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  • Re: Diesel Vanagon Timing Advice
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Wed, 18 Aug 2004 00:37:14 -0600
    ...Remove the bolt from the center of the injection pump output housing. 4. Thread in the dial indicator and make sure it is now...
  • AFM related Vanagon Syndrome - occurs in both Digifant and Digijet
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:19:31 -0400
    ...No aircools were involved, as they had the non-digital (analog) L-Jetronic fuel injection system." After failing to find the actual service bulletins...
  • Re: FS: '63 Notchback
    Historical mailing list - Greg Merritt
    Thu, 7 Dec 1995 12:29:18 -0500 (EST)
    ...The Type III offered VW's first genuine automatic transmission in the '68 model year, along with the first massed-produced electronic fuel injection...
  • It's a mystery
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Apr 1997 21:00:45 -0400 (EDT)
    ...I found that if I disconnect the coolant temp sensor for the fuel injection system (simulating a cold engine) it runs well. So far...
  • Re: Eurospec Conversion, Kyle
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Wed, 29 Jul 1998 02:51:47 EDT
    ...configuration with the 2.0 the Stroke, and the new fuel injection system is buy FAR the best to be offered. I hope this...
  • Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
    Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
    Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:32:12 -0500
    ...SUPPOSEDLY nothing, it in fact trashed many a diesel fuel injection pump. Two of them belonging to your humble servant. At the time I...
  • Re: 82 westy turbo diesel
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 07:49:30 -0400
    ...pump and other things to > >find out it still won't start. > > Are you aware that the injection pump is a $1000 part? > > Bill >
  • cv joints more questions
    Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
    Fri, 23 Jan 2004 17:08:00 -0800
    ...Think i will try a few shots of grease with the injection needle to try to calm it down. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder...
  • Re: Bosch injector
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 00:18:02 -0500
    ...The fuel pressure regulator also helps modify the injection quantity by adjusting for manifold pressure or lack there of, (vacuum). Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
  • Re: temp 2 sensors?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 14 May 2005 07:36:28 -0700
    Look under fuel injection for your vehicle. One of the last items listed under that heading is the temperature sender that is Temp2. If...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:53:38 -0800
    ...ECU controlled timing and timing > curve, knock sensor ignition, sequential fuel injection, AND........another thousand rpm to play with, compared to a waterboxer. but...
  • Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:17:12 -0800
    ...Besides poor injection pump performance, very good injectors ... the other 'Big Thing' is COMpression .. if that's not there pretty good ..nothing counts in...
  • 1988 Vanagon Parts for Sale
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:08:05 -0400
    ...2.1L fuel injection airflow meter (AFM). Price: $50. You pay shipping, or pick up here. 2.1L engine control unit (ECU). Price: $60...
  • Re: Diesel Engine Upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 1 Sep 2011 15:04:42 -0700
    ...though an m-tdi is possible. ( mechanical injection pump ) I suspect your current engine uses CIS fuel injection.. not the nicest to deal with...
  • Surging engine
    Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
    Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:32:36 -0600
    ...It is fuel injection. I have been told by two different seemingly competent shops that the problem lies in a part numbered Bosch 0...
  • Diesel injector leak, Was: sniveling lurker no more!
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:01:05 -0500
    ...Crank for about a minute and the efficient vane transfer pump in the injection pump will fill everything. If the injection pump is completely...
  • Re: Vanagon gasket leaks--->which year?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Mon, 15 Mar 1999 00:11:33 EST
    ...From 1983 to 1985 they were 1.9L, 82HP engines with "Digijet" fuel injection. From 1986 to 1991 they used 2.1L, 90HP engines...
  • Re: tdi
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 2 Dec 2001 15:59:15 +1200
    ...The EFI control unit will alter the injection timing with rpm, so giving close to the ideal timing; this will give max power/torque...
  • Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:15:09 -0700
    ...s not a separate nozzle, it's in the injection pump, it changes the >>>injection timing. It's described here: >>>http://www.myturbodiesel.com...
  • Re: dumb fuel injection question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:13:35 -0400
    At 06:37 PM 7/27/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >'The only' variable is how long, in milliseconds the ecu holds the injectors...
  • Digifant ECU question ....Suffix D or not
    Historical mailing list - "Scott Daniel - Turbovans (by way of Rob )"
    Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:57:55 -0800
    ...what year vanagon with digifant 2.1 engine and fuel injection system uses the 'Suffix D' ECU ? can a non suffix D ecu and...
