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• Re: Fuel Saver ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 21:11:12 -0800
  ...But yet I'd be tempted to bend a few up from sheet aluminum and attach with double sided tape... Reminds me of one...
• Re: Increase in performance?? (long)
  Historical mailing list
  11 Dec 96 09:39:09 PST
  ...self $20 and go get some magnets and duct tape them on your fuel line. Report back to the list on your results. From...
• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 08:44:23 -0800
  Buses and Vanagons have been fuel injected since 1975. Fuel injection systems have no carburators and thus, no automatic choke. One cause of the...
• Re: ripples of diaster ..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 09:56:42 -0500
  ...And besides, they have a refinery on the Kenai Peninsula that supplies all their needs for cracked fuels.The oil comes from the Cook...
• Re: Contests for a Vanagon get together
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:41:14 -0400
  ...fuel measured. Most creative repair of rust seam. Only one rule...repair cannot use replacement metal panels. Most creative use of duct tape to...
• Re: Fuel injector electrical terminal rubber grommet replacement
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 13 May 2004 08:02:59 EDT
  ...butyl glazing tape or even body dum-dum. Install replacement connectors from VW or the connectors shown at the following address might work: http...
• Re: Fraud Alert
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:47:28 -0700
  ...Bosch equivalent for VW Vanagon fuel pump: www.rockauto.com: BOSCH Part # 69100 Electric Fuel Pump In-line, $84.89. Search for the '86...
• Re: auxilary fuel tanks.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 14:59:27 -0400
  ...vacant Hmmmmm ?? >> Don't do it unless you plan to use a fuel cell or else to never drive on a public road. It...
• FS: Ebersp�cher BA-6 Auxillary Gas He ater
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 00:34:23 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...
• Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:47:58 -0500
  ...got all the twisted, taped up, over stretched and undocumented wires > >and devices removed I found the fuel delivery (fuel relay) electrical > >problem within...
• Injector Plug Rubber Boot Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:33:30 +0000
  ...When I did my fuel lines I wrapped in electrical tape but that isn't holding up. Was thinking sealing with some liquid rubber...
• For Sale: Complete vanagon/bus auxillary Gas Heater -Ebersp�cher BA6
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 May 2004 07:20:03 EDT
  ...this can be used while camping while the van is stationary, or while driving..it has a timer, taps gas from your fuel tank...
• Re: one more symptom....Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:10:21 -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: Vanagon woes!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 22:14:31 -0600
  ...Sounds like you have a few issues, but let me address a couple - the tapping sound, and fuel system fires. All vanagons with the...
• Re: RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 8 Aug 1996 15:03:23 -0500 (CDT)
  On Thu, 8 Aug 1996 EdBuzz@aol.com wrote: > fuel feed is leaking it will drop in pressure(you possibly could have another Only...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:30:50 -0800
  ...good) > > The usual collection of electrical wire, bailing wire, aluminum tape, > duct tape. > > A wheel cylinder might be a good idea. It's cheap...
• follow up on charcoal canister/vent valve issues (long-sorry)
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:39:17 EST
  ...Maybe this is "psychomechanical wishful thinking" or maybe the fuel pump has better fuel delivery along with the fuel pressure regulator working more efficiently...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:24:33 -0700
  ...no start no click > > > > > > > > Stuart the old tappy tap worked. Son of a gun! So my starter is dying. > > it's only 10 years...
• Re: O2 Sensor Idea (long)
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 21:23:54 -0400
  ...current when cold, but tapers off when hot. The accepted method is to wire in parallel with the fuel pump 12V. It won't...
• Re: aftermarket gauges
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 16:35:15 EDT
  ...For feeding wires the best way is to trace the fuel line out the back and then feed the wiring through the gas tank...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup,and then some
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:03:00 -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: leaking gas when engine is on (long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:51:25 -0600
  Thanks to Benny.....http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Wed, Dec 9, 2009...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:23:08 -0600
  ...Even with all new hoses, I carry "Rescue Tape." Here, I'm probably benefiting from the well known fact that the failure prepared for...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 May 2010 10:17:53 -0700
  ...1 cylinder - insert drive shaft so that off-set slot in top of drive shaft is pointing toward tapped hole (arrow) - smaller segment points...
• Re: CA Smog Legal Conversions/Facts
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:23:10 -0800
  ...tape wound as opposed to in tubes like other VW's i've seen. And the injectors are incorrect... should be an a2 fuel...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:56:51 -0500
  ...for the fuel-economy tests, some of the magazines used duct tape over the door, hood, and truck gaps, and even over the edges...
• keep those parts clean
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 17:27:23 -0700
  ...a bug crawls inside a fuel, propane, coolant, oil, refrigerant or other line. So cap it, plug it, tape it or bag it. Or...
• Re: gauge recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:48:32 -0800
  ...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: Backup halogens?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 08:29:11 CST6CDT
  ...just like taping cow magnets on your fuel line..... -dan (moo-oo)
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:00:32 -0700
  dear sinner you do not need to dump fuel again just for a clamp change the parts between the pump and tank ... get a...
