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• Re: More rant on grounds and vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 13:12:55 -0600
  ...Makes sense to me... > > I believe that what REALLY needs to be done, is to find ALL the wires > that > ground the EFI system...
• Re: Tired of DIY or is it just Miy?(unfunny rant)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:31:17 -0400
  ...However, in reference to the use of the terms DIY, and EFI, it was said, "Abbreviations have a worse effect than tires!", seemingly implying...
• Re: turns over, won't fire up...
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Anderson
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 17:37:52 -0500
  ...up giving it a jump is it safe > even with the EFI? > thanks! > -Mike > > love to hear some good "freezin ass cold, my van...
• Re: Back in Action!!! 1982 Westfalia hits the road again
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:36:36 -0400
  ...The EFI resistor pack plug CAN hook up to the EFI harness backwards, and will cause a 2-3 second run, then no run...
• Re: more trouble with Billy
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 18:00:01 -0600
  ...Try: > http://www.251.org/digitool.html and search the > archives for digitool" This is truly a great > invention for you EFI types. Malcolm...
• Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:24:14 -1000
  ...I'm about to install and try out another Main EFI harness . Grounds ..I believe those are all ok as it's a fresh...
• German Custom T3 Images available-a few engines & wheels too
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 22:08:46 +1200
  ...For interest, a 1994 Toyota Hiace Super Custom full-time 4x4 3.0 EFi turbodiesel. Toyota Estima 2.2 turbodiesel 2WD (wide-body/long...
• can vanagon run w/out alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 13:43:19 -1000
  ...or any other accesories? I know that on some cars the EFI uses electricity so if the alternator goes you have a limited amount...
• Re: air/fuel mixture
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 17:27:14 -0700
  ...The EFI system tried to stay on the rich side of 14.7:1, but as close to it as possible. Generally when you...
• Re: What in fuel can wreck engine?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:20:34 -0800
  ...car to make the engine fail quickly? > >> It's a Mazda EFI 1.6 Familia (323) engine. > >> > >> Don't say sugar, please. > >> > >> Engine-blows...
• Re: She LIVES
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:40:52 -0400
  ...on the road with a recently rebuilt 2.1l (but original EFI), new > brakes, new clutch cylinder and even a repaired steering column. > > Thanks...
• Rich Running.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 30 Jun 95 12:02:55 PDT
  ...Check the grounding for both the EFI and the rest of the motor. There's a bunch of brown wires on the LH side...
• Re: Fuel Pump Alternative
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 16 May 2010 21:26:32 -0400
  ...You certainly don't need a vanagon specific pump, just one that makes adequate pressure for EFI. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: fuel management system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:40:06 -0800
  ...and ....man ...I lsure ike those subaru EFI systems ! .. once dialed in and working right ....they just stay that way. And they run real...
• Re: Best van ever designed (PICS 1)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 28 May 2002 20:59:38 +1200
  ...Available as RWD, part-time 4WD, carb or EFI gas, diesel, turbodiesel, basic or luxury, one wheelbase only; also cab/chassis version). The Hiace...
• Re: turns over, won't fire up...
  Historical mailing list - Beckham, Chip
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 16:16:14 -0500
  ...My question right now, is if I have to end up giving it a jump is it safe even with the EFI? thanks! -Mike...
• Re: Haynes Techbook Recommend
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:48:05 -0700
  ...So once you start understanding one brands EFI ... a similar system from another brand or model car - you find it's very much the...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 20:29:09 -0500
  ...Carbureted engines can't compete with a working EFI system I agree, but for the "shade tree" mechanic I think they are easier to...
• Re: Friday Question: What's Your "Dream Dash???"
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 11:58:28 +1200
  ...backlit instruments! speedo tacho temp fuel (accurate!) voltmeter boost (if supercharged) EFI program setting indicator gear indicator (manual trans) oil-level gauges (engine & trans...
• some more on Winkler engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sat, 21 Feb 1998 21:09:54 +0100
  ...DM 2750.00 Ford 2.9l EFI (Scorpio) 103kW/145PS DM 2250.00 Monthly specials (as parts are on stock): Rear wing with or...
• Re: More rant on grounds and vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Madsen, Ken
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 13:09:23 -0600
  ...Makes sense to me... > > I believe that what REALLY needs to be done, is to find ALL the wires > that > ground the EFI system...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 23:36:28 -0700
  if it's Motronic EFI .. that is a version of ordinary pulsed injectors I believe. How long, in milliseconds, the injectors are held open...
• Re: are there any dead ECUs?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:25:57 +0000
  ...I'm thinking of trying that > "Megasquirt" EFI setup for my van since i'll always be > shoe-horning in the increased displacement to...
• Re: Surging engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:11:14 -0700
  ...One simple loose or > weak > ground wire could wreak havoc. > > And yes, I would take EFI over CIS any day. > Standalone EFI systems have...
• Gas tank/fuel system cleaner
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:59:23 -0400
  ...Could be almost any car but it is EFI and it is > Bosch. Thanks, TJ
• Re: Where can I rent a CO meter in East Bay (CA)
  Historical mailing list - DAVID T. RICHARDS
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 05:47:42 -0500
  ...It cost about $150.00 = > but it is still a wise investment for EFI or Carbs (I use it to dial in = > my Webers...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:50:59 -0400
  ...Only the US market got EFI from early-on.
• Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 09:50:48 -0700
  ...many, even most, modern EFI cars use this pretty standard Idle Control Valve.. and conveniently...it's a stand-alone system on a 2...
• RE: EFI - Caution - dangerous fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 14:53:06 -0800
  Greg Griswold wrote: > >As an ex-jeep racer, I am familiar with fuel pressure gauges, and would like >to offer a word of caution...
