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• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:37:22 -0700
  ...Bad valves/guides can cause all sorts of funky stuff. > Except for the O2 sensor system being difficult to diagnose the rest of the...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
  Have a look at the GoWesty Fuel Injection Component Replacement Kit (November 2013)   Looks like a complete system solution.   ref:  http://www.gowesty.com...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 05:31:52 -0600
  ...A gasoline engine needs to > maintain a relatively constant air fuel ratio. > > 2. The stock air filter - throttle body - intake manifold system is > capable...
• Re: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 15:08:59 EDT
  ...He was asking $900 for the complete motor, exhaust system, wiring harness and fuel injection system. Let me know if you are interested and...
• Re: Help troubleshooting minor diesel running issues
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:40:22 -0600
  ...Fuel addtives too ....straight pump fuel along is not that great.. though that's more about smooth running and longevity of the fuel system...
• fuel tank problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Wed, 3 May 2000 12:13:39 -0700
  ...causing a loss of pressure in the tank system which is causing the overflow when fueling? Or would that be unrelated? Any help on...
• Rev limits, definitive answer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 15:14:11 -0800
  ...14: "Precise control of fuel delivery allows the fuel system to be used to limit engine RPM and prevent damage from overrevving. Before the...
• Re: Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 14:18:07 -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...
• Re: 82 vanagon runs on when the key is off
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 21:32:11 -0400
  ...leaky, in which case it would keep dribbling fuel in until the pressure in the system bled down. david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http...
• Re: 2.1 WBX stumbles after hot restart; vapor lock?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:10:23 -0700
  hi, yes, almost all fuel injection systems have the fuel traveling in a loop , to the engine and back to the tank, and the...
• Gas Heater Fuel Pump.....
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 04 Dec 1995 09:34:23 EST
  My fuel pump for the BA-6 system I have (on my '65 deluxe) came with a stuck fuel pump. Apparently it was stuck...
• Re: Mileage at altitude - responses/experiences requested
  Historical mailing list - Rian Mullins
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 23:08:14 -0500
  ...if its there at all. > > As you may well know, fuel injectiojn systems and some of the big carburetors > on piston type Aircraft powerplants...
• Re: erratic idle
  Historical mailing list - Chad and Jen
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 10:10:34 -0700
  ...a common problem and I guess its normal for the fuel injection system to do this. I searched for this a while ago so...
• Re: May the List not know this?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Wed, 5 May 2004 12:34:44 +0100
  ...The tanks rust because of water in the fuel. Here in Europe, it is legal for fuel to include up to 1% water. Given...
• Baffling clamp
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 12 May 2007 20:26:16 -0400
  ...my fuel tank to today to flush some schmutz out of it. What perversion those VW engineers trafficked in! THat tank venting system is...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:59:47 -0700
  ...Check > fuel and induction components. > > White Smoke - usually coolant related - gotta leak somewhere into the > Exhaust system - Could be head gaskets, cracked heads. > > Blue...
• RC>Re: New 1,9 TDI from VW
  Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 12:45:12 -0700
  ...Why in these two models in particular? Common Rail is a fuel injection system with an excellent potential. The advantages are especially noticeable in...
• Re: Wheres Waldo (EGR or no EGR)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 20:50:08 -0500
  A complete EGR system does not affect the fuel mixture. In a normally running engine, there should almost no unburned fuel or excess oxygen...
• Re: Measuring fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:18:00 -0500
  ...dry and fill your fuel lines with air making the restart that much harder. The only disadvantage to this system is that if you...
• Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:13:22 +0000
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• More bang from your boxer....
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 17:15:05 -0400 (EDT)
  ...there who had mentioned if you put a 1.9 fuel inj. system on a 2.1 engine, then it will increase performance.... Is...
• Re: Vanagon and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 17:23:06 -0700
  friend with a > Eurovan says dealer wants $600 to replace fuel system clamps that are > leaking on all Eurovans with new design. > Is this...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:24:16 -0700
  ...this brings to mind, about the fuel system.............. It's important to have the clear plastic fuel line from the fuel filter to the...
• Re: Replacement fuel tank question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:23:45 -0700
  ...http://www.overtons.com/Boating-Marine/Fuel-Systems#filters?do=json&i=1&nav=1&page=4&q1=601&q2=601R&q3=Fuel+Systems...
• Re: fuel leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 24 May 2005 14:10:59 -0700
  ...good > for? Other than adding two potential leak sites to the fuel system! I > think it is like the human appendix... a useless relic...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:29:56 -0400
  ...your fuel system can't supply enough fuel for much more > than idling. A quick test would be to connect another fuel "tank" to...
• Re: Weird plastic tanks
  Historical mailing list - James W Wagner
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 14:13:39 -0400
  These are part of the emission control system. They allow the gas vapor from the tank and fuel system to accumulate (in conjunction with...
• Digifant II... ?
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 17:08:31 -0500
  ...Bentley says it has the Digifant II fuel injection system... How similar is the Vanagon system Digifant F/I to what's in this...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:52:06 -0700
  ...the fuel system by running the fuel pump. > ( > you can do this 10 times in a row on an new or empty fuel rail...
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  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 11 May 2013 20:58:51 -0400
  ...wire the fuel pump on, fuel should gush from the return side of the pressure regulator if the fuel supply system is working. >>> >>> Mark...
