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• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:47:09 -0800
  ...Shrinkable tubing and liquid electrical tape as needed is 5 times better. vynyl tape is for wrapping wire bundles ....you'll find that on...
• Now it starts: racing idle
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:17:59 -0300
  ...I tapped the fuel feed pedal and it momentarily dropped to normal and then climbed again. I tried tapping the pedal a few additional...
• Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vacuum side of fuel regulator?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:26:58 -0800
  ...suck fuel/air through > vaccum side of fuel regulator? > > Squeeze a water bottle with a tube attached? > > On Nov 12, 2007, at 2:30...
• Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 11 May 2012 21:49:18 -0400
  ...the bushing tapet onto a same size socket was too wobbly. Starter works fine but first run was stymied bythe fuel pressure regulator. I...
• Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:05:16 -0800
  ...Air-Cool. -""Fuel lines leaking fuel. Siliconed and held by electrical tape""", BS!!!, there is over 30PSI of pressure in there, tape won't...
• Re: Van hesitates--where to start troubleshooting?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 07:39:35 -0500
  Hi Tim, Check the fuel pressure 30 psi idle 36 under load. vw provided an easy place to tap into the fuel ring, just...
• Re: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:13:41 -0400
  ...Also I take those hoses once they are installed, and I tape them to the top of the tank going in toward the center...
• Re: Vanagon fuel injector cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:37:49 -0400
  ...This is one of the reasons it goes through so much fuel, as compared to more modern fuel injection systems which adjust fuel right...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 16 May 2015 10:18:59 -0700
  ...If your gauge comes with an open hose adapter, slip it > > over > > the fuel tap near the distributor, and use a clamp. Otherwise cut...
• Re: Injector Plug Rubber Boot Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 14 Apr 2017 14:37:42 -0400
  ...When I did my fuel lines I wrapped in electrical tape but that isn't holding up. Was thinking sealing with some liquid rubber...
• Re: Running on Tap Water (was Re: Attention California Vanagonites)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 20:59:32 -0400
  ...And it's electricity to separate the water, so if you're burning fuel to make the electricity you take a double hit. Gasoline...
• Re: 86 Westy Camper w/automatic : list of emergency gear
  Historical mailing list - David Hardy
  Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:45:55 -0700
  ...wire (like 30ft), various hose clamps, coolant and fuel hose, nuts, bolts, screws, duct tape, WD-40, and a good headlamp. a spare gallon...
• FS: Ebersp�cher BA-6 Auxillary Ga s fueled interior heater
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:55:30 EDT
  ...the entire wiring harness, all safety switches, dash switch, timer, has its own fuel pump, and coil, taps gas out of your vehicles fuel...
• Carrying Spares
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 08:02:27 -0700
  ...fuel pump, fuel line, water pump, head lamp, oil and filter, coil and other ignition stuff, wires, voltmeter, duct tape, electrical tape (duct tape...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 00:23:26 -0400
  ...I always have in the van I'm taking a trip in, belts, fuel filter, fuel line, distributor cap & rotor, ECU, water pump, various...
• Westy roof storage dimensions?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 08:48:58 -0700
  ...I have plenty of gear in the van, that takes up space (colman fuel, wood, dishes etc.) that I don't usually need until...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:58:36 -0600
  ...can fuel efficiency actually be increased beyond where it is now, just >>on that basis? >> >>The whole business about fuels and fuel efficiencies is...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:34:04 -0500
  ...I found one wire just cut off and taped up with electrical tape that was taped to the plastic sheath for the harness but...
• Fw: '88 won't start, fuel pump problems LONG
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:50:09 -0700
  ...By tapping on the ECU with a wrench, I can turn the system on or off. Spoke with VW of Canada this morning, they...
• Re: Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 May 2016 02:56:03 -0500
  ...Will taping the ends of > the gasoline fuel lines slow up the splitting of the rubber? Could this be > caused by a fault with...
