabs welded on under the...
Broken belt to Water pump
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 7 Feb 2021 23:23:56 +0000
...How did we get fuel injection in 1975 and still use points? How about in 68 the Beetles and other vehicles got the rims...
Re: Urban Legend RE: NO starting when cold and Gasahol?(long)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:30:30 -0500
...These can be easily wired as they really operated separately from the fuel injection. The thermal time switch basically operated the injector under 40F...
keeping your car for a long time <long>
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
...When that happens, a by-pass valve in the filter opens and allows oil to flow by unfiltered. You want to avoid this, so...
road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
...The engine, then, is the same 1970-cc overhead-valve flat-4 as before with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection. It develops 67 bhp...
Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
...174 injection Torque peak (r/min) .... 2800 Bore/Stroke ........ 94 / 76 mm Cubic capacity ..... 2109 cc Compression ratio .. 10,5 to 1 STEERING Valve...
I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Thu, 17 May 2012 09:15:41 -0500
...The same kit as #1 but "throttle by wire" and special hybrid Bosch fuel injection package...which as you'll see with yours...
eurospec-tion
Historical mailing list - ddawson
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
...new digifant fuel injection stuff such as injectors, air manifold, airflow meter (stock Vanagon), throttle body, idle stabilizer control valve and ECU. The cylinder...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...The South African-built, specifically profiled power unit is superb in its rear-mounted role, providing power and refinement equal to the 16-valve...