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  • 83 h20 fuel injection problem
    Historical mailing list - Terrence Tickle
    Tue, 22 Sep 1998 14:18:00 -0400
    ...1.9 liter, with Bosch Digijet fuel injection, and automatic transmission. 140,000 miles. This longstanding problem which has persisted between motors manifests itself...
  • Re: dumb fuel injection question
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:34:37 -0400
    ...dumb fuel injection question At 05:32 PM 7/27/2011, Rocket J Squirrel wrote... >Three out of four fuel injections get squirted at...
  • Re: The Non-Conversion Diesel Conversion (Compression Ratios)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 19 Nov 1998 19:23:18 -0800
    ...From the looks of thing the all non-direct injection 1.9L Diesels are 22.5:1 compression ratio. I think the 19.5...
  • Re: dumb fuel injection question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:38:53 -0700
    ...dumb fuel injection question > Three out of four fuel injections get squirted at a closed intake valve. > What possible difference does the injector pattern...
  • Fuel Injection
    Historical mailing list - Scott Durrant
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 09:35:13 -0600
    ...He said to get a bottle of fuel injection cleaner and run through with a tank of gas. Is this a good idea? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott...
  • Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
    Historical mailing list - Brad Snyder
    Thu, 20 Jul 2000 19:12:18 +0000
    ...I would recommend the Bentley book (Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management) as it helped me understand the FI system much better. Later. . . . . . . Brad -- Brad...
  • Re: hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 10:54:14 -0800
    ...it's the position of the AFM wiper that determines the fuel injection pulses and thus the cruising speed; not the other way around...
  • Re: TDI (passat, golf)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 04 Jun 1996 15:28:00 -0400 (EDT)
    ...My point is this, |>what does direct injection mean? Quite bluntly, I think that it is nothing |>but add-hype. | | Direct injection refers to...
  • Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
    Historical mailing list - "David Marshall (by way of Ron Lussier )"
    Tue, 28 Oct 1997 09:07:35 -0800
    ...anything missing? I plan to run CIS injection as a first choice, but if fuel injection lines prove to be a problem I might...
  • Re: Victory is mine (T2) and fool injection ?
    Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
    Mon, 18 Mar 1996 12:35:01 -0600 (CST)
    On Mon, 18 Mar 1996 Clay_Perry@we.xerox.com wrote: > With fool injection I noticed that all the hoses that move air a...
  • 86 Vanagon Fuel Injection computer...
    Historical mailing list - Roger Masse
    Wed, 26 Nov 1997 15:41:11 -0500
    My dad has a 86 vanagon that he has recently replaced the 'Triumph-Adler' fuel injection main computer. The replacement part, a Bosch, was...
  • Engine installation at last
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 12 Jan 2000 23:04:05 -0600
    ...The van is getting the rebuilt engine, all new hoses in the engine compartment, new fuel injection hoses, new thermostat, new sensor for fuel...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons-The fuel injection handbook.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:15:09 -0500
    Get this book http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-Fuel-Injection-Engine-Management/dp/B0029OVEX2 A lot will make sense. On the Vanagon like most...
  • Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:55:06 -0400
    > > What is the "Fuel Injection Clamp? > http://www.zeroclips.com/assets/Image/tridon_page5_pic2.jpg > > The one on the bottom is a fuel...
  • Re: New 1,9 TDI from VW
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 11:52:55 -0700
    ...This increases the potential fuel pressure and makes a more rapid and accurate injection with even smaller fuel particles. One of the problems was...
  • Re: Engine fuel injection differences from 86 through 91
    Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
    Thu, 6 May 2004 10:24:25 -0700
    ...Engine fuel injection differences from 86 through 91 Are there any differences with the fuel injection or cooling system from 86 on? Will any...
  • '86 Vanagon fuel injection symptoms
    Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
    Wed, 30 Jul 2003 11:46:24 -0500
    Volks, I have an '86 Vanagon with Digifant injection. The symptoms: --Idles rough and runs fairly rough until fully warmed up. --After an extended...
  • Re: Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:42:40 -0500
    ...FUEL INJECTION QUESTIONS 1.In Haltech's Basic mode, three types of fuel injection can occur, Multi-point, Batch fire, and Staged injection. Since...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon 2.1 fuel injection wire harness G1 butt connector
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 6 May 2011 16:06:09 -0700
    ...87 Vanagon 2.1 fuel injection wire harness G1 butt connector > Does anyone know the location of the G1 butt connector inside the fuel...
