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  • Re: VW Caravelle C, Turbo Diesel... info on turbo...
    Historical mailing list - brent taylor
    Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:42:01 +0900
    ...Aspirated injection pump doesn't increase fuel metering >>with turbo boost. I run the combination of the non-turbo engine (code CS) and the...
  • DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:36:40 -0500
    ...multi-point fuel injection - intermittient air metering: flow Valve timing at 1mm lift in degrees inlet open: 10 BTDC inlet close: 48 ABDC exhaust...
  • Re: VW Caravelle C, Turbo Diesel... info on turbo....
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 11:25:06 -0500
    ...Aspirated injection pump doesn't increase fuel metering with turbo boost. > There is no Haynes book on this car and that is There is...
  • Re: David Marshal. Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 27 Mar 2000 22:07:50 -0800
    ...CIS as you may already know is a very precise metering system. If anything the engine would see a richer mixture at full throttle...
  • Re: Back From Mothballing, Mystery Coolant Leak - bump
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 5 May 2012 16:59:32 -0700
    ...There's a metering hole in the middle of the > thing, it's not complicated but not totally simple either. For the tank, > look...
  • Martin's tailpipe smoke color guide to troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Thu, 17 Jun 1999 13:41:24 -0400
    ...1/ Fuel metering too rich. More fuel is supplied than can be burned by the oxygen available in the cylinders. 2/ Fuel injection timing...
  • Hot EGR?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Thu, 22 Jul 1999 07:34:33 -0400
    ...Perhaps that is why yours doesn't get hot? As far as the metering gasket: it is obsolete, and no longer available through VW...
  • Re: Multimeter recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:41:52 -0500
    ...I've had mine for 8 years, and it is still metering along. Sudhir On Dec 17, 2007 9:21 PM, tom ring <taring...
  • Westy brainteaser answer (Limbo campout.)
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Mon, 19 Jul 1999 17:02:22 -0400
    ...In pratice the more modern TDI engine has a computer controlled fuel control which can set the max fuel metering more exactly, and gains...
  • Brake problem
    Historical mailing list - Moritz, Thomas W NWW
    Tue, 31 Jul 2001 16:25:20 -0700
    ...I'm prepared to replace the master cylinder, brake lines, proportioning valve, metering valve and pressure switch if necessary. I would also appreciate your...
  • Sandblasting - The next generation
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sun, 03 Mar 1996 09:05:14 -0800
    ...The "sand metering valve" also seems to be causing some problems. I think that by replacing those two components with better versions wil yield...
  • Re: AFM Testing?
    Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
    Sat, 12 May 2001 16:14:29 -0600
    ...Are you metering it at the pins or somewhere on the board? Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Gough To: Joe Romas Sent: Saturday, May...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:46:01 -0700
    ...Some air-flow > meters may > experience a vibration resonance of the metering > potentiometer wiper > during extended constant driving. This resonance causes the > air-flow...
  • Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
    ...Boot intake, to Air Flow sensor Part #071.129.967 Air Metering Body (throttle body) Air distribution manifold with cold start valve Part # 0...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:49 -0800
    ...multi-point fuel injection - intermittient air metering: flow Valve timing at 1mm lift in degrees inlet open: 10 BTDC inlet close: 48 ABDC exhaust...
  • Re: aftermarket instrumentation
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 11 May 1996 23:18:15 -0700
    John Sweet asked about metering input: You asked "Any suggestions?" I surely do have opinions. The number one VW water cooled motor killer in...
  • Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 8 Sep 2005 16:44:10 -0700
    ...Any halfway decent mechanical engineer can figure it out in a few minutes without building one. ...most seem to depend on vacuum, metering and...
  • Re: Going back to fuel injection...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:45:23 -0500
    ...Boot intake, to Air Flow sensor Part #071.129.967 Air Metering Body (throttle body) Air distribution manifold with cold start valve Part # 0...
  • VW-FYI-Gas Heater resources
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:41:58 -0400
    ...it is VERY important to be able to check the fuel pump for metering. it HAS to flow right and I do believe there...
