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• Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 10:11:53 -0700
  ...As for the knock > sensor compensation enough for a fuel economy change during extended steady > stat cruising, not accelerating or hill climbing could be...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 12:16:53 -0700
  ...The reason that I probably don't have many breakdowns, knock on wood, is that anytime something falters, I fix or have it fixed...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 09:31:38 -0600
  ...I've always wanted to convert a VW 2.0 16V engine, it has 10.8 CR (Canadian version) with knock sensor. Turbo charging...
• Re: Tiico: stuttering when i step on the gas
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:35:30 -0700
  ...The > oxygen sensor was old from the transplant w/ unknown miles on it! Three > wire jobbie too. > > Prescription? I can log the oxygen sensor...
• Re: Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 10 May 2017 12:48:14 -0400
  ...I replaced >> the knock sensor but it made no difference. Any ideas? It can't be the pump >> relay, can it? >> >> Chris > > > -- > Neil n...
• Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:13:52 -0400
  ...As for the knock sensor compensation enough for a fuel economy change during extended steady stat cruising, not accelerating or hill climbing could be...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 19:55:24 -0700
  ...Ping/Knock/Detonation > > >> First, let me say thank you all for your fast & detailed responses. >> It's such a pleasure reading that it almost...
• Re: higher octane needs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 23:18:53 -0600
  ...anti-knock and cleaning agents. > > As far as I know (and I may be wrong on this) Vanagon > engines with digifant do not have...
• Re: Vanagon Ignition Timing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 02:59:19 UT
  ...I do set the timing "by the book" by disconnecting the temp sensor while the engine is running, etc. However when checking with a...
• Re: NVC-Prices Fuel A Rebellion
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 14:23:28 -0400
  ...There used > to be a risk of damage with too high or low of an octane but most vehicle > computer systems using knock sensors...
• Re: Water pump, Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:28:28 -0800
  ...hole in it, > replaced > any sensors I thought might be the/a problem. I ended up finally knocking > out the Catalytic converter after reading...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:35:18 -0800
  ...cut out occurs, speeds falls, fuel turns back on but O2 sensor is ignored for 30 crank revolutions, so rich mixture, idle speed creep...
• BDSM. oops, I mean Re: MS not VW
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 20:38:34 -0500
  ...I pried the cover off of the air flow sensor and cleaned the contacts. There was some crud towards the left (full throttle) end...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:07:45 -0800
  ...Ping/Knock/Detonation > > Its an interseting combinations of events. I guess an > extented road > trip gives you the time to notice variations. > The 1...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 09:45:58 -0800
  ...New ECU New OBDII Scanner Compatible Data Connector New Knock Control Unit New Knock Sensor Vehicle Connections and Fuses Coolant Temp Connector [Uses Original...
• Re: GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:59:29 -0400
  ...everything just plugs > in. > only difference was the jetta had a knock sensor which I didn't use and > the vannie has 4 injection...
• Re: 82 won't start when hot was re:83' won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 11:48:25 -0400
  ...It is to laugh! Guess where I installed the temp sensor? YUP! In the hole in the tin between the distributor and the fan...
• Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:58:41 -0400
  ...Running premium gas helps noticeably with the torque at lower RPM (as well as MPG) due to the knock sensor and high compression. I...
• Re: 'Boxer Rebellion' revisited (Tii content).
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Fri, 12 May 2000 13:17:36 -0700
  ...By the way, my kit also came with a knock sensor installed on the > block and the wiring harness to plug into it (as...
• Hose clamps..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:28:13 -0700
  ...is NOT an issue with the inline) This motor has no knock sensors, runs the Digifant fuel injection system. So I conclude that regular...
• Re: removing cat -was:SS header
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 10:23:53 -0600
  Todd Last wrote: >Probably the best solution would be to simply knock the insides out of the >cat and keep it in the system...
• Two Motors in a Vanagon (Swap Talk)
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Wed, 6 May 1998 18:29:13 EDT
  ...a 100 hp version as well right? My engine had a knock sensor does that make it the higher powered one? Anyway just wanted...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 15:10:08 -0400
  ...New ECU > New OBDII Scanner Compatible Data Connector > New Knock Control Unit > New Knock Sensor > Vehicle Connections and Fuses > Coolant Temp Connector [Uses Original...
• Diesel Fuel as a fuel treatment
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 12:42:39 -0500
  ...Would this be safe in > >an modern car? I envision losing injectors and oxygen > > sensors... > >Diesel fuel is often VERY high in sulfur, so...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:12:13 -0700
  ...This is might be a great example why knock sensor ignition is so good, and on most modern cars I'm pretty sure. My...
• Re: No start after Temp II replacement
  Historical mailing list - James Reed-Jones
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:55:29 -0500
  ...I have tried looking to > see if I knocked something loose but couldn't see anything, I also > have tried starting with the sensor...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:26:33 -0700
  ...without KNOCK SENSOR ignition ........how can the engine even be really 'smart' about how much power it can produce ? It can't. I don...
• Re: Upgrading 1.9 to 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 17:06:05 -0500
  ...Now if the Digifant had the knock sensor, I'd probably choose to make the effort to migrate to the newer system. Think about...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup,and then some
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:03:00 -0800
  so keeping this in mind, i just put in a new oxygen sensor, and it came with the crimp connector...so i cut the...
• Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 07:24:17 -0800
  ...looking hard for a solution to my corroded O2, knock and crank > position sensor wires. I'm spoiled by my days in avionics vocational...
