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  • Re: RE Bentley Thermostat housing torque values
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Nov 96 11:46:02 -0800
    ...Note that the same 10 nm = 61 pound feet" value appears at the "thermostat housing" "specification" under "Water-cooled Digijet and Digifant" further down...
  • Re: Hot times under the rear seat
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 30 Apr 2004 16:16:06 -0400
    ...Anyone wanting to see a fractured solder joint -- AFM pullup resistor in a Digijet board -- pmail me as it will be a while before...
  • Re: How much life in a Factory Rebuild
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Fri, 25 May 2007 22:01:26 -0400
    ...Probably a 2.1, although she still has digijet EC as far as I >can tell. Judging from the receipts, it ran poorly. By...
  • Re: [Syncro] Bidding on manuals on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:23:31 -0400
    ...Factory Fuel Injection Training Manual--Digijet: 1987 Edition Title/Item: "Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems; ProTraining" Manual 1987, Digijet Application: 1983-1985 Vanagon Length...
  • Re: At the pump fueling issue - solved
    Historical mailing list - George Laubach
    Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:54:40 -0500
    ...COM > > Subject: > At the pump fueling issue > > > > > > Good summer to you, > > > > Digijet, '84 Westy, 2.2 GoWesty kit in a 1.9 block. > > > > Last...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Tue, 9 Aug 2011 21:49:03 -0700
    ...The "jiggle the > connections" technique seems to have worked for now. > > > > Thanks for the input all! > > > > Dan > > > > <WH 85 Vanagon - Digijet.JPG>
  • Fuel mixture too rich?
    Historical mailing list - Barb Ourada
    Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:03:58 -0500
    ...Have a 85 manual digijet. Awhile ago, the van seemed to miss or slip power going down the road, and since the clutch had...
  • Re: Convert 85 auto to 4sp? And HP increases please
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 07:51:52 EST
    ...s Volvo with a Bosch L-Jetronic similar to VW's Digijet). After I go through the instructions again, if I'm still concerned...
  • happenings with home engine repair: The big picture (part 1)
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
    Fri, 23 Feb 2001 20:38:24 -0800
    ...What is the timing set at for this conversion? It's a 2.1, but Digijet....I'm sure it's written down somewhere...
  • Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!! (was: ISCU Bench test)
    Historical mailing list - tinker man
    Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:26:15 +0300
    ...Can anyone shed some light on these compatibility issues? I've also been taking a shot at analyzing the Digijet 2.1L ECU too...
  • Idle Gremlins & Radiator Frogs
    Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
    Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:54:41 EST
    ...I have a question for you on idle in an '85 digijet, 1.9L. I just did my spring tune up (first one with...
  • Re: new to list and '84 rich running solution (long)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 1 Feb 2003 14:14:05 -0800
    ...the "cold start injecton map" as I call >>> > it, since this Digijet doesn't have a cold-start >>> > injector per se. >>> > >>> > An oil change...
  • Re: Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L
    Historical mailing list - David Gunning
    Fri, 19 May 2006 20:10:15 -0400
    ...Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L >> >> >>> this may help explain what they are: >>> >>> http://www.californiavan.com/Manuals/Digijet/vanagonDigijetP60.pdf >>> >> >> >> >
  • Re: 85 Vanagon - should I buy
    Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
    Thu, 2 Jul 1998 07:36:27 +0200
    ...It should have the 1.9 l 90 hp waterboxer with digijet injecion. > I've owned a few old buses, > including a cherry 67...
  • CIS Joys! :)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:07:17 EST
    ...So is the CIS system more simple than the Digijet or Digifant systems in our vans? Yes. But is it easier to troubleshoot? Not...
  • O2 sensor problems
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Tue, 31 Aug 2004 23:52:50 -0700
    ...try to fix a problem with my 1.9L waterboxer with Digijet FI. The van is running rich. It doesn't affect drivability, but...
  • Re: 1.9 oil light/preassure issue
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:31:44 -0800
    ...oil pressure > switch ratings on the 1.9 WBX. Bentley sez: Digijet '83 '84, '85 > switch is 1.8 bar. Allans comment and looking...
  • Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 29 Jan 2004 13:41:57 -0600
    ...L Snyder ><Jay.L.Snyder@INVISTA.COM> wrote: > > > >>Not on the Digijet! It is mechanic and vacuum advance! It is not >>controlled by the...
  • Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 05:20:07 -0700
    ...Stock > pistons, stroked to 82mm, and running big-valve heads. > Fuel injection is stock 1.9 Digijet. The problem is > that it ironically lacks...
  • Re: Difference between North American Engines and European Engines
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:16:14 -0500
    ...Externally >> the distributor is unique and so is the ECU and Digijet FI system. I >> think the starter has a different part # too. Premium...
  • ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 12 May 2013 20:17:22 -0700
    ...The most challenging part of the whole process was marrying the DigiJet Vanagon to the ABA's Motronic engine management system. You only need...
  • Re: 02 sensors
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sat, 4 Aug 2001 16:02:57 -0500
    ...The Digijet ECU (computer) rarely fail I've been told by a expert who repairs ECUs. And when they do it is usually total...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
    Historical mailing list - Paul
    Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:09:04 -0700
    ...1 long block and intake >>> and exhaust systems..but still running Digijet. >>> >>> I assume you checked your oil level. >>> >>> I just went through a...
  • Re: [WetWesties] etka on line with registration
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:08:07 -0800
    ...Another critical area is certain > engine area parts for the Digijet/Digifant for North American market, all is > shown is for Europe, usually not...
  • Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
    Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:35:36 -0600
    ...Our vanagons are, with the exception of the digifant/digijet system, analog devices. Entirely comprehensible and possible to master, as demonstrated by many on...
  • Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
    Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
    Fri, 21 Dec 2001 21:30:02 -0800
    ...Boston Bobs day at the dyno > > > > This is an interesting topic - how much headroom does DigiFant/DigiJet > have > > for performance increase? > > > > According to that...
  • Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratio update
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Tue, 1 Jan 2002 19:50:07 -0600
    ...I have an extra ground on the digijet ecu case as well as an extra ground from the left head to the van body...
  • Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives!
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:57:56 -0700
    ...The cooling system is stock 1.9 liter, as is the Digijet > FI. > We did cut the seats on the heads and resurface the...
  • Re: Air Flow Meter;
    Historical mailing list - zampano
    Fri, 6 Jun 2003 09:11:44 -0700
    ...you checked and ruled out any other possible problems involving Digifant/Digijet, the ignition and fuel supply. PITA. The static test in the Bentley...
  • Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:20:30 -0700
    ...Knowing what and how certain L-Jet (which is what Digijet really is) compenents really helped in getting to know the Vanagon Bentley. They...
  • 1.9 vs 2.1 - technical differences.
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Thu, 30 May 2002 10:15:31 -0400
    ...auto) What about the ECU, it must be slightly different (Digifan / Digijet) The engine core: There is some difference for sure, what are they...
  • Re: [Syncro] 10K update-2.3 H.O. WBX from Unique Imports
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 22:35:18 -0700
    ...am all ears, as that is my current challenge - tricking the digijet 1.9FI into thinking it is a 2.3. Until i finish...
  • Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives!
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:23:18 -0700
    ...The cooling system is stock 1.9 liter, as is the > Digijet FI. > We did cut the seats on the heads and resurface the...
  • Re: Using O2 sensor for fuel mix adjustment?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Mon, 13 Oct 1997 12:47:38 -0700
    ...As my '86 Digijet > Caravelle doesn't have one of those sensors, I'm thinking of using an > external one. > It cannot be really...
  • Re: Vanagon Driveability Complaints - VW part number 025 906 302A
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Thu, 1 May 2003 23:14:04 -0400
    ...He said that this part is to fix the "vanagon syndrome" hesitation/bucking problem with all Digifont (this was before Digijet, right?) injection engines...
  • Re: Snap On Vantage.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:25:20 -0700
    ...Vantage he referred to was suitable for tracking misfire on a Digijet Vanagon. I'll clarify with the mechanic what the actual model Vantage...
  • Re: WANTED: Pictures of Syncro engine compartment
    Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
    Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:46:27 -0600
    ...Pictures of Syncro engine compartment > > > > > > > > DJ-code is a European WBX with 112 hp and a DIGIJET ECU. The engine > code > >> is > >> at the...
  • Re: How much power can a stock FI make?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Sat, 17 Nov 2001 10:13:07 -0500
    ...The Digijet fuel injection system is not what is limiting the available power. What does limit the power is the ability of the engine...
  • Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sat, 2 Jul 2016 19:18:37 -0700
    ...turbovans.com> wrote: > I suppose one could say that about Vanagon Digijet and Digifant Fuel > Injection. > > I can say for sure it REALLY helps...
  • Help -Stranded & need advice...
    Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
    Sat, 25 Sep 1999 21:53:04 -0300
    ...Replaced ECU (digijet) in early summer. My van loved having a new brain. Ran better than ever. Today I drove to our local farmers...
  • Re: Move to CA - emissions?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Thu, 10 Aug 2000 17:17:57 -0700
    ...for the 2.1L Digifants (not sure about the 1.9 Digijets). You might first check to see if your Vanagon has a sticker...
  • Re: If You Have A Flat Spot in Acceleration...
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:41:10 -0800
    ...On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>wrote: > Ditto for my 84 Westy Digijet as well...
  • Re: Yet Even More About My Injectors
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:21:59 -0500
    ...Jim Thompson's write up and put it in using the Digijet injection. It ran beautifully, so well, in fact that I thought the...
  • Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
    ...BOSCH DIGIJET Ignition: ELECTRONIC Emissions: US FED Symptoms: No Start ____________________________________________________________ oK HERE WE GO ,eNGINE RUNS ROUGH & SMOKES W/FUEL PUMP DISCONNECTED WILL NOT...
  • Fwd: Re: ECU Testing
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:31:26 -0500
    ...But looking at this Digijet ECU image: http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1190386.jpg I can see how those pins would be...
  • Re: digifant injection
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 6 Apr 2009 20:02:15 -0700
    ...4 of the injection cycles are not "wasted" >>fuel?? > > Digifant and Digijet both, as well as L-Jetronic which the Digis are > related to...
  • Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:14:38 -0500
    ...The 1.9liter Vanagons, (Digijet) used a distributor with built in advance mechanisms. The 2.1 liter (Digifant) do all ignition timing advance functions...
  • Re: Yet Even More About My Injectors
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:33:56 +0000
    ...Jim Thompson's > write up and put it in using the Digijet injection. It ran beautifully, so well, > in fact that I thought the...
  • Just unearthed some goodies............
    Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
    Fri, 15 Sep 2000 01:17:55 EDT
    ...Idle stabilizers, part# 251-906-083A, brand new OEM, fits years '83.5 thru '85 with Digijet fuel injection. 4. Tail-lights, new OEM...
  • Re: 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Mon, 3 May 2004 21:58:05 -0400
    ...jonathan On Mon, 3 May 2004, Jonce Fancher wrote: > Hi all > im miffed > i have a 85 westi stock 1.9L Digijet > i have...
  • Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 9 Dec 2007 22:13:09 -0500
    ...The 1.9 digijet and ignition supports it just fine, same injectors. I prefer to upgrade to the 2.1 cooling system with oil...
  • Re: Metric to AWG wire size conversion chart
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Mon, 25 Jan 1999 08:30:27 -0800
    ...The >'83/'84 Digijet shows an AWG #2 running to the starter. The '85 shows a >"35mm" going to the starter. The '86 shows...
  • Re: Update on stalling '87
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:24:45 -0700
    ...I have replaced the ECU with the non digijet setup couple years back.. man this is driving me nuts.. I was thinking it was...
  • Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:18:27 -1000
    ...even if you keep your Digijet EFI ...it's very nice to have a *compete* 2.1 exhaust system on there.. superior to the...
  • Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 13 May 2013 09:14:04 -0400
    ...The most challenging part of the whole process was > marrying the DigiJet Vanagon to the ABA's Motronic engine management > system. You only need...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
    ...Bosch Digijet Injection > type: multi-point fuel injection - intermittient > air metering: flow > > Valve timing at 1mm lift in degrees > > inlet open: 10 BTDC > inlet...
  • Re: ECU relocation / new 1.9 harnesses
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:25:55 -0800
    ...Let me know if you have any questions, otherwise I will get > back > > in > > touch with you when the digijet harness is ready to...
  • Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:52:50 -0400
    ...Most will >>> probably not have this problem unless they are running an '83 or '84 >>> digijet (1.9) camper van and draw a lot...
  • mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Thu, 25 Nov 2004 11:55:50 -0500
    ...stock 90 automatic = >van and on the Boston Bob big valve digijet race camper in the next few = >days >I promise to keep you...
  • 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...