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  • Re: KN aircleaner
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:32:15 -0500
    ...YMMV, Marc Perdue Sidney White wrote: > Will the fuel injection on a 2.1l vanagon handle the added air available, > will the KN boost...
  • Re: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
    Historical mailing list - alexander may
    Sun, 14 Mar 2004 00:42:30 -0500
    ...So it could be fuel injection based on the funky gas smell? Expensive to fix? Alex _________________________________________________________________ Frustrated with dial-up? Lightning-fast Internet access...
  • FS 2.1L engine complete & auto tranny
    Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 06:19:21 EDT
    ...Engine complete with fuel injection, afm, exhaust, etc. Heads were just recently done, 120,000 on engine, $600. Auto tranny $350. After engine and...
  • Vanagon carb needed, with waterboxer manifolds
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 24 Aug 2005 19:28:17 -0700
    ...I don't want to use the fuel injection stuff since the vehicle will live in Mexico full time and be driven only fairly...
  • More Energy Saving schtuff...NVC
    Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
    Tue, 25 Apr 2006 22:00:11 -0400
    I've been on a mission to see what other things can be done to increase mpg, etc when water injection came to mind...
  • dizzy position and ht lead order !!?? help please !
    Historical mailing list - Paul Clarke
    Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:49:20 +0100
    ...its a new engine with new twin carb setup (old engine was injection) HELP !!!!! so after doing the points where should the dizzy angle...
  • Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 1 Sep 1999 21:48:48 -0700
    ...injection I can get home if >need be! With CIS-E, Digifant-II or Motronic yer stuck if something vital >to the fuel injection...
  • Re: RPM - was How much power can a stock FI make?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Sun, 18 Nov 2001 05:48:33 +0000
    ...How much can my stock 1.9 fuel injection handle? <SNIP> You wrote, among many other interesting things - >>>>>>>>>>>> The Digijet fuel injection system is...
  • Re: sudden lags while driving warm
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 18:05:40 -0400
    ...Attached is a zipped set of files written by list member Mark Keller that together provide for a systematic diagnosis of Fuel Injection system...
  • Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:24:16 -0700
    ...I asked her if the Injection Advance system was working. She's like 'what ?????" I told her about the choke knob on the dash...
  • Re: tracking down gas smell tips needed
    Historical mailing list - Scott
    Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:48:47 -1000
    ...I like 'real' fuel injection hose clamps. not the cheap american # 4 type, and not the crimp type. the best ones are a band...
  • Re: Part search request for assistance, 81 - 83 air coolled Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:49:55 -0800
    ...I have a whole bunch of fuel injection parts here. For the air boot, you can use gasket maker to seal up the hole...
  • Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 4 Apr 2007 15:31:41 -0500
    ...The guy asks me if > it was fuel injection hose and I said yes. He told me that I needed > special > fuel injection hose...
  • Fuel Injection rated hose
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:57:25 -0500
    I'm looking to buy a spool of hose to replace fuel lines in several vanagons. I know I need 12 feet per bus...
  • Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:22:06 -0700
    ...The bonus with the Subaru engine is that the injection plumbing is all steel - no fires for me! ;)
  • 88* Pre-ignition problems
    Historical mailing list - Harley Thomas
    Mon, 19 Aug 1996 15:01:11 +-200
    ...1988, 2109cc, 82kW with Digijet injection Engine was completely renovated 18 months ago. My problem is: Pre-ignition under load (pinking). I have checked...
  • Diesel timing tool
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Dec 1996 19:07:41 +0000
    Anyone know where to get the gauge for timing a diesel injection pump? Or possibly an alternate method, other than doing it by "ear...
  • Re: My parts and accessories wish list
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 07:54:15 -0400
    ...Bob Goldfinch Global Tuning & Injection 129 St. Jean Baptiste Rigaud, QC Canada J0P 1P0 514.451.4112 fax 514 451.0403 phone They are...
  • Re: in defense of audi foxes
    Historical mailing list - Pfunky
    Thu, 26 Mar 1998 12:02:24 EST
    ...dasher with expensive bodywork, and with the exception KE-jetronic fuel injection, our '89 fox (now VW) has identical running gear. 97k and besides...
