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• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:31:13 -1000
  ...Digifant fuel injection, upgrade 1.9's to 2.1 >> cooling system, etc. >> I always run the vastly improved 2.1 exhaust system on...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 17:49:18 -0800
  ...My son's van had a confluence of multiple problems, and to the system's credit, it accommodated many of them until it was...
• mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 11:55:50 -0500
  ...and converts it to a useful = >signal that the fairly outdated digifant system can use. I can hear you = >now politely saying that's...
• Propane vs CNG Was Propane fueled Vanagons?,
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, www.vwrack.com
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:50:48 -0600
  ...It can be said with confidence that a propane or CNG vanagon is cleaner than digifant or digijet. So, if emissions and the environment...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:45:37 -0800
  ...My Vanagon >>> > can't be used because it doesn't have the Digifant injection system. >>> > >>> > So, we need either: >>> > >>> > Someone with an oscilloscope or...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:07:51 -0400
  ...Folks experienced with sound and video systems knows about special cables and ground isolation to stop humming and alternator noises. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Reduced oil temperatures.. what's the max?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 22:02:53 -0700
  ...The Audi 2.0L with a Digifant II head in my Syncro Multivan runs at 250F (120C) on the highway at 100km/h and...
• PROOF that Gene Berg LIKED WBX engines....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 02:11:20 EDT
  ...also have a FI replacement for the DF and DJ FI systems...and other go fast goodies... I also challenge you to read the...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 May 2012 21:01:09 -0700
  ...though I am driving a suppossidly chipped one on a Digifant 2.1 system .. and the only thing really different about it is the...
• Re: speedometer cable installation question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 13:48:15 -0800
  ...A further check shows the Parts Fiche Illustration 135-15 "Vehicles With Revolution Counter" and the box itself installed with the comments "Digifant: MV...
• Strange pattern of tach and motor dying(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 01:52:52 -0500
  ...I do ohave that funky Haltec ECU system on the motor, so that could be giving me trouble and I have to use a...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 01:00:01 -0800
  ...digifant replacement engine (2005) with less than 1000 miles on > it ... > > benny boy says the thermostat is crucial to proper performance of injector > system...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 22:05:02 -0700
  ...What I do is get a CIS-Lamda 81 to 84 Rabbit fuel injection system - it is pure mechanical once you get it going...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 14:15:28 -0400
  ...fairly simple system and with very few exceptions most running problems end up being outside the fault of the FI system. > > For the high...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:05:21 -0700
  ...For fuel injection > system > > > you > > > > can use CIS, CIS-E, DIgifant 2, Motronic. > > > > > > > > I find Digifant 2 the esiest fuel > injection. > > > > ('88-'92 Golf...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 19:51:22 -0500
  ...digifant replacement engine (2005) with less than 1000 miles > on > > it ... > > > > benny boy says the thermostat is crucial to proper performance of > injector > > system...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:47:36 -0600
  ...If you can acquire< splice an OEM O2Snsr Harness into the system & then you can use the Correct O2Snsr ~ Running it UnHeated might be...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:41 -0400
  ...I particularly shied away from the more complex Motronic engine management system because of immobilizer and OB2 issues. Throwing out the CIS system was...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 15:26:36 -0500
  ...digifant replacement engine (2005) with less than 1000 miles >> on >> > it ... >> > >> > benny boy says the thermostat is crucial to proper performance of >> injector >> > system...
• Re: FI harness help needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:53:06 -0400
  ...wire. >> >> My vanagon is an 87 running original digifant FI and 2.1 cooling system >> on a 1.9L block. >> >> My Bentley tells me...
• Re: running rich/low power
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 00:35:29 EST
  Aaron; I could be wrong but I think the Capacitor fix only applies to the digifant, not the your digijet system. I would unplug...
• Step up the idle
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:45:43 -0700
  ...88 Tristar #7 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Not sure what engine management system you have but I thought the > Digifant > > > ECU did all the idle compensatiing for the...
• Re: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 22:46:03 -0500
  ...and converts it to a useful >> signal that the fairly outdated digifant system can use. I can hear you >> now politely saying that's...
• Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:11:10 -0800
  ...techs avoid that system. I havn't got mine running in my vanagon yet, and I may run it on Digifant instead of CIS...
• Bulley for Bulley! (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 08:13:02 -0800
  ...s, VCR's, > Cisco Routers, Servers, GPS, tuned-mass hydraulic damping systems, or HUD > gauges... > > But I look forward to seeing them in someone...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:08:12 -0700
  ...For fuel injection > system > > > you > > > > can use CIS, CIS-E, DIgifant 2, Motronic. > > > > > > > > I find Digifant 2 the esiest fuel > injection. > > > > ('88-'92 Golf...
• Vana-Gremlins??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 11:08:31 -0500
  ...I have been reading my DigiFant FI system shop manual, but have not found any answers. Any input on what may be causing this...
• Re: (fryday stuff)Top 20 Why Reasons Round headlight vans are better
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 18:10:17 -0700
  ...Geeks)Use can use a Digitool with a Digijet > system and not have the Digifant (Idle Stabilization Valve) > trouble. > > #9 ( Another Bonus for you...
• Re: Engine conversion..One altermative..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 2 May 2007 00:21:00 -0700
  ...If you want more torque and hp, you can use the 2 liter block and Digifant intake manifold. That is. putting the 1.8...
• Re: transmission woes ('88 westy with a '98 2.0 L)
  Historical mailing list - Drovdahl, Mark
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 09:15:06 -0700
  ...The fuel injection system was switched from the original Motronic to Digifant II, and the exhaust was built to spec with 2" piping. I...
