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• 1985 Weekender - Won't start warm
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 17:18:32 -0800
  ...So, I tend to think it must be something with the fuel supply when it's warm. Unfortunatly, I don't have a clear...
• Re: Digifant question...fuel pump effect?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:07:19 -0700
  ...but how does the digifant fueling system actually work? > Could the old noisy pump be supplying inadequate fuel pressure and volume, > just by a...
• No current at FI injector plug
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:08:30 -0800
  ...US 42-00-5955-1"<br> <br> This test failed to produce a flickering of test light.<br> The fuel pump is delivering fuel...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 13:06:48 -0600
  ...LOL! Nice offer! I'll be right over! Do we bring our own hoses or do you supply those also? Mr. BZ-can I...
• Re: 84 Wasserboxer Coolant Level Light (U)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 07:07:29 +0000
  ...However, that side of panel is goofy, fuel gauge > wanders and clock has stopped. Related? Becoming discouraged. > > 84 Westy (Wally) Sounds like a bad...
• Re: Fuel pump question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:50:22 +0000
  ...He installed a new Bosh Fuel pump from his supply. The thing is the new old pump has the spade connectors.  I think it...
• flooding tip
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:43:12 -0500
  ...What you are doing is cutting the fuel supply, but leaving the ignition in operation. The plug on the ECU is simple to disconnect...
• Re: installed new engine.. now have ecu/fuel pump woes....anyone help me?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:28:08 -0700
  ...the ecu energizes the fuel pump relay by supplying ground to it. I would probably undo the wire coming from the ecu and supply...
• Re: still cranks, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 08:33:02 -0500
  ...no start. > So what am I missing that should supply power to the fuel pump when the key is on? > > Thanks for any help...
• COLD WEATHER STUTTERING
  Historical mailing list - Cooper John LCDR ALCOM/J322
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:45:05 -0000
  ...Any ideas? I am thinking this is fuel system related, either the fuel pump or perhaps pressure regulator. Something that doesn't warm up...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:32:44 -0800
  ...Jetta OEM power supply and fuel pump relays. I should measure how much current is drawn through the power supply relay first. I see...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome cont...
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:12:54 +0000
  My suggestion is the two relays - fuel pump and current supply relay. Bentley 24.48. I've replaced both relays twice in my 12...
• Re: Noisy Fuel Pump - '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 15:41:43 -0700
  ...be an indicator that there may be some restriction in the supply fuel hose from the tank OR the pump is more than likely...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:36:51 -0800
  ...your fuel system can't supply enough fuel for much more > than idling. A quick test would be to connect another fuel "tank" to...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:43:58 -0800
  ...It sounds more like a possible fuel supply problem to me. The system pressure is dropping too low when the engine is under load...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:03:42 -0800
  ...take Smokey's idea of a hot vapor engine >and and supply hot gasoline vapor rather than liquid gasoline to the >engine? We could...
• Fuel pressure & injectors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 09:12:28 -0400
  ...I was wondering if I just put an external 12V power supply on it to pop them open while I have the fuel pump...
• Re: vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 18:46:08 -0500
  ...I couldn't tell it was broken from outside but it cut off the 12v supply to the fuel pump thus the fuel pump...
• Re: Fuel Shortage in the Soutland Spreading Fast
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 23:45:28 -0400
  There was more fuel and no or very short lines around North Atlanta area today. A few stations still out, but things are getting...
• Re: A message from White House Spokesperson Scott McLellan: CAUTION POLITICAL CONTENT
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 17:27:16 -0500
  ...On a further, and I think, interesting note regarding the use of alternative fuels in our vehicles, when Henry Ford came out with his...
• Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:04:10 -0800
  What I understand is to the contrary....the older fuel systems would NOT run well on the new ULSD, and VW opted to wait...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:33:13 -0500
  ...The fuel pump is delivering fuel to the ring. It seems the computer is not signaling to the injectors properly A google search of...
• Re: second gas tank in their vanagon? - Design Q
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 12:16:06 -0700
  ...for an extended period > of time that would exhaust the supply of fuel available in this small > "feedback loop" system. If you had two...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 02:59:50 -0400
  ...road/engine noise). Fuel pump whine usually means the inlet is restricted and the pump is cavitating. If the supply is actually being shut...
• Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:31:49 -0600
  ...Oh, and various supply of light bulbs. I also carry oil/filter and fuel and mechanics gloves, both latex and synthetic cloth. Sometimes "these...
• Here is a source of biodiesel fuel
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:21:27 -0700
  ...At the time of conversion to nat gas, these tanks must have the fuel pumped out, and the tanks removed.I think this fuel...
• Re: intermittent nostart/stalling disease
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 22 May 1998 09:22:31 -0500
  ...This wire is in the same circuit that the , fuel pump, and ecu uses for 12v supply. The intermittent short had caused the wire...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 10:30:30 -0800
  ...With your plugs indicated a leaner mixture, my feeling is fuel supply is a good possibility. You should double check that the timing mark...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:29:47 -0700
  ...happen anymore then you know that most of the fuel injection, ignition, and fuel supply systems are working and you won't waste time...
• Re: My "PolterGauge" (Instrument Cluster ;-)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 22:19:49 -0400
  ...You either have a bad 12v supply or a bad ground. Do you have a Bentley? david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv...
• =?Windows-1252?Q?Re:______Re:_Bluestar_project=85no_start_yet?=
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sat, 11 May 2013 17:17:59 -0500
  ...hot wire the fuel pump on, fuel should gush from the return side > of the pressure regulator if the fuel supply system is working...