  • Re: Fuel Hose Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 3 Jul 2010 18:13:48 -0700
    Fuel injection clamps are cheap http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=311133515SS stainless for $2ea or Just over a buck for just the metal...
  • Re: *** Needed, source for metric hose ***
    Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
    Thu, 1 Jun 1995 15:38:20 -0700
    ...I > have searched for months now for the right size hoses for my L Jetronic Fuel > Injection system. > > Also, does anyone know how to...
  • capacitor fix?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 3 Mar 1997 22:21:24 -0800
    ...but I haven't seen any info for a L-tronic injection system. I've checked the archives and VW Guru Mr. Hoover sermons...
  • Re: A3 engine in Westie / PS pump disable?
    Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
    Mon, 11 May 1998 20:56:43 -0700
    ...watercooled sedan engines, their sizes, horse power rating and features(like injection, lifter types and valve configurations). It helped answer my question about what...
  • Re: What does EMPI stand for?
    Historical mailing list - marcus
    Mon, 15 Jun 1998 22:29:34 -0700
    ...TIA > > maybe it just is Empi, maybe someone's name, maybe stands for > Electronic Multi-Point Injection, or > Engineering Miracles for Pustulous Imports > > my...
  • Re: HOGS/DOGS/VW VAN HUNT!!!
    Historical mailing list - David-M
    Fri, 28 Aug 1998 19:39:32 -0400
    ...Just remember raccoons do carry RABIES, and if you get bitten or scratched, you are in for a very painful series of injections (or...
  • Re: WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Sep 1998 12:52:51 EDT
    ...Mi >> 99.9% cause of fire was your old, cracked, long overdue for replacement, fuel injection high pressure hose blew out, and sprayed your...
  • Diagnosing FI troubles
    Historical mailing list - gbasey
    Mon, 6 Mar 2000 23:14:47 -0500
    ...During the process of elimination, I was testing fuel injection and have a question. The Bentley says that in order to check the throttle...
  • Re: Syncro: What is the oil breather heater for?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 11 May 2000 02:14:17 +0200
    ...On the other hand, my Syncro has Digijet injection, opposed to the Digifant in your Syncro. PerL 87 Syncro 112i John-Reed Maffeo wrote...
  • Re: Help!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:56:43 -0500
    ...Checked for leaks in fuel injection hoses which have recently >been replaced. no leaks. There were none of the hesitations and bucking >associated with...
  • Digifant II... ?
    Historical mailing list - JonR
    Fri, 1 Mar 2002 17:08:31 -0500
    ...Bentley says it has the Digifant II fuel injection system... How similar is the Vanagon system Digifant F/I to what's in this...
  • Re: 1990 Vanagon Fuel injection problem
    Historical mailing list - Ry L Blaisdell
    Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:22:27 -0500
    hello, I checked the fuel pressure regulator by running the engine for a while revving it up to 3500-4000rpm shut it off and...
  • Re: Comments on Splittie (hp)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 13 Sep 2002 22:54:41 +1200
    ...No injection either. Why were US engines so down on power? >Looking forward to 110 HP from that flat six out back... What flat...
  • Re: Unleaded fuel
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 18 Mar 2003 11:01:00 -0500
    ...Unleaded fuel I have a -86 Caravelle C, 1.9l with fuel injection. Up to now, I have used 98-octane fuel with lead...
  • Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:55:33 -0400
    On Mon, 22 Sep 2003, Robert Keezer wrote: > Yeah- Diesel here last time I checked was$ 2.15-$ 2.25 a gallon. Gas is...
  • Re: gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 29 Nov 2005 13:10:16 -0600
    ...You need about 30 psi to get the injection system to work. Larry A. Neal Powers wrote: >I have removed the gas tank and...
  • Re: New 12 cyl. diesel transplant option
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:56:22 -0800
    ...houses! The description says it is a two-cycle, so the injection should be right... Antaki <wrack@COMCAST.NET> wrote: Personally, while this is...
  • Re: Fireworks for the Fourth-in my engine bay
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:50:57 -0700
    ...and need injection pump rebuilding etc. etc. etc. not that waterboxer headgaskets are anything less than a joke. They're not perfect either. But...
  • Re: Rabbit vs. Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:54:46 -0500
    ...There is a book put out on Bosch injection > systems that you'd find helpful. I overhauled the injection system on the > Ferrari and...