  • Re: Vanagon diagnostic expertise in Oregon
    Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
    Sat, 18 Dec 1999 10:39:49 -0800
    ...and repairing drivability > problems? Skill with the computer system, the fuel injection, timing, > sensors etc... and how they interact. What I'm looking for...
  • Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 21 Jul 2000 08:32:28 -0400
    ...The Haynes Fuel Injection book (a lot cheaper >than anything from Bentley) has a good overview of the operating >principles and components in the...
  • Re: Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Fri, 18 May 2001 00:16:42 -0500
    ...Pro training manuals are broken into speciality books, such as fuel injection, wiring etc. I have on my lap, and typing on it as...
  • NVC - 1978 Westfalia non-running - California
    Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
    Fri, 6 Jul 2001 14:01:44 -0700
    ...I haven't run through the Muir Idiot book/Bentley procedures for fuel injection yet; I did install a new battery and have lights...
  • Parts for Sale
    Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
    Fri, 24 May 2002 18:16:53 -0400
    ...Simplify and eliminate your fuel injection woes. I do have a reserve of $75.00 on these. I only have one complete filter assembly...
  • 1980 Vanagon L
    Historical mailing list - jamie foust
    Mon, 24 May 2004 20:35:40 +0000
    ...I'm not versed in the aircooled variety nor the fuel injection. I really enjoy the diesel and it's simplicity. I would any...
  • Re: V6 Nissan Engine...maxiwesty
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 29 Jul 2004 22:04:35 +1200
    ...days....they sucks, i >cannot find the head "knocking" problem(S), injection remove and replace, >Hydro lifters replaces, cam check and replace.....grrrrrrrrrr, i...
  • WTB: '81 FI Stuff
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 12:39:16 -0700
    <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>I'm looking for fuel injection components for my 1981 California emissions Westfalia.</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV...
  • Re: Strange braking problem!!!! (this week challenge)
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Sun, 31 Oct 2004 06:30:00 -0800
    ...You can pull the injectors off and cut the metal ring off the injector and replace it with new, good fuel injection hose. The...
  • 2.1 fits right in
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 10:17:17 -0600
    ...I know that the Digijet injection from the 1.9 will work but what all needs to be changed to make this swap complete...
  • Re: parts to use from 88 GL parts van on 82 diesel?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 9 Nov 2006 10:25:05 -0800
    ...I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler/propane injection #22 (219k) '84 300D (218k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http...
  • Re: Stainless steel fuel injection hose clamps
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:06:32 -0400
    ...Stainless steel fuel injection hose clamps The company I order from wants a minimum order of $25. It's one guy who does the...
  • Re: Plastic fuel line
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Sat, 1 Mar 2014 18:52:54 -0800
    ...Why so you need to replace it? And what >> did you use to replace it last? >> >> I know of individuals using fuel injection line...
  • 1986 Diesel Crew Cab Dropside Pickup (Transporter)
    Historical mailing list - Mel Miller
    Sun, 1 Jun 2003 22:10:37 -0500
    ...I have a fuel problem - fuel comes to the injection pump but not to the injectors. Monday we take the guts out of the...
  • Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 13:58:51 -0700
    ...Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection <<opinions?>> Yes. First Diesels in cars and trucks were poorly engineered. So everyone converted them to gasoline. Then gasoline...
  • Re: 060412 AFM question
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:27:07 -0400
    ...basically a federally required port to be able trouble shoot fuel injection and emissions related systems. the oxygen sensor generates it own voltage and...
  • Re: Chevron FI Cleaner Specifics
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 17 Feb 95 14:44:12 CST
    ...what with fuel injection being THE primary fuel system used on automobiles, i'd bet on the stuff getting more and more available and...
  • Re: Hard to start '81 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - lumpy
    Sat, 21 Jan 1995 01:21:01 +0000
    ...With fuel injection, pumping the accelerator pedal doesn't do anything. The missing cooling flaps shouldn't have anything to do with cold start...
  • Re: Cause of corroded fuel injection electrical connectors
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sun, 13 Apr 2003 20:51:21 -0700
    On 13 Apr 2003 at 21:51, shawn luft wrote: > On my new '86 GL the rear fuel injection electrical connectors on the > left...
  • Re: fuel pump relief valve?
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:19:55 -0500
    ...apparently there is such an animal in SOME fuel injection systems ... (way down at the bottom of the web page) ... http://www.v8sho.com...
  • Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Fri, 13 May 2011 15:20:26 -0400
    ...2.1 L (2100 cc) (112 bhp) (Serial # DJ) 10:1 compression ratio, Digijet injection, only sold in European countries not requiring catalytic converter...
  • Re: 2.1l AFMs available new
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:46:59 -0500
    ...Not all rebuilds are equal, of course, but we sell a very good one for $199, from a Bosch fuel injection specialist here in...
  • Re: Backfire thru intake ?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Jul 1995 00:57:41 -0400
    A backfire damages the intake box that controls the fuel pump and fuel injection. Try this: turn on the ignition, then pull the 3...
  • Question about AVP 1.9 to 2.1
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 23 Jun 1998 11:18:05 EDT
    ...like is it an easy swap, does the 1.9 fuel injection stuff work, etc.) I would really appreciate it. Thanks Ken Wilford John...
  • Wart injection. was: www.natoint.com
    Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
    Fri, 19 Mar 1999 10:13:44 -1000
    > RA wrote: > > "I used to snip warts off cattle, fill up my blender with 'em, > along with a > bit of sterile water, blend 'em...
  • Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
    Fri, 8 Mar 2002 18:55:39 -0500
    ...meters can be used? Incompatibility with the AFC L-Jetronic fuel injection system? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Regards, --Jeff Strickrott 82 Westy (Miami...
  • engine swaps
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 11:41:02 -0600
    ...The jetta is an RV series engine with digi injection. As they all used the same series transmissions i am assuming that the same...
  • Re: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 26 May 2004 19:05:05 -0400
    On Wed, 26 May 2004, TinkerMan wrote: > That's because it's a European model... > My DJ even doesn't have an oxygen sensor...
  • Re: snow!!
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
    Fri, 24 Dec 2004 09:33:38 -0500
    ...I always thought it was due to fuel injection, but maybe there are other factors. - Kevin
  • Re: Projektzwo Foglight Project - Bad News
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:12:58 -0600
    Aren't those injections molded?? Kinda thick? The grille pieces are pretty thin material, and bend easily when heated in the vacuum of the...
  • Re: timing question
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:27:14 -0500
    ...Look at the injection pump drawing on my page (link below, click on injection pump). Find the cam plate in the drawing. The "bumps...
  • diesel wabbits and wheel bolt lube
    Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
    Fri, 8 Aug 2003 02:57:09 -0400
    ...The most significant difference is the injection pump, which not only has a special throttle linkage to fit under the floor, but also uses...
  • Re: ? for our mechanical wizards
    Historical mailing list - Henry Luhrs
    Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:17:36 -0400
    ...Improved vaporization of fuel is > > what fuel injection does. > > Direct injection does it a bit better, but those are pretty recent. I > > would guess...
  • Re: Running on Tap Water
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 07:33:31 -0700
    My understanding that water injection was a mix of water and methonal. Water injection was used in supercharged WWII fighters to cool the intake...
  • Re: CIS Joys! :)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 8 Mar 1999 21:28:33 -0800
    ...I have worked on VWs with this injection system for several years. >And it is a very basic and rather simple injection system. However...
  • CIS Joys! :)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:07:17 EST
    With all the talk on this list about the 4 cylinder conversion and how simple and reliable that the CIS injection system, just want...
  • Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:48:40 -0500
    ...The injection system should be able to handle air fuel ratio even when the air flow was increased across the RPM range. I have...
  • Re: Wet Running Issues.....again :(
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Tue, 9 Jul 2013 14:58:05 -0400
    ...of all the connections in the big connector that connects fuel injection cable to the ECU. Dirt on the pins/sockets within this connector...
  • Re: Injection Brain Information Needed...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 3 Aug 1996 17:20:17 -0700 (PDT)
    David Ian Utley writes: > The reason for my question is that the brain for my '85 > GTi engine went out, and I discovered this...
  • Re: Parting out '88 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Nov 1996 16:36:43 PST
    ...parts available include auto trans, >fuel >injection parts, interior, glass, and A/C parts. Also full suspension >pieces, Steering rack and engine spoken for...
  • FS: '82 Diesel Westy, '77 Deadhead Westy
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 15:47:20 -0500
    ...Had rebuilt injection pump 20K ago, engine replaced with factory reman at 95K. Perfect candidate for conversion to more powerful engines, like 1.9...