  • Re: please help!!! I dunno what to do 85' 1.9L
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Sat, 20 Sep 2003 08:50:53 -0500
    ...If the AFM isn't metering correctly give it a good cleaning. If there is a groove worn in the carbon strip try loosening...
  • Re: $300 reward for advice
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 1 Aug 2000 07:26:59 -0400
    ...1) mechanical well-being (you have this) 2) proper ignition (you probably have this) 3) proper fuel metering (this may be your problem) When...
  • Re: Back From Mothballing, Mystery Coolant Leak - bump
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 5 May 2012 21:09:25 -0400
    ...There's a metering hole in the middle of the >> thing, it's not complicated but not totally simple either. For the tank, >> look...
  • Re: RECOMMENDATION
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sat, 20 May 2000 08:38:40 EDT
    ...He said that it was an older system and clogged easily because the metering rods were small. The cost to switch was over $2500...
  • Re: Fuel ponderings
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 09:03:27 -0800
    ...EEEK! Better fuel metering. The Bosch L-Jetronic system with lambda (O2) sensor pretty much nails that 14.7 air-fuel ratio. Congress legislating...
  • Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:12:08 -0500
    ...I also have my electric service on "time of use metering." So depending on the time of day and day of week my electricity...
  • Re: Refrigerator doesn't work yet.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 7 Aug 2000 09:04:26 -0400
    ...It could be that either a restricted gas metering orifice (the burner tube fits over it at one end) or too-little pressure from...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
    ...multi-point fuel injection - intermittient > air metering: flow > > Valve timing at 1mm lift in degrees > > inlet open: 10 BTDC > inlet close: 48 ABDC > exhaust...
  • Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:13:58 -0400
    For volt metering I have one of these: http://casitaclub.com/forums/uploads/post-2-1108950089.jpg not sure if RS still sells them...
  • Re: Multimeter recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:37:02 -0800
    ...I've had mine for 8 years, and it is still metering along. > Sudhir > > On Dec 17, 2007 9:21 PM, tom ring <taring...
  • Digifant problems - uneven running
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Mon, 10 Oct 94 9:55:53 PDT
    ...Bulletin 92-01 that the cause is that "some air-flow meters experience a vibration resonance of the metering potentiometer wiper during extended constant...
  • Re: Chineses Diesel Heaters Youtube series of technical evaluation
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:13:44 +0000
    ...youtube.com/watch?v=NCAzEDWwU8c Chinese Diesel Air Heaters Part 7 Metering/Dosing pump <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGFDFZ6r1dI&list=TLPQMjYwMzIwMjAD37jZ4UvH6w &index...
  • Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:46:49 -0500
    ...Boot intake, to Air Flow sensor Part #071.129.967 Air Metering Body (throttle body) Air distribution manifold with cold start valve Part # 0...
  • Re: aux battery ideas
    Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
    Wed, 3 Sep 1997 06:39:09 -0700
    ...another thing i was noting was the use of some sophisticated metering > equipment to monitor actual amp-hours available in a battery and its...
  • Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:27:22 +0000
    ...manual, metering on the ECU multi- > pin connector, and all my injectors measure out to 18 ohms as per spec. > > However, what is REALLY...
  • Re: Back From Mothballing, Mystery Coolant Leak - bump
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 5 May 2012 18:22:29 -0700
    ...There's a metering hole in the middle of the >>> thing, it's not complicated but not totally simple either. For the tank, >>> look...
  • Re: Fuel flow senders
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:49:43 -0800
    ...there is a way that I am missing about installing fuel >metering devices? > >For a picture of our prototype engine monitoring gauge see: > >http...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
    ...multi-point fuel injection - intermittient air metering: flow Valve timing at 1mm lift in degrees inlet open: 10 BTDC inlet close: 48 ABDC exhaust...
  • 80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -0500
    ...Boot intake, to Air Flow sensor Part #071.129.967 Air Metering Body (throttle body) Air distribution manifold with cold start valve Part # 0...