• Re: Superchargers?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:50:05 -0700
  Does your engine have a knock sensor? I think an SC would be an excellent compliment to either a WBX or inline 4, since...
• Re: Source for water tank level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 14 May 1999 13:11:53 -0300
  ...All the knocking around of the float rod > and it has never worked properly since. Gives me yellow virtually all of > the time.
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 13:09:15 -0500
  ...identify problems with no start or other issues? New Knock Control Unit New Knock Sensor I expect this helps with the engine performance Vehicle...
• Re: Anyone seen Gowesty's Digifiant replacement?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:17:04 -0400
  ...to the fact that the digifant system doesn't have a knock sensor. If you have one of their high compression engines, this could...
• Re: digijet vs. digifant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:11:30 EST
  ...neither has a knock sensor used on them. I know the idle system is different but that is easy to change from one to...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 06:58:04 -0700
  ...Volunteers with photos, links to parts suppliers w/ part numbers, knock-knock jokes, etc.? Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 VW Type 2 / 84...
• AFM Idle Mixture Screw - loosey goosey
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:26:40 +0000
  ...sensor end of the O2 wire (and to ground) +0.8 volts). WAG: I wonder if the PO screwed down "below the threads", knocking...
• high idle
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 19:48:08 -0800
  ...have replaced the idle control valve, knock sensor, and mass air flow sensor in the last couple years. none of which changed the idle...
• Re: petrol consumption
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 12:20:16 +1100
  ...Better economy More power More responsive engine Don't think that the VW 1.9's FI systems had the anti knock sensor in...
• Re: Long Block Advice
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 06:54:47 +0000
  ...Also you want to look for early GTI engine without knock sensor ignition, ie: with CIS injection, unless you want to swap over the...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:40:30 -0400
  ...knock sensor ignition is a > feedback system - the ECU constantly pushes the timing as much as it > can.......and gets feedback from the knock...
• Re: Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 07:22:00 -0800
  ...Do you think if I went this route I would need a knock sensor? Tiico: Use the turbo and exhaust manifold from a 1...
• RE: HELP ! 2.1 Digijet much to lean at high rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Jun 97 13:48:29 UT
  The O2 sensor is not working. CO should be maintained below 1% at all times. Full throttle should bring it up to about 1...
• 1991 2.1L Wasserboxer engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:01:39 -0400
  ...heads starting to leak, oil leakage from LH cylinder pushrods, no rod knocking, lifter noise, or exhaust gas in coolant, yet. Comes with A...
• Re: NVC-Prices Fuel A Rebellion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 16:35:52 +1200
  ...There used >to be a risk of damage with too high or low of an octane but most vehicle >computer systems using knock sensors...
• GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 02:33:24 +0000
  ...The system does offer some nice features including CARB approval, coil on plug ignition, sequential injection, O2 sensor that works, Knock Sensor,OBD2 diagnostics...
• Re: looking for Some used diesel parts.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 18:52:42 -0400
  ...They have a knock sensor built in. If it were me I would stay with the engine's current management system. Carbs are simplier...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
  ...135 hp @ 4800 rpm) 10:1 compression ratio with an anti knock sensor >all engine mountings and brackets (pre-installed on engine)air cleaner...
• Audi 2.3 l conversion report (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce J. Wilbur
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 19:23:27 -0700
  ...At highway speeds their is some reserve of horsepower but apparently there could be a bit more if the knock sensor unit was operating...
• Re: NVC Fox fuel management system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:50:00 -0700
  ...but if a Digifant system with DTC's ( diagnostic trouble codes ) , knock sensor igniton, and Air Mass Meter instead of Air FLow Meter,and...
• Wiring Harness / Digijets
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 94 11:20:48 EDT
  ...it's also 'supposed' to be the same as Bosch Motronic (on bmw's) but WITHOUT the knock sensor and timing control. i don...
• oil pressure problem, '86
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Mackenzie
  Fri, 12 May 1995 13:39:33 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I heard no knocking ( although now all I remember is the buzzer). I parked the van asap and let it sit until I could...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:37:39 -0800
  ...Fuel injection ECU voltage and sensor voltage is 5 volts or less, resistance therefore has a greater effect and crimping should be avoided. Robert...
• Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 04:44:45 -0600
  ...sensor _Action:_ new Muffler and Tail Pipe (Ken at Vanagain.com), New Bosch O2 sensor ( Small Car Parts, B'ham, AL) 4) Spark knock...
• Re: Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:41:30 -0800
  ...Do you think if I went this route I would need a knock sensor? Tiico: Use the turbo and exhaust manifold from a 1...
• Re: higher octane needs
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 22:02:26 -0800
  ...anti-knock and cleaning agents. > > As far as I know (and I may be wrong on this) Vanagon > engines with digifant do not have...
• Re: Fw: Spillage when filling the gas
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 16:12:53 -0700
  ...ignition system that can adjust timing on the fly based on knock sensors. Just what he said but sounds corrects. David B you want...
• 'Boxer Rebellion' revisited (Tii content).
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Fri, 12 May 2000 12:09:54 -0700
  ...By the way, my kit also came with a knock sensor installed on the block and the wiring harness to plug into it (as...
• mileage down after fuel hose change
  Historical mailing list - Patrice Belzer
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:39:14 -0600
  ...But I'm thinking maybe the oxy sensor is a culprit? Other thoughts? Is this coincidence or did my mechanic knock into something when...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 07:47:43 -0800
  ...The system does offer some nice features > including CARB approval, coil on plug ignition, sequential injection, O2 > sensor that works, Knock Sensor,OBD2 diagnostics...