• FYI - Use Detergent Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 19:35:30 -0800
  ...surging, misfiring, stalling and rough engine performance in vehicles with fuel injection systems. [usual legal disclaimer clipped] Please pass this information on to customers...
• What FI pressure gauge to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 16:22:13 -0700 (PDT)
  Well, I've decided I need to add a fuel pressure gauge to my kit of tools for FI diagnosis of my '81 Vanagon...
• Diesel engine conversion questions, ULSD availability
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:17:45 -0800
  ...The gist of the discussion was about it being too > expensive to maintain two production and distribution systems and that > the new fuel would...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:42:31 -0400
  ...but > all the coolant/fuel systems are still ol' 1.9 version. > Man if you could help me i would mail you some nice...
• Re: Power loss still in '85
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:16:21 -0500
  ...I went to a mechanic across > > > the street who > > > also thought it was the fuel system, and said he would > > > need it for two...
• Re: Fuel tank suction...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew McCain
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 10:52:31 +0300
  "A few months ago I had my '90 Vanagon's fuel tank replaced ($650) because it had sucked itself into a crumpled and leaky...
• Re: 90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:38:38 -0400
  ...Could the fuel pressure regulator valve been > trashed > with the suction that caused the tank to collapse? Something is not > letting the system pressure...
• Re: Charcoal Filter & Valve workings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:15:24 -0400
  ...When the system is working properly, the tank will be at the vapor pressure of the fuel when the van is at rest. The...
• Re: permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 06:33:08 -0600
  ...NO WAY! This whole idea of a dash mounted diaphragm antilog fuel gauge, to monitor pressure for some future fuel system problem is foolish...
• performance exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Aug 1994 22:58:35 -0500 (CDT)
  ...show this "GT Sports System" exhaust (picture 1) for $126 that would apparently fit my 75 1.8l fuel injected bus. Has anyone ever...
• Re: weird smog rule
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 00:16:52 -0600
  ...many > injected cars actually pressurize the entire fuel system and this keeps > fuel vapors from being pumped into the atomosphere, and on some cars...
• For Sale: Complete vanagon/bus auxillary Gas Heater -Ebersp�cher BA6
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 May 2004 07:20:03 EDT
  ...system.. this can be used while camping while the van is stationary, or while driving..it has a timer, taps gas from your fuel...
• Fuel recovery system overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:51:13 -0400
  ...I have already ordered the plastic pressure equalization tube, the plastic T, fuel injection hose, good clamps, and grommets for all places where a...
• Re: 81 aircooled won't start when cold
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 10:56:42 -0500
  ...been able to find a fifth injector that >dumps extra fuel into the system when cold. I've assumed that this >was handled by...
• Re: Fuel filter/hose
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 12:15:33 -0500
  ...to filter out > contaminants when the fuel system is new'. On some later models a different fuel tank was used, with an outlet size...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Mon, 5 Mar 2018 22:04:14 -0800
  ...We think the fuel pump is whining because it can't push fuel, not because it can't pull fuel. But (and I'm...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 11:22:24 -0600
  ...This is used to try to separate the ignition and > fuel systems. I am not a huge fan on the DigifantII but it is...
• 88 to 92 engine
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 13:46:48 -0400
  ...with just a green wire coming from it.Does anyone know how to wire the digifiant and fuel relays into this system? I will...
• Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meier
  Thu, 17 May 2012 19:54:42 -0400
  ...I've replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter and most of the hoses on the fuel and intake system. Any suggestions on where to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Feb 2001 - Special issue (#2001-204)
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 20:33:32 -0800
  ...the fuel system and is screwing up the works, so to speak..? Did you check the injector spray pattern? Replace the fuel filter? I...
• where does power to the fuel pump come from?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 14:26:52 -0700
  ...Upon troubleshooting, the fuel pump (NEW 1000 miles ago) is not turning on with the key. Hmmm, So i hot-wired the fuel pump...
• Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:50:28 -0700
  ...Haven't found anyone up here that does propane system repairs but at minimum, I hope I can find someone to vent remaining fuel...
• Re: High performance fuel rail system.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 13:43:08 -0600
  Fact or fantasy? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2403375533& category=6764 -------------------- Clip ---------------------- Drop the guy a note .............. he may...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Info
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 23:46:54 -0500
  Gene Berg sells a Bosch Fuel Pressure Regulator for usae with their Haltech Systems, wonder what style it is and qwhether it's adjustable...
• Re: Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 08:51:21 -0400
  ...The only other thing introduced into the system today > was a new fuel filter. So, I have a few things to check tomorrow, but...
• fuel leaks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Tue, 24 May 2005 16:31:33 -0400
  ...good for? Other than adding two potential leak sites to the fuel system! I think it is like the human appendix... a useless relic...
• Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:04:18 -1000
  ...doubt your exhaust system could be a factor ..but consider that too. In the old says people would say about hesitation .. 'feels like fuel...
• Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 08:04:08 -0700 (PDT)
  Speaking of problems, Gerry Skerbitz is concerned about his fuel pump as it's making a whining noise because of air in the system...
• Fuel Injector System
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 22:14:10 -0400
  While changing the plugs on my 86 Syncro I noticed that the fuel injector was just kinda hanging in the port. What actually holds...
• How much power can a stock FI make?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:03:25 -0600
  ...How much can my stock 1.9 fuel injection handle? What improvements can I make before I need to replace/upgrade my FI system...