  • RE: Dometic - Have Flame - No Cooling
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Sun, 22 Jun 1997 00:51:36 -0400
    ...screw ( brass screw on top of the thermostat, which has a metering orifice in it) or a clogged or restricted exhaust pipe, or possible...
  • Re: Westy Fridge Conversion questions
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:49:14 -0700
    ...My van has good metering for voltage and battery state of charge. 3. On some models of the compressor you can set the compressor...
  • Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 12:08:05 -0400
    ...Boot intake, to Air Flow sensor Part #071.129.967 > Air Metering Body (throttle body) > Air distribution manifold with cold start valve Part # 0...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
    ...multi-point fuel injection - intermittient > air metering: flow > > Valve timing at 1mm lift in degrees > > inlet open: 10 BTDC > inlet close: 48 ABDC > exhaust...
  • Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:25:30 -0500
    ...1:13 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote: > For volt metering I have one of these: http://casitaclub.com/forums/ > uploads/post-2...
  • Re: Back From Mothballing, Mystery Coolant Leak - bump
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 5 May 2012 21:31:23 -0400
    ...There's a metering hole in the middle of the >>>> thing, it's not complicated but not totally simple either. For the tank, >>>> look...
  • Maintainance: Good Advice
    Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
    Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
    ...They also protect the carburetor in older vehicles, preventing dirt from clogging the air bleeds and metering jets and protect fuel injectors in late...
  • Re: Engine modifications needed to run E85?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 8 May 2006 10:13:45 -0700
    ...Alcohol has about 30% less energy per unit volume than gasoline, so you need to adjust the air metering for closer to 8:1...
  • Happy Friday! Some fule injection and idle tips.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:47:04 +0000
    ...As the Waterboxer does not use a PCV valve or other metered crank case ventilation metering vacuum leaks include bad valve cover gaskets, defective...
  • Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:51:52 -0800
    ...The 1315 does not require metering: it appears to be smart enough to not connect ugly-dead batteries to the system. So that's...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:39:53 -0400
    ...Some air-flow meters may experience a vibration resonance of the metering potentiometer wiper during extended constant driving. This resonance causes the air-flow...
  • Re: Fuel flow senders
    Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
    Fri, 2 Dec 2005 10:27:04 -0500
    ...there is a way that I am missing about installing fuel >metering devices? > >For a picture of our prototype engine monitoring gauge see: > >http...
  • Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:17:26 -0800
    ...control, a "chippable" fuel and timing curve and more accurate air metering due to a MAF. I don't think the aluminum vs cast...
  • Re: $300 reward for advice
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 1 Aug 2000 07:55:40 -0400
    ...1) mechanical well-being (you have this) 2) proper ignition (you probably have this) 3) proper fuel metering (this may be your problem) When...
  • Poor man battery testing
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:42:40 -0500
    ...One with metering would be real nice but a basic 400 watt unit will do the job. The inverter will be used to supply...
  • Re: "Smoke in the Cockpit!!!"... Vanagon Drama in Real-life, Part , Deux
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Wed, 21 Jul 1999 19:54:47 -0700
    ...pipe (none at all at idle and WOT) because of the metering gasket that sits between the pipe and valve. That gasket has an...
  • Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:21:58 EST
    ...The 1315 does not require metering: it appears to be smart enough to not connect ugly-dead batteries to the system. So that's...
  • Re: O2 sensor question
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 9 Jun 1997 08:27:35 -0700
    ...With such a narrow range, you cannot really hope to hit the target with any fuel metering system, either a carb or FI. So...
  • Re: Poor man battery testing
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:30:04 -0800
    ...One with metering would be real nice but a basic 400 watt unit will do the job. The inverter will be used to supply...
  • Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:01:54 -0500
    ...massively failed neither system would help. > > The 1315 does not require metering: it appears to be smart enough to not > connect ugly-dead batteries...
  • Re: Poor man battery testing
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:27:46 -0800
    ...One with metering would be real nice but a basic 400 watt unit will do the job. The inverter will be used to supply...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:05:37 -0700
    ...Some air-flow meters > may experience a > vibration resonance of the metering potentiometer wiper > during extended > constant driving. This resonance causes the air-flow...