• Re: Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 15:36:14 -0700
  ...nasty grey cloud of smoke from the exhaust of my 84. > Digifant EMS on an inline VW motor. I am guessing it may be...
• Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 15 May 2012 10:26:45 -0700
  ...IMO, assuming the exhaust system remains crack free, and the carriers hold up (why wouldn't they?) that will be a nice swap. Some...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:30:49 -0700
  ...The problem is rich > running, not lean. > > ?? > > Jim > > > > When a Digifant system stalls, or runs rough, spark quality should first > be > > tested. > > You should...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:48:57 -0400
  ...getting in-depth into embedded systems design, but > does > > > > > anybody know if the firmware for our ECU's (Digifant or Digijet) > > > > > resides completely on...
• Re: Engine miss
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 23:19:26 -0700
  ...if your system is really like a 92 Eurovan 2.5 5 cylinder those don't have an Air Flow Meter or an Air...
• Diagnosis of Intermittent Power Loss or Misfire
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 09:50:05 -0700
  ...Ignition system, "if you have the Beru spark plug connectors replace them" 2. Coil -- you should have the "GREEN" Labelled coil Part # 211 905...
• Re: Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 13:27:55 -0400
  ...nasty grey cloud of smoke from the exhaust of my 84. > Digifant EMS on an inline VW motor. I am guessing it may be...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 18:44:16 -0800
  ...In fact one test of the fuel system is the "residual > pressure" test. If I recall, the system should hold pressure for about 20...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:25:52 +0200
  ...Garage mechanics (not only VW) were competent at fixing fuel > > injection systems I wouldn't get into it, but it seems when it gets...
• Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 05:41:43 -0400
  I'm having trouble with the idle - and, I believe, the idle control system - on my 88 Westfalia. It's been going on for...
• Re: Frozen engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:40:22 -0800
  ...the CIS system that was so hacked anyway by the PO >> that I ripped it all out and replaced it with Digifant 2. >> >> Ok...
• Re: What's the richest air fuel ration you can still make run? also friday Megasquirt VW
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:12:00 -0700
  ...I'm sure it's a pretty sweet running Digifant system . Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> To...
• Re: Confessions of a Emissions Passer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 23 May 2001 10:15:58 -0400
  ...I had originally thought that the digifant ignition system was like the new Ford systems where you didn't need to adjust the timing...
• Re: coolant hose number
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 13:49:16 -0400
  ...i used the N 20 357 1 hose for the coolant system. is it strong enough for that application or another way to put...
• Re: Found my instrument cluster..now a ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 08:00:50 -0700
  ...It has a Digifant II injection system. >> Anybody know? I'd first like to test the tach using a test wire lead >> first, to...
• Re: thread on underpowered?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Apr 1994 19:54:42 -0600 (CDT)
  ...well, ]the digifant fuel injection shuts the injectors OFF when you take your foot ]off the pedal at speed ... like pulling into an off...
• Gearing Fuel Economy and Performance
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 03:46:07 EST
  ...Put the 1.8L gas digifant in a 5.86 vehicle and you have more torque than any other Vanagon combination with the exception...
• 12% more power with Haltech?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 18:12:42 -0500
  ...The hassles to adapt the Haltech to Digifant are many. Between swapping wire harnesses, mounting it in factory location(even though it's smaller...
• Re: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:21:24 -0800
  ...I have one westy running with a 2.1 engine but the 1.9 fuel system, and it does seem to go quite well...
• Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:15:04 -0400
  ...After installing the new thermo, and bleeding the air outta the system, I noticed the van ran about a needle with above dead center...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:42:31 -0400
  ...van is and also if you are troubleshooting the digijet > or digifant system. Let me know and I will try to assist. > > -- Thanks, > Ken...
• Re: Delay on charge/o2sensor indicators after starting..?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 05:48:40 -0600
  ...The light/diode in this circuit is critical as they also prevent the back feed form the alternator from keeping the ignition system energized...
• Trip Report: Portland, Or to Algodones, Mx and return..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 08:30:08 -0700
  ...sensor with a cheapo unheated one to run with my Digifant engine management system...Works fine except it takes a second or two to...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 06:14:26 -0400
  ...Idle control system I'm having trouble with the idle - and, I believe, the idle control system - on my 88 Westfalia. It's been...
• On Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions and Fish
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 05:07:38 EDT
  ...Put the 1.8L gas digifant in a 5.86 vehicle and you have more torque than any other Vanagon combination with the exception...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 13:27:09 -0700
  ...The only thing our engines have besides the low state of tune to >> control NOx is the 3 way catalyst and O2 sensor system...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:37:43 -1000
  with which fuel system ?.. the 1.9's Digijet or the 2.1 Digifant. if all those engine management components and harness got switched...
• Re: Newbie has Westie & Vanagon Questions.
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 29 May 1998 17:07:42 EDT
  ...Smaller improvements include improved braking, Digifant (is this an improvement??), re-routed coolant hoses, Syncro available, PW, PL, PM, square headlights, skylight in the...
• Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 17:42:02 -1000
  ...Very 'smart' that way. >> >> I gather there have been attempts to make a MAF sensor for Digifant >> waterboxer fuel systems, without success. >> >> Scott >> >> >> On...
• Re: More stalling troubles (long)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 16:02:30 -0500
  ...The engine and engine ignition system need to be proper before you ease into the fuel injection system. Then if your O2 sensor is...