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  • Re: Identify the mystery I4 engine and WIN!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 22 Jun 2003 23:23:37 -0700
    ...Uses the same fuel pressure as the Vanagon so it won't tax your fuel pump like a CIS system will. The wiring harness...
  • Re: Cheap way to clean rusty gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Mon, 21 Aug 2000 08:09:30 -0000
    ...Pulled the injectors(CIS), did a spray pattern > check. Two > > spraying off at weird angles, the other two nothing. Pulled the fuel > sender > > to...
  • Re: Considering I4 swap: 1.8 89 Golf vs. 1.8 VW Fox (90?)
    Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
    Sat, 28 Jul 2001 13:07:30 -0700
    ...I took off the carb and put on a CIS-fuel injection system from a 86 Golf. The van now belongs to a friend...
  • Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
    Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
    Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:30:25 -0700
    ...Lifters from the oil pump ........you check the oil > pressure, > ( to make sure it's not excessive, like from stuck pressure relief valve ) > and...
  • Re: Update on my engine swap (very long)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 20 Oct 2002 22:21:43 -0700
    ...I got a complete engine-area harness from an '88 GTI, since I'm switching to CIS-E. After stripping out A/C, lights...
  • Re: engine conversion
    Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 14:54:19 -0600
    ...I bought a running (real Junker) Rabbit for $100.00, with good CIS fuel system. The intake system cleared everything short of a 1...
  • Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 6 Feb 2013 13:03:57 -0800
    ...on VW's that have CIS fuel injection, just guessing................. I'd expect those fuel pumps, since they run at much higher pressure than...
  • Re: inline VW swap into Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:22:20 -0400
    ...Here's a great page with the specifics (but some is specific to a CIS fueled car, not digifant (89-92 Jetta/golf) http...
  • Re: Surging engine
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:41:54 -0400
    Hi Paul, CIS injection can be a PITA to deal with when it isn't running right, and a lot of parts are hard...
  • Fuel Injection Cleaner
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Fri, 10 Feb 1995 11:38:39 CST6CDT
    ...energize the fuel pump once and then disconnect. start and run the engine at idle until it dies. there are good instructions on the...
  • Re: Injector cleaning results
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 14 Jan 2005 19:47:29 -0700
    ...except for CIS injectors) to wire it up. Some heavy cleaner like BG in a tank with a high pressure fuel pump like on...
  • Re: Change the sssstats Joel.
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 6 Jan 1996 21:58:11 -0500
    ...It's currently owned by a pastor who >has lots of receipts, an extra injector pump, an extra head, and some VW >tools. I...
  • AMP Part Numbers for 25 pin Digifant connector
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:43:13 -0700
    ...same for the Digifant II (1989 to 1992 Golf and Jetta), CIS-E O2 Sensor Unit (1985 to 1988 GTI and GLI), no doubt...
  • Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:04:50 -0700
    ...Lifters from the oil pump ........you check the oil > > pressure, > > ( to make sure it's not excessive, like from stuck pressure relief valve > ) > > and...
  • catalog you'll ALL love
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Dec 1995 17:15:46 -0800
    ...water storage tanks and cisterns, with devices to catch rain water, etc. unusual items for showers/grey water stuff unusual water purifyers and distillers...
  • Re: permanent fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
    Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:23:31 -0500
    ...And now you purpose to do the same thing on an Audi CIS system, running full working pressure of 75 lb's to 85...
  • Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
    Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
    Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:29:43 -0400
    ...Lifters from the oil pump ........you check the oil > > > pressure, > > > ( to make sure it's not excessive, like from stuck pressure relief > valve > > ) > > > and...
  • ENGINE SWAP: Got the I4 installed today!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:37:14 -0800
    ...Up coming steps: - Install the power steering pump assembly. - Design a simple and strong engine mount setup. Looks like a A2 Golf rear engine...
  • 1.9 Turbo Diesel and 2.0 Gas Fuel Economy Stats
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:48:25 -0700
    ...1995 Jetta 2.0L Block, 1986 1.8L Jetta head, CIS Fuel Injection Engine Timing: 12 BTDC Oil: Mobile 1 15W40 Synthetic SJ Avg...
  • Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:24:24 -0700
    ...They called and I >> authorised >> installation of a fuel pump cut off relay ( pump was wired directly- >> relay >> makes sure it shuts off if...
  • Re: Fuel Injection Cleaner
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Fri, 10 Feb 1995 10:58:23 +0000
    ...attach the > free end of the fuel line hose from the tool you just made. > energize the fuel pump once and then disconnect. start...
  • Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - James
    Tue, 3 Feb 2015 22:21:05 -0500
    ...VW engines are infamous for carboned intake valves - in the glory days of the CIS system, we were advised to run Chevron's Techron...
  • Reply, [syncronized] Question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Tue, 26 Jan 1999 00:37:53 EST
    ...The fuel pump was replaced at a dealer about 5 years (50K miles ago). Fuel filter about 4 years ago. Injectors/seals and the...
  • Re: 91 dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
    Historical mailing list - mike twombley
    Wed, 28 Jan 2004 09:30:15 -0800
    ...The ECU must get voltage for the fuel pump to > run and for the coil to make spark. You need a voltmeter to figure...
  • return to ol' blue - the diesel to gas conversion
    Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
    Sat, 14 Sep 2002 17:36:28 -0700
    ...We needed to drain the tank of diesel, and did so by attaching the fuel pump to where the existing line entered the engine...
  • Re: permanent fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Mon, 6 Mar 2006 18:52:10 -0600
    ...CAN YOU SAY BOOM! > With that much pressure, a running pump, an accumulator. If the hose >came off, or was cut in an accident...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - James Eaton
    Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:23:34 -0500
    Brett, the idle stabilizer that you're thinking of, the DIS (Digital Idle Stabilizer) from the CIS system, has no resemblance to the Idle...
  • Re: New adapter plate: DIY Engine Conversions
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 24 Sep 1998 13:10:08 -0400
    ...One benefit to this would be we could make some modifications that would allow a "standard" oil pump to be used and perhaps change...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:25:00 -0600
    ...Inputs include an AC sensor, power steering pump sensor, ECU output, and more. But you're right, the programming should not be too difficult...
  • 2.0L Conversion 5K update, longish
    Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
    Tue, 21 Sep 1999 00:59:19 -0700
    ...FI is CIS-E with knock sensor, o2 sensor, but not Motronic. I purchased the FastForward basic kit(adapter, flywheel & crossmember), plus David did...
  • Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
    Sat, 4 Oct 2008 14:48:54 -0700
    ...They called and I > >> > authorised > >> > installation of a fuel pump cut off relay ( pump was wired directly- > >> > relay > >> > makes sure it shuts off if...
  • Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 3 Feb 2015 19:52:42 -0800
    ...VW engines are infamous for carboned intake valves - in the glory days of the CIS system, we were advised to run Chevron's Techron...
  • Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:49:21 -0500
    ...the CIS lines, yep them stainless lines last forever, but carefully inspect what feeds the stainless lines, the ones to the pump and around...
  • Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
    Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
    Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:39:01 -0700
    ...Lifters from the oil pump ........you check the oil > > > > pressure, > > > > ( to make sure it's not excessive, like from stuck pressure relief > > valve > > > ) > > > > and...
  • Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 4 Oct 2008 20:45:26 -0700
    ...They called and I > > >> > authorised > > >> > installation of a fuel pump cut off relay ( pump was wired directly- > > >> > relay > > >> > makes sure it shuts off if...
  • Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:41:27 -0800
    ...I'm slowly working on one for myself ...87 Jetta 16vavle DOHC 1.8 ..with CIS-E fuel injection .. 123 hp at 5,800...
  • Re: 2.0L Conversion 5K update, longish
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 21 Sep 1999 19:58:55 -0700
    ...FI is CIS-E >with knock sensor, o2 sensor, but not Motronic. >I purchased the FastForward basic kit(adapter, flywheel & crossmember), >plus David did...
  • Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:19:04 -0700
    ...Lifters from the oil pump ........you check the oil > > > > > pressure, > > > > > ( to make sure it's not excessive, like from stuck pressure relief > > > valve > > > > ) > > > > > and...
  • Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:24:28 -0500
    ...If the CIS doesn't cooperate , I'll run it on Digifant. > Southern Oregon. > > what fun ! > Scott > www.turbovans.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Don...
  • My Turbo Audi 2.0 Project (not short)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 05:24:17 EDT
    ...Of course he remains fixated on these arcane CIS systems, so I'm sure he didn't appreciate some of the more subtle ramifications...
  • Re: Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Sun, 9 Mar 2014 16:24:08 -0700
    ...sure they mess up sometimes..say early CIS gas Rabbits where fuel pump current flow in the fuse box was too high , eventually melting...
  • Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:16:40 -0500
    ...All of my Mercedes gassers were D-Jtronics or CIS systems. The BMWs I worked on were all hot wire systems. Tom www.kegkits...
  • Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:49:11 -0700
    ...Remember that for Digifant II and CIS-E engines (I assume CIS is similar, but haven't really looked at this primitive system) the...
  • Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:18:32 -0800
    ...If the CIS doesn't cooperate , I'll run it on Digifant. >> Southern Oregon. >> >> what fun ! >> Scott >> www.turbovans.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Don...
  • Re: cheap diesel singlecab on samba..in calif
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:31:14 -0700
    ...Gonna convert one from CIS-E fuel injection to Digifant too I hope. Has anyone ever heard of a Euerovan 2.5 inline five...
  • Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:33:04 -0700
    ...Remember that for Digifant II and CIS-E engines (I assume CIS is > > similar, but haven't really looked at this primitive system) the...
  • Re: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 6 May 2004 02:11:02 EDT
    ...To clear my turbo auxiliary scavenging oil pump (goes where the PS pump would mount in this configuration) I also designed a new oil...
  • On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 01:58:55 EST
    ...In essence, the torque maximum represents the peak volumetric efficiency of the pump as well as the maximum efficiency of completely consuming the available...
  • Re: All engines have issues...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 22 May 2010 22:23:55 -0400
    ...Fuel injection was CIS. The Rabbit GTI was amongst the first to get a 1.8. Those early engines may have been considered but...
  • Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 11 Jan 2000 18:39:37 -0800
    ...Yes the water pump is driven by the timing belt and takes about 3 hours to re and re. The 4 cylinder is a...
  • Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:34:49 -0700
    ...In essence, the torque maximum represents the peak volumetric efficiency of the pump as well as the maximum efficiency of completely consuming the available...
  • Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 02:32:51 EST
    ...Remember that for Digifant II and CIS-E engines (I assume CIS is similar, but haven't really looked at this primitive system) the...
  • Re: Engine alternative (inline four) a bit long
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:42:10 -0700
    ...I wonder what they think of CIS-E fuel injection system for performance power. Neil seems to have the nuances down of which engine...
  • Fwd: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
    Historical mailing list - zampano
    Wed, 14 May 2003 03:04:59 -0700
    ...on CIS injectioned engines there's a separate injector > just for warm up. The Digijet just has an auxiliary air valve which > pumps air...
  • rich bad mileage syndrome miss stall
    Historical mailing list - zampano
    Thu, 29 May 2003 01:29:54 -0700
    ...on CIS injectioned engines there's a separate injector > just for warm up. The Digijet just has an auxiliary air valve which > pumps air...
  • Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:58:19 -0800
    ...Remember that for Digifant II and CIS-E engines (I assume CIS >is >similar, but haven't really looked at this primitive system) the...
  • Re: cheap diesel singlecab on samba..in calif
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:29:45 -0700
    ...Gonna convert one > from CIS-E fuel injection to Digifant too I hope. > > Has anyone ever heard of a Euerovan 2.5 inline five...
  • Re: On Conversion Engine Reliability
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:18:38 -0700
    ...If you run out of gas , you can remove the cover on the fuel pump relay and operate it manually to prime the fuel...
  • Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Sun, 8 Mar 2009 21:58:58 -0700
    ...anti-percolation devices, altitude compensation, variable orifice jetting, WOT enrichment, accelerator pumps, separate idle circuits, cold start enrichment, etc. The principles a carb is...
  • Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 18:22:55 -0800
    ...Remember that for Digifant II and CIS-E engines (I assume CIS is > similar, but haven't really looked at this primitive system) the...