  • Re: Diesel $$ RE: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:32:25 -0300
    ...In a modern diesel engine, you would probably first kill all the sensors of the control systems, but even in an old mechanical injection...
  • Re: Cold Start Valve
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 12 May 1996 20:21:19
    ...I imagine that the fuel injection on an air-cooled Vanagon isn't much different. I would try disconnecting the sensor and connecting an...
  • Re: internal EngineCleanerUpperStuff ?
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:17:40 -0500
    ...This is not for running through the tank, you pipe it directly into and out of the injection pump where it circulates in place...
  • Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:04:34 -0700
    ...to get grease on into the rear wheel bearings? With an injection needle? Martin __________________________________________________________________ The new Internet Explorer� 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for...
  • Re: valves tightening?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 11 Aug 94 12:32:23 PDT
    WOODRUT writes: > > Poor Alyce has been in the shop for 2 days (fuel injection nightmare - another > story for another day). The mechanic said part...
  • mpg, was Retro-f. F.I.
    Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
    Tue, 18 Apr 1995 07:46:03 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Again, does > anybody know what kind of mileage a 2.0 with fuel injection should get? > Highway or City? > > This has been discussed thoroughly...
  • [Fwd: 1980 Vanagon automatic]
    Historical mailing list - Morton Sherry
    Sun, 28 Sep 1997 12:39:45 -0700
    ...you have listed, you reference a Bosch Gasoline & Injection products catalogue. Where can I get a copy - earlier edition would do. Look forward to...
  • Re: syncro gas tank leaking????
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 25 Feb 1998 06:41:14 -0800
    ...that run the EVAO system and the return line form the injection. I wonder if you have a hose that's leaking as opposed...
  • Re: Buying a 1986 Vanagon - My $0.02 Worth
    Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 21:25:58 -0700
    ...The 2.1 improved on > the 1.9 by adding more displacement, a different fuel injection system and > better routing of coolant hoses in...
  • My Audi 80 2.0L engine swap starts Sunday!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 8 Aug 1998 22:11:26 -0700
    ...As usuall I will be taking lots of photos of the install with details on the wiring and the injection system. If anyone has...
  • Re: converting watercooled vanagon to aircooled
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Tue, 27 Apr 1999 21:23:54 -0700
    ...passenger compartment, as well as a quieter engine and "better" fuel injection) Though I'm not sure you could call *any* horsepower a Vanagon...
  • Re: Van dying once warmed up; FI motor
    Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
    Tue, 7 Aug 2001 23:00:44 -0400
    ...Van dying once warmed up; FI motor > > Volks, > Looking at a project van, 82 2liter ACVW with fuel injection. > > Problem is, once it warms...
  • FS: Set of Solex Carbs for Vanagon/Bus
    Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
    Mon, 21 Oct 2002 20:04:07 -0400
    ...I'm pretty sure these were original on my engine, since there is no evidence that fuel injection components were installed. I have all...
  • Re: 87 AFM Cold weather problem, capacitor fix, etc.
    Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
    Mon, 8 Sep 2003 09:35:46 -0400
    I have a substantial size Word file that contains a lot of discussion from the list about the "Syndrome" and related Fuel Injection related...
  • No injector pulse Aircooled AFC injection
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Sat, 27 Mar 2004 17:50:56 -0500
    Ok guys, Help me find what i am missing here. I got my rebuild back in the van over the last few days, I...
  • Re: Vanagon carb needed, with waterboxer manifolds
    Historical mailing list - Richard Green
    Wed, 24 Aug 2005 22:04:08 -0500
    ...my VW Thing. > I don't want to use the fuel injection stuff since the vehicle will live > in Mexico full time and be...
  • Re: Fuel Lines (Plastic Ones)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:03:31 -0400
    Fuel injection rated hose! If you got it at a flaps, it is most likely garbage. It will split and crack in a few...
  • Re: 82 Diesel Timing Belt
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:45:10 -0800
    ...Maybe you check injection timing or you don't . maybe belt tension and injection timing were set perfect with 30,000 miles o the...
  • Re: identifying wires at the fuse panel?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:10:50 -0800
    ...you're using the Cold Start injection advance knob, right ? I strongly recommend a fuel additive in diesels btw. glad you got your wires...
  • Re: cv joint lubing
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 20 Mar 1998 14:06:57 -0500
    ...When we removed the shafts and took a good look at the CV joints and grease, it was obvious that the injection method is...