• Fuel gauge sending unit resistance
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 09:13:15 -0500
  I don't know if it will help for those involved with the current fuel gauge thread, but it seems like this data should...
• Brick Tour Packing List!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
  ...tape, rub. bands, paper clips, wristwatch, transistor radio, water bottle and jugs, water shoes, duffles/bags for beach, etc., water purification, extra fuel, porta...
• digifant westy cutting out
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 23:47:25 -0500
  ...This bolt head had been covered with tape by one of the POs or their mechanic. Hi Richard and Charles. Being the curious type...
• Re: 89 - Fuel/temp/speedo
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 15:21:14 -0400
  ...I am considering replacing my fuel tank sender unit because the fuel >gauge is reading low. I have replaced the voltage regulator and tested...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Mar 2002 to 4 Mar 2002 - Special issue (#2002-240)
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 22:58:15 EST
  ...A few taps on the fuel filter and I can drive a few > blocks. I repeat this process until I get home (several miles...
• Re: FS: Ebersp�cher BA-6 Auxillary Ga s fueled interior heater
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:06:45 -0700
  ...the entire wiring harness, all safety switches, dash switch, timer, has its own fuel pump, and coil, taps gas out of your vehicles fuel...
• Modifying Vanagon gas tank for more fuel capacity - 4 gallon increase
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:07:19 EDT
  this evening i took an old vanagon gas tank, laid it on the driveway, and used bricks and boards and tape to build "walls...
• Re: fuel tank sealing
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 22:12:18 -0500
  ...I repaired mine with epoxy, and wrapped it with tape to both reinforce it, as well as to hold it together until the epoxy...
• Re: leaking gas when engine is on (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:58:16 -0800
  ...on the firewall, near the air filter and throttle body, you will see a white plastic 'firewall fuel fitting.' Inevitably, a small fuel leak...
• Re: First Project: Fuel lines with a few glitches...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 22:31:57 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Brian Workman wrote: > Well, my first official project on my westy.....to do the fuel lines using Ben's...
• Re: Won't start in the mornings.....
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 01:32:51 -1000
  ...when I tapped it with a hammer a couple of times she'd start. when I got tired of getting down on my back...
• Re: Travel necessities
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 13:47:06 -0700
  ...Belts, wires, electrical tape. I have a used fuel pump, > clutch slave cylinder, water pump (that is new), alternator, old > distributor caps and wires...
• Re: more fuel problems!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 22:21:16 -0700
  ...A few taps on the fuel filter and I can drive a few blocks. I repeat this process until I get home (several miles...
• Re: Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:19:11 -0400
  ...Starter Problem > Recently I was experiencing progressively more sluggish starting on my 88 > until finally the starter wouldn't budge without a tap from...
• Re: fuel tank capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 22:04:29 -0800
  ...The tap actually actually has an upper drain for most of the fuel. When it ges to a certain level, you have to turn...
• one more symptom....Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:41:39 -0700
  ...In other words, I hear a tapping sound from the vicinity of the fuel pump, as opposed to the usual continuous on buzz sound...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:07:15 -0500
  ...Do I have to tap it when someones cranking > it? I got under there with the multimeter and my buddy cranked it i'm...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - John D. Foster
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:50:33 -0800
  ...I have wrapped up burst rad hoses > successfully with Gaffer tape. (better than duct tape-used in the film > biz) > > Anybody else made emergency...
• Re: leaking gas when engine is on (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:29:29 -0800
  ...tshirts or rags to wrap gas > leak, duct tape the rag, or direct duct tape if possible. > > 3/ roll it to the hill inside...
• Re: Diaganosing Fuel Injection Systems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 08:56:59 -0500
  ...There is a tap somewhere in the engine compartment for checking fuel pressure, get yourself a gauge and check it, this is a guess...