• Re: HELP! Fuel line problem
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:31:17 -0400
  One the driver's (left side) is the fuel return line. I'm no expert, but I'd think there could be problems with...
• Re: ARG! HELP! fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Bryant
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 16:19:36 -0600
  ...During that process I used compressed air to blow "back" through the supply fuel line to clean the sock inside the tank. Fuel came...
• Re: Question about removing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:18:25 -0400
  ...overflowing at the pump for example). > > The usual list venders can supply fuel tanks and kits for the > hoses/grommets/fittings for the items...
• Re: What are symptoms of a bad auxillary air regulator
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:59:32 -0700
  ...Could this be > a bad fuel regulator? What are the symptoms of a bad fuel regulator? > Seems to get a lack of fuel enrichment...
• Re: more Q's on the TDI
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 15:00:14 -0600
  ...off the fuel supply when you turn off the key. BTW, I keep a few litre 'gerry' can of diesel fuel under the third...
• Re: gas prices..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 11:33:13 -0600
  ...supply. If everybody drove Vanagons, i'm guessing it would be about > than half that. > > That's the reality folks and Hydrogen fuel cells...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:28:03 +0000
  ...Since the engine is > >coming out (head gasket job gone complete rebuild) I will replace the fuel > >line in the engine ccompartment. > > > >A few...
• Thick-Glasses & a lab coat, was: How Do U Clean Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 23:37:15 EDT
  ...Instead, run a high quality Fuel injector cleaner through the fuel system once the injectors are back on the motor. I recommend Chevron Techron...
• Re: Will not start question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:58:43 -0700
  ...It looks like all 4 injectors receive positive supply (+12V) from a same common source which also supplies the positive terminal of the fuel...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:48:13 -0700
  ...that supply constant current to the fuel relays have > 12 volts. > > There is a black/yellow wire that runs from the fuel relay to...
• Re: Fuel level gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:24:33 -0400
  ...got bad panel supply, bad panel ground or bad panel regulator. Any of these will cause both temp and fuel readings to be low...
• On-board fire systems.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:29:17 -0700
  Yes, any of the racing supply houses will have built in fire-suppression systems. Required in racecars and simple to install. On a vanagon...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 12:36:48 -0800
  ...found the fuel hose to be leaking. >I have found numorous other fuel leaks. >Hose clamps >cigar tubes >plastic fuel supply hose. > >Has anyone...
• Re: Maiden voyage ends with AAA
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 15:50:18 -0400
  ...No fuel pressure. I put new pump on 12 volt source (model RR > >power supply) and it worked fine. > > > >You can't hear the...
• Heater weirdness..gone
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:19:27 -0700
  ...about a quart out the tail pipe every fuel up... So I'm not sure exactly what time fix actually was, but I have...
• Re: Question about removing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:03:22 -0400
  ...The usual list venders can supply fuel tanks and kits for the hoses/grommets/fittings for the items above the tank. Gregg 90 Westy...
• Fw: [subaruvanagon] Good advice regarding plastic vw fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 00:24:29 -0700
  ...I got a good piece of feedback from Dave Milo regarding the > very suspect stock fuel supply fitting on my 90 (and likely on...
• Re: Gas in oil? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 3 May 97 12:45:42 EDT
  ...Those contacts supply the fuel pump with 12v when the engine is running but are supposed to cut power to the pump when the...
• Re: highway Dyno
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 07:10:07 -0600
  ...This would be logical if your sputtering corresponded to high percentage spikes (less fuel than normal). It seems unlikely that increases in the fuel...
• Re: Damn PO's
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 06:42:43 -0800
  "What are some crazy things you have found?" thin speaker wires used for power-supply for something unknown, sans switch or fuses, still running...
• Re: 70's GMC motorhome ... too big? :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 01:18:46 -0500
  ...a bmw turbo-diesel! :) at 8 feet shorter than the GMC, and a good bit better fuel economy, it's an alternative. ;) kinda looks...
• Re: '82 westy, '91 Fox engine, fuel flow problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:30:46 -0400
  ...my Fuel pump > was likely related to the small supply outlet in my fuel tank, and that I > should get a fuel tank from...
• Re: still cranks, won't start
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:09:37 -0800
  ...no start. > So what am I missing that should supply power to the fuel pump when the key is on? > > Thanks for any help...
• Re: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:41:09 -0500
  ...would any of �you Vanagoneers out there with Subie engines > supplying horses for your wagon please inform me about any gas mileage > improvements you...
• flapping and blowin in the wind
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 08:58:47 -0800
  ...Suggestions for alternate supply source much appreciated. Earl, I always price my parts at busdepot.com. They have a good selection and prices but...
• Re: 83.5 Runs for about 4 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 1 May 2006 19:23:43 -0400
  ...on what to look for and how to tell if the fuel >supply/pump/relays could be the culpret--or what else I might...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:47:51 -0400
  ...Of course, as always, we stand ready to supply your parts needs. I have rebuilt ECUs available for $250 and rebuilt distributors available for...
• The further adventures of my $#@! fuel supply problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 16:25:32 -0600
  ...3) I have in my brief time on the list heard that someone has fuel supply rebuild 'kits' that include all of the tank...
• Re: SUV Roll Overs = Death Patch = lack of free air?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck & Lillian
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 19:18:53 -0700
  ...The last time I got air, I asked the attendant for a token to get "free" air, as I had just purchased fuel. [This...