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• Re: Heated air intakes (was: misc mpg discussion)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:30:38 -0500
  ...It has really been found that with fuel injection already atomizing the fuel there is very little benefit. A preheat system just adds more...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Dawson
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:20:02 -0400
  ...new fuel injectors (manufacturer - Echlin) > >2. new air filter > >3. new spark plugs (platinum) > >4. new oil and filter > > > >There are no leaks in...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion: Digifant Comment
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 21:05:17 -0700
  ...There are a bunch of different CIS systems that VW used: CIS - 1976 to 1980 - Basic air / fuel meter configuration. The fuel pressure regulator...
• Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:33:08 -0500
  ...It's an open-source > DIY fuel injection system that can be installed using the original VW > sensors and fuel rail. It will take...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 21:43:14 -0800
  ...1318" fuel gauges made up and I have the adapters for the Vanagon which will also work for any fuel rail FI system that...
• Re: fuel leak repair cost 1 penny
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 17 May 1999 12:50:37 -0400
  This is definately a weak link in the fuel system. I have had two of these fail over the years. One, the end with...
• Re: SOLUTION: Stuck in Durango, CO, with Possible Altitude Related Problem
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 12 May 2005 19:37:01 -0600
  ...warm enough to start up when you put the fuel pump back into the system. There was a time when I would start up...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:49:29 -0500
  ...checking the whole system. -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74...
• Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
  I'm reposting this to the list, as several people of late have asked about trouble shooting the fuel injection system. I might add...
• Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:45:45 EDT
  ...the whining beast. (See recent post on stereo system). C. Is it fuel economy or fuel efficiency? This is another severely distorted perception. Its...
• Re: fuel pump straining and hose leaking question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:01:46 -0700
  a restricted fuel filter would explain the leak between filter and pump. The system runs at a regulated 34 psi or so. 'if' you...
• Charcoal Filter & Valve workings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 13:35:21 -0600
  ...a bit is how the system is supposed to work to allow air INTO the tank with fuel consumption. Holding the cannister in my...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Sun, 17 May 2020 08:43:05 -0700
  David, My understanding (while very basic) is that the ICU is powered through the relay that resides next to the fuel pump relay, but...
• Need Sender Advice (Step 1)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:37:49 EST
  ...Oil pressure Oil Temperature Manifold pressure Head Temperature Voltage Amperage Water Temperature Coolant system pressure (Still debating this one) Air-to-fuel ratio Thanks...
• Re: 83 Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:36:43 -0500
  The system only needs to hold pressure long enough to keep the fuel from boiling as the engine heat makes it into the fuel...
• Re: 5-cylinder conversion mail list (1)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 17:42:14 -0800
  ...Digifant is a decent fuel injection system when all is working correctly. It has nice things like fuel cut-off when coasting etc etc...
• Re: New Starter - Works, but no start
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:43:43 -0500
  ...with no > power being passed to the fuel injection system. For 89 this would mean > no fuel and no spark. > > Mark > > JRodgers wrote: >> Argh...
• Re: Inline 4 Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 22:14:46 -0500
  ...Electrically you have to do some wiring, but much more compatable with exicting fuel system. No high pressure fuel line have to be made...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:33:57 -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...
• Re: I-4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 8 May 2001 11:16:20 EDT
  ...I then placed the vanagon in-line filter in the feed as a precaution against any long term debris coming from the fuel tank...
• Re: CHECK YOUR FUEL LINES!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 08:07:40 +1200
  ...repair the damage? (not economic?) I will be replacing the entire fuel system in mine when (!) the SVX engine goes in. Here in NZ...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:17:04 -0400
  Copper tubing has NO place on an automotive fuel system. Vibration will work harden and crack it eventually. It's just plain dangerous. Get...
• Re: NEW - SERIOUS FUEL PROBLEM - I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:15:16 -0400
  ...Seems symptom now is that is the air intake distributor and system in general keeps filling up with fuel and then - I am back...
• Wiring Harness / Digijets
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 94 11:20:48 EDT
  ...All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines ^^^^^^^^ This is the wiring harness problem. One of Joel's past posts described the Vanagon fuel injection systems...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:49:38 -0400
  ...The way the fuel system works: the pump pulls in fuel and pumps it to one end of each of the injector supply pipes...
• Re: Faint sputter/stutter at 70mph
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:29:05 -0400
  ...Tony Collins wrote: > >> 1) that this maybe connected to the fuel delivery system. Dirty >> filter-->noisy pump--->70 mph flat spot on pressing gas...
• Re: Dual Webbers on a 2.1 water cooler
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 07:24:29 -0700
  ...Forget it! fix the fuel injection! Eric In a pluralistic world "different strokes for different folks". I prefer a system that will (most likely...
• Re: Strange Catastrophic Failure
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:47:53 -0700
  I was going to say 'fuel pressure regulator'. My '84 had the regulator fail and it was drowning in gas - so rich that glub...
• broken stud
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 08:14:08 -0500
  ...Just got done rebuilding the fuel injection system and noticed my alt. was lose. BOO Thanks, Skip 83.5 westy
• Re: Syncro Fording Depth
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 10:15:12 -0400
  On 17 Mar 2002 at 18:43, pensioner wrote: > Although the "schnorkel" might appear to be the limiting factor on > fording, the ignition system...