  • Re: TDI Eurovan
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Jun 1996 12:28:21 -0400
    ...All diesels are >direct injection, the fuel is injected into the individual cylinders by a >single (noisey) injector located roughly where a spark plug...
  • Re: water injection
    Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
    Tue, 18 Jul 1995 10:00:30 -0700 (PDT)
    On Tue, 18 Jul 1995, Dan Houg wrote: > about 20 years ago, the hot set-up for curing all engine ails was > water injection...
  • Re: Passed Smog Test!
    Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
    Thu, 08 Feb 1996 07:51:18 -0500
    ...Exhaust Gas Recirculation > Ignition Spark Controls > Carburetor > Air Injection Pump > Air Pump Belt > Air Injection Plumbing > Air Diverter Valve > Vacuum Line Connections to Sensors...
  • Victory is mine (T2) and fool injection ?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Mar 1996 07:56:35 PST
    ...I plugged it in and now we have idle Yeah for me! With fool injection I noticed that all the hoses that move air...
  • Fuel Injection hoses - Again!!!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:39:47 -0600
    ...were new this month four years ago. Taught me a lesson. Injection hoses probably need to be changed every two years!!! Regards, John Rodgers...
  • Basement cleanout, Diesel parts.
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand 1
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 19:01:28 -0400
    ...4 Exhaust bracket and rubber mounts for Diesel Vanagon (works with any I4 engine) 5 Injection pump idler pulley. 6 Injection pump mounting bracket...
  • Re: New 1,9 TDI from VW
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 08:24:18 -0400
    Hi, Does "unit injection" mean common rail injection? Michael -----Original Message----- From: Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Reverting A Diesel Questions
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Tue, 27 Jul 2004 12:05:55 -0700
    ...1) Oil pan (for clearance purposes) 2) Injection pump (See Gnarlies' email) (But, if you raise the deck lid, no mods are required) 3...
  • Re: fuse for fuel injection components
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Fri, 5 Feb 1999 12:24:34 -0500
    ...to Darrell Boehler for the in line fuse idea for fuel injection >components. I purchased a blade type auto inline fuseholder (radio shack >#270...
  • Re: Diesel verse gas?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Jan 1997 07:13:50 +0000
    ...Vw's new diesels use a direct injection system, as opposed to the older > swirl chamber design. This allows a more complete combustion. But...
  • FS 1980 camper (engine fire) $750 in Alabama
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 27 Nov 2002 15:37:09 -0600
    http://www.jimsvw.org/forsale.html blue, 1980 vanagon camper, $750 DOES NOT RUN selling as is fuel injection caught fire with last owner...
  • 86 Vanagon Digifant stalling!
    Historical mailing list - Maurizio Penna
    Wed, 7 Oct 1998 15:24:02 -0700
    I have a problem with my 1986 VANAGON GL with Digifant fuel injection system. It always starts and idles with no problems but after...
  • Re: Help Educate Me
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 08:55:28 -0800
    ...www.busdepot.com sells the Bosch fuell injection book.... very good... explains exactly how the fuel injection system works... Bill [text/html]
  • WTB: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
    Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:11:38 -0400
    ...I am looking to buy a complete (or as much as possible) CA fuel injection and ignition system for my 82 Vanagon. I am...
  • Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 2 Jul 2014 19:20:02 -0700
    ...One of those pins is power for the fuel injection relay, the other pin is the start signal wire feed into the injection harness...
  • Platinum Vapour Injection for fuel savings etc.?
    Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Carolsfeld
    Mon, 12 Jun 2000 18:50:41 -0700
    ...Does anyone have experience with platinum vapour injection used in a Vanagon to improve mileage, cleaner burn etc. ? I haven't received pricing info...
  • Re: help needed in Anchorage, AK
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:32:02 -0700
    ...Mark and Joaquin, do not under any circumstances fool with the diesel injection pump or injection lines. Same goes for the timing belt. That...
  • Re: Timing Belt, Tools and etc.
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Sedoris
    Thu, 28 Dec 2000 18:50:33 -0800
    ...I use a Craftsman 1/4 inch drive 11mm deep socket as a timing pin for the injection pump. It fits through the small...
  • Re: water injection
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 19:10:54 -0700
    ...running on tap water-- > > Have you people never heard of water injection? The theory being that the atomized water cools, and therefore densifies (scientific...
  • Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:30:19 -0800
    Unless it's an '85 Cal-spec engine, no 115/123 chassis 300D required an electrical connection to the injection pump. My '87 300TD...
  • Nitrogen Injection (was air scoops)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 26 Dec 1999 18:41:02 -0600
    ...As I understand it, the nitrogen injection that is done on hopped up engines drops the temperature of the fuel/air mixture so severely...
  • Re: Sequential vs batch RE: digifant injection
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Mon, 6 Apr 2009 21:15:21 -0700
    ...fire" injected...so, does that mean that you could swap the injection plugs between cylinders and there'd be no difference? Wow, that's...
  • Re: Carb Conversion Question
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:27:03 -0400
    ...I have finally gotten enough into it enough to assess things, and realistically I think the only option is to replace the fuel injection...
  • Re: Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Wed, 29 Oct 1997 07:51:00 +0200
    ...CIS is a simple mechanical injection system, fuel lines aren't the problem. Helmut '80 Camper
  • Re: Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
    Wed, 11 May 2016 17:43:31 -0400
    I was able to source some Continental 5/16 (7.9mm) Fuel Injection Hose SAE J309R Made in EU. Locally in Ottawa, CDN it...
  • Fuel injection woes
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:49:16 -0500
    I think I have things under control... please stand by. Jim
  • Re: dumb fuel injection question
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:50:08 -0400
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  • Re: Restart And Drivability Problems
    Historical mailing list - Robert Young
    Sat, 6 Oct 2001 12:06:07 -0400
    I bought the Bentley Fuel Injection book from Amazon and it's written so well that you'll be an expert by the 4th...
  • Re: AW: Water deliberately added to gasoline?
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:40:23 -0800
    ...This > would activate the water injection system. > ---------------------- Clip > ----------------------- This worked great for > about six minutes, then you became a glider. > 1962 Olds F85 had...
  • Loaf FI parts, NVC
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
    Sat, 25 Jan 2003 19:19:00 -0700
    ...I ran across a box of fuel injection parts that I had removed from a '78 or '79 2 liter. It is a complete...
  • FI systems query
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 19 Aug 94 20:44:56 CDT
    david carment was asking about the firing of the injectors on the AFC injection in 1980-1983 air-cooled buses. this is what the...
  • FW: [Syncro] 1.9L to 2.1L Swap
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Wed, 21 Jun 2000 10:38:53 -0400
    ...Has nobody changed the cooling & fuel injection system along with the motor? I have a complete 2.1L with fuel injection wiring harness and...
  • Re: 5-cylinder conversion mail list (1)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Tue, 10 Nov 1998 00:56:23 EST
    ...Something that I have been thinking about ever since this topic has been brought up is the fuel injection. I think the best way...
  • Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:39:59 -0700
    Finally got to put some time into the TD injection pump seal replacement. With job, family, inlaws etc the bus isn't receiving the...
  • Re: Fuel Injection Hose-----what size ID.....7mm?
    Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
    Tue, 26 Feb 2002 18:46:18 -0800
    ...I have recently learned that there is a difference between standard fuel line and that for fuel injection. The latter is high pressure (electronic...
  • Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:02:49 -0600
    water injection you say? Water injection? Like in the sixties when all the scam shops were promoting running around with a jug of water...
  • Re: Engine fuel injection differences from 86 through 91
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 6 May 2004 10:23:30 -0700
    ...Engine fuel injection differences from 86 through 91 Are there any differences with the fuel injection or cooling system from 86 on? Will any...
  • Re: AFC
    Historical mailing list - Michael Pabst
    Sat, 1 Jan 2000 15:13:04 EST
    ...The 80-83 air-cooleds are called AFC even though the above fuel injection principle is the same for the watercooleds. Their fuel injection...
  • Re: dumb fuel injection question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:08:57 -0400
    ...dumb fuel injection question David White wrote: > I can rearrange the fuel injector wires on each side of the engine > without effecting how it...
  • Fuel Injection Discussions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:43:28 -0400
    In the recent discussions about fuel injection systems and diagnosis mention was made about using WD40 or some other silicone spray on fuel system...
  • Re: Considering I4 swap: 1.8 89 Golf vs. 1.8 VW Fox (90?)
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Sat, 28 Jul 2001 08:22:15 -0700
    While we are on the subject of Fuel injection, I am wondering if I should use my old fuel injectors from my blown 115K...