• Re: What in fuel can wreck engine?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:41:56 -0500
  ...car to make the engine fail quickly? > > It's a Mazda EFI 1.6 Familia (323) engine. > > > > Don't say sugar, please. > > > > Engine-blows...
• Re: Carbs R.I.P.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 15:54:41 -0300
  ...Also, any emissions study will have to include all of the diagnostics & replacement of EFI stuff (that constitutes about 20% of the discussion on...
• Re: Flame ON!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:31:46 -0800
  Also, if this is fuel injected, you may wanna switch to carb, as most of your EFi wires, hoses may have been lost. The...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:42:29 -0600
  ...but then, do modern EFI cars?) doesn't seem to make them any thirstier than cruising at 110-130 on the highway. However my...
• Re: Tired of DIY or is it just Miy?(unfunny rant)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:52:38 -0500
  ...VW, OEM, ECU, ICV, ICU, MAFS, LED, EFI, OXS, > TPS, RPM, and NVC, to name a few. Surely we don't want to write...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:41 -0800
  ...All I've ever done to learn how to work on anything.........say EFI.......is get a book on it, ask lots of questions...
• Re: VW inline four-bangers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:24:02 -0700
  ...personally, 'I wouldn't'...........EFI is infenitely superior to carbs, and once dialed in, and understood of course.......works excellently. if you want fuel...
• Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 18:20:38 -0700
  ...and I have seen 'a few' .....'nearly' unsolvable EFI problems on Vanagons, and as always 'it's a blockage or leakage of fluids or...
• Another "Pro" tech nees help
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 12:45:18 -0800
  ...1 L Trans: Automatic Mileage: 125,000 miles VIN: WV2YB025XHH059786 Fuel: EFI Emissions: US Fed Symptoms: Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Poor...
• Re: New pop top Honda? NVC
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 08:13:35 -0700
  ...Pester Toyota USA to import the 3.0 EFI turbodiesel LH100-series Hiace!! Especielly the high-roof Jumbo (extralong wheelbase)... and the LWB J...
• Re: fuel management system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:24:04 -0800
  ...Waterboxers could have more power ........the could have a more evolved EFI system .. and they could have a 'real' head gasket system ..they are...
• Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 15 May 2012 21:54:59 -0700
  ...the dyno and repeated runs..This was (I think) a Motronic EFI at that time...One of the tricks this engineer used was the...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:00:50 -0700
  ...as EFI goes ..it's very simple and basic, and quite effective, 'for what it is.' On my own personal best traveling vanagon I...
• Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:43:03 -0400
  ...Also get the good clamps, the EFI ones. They actually have a flat band all the way around, rather than the cheaper ones that...
• Re: Another call for dead ECUs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:52:39 -0600
  ...I'd really like to keep the whole new EFI >system looking as stock as possible, and this will go >a long way towards...
• Re: DIY compact timing light
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:25:41 -0700
  ...they're are small and light, and very useful in a 'won't fire up' situation with any EFI system. On 6/18/2012...
• Re: start - won't start - solution
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 23:53:43 -0700
  ...One of the beauties of EFI is the easy interchangeability of parts. If you're in Phoenix, call me and I'll loan you...
• Re: Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 22:03:19 -0500
  ...I believe it was used on most VWs that had Digifant EFI in that era. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• `74 Adventurewagen/dual carbs wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 11:30:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...for this. (I originally was going to try to get the EFI system to work, but it's too much of an unknown at...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:46:43 -0600
  ...Hence I'm thinking the problem is more likely due to a problem with unbalance between cylinders, rather than with EFI control loops. (I...
• O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 17:04:46 -0700
  ...They claimed that this would force the EFI computer to 'relearn' the O2 program and was a fix for what they called sluggish response...
• Re: Convert back to FI??
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:32:33 -0800
  ...usage. > Drive a little, leave it alone. > Drive often, convert to EFI. > Drive very often, engine swap. > Very often/long trips, TDI swap :) > > > -----Original...
• Re: EFI to Carbs, some fun here
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 18:21:42 -0400
  > Actually it will improve gas mileage. It does affect perfomance, but > warmer air temps will improve gas mileage. That's why auto manufacturers > always...
• That 1.8 Turbo conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:01:00 -0700
  ...I converted my racecar from a pretty primitive EFI to another type primitive system using 8 individual throttle bodies and a Motec engine controller...
• Re: 1.9 or 2.1 starter for a 2.1 in an 85
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:13:59 -0400
  ...2.1 block and heads....with 1.9 engine > management > and EFI. > > Since it apperas to be very due for a starter anyway ...( it...
• Euro-Drive: 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list - "Jerry Thomas (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 11 May 1999 07:59:51 -0400
  ...1 L Trans: Standard Mileage: 182,627 miles VIN: WV2YB0252HH004832 Fuel: EFI Ignition: Distributor Emissions: US Fed Misc Data: Van Symptoms: No Start Occurs...
• Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:09:34 -0800
  I've had this intermittent recurring problem on my 84 (with an inline 4 1.8L Cabriolet motor.'.92 with the digafant EFI.. I...
• Re: dumb fuel injection question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:08:57 -0400
  ...If at any time you get stranded for lack of EFI injection you can hot wire your cold start valve to spray continuously to...
• Re: '72 Bus - Rear suspension sag
  Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 13:42:05 +1000 (EST)
  ...The pancake engine went through its changes and your '79 is quite different from the first one, EFI for a start. There are many...
• Re: '72 Bus - Rear suspension sag
  Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
  27 March 1996 21:41
  ...The pancake engine went through its changes and your '79 is quite different from the first one, EFI for a start. There are many...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
  ...The price of the new GoWesty EFI will be $1995, and it will be sold "exchange," with a core charge of $500. That's...