• Re: 86 Vanagon Digifant stalling!
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 14:27:40 -0500
  ...86 Vanagon Digifant stalling! I have a problem with my 1986 VANAGON GL with Digifant fuel injection system. It always starts and idles with...
• Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - "Charles Barnes (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 5 May 1999 12:58:55 -0400
  ...O2 test ok fuel pump &regulator OK Airflow shows a smooth sweep coolant temp in range throttle switches OK Ignition system ,hall generator,Idle...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:32:22 -0800
  ...a new law now requires that [t]he fuel tank vapor control system pass a pressure test as part of the regular smog test...
• Re: Running on Tap Water (was Re: Attention California Vanagonites)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 17:03:31 -0400
  ...Cold systems should always be carefully ventilated before >igniting the fuel. > >During the start-up of an installation, the gases are as a rule...
• Re: Fuel tanks and filler tubes etc.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:06:56 -0500
  ...This is an easy way for rain water to get into the fuel tank. > > After install pressure test-smoke test the entire system before...
• Re: Diesel vs. Gas
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 18:10:26 -0600
  ...created > by mixing the fuels and the vehicle will not run until it is all > cleaned out of the system. They CAN use diesel...
• Re: Fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 13:00:49 -0400
  ...How do I keep getting water in the system? Is there a universal weak link in the fuel system? Thanks Kurt Grotz 84 Vanagon...
• Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions ULSD availability
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:51:54 -0500
  ...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: WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 14:02:02 PDT
  ...Are there known problems with fuel system hoses, components? Only owners who don't replace the fuel lines. >3. I've heard that there...
• Re: What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 23:52:47 -0700
  ...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: UPDATE #1: Vanagon auxiliary fuel tank build
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:27:52 -0500
  ...I > think the solution to the two aux tank system would be to look at it > like > the auxiliary tank the fuel pump transfers...
• Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 18:34:39 -0500
  ...Great national fuel distribution system, too. Concern: Energy density of propane. How does this compare on a litre by litre basis with diesel? Concern...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:20:13 -0800
  ...a car that uses the same engine and system, roughly as yours, and they have all sorts or weird problems. Waterboxer fuel injection is...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 02:10:30 -0400
  ...I figure that the seals were probably disturbed from the vapor recovery system. The mechanics mentioned he saw some rotted ends on the fuel...
• Re: O2 Sensor voltage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 09:44:41 -0700
  ...When troubleshooting the Fuel Injection system, an averaging Voltmeter is supposed to be used to see what the average O2 voltage is. When this...
• Re: Need Charcoal Canister
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 19:57:44 -0400
  ...When it's hooked up (at the canister) the fuel system is not venting and pressure builds up in the fuel tank which causes...
• Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Lawn Boy
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 14:58:31 -0400
  ...Anyway, I guess I should be glad that the engine and fuel system is ok, eh? I'm also having a problem with the...
• Re: [84GL cutting out]
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 00:28:31 EDT
  ...in Digijet Fuel System Operation. I could go on for pages with the travails that ensued once I became provoked to resolve this problem...
• Re: Possible Vanagon Syndrome...
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:14:22 -0700
  ...But I know nothing of Syncro fuel system. Other than it's a real bear to remove that tank! > > On Monday, July 15, 2024...
• RE: Buzzing Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Tue, 21 Jan 97 21:51:44
  ...2) A fuel pump failure might dump crap into the fuel injection system, causing even higher repair costs. The last time I replaced a...
• Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:43:43 -0400
  One thing about the Vanagon fuel system, if there is a place that fuel can leak out near the top of the tank, then...
• Re: Diesels on NPR
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sat, 15 May 2004 09:03:20 -0400
  ...Fact is animal fat makes a pour >and dirty fuel. >I'm not saying it doesn't burn well; the problem is it's...
• Re: old, old gas Q?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 22:22:41 -0700
  ...Change fuel filter. >> * Fill tank, cycle fuel pump again to fill up the system, start engine. >> >> (I'm not sure if running the fuel...
• Re: electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 20:35:21 -0500
  ...The electrical system seems >> to be fine otherwise although I have not succeeded in getting power to the >> fuel pump connections. Probably because a...
• Re: VANAGON syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:30:30 -0800
  It's only with the 2.1's Digifant system, '86-'91, and documented in the Bentley on page 24.57. You've got...
• Re: van 'stutters' and runs rich
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:02:01 -0400
  The severe cut out with the tach falling to "0" was not fixed by a fuel filter. The tach falling is definitely an electrical...
• Re: Considering I4 swap: 1.8 89 Golf vs. 1.8 VW Fox (90?)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:35:46 -0700
  ...is a no brainer to connect (plug in the two fuel lines - just like the van) where the CIS system is a little more...
• Re: Carburetor in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:50:52 -0700
  ...Several people suggested I look at going to a >carburetor instead of trying to rebuild the fuel injection system. >Has anyone done this? What...
• Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
  Thu, 10 May 2001 21:40:45 -0500
  Hello Volks, The other day after I fixed my tail lights, I ripped out the heat system from underneath the van. All the hoses...
• Re: fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:35:46 -0800
  ...The prepump fuel filter used on thse years makes the perfect > > adapter. Make sure the vapor recovery system (venting) is working > properly > > and that...