• Re: Vanagon running on vegetable oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 13:32:10 -0500
  ...Lot of tape of them scrounging fry oil behind burger joints. In the Seattle area there are, at last count, two locations with bio...
• RE: how 2 block fuel lines ?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 09:28:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...And, I have a tapered round center punch made of a single piece of steel-- closest thing to a one-size-fits-all hose...
• Re: 87 no start
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 15 May 2007 09:02:54 -0700
  ...didn't interior lights, beeps, etc., all good, fuel pump kicks on fuel smell in the engine compartment on first attempt and we found...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 May 2015 11:37:30 -0700
  ...If your gauge comes with an open hose > adapter, slip it over the fuel tap near the distributor, and use a > clamp. Otherwise cut...
• Resistor for LED turn signal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:18:39 -0700
  1977 Baywindow, 2 liter, Fuel Injected. I installed new LED bulbs for my parking/brake, backup, and turn signals. Lighting is MUCH improved. I...
• Re: Brake guru needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:01:42 -0700
  ...Mark eric luebbers wrote: > Hello list, > > Since my motor and fuel tank are out I have decided to some brake work while waiting for...
• Re: Broken Bolt on Fuel Rail-Help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:05:05 -0700
  ...Broken Bolt on Fuel Rail-Help > OK...Switched out new fuel hoses and FI seals in the engine compartment > yesterday. All went well until...
• Re: TAPPING SOUND
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 22:06:38 -0400
  If one believes the claims of Marvel Mystery Oil (which I do), MMO's detergent action cleans fuel injectors, and operates as an upper...
• Re: Source requested - curtain parts
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 18:09:25 -0500 (EST)
  ...be available at your local dealer, along with bud vases and fuel-tap extensions. :-) *izznt part of der choy of Folksvahgens haffing der opportunity...
• Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:12:27 -0700
  ...Adding to Stan's list, most important 11)BRAKE and CLUTCH fluid 12) duct tape 13) 1/2 inch hose repair splice to splice...
• Re: Curious incident of the fuel pump that did not whine in the night
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:09:26 -0700
  ...to 'start.' If the fuel pump doesn't run when you hot wire it or jumper the relay try tapping on it or shaking...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:24:29 -0800
  ...oh, darn. >>> >>> Taped it up, runs great. >>> >>> Questions: >>> >>> Is there a better way to repair the bare spot than >> tape? >>> >>> What's the best...
• Re: Now it starts: racing idle
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:21:29 -0700
  ...pegged there.� I tapped the fuel feed pedal and it momentarily dropped to normal and then climbed again.� I tried tapping the pedal a...
• Re: Lima Bean rolls under its own power (78) long
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 18:44:05 -0500
  ...For some reason the end of the wire is cut off next to the > fuel pump but this rocket scientist taps into the wire...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:55:47 -0600
  Given that everybody cares about fuel consumption. One way to get better fuel economy is to Ceramic Coat your piston tops, skirts, undersides, ceramic...
• Saddle Tanks on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  25 Jun 1997 09:30:13 -0600
  ...o A small electric fuel pump transfered fuel to the main tank. Again, I did not investigate where the guy taped into the system...
• Re: gauge recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:08:13 EST
  ...instrument console) air/fuel gauge mounted above the headlight switch. (to be added with Turbo Audi 3A engine) Cyberdyne fuel pressure gauge, manifold boost...
• Re: Horn don't toot
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 17:26:54 -0500
  ...the tape from around this relay where the power appears to come >from got the number and it seems this is a fuel pump...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 18 Mar 2018 19:15:07 +0000
  Wow, the outlet of your fuel tank must REALLY be clogged with rust/debris; when I was having the fuel starvation issue in my...
• Re: Dirty Fuel and Poor Performance
  Historical mailing list - Ed Hinchey
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:39:00 -0800
  ...Dirty Fuel and Poor Performance Yeah it's pretty cool.. but it isn't a great flamethrower... if you have 90% isopropyl and a...