• Re: fuel line shield?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 09:50:06 -0700
  ...you may was well cover the hose with masking tape or green painters tape - Some decent hose can be purchased from wrecking yard if...
• Engine bogs out
  Historical mailing list - L Steve Rehburg
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 18:56:24 -0400
  ...Changed the fuel filter, awaiting a new fuel pump arrival. Any suggestions on what to check first on the heating up problem, and also...
• Re: '88 fuel pump not vibrating
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:08:31 -0700
  ...The battery may be a bit > weak, so I tried starting the car with a jump from a good one after > tapping on the...
• Modifying Vanagon gas tank for more fuel capacity - 4 gallon increase
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeffrey (Jeff) S (J6C)
  Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:04:51 -0400
  ...Modifying Vanagon gas tank for more fuel capacity - 4 gallon increase this evening i took an old vanagon gas tank, laid it on the...
• Re: fuel/air mixture diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:09:23 -0700
  ...I have the air-fuel screw on the AFM almost all > the way in (clockwise). When I get home tonight I'm going to...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 19 May 2015 06:09:34 -0400
  ...If your gauge comes with an open hose >> adapter, slip it over the fuel tap near the distributor, and use a >> clamp. Otherwise cut...
• The Blue Paz
  Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 10:38:35 -0500
  ...I got in the motor messed around with a few wires, fuel-filter, and tapped on the distributor....and then it started right-up...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:49:38 -0400
  ...So if you put a pressure gauge (which is referenced to atmospheric pressure) on the gauge tap of the fuel main, you'll see...
• Re: gas :( - Health care.
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 19 May 2012 08:10:34 -0700
  ...She showed them her worthless gov't Care Card, got x-rayed, taped up her toe, casted her other foot, watched her walk on...
• Re: installing a jumpseat in a westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 03:21:54 EST
  ...and drill in a self tapping screw? Any thoughts? > Thanks, > luke > > > > > > you have to remove the plastic fuel expansion tank (as well as the...
• Fuel Injectors On 83 w/c
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 10 Sep 96 19:47:10 UT
  ...They also got rid of that scary valve tapping noise I introduced with the new head and gasket. Besides them wanting to replace everything...
• Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:46:02 -0800
  ...Allowing sharp edges to catch. > 3. � � �Fuel lines leaking fuel. Siliconed and held by electrical tape > 4. � � �Fuel filter not secured > 5. � � �Multiple stretches...
• short-term rust stopping
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Fri, 24 Nov 1995 08:47:23 -0700
  ...wheel well, that allows road junk into the area under the fuel tank (in front of the wall that you push the pedals towards...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:30:34 -0400
  >very reasonable I would not include a fuel filter if >you change your own filter on a regular bases and you >shop for gas...
• Re: Help wanted!!!! here we go again - power problems in Custer, SD
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 10:15:19 -0700
  ...I had similar power-loss problems due to low fuel pressure resulting from a hidden leak in my fuel delivery system. The one piece...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 May 2015 09:16:36 -0500
  ...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: Removing a water cooled engine from vanagon. Ben?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 20 May 2009 08:55:10 -0400
  ...Then, be logical, start by wiring, unplug everything you see around the engine and you masking tape to mark them. Second, remove fuel line...
• Re: Westy roof storage dimensions?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:45:08 -0400
  ...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: Running on Tap Water
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 19:11:47 -0400
  ...Does that mean that hydrogen fuel cells would be nothing more than > energy transfered from plants running on fossil or reusable energy? Yup. That...
• Stranded in Toulumne - Nighttime mechanics
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 13:31:30 -0700
  ...Full tank of gas, what next? I had fuel and pressure comming into and out of the fuel filter, so I guesed it wasnt...
• Re: insulating connectors (was: dying battery/alternator)
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 13:25:19 -0400
  ...Brushed with "Scotch-Kote" (the official liquid tape). Covered with >heatshrink, and then coated with Scotch-Kote again. Very permanant. No failures >< I deal...
• Re: Bed liner paint suitable to paint on new gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:13:22 -0500
  I taped off all the openings and sprayed mine with a couple coats of rubberized undercoating. Let it bake in the sun for a...
• North Conway NH, Cup holders, Interior lights, ramblings
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:45:31 -500
  ...I cut ~16deg wedges of wood, and used double sticky tape to mount. I still need to paint the wood black. They worked flawlessly...
• Re: Feedback wanted: SA stainless tanks last year
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:42:01 -0700
  ...The difference being the refuel tanks still feed through the existing fuel lines and not directly to injection system. > > Wondering what sort of fuel...
• Re: biodiesel
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 06:08:46 EDT
  ...The Tappet bros. suggested the Vanagon may not be compatable with biodeisel as it is decomposing the fuel line and perhaps other components which...
• Re: For Sale: Complete vanagon/bus auxillary Gas Heater -Ebersp�cher BA6
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 19 May 2004 07:33:40 -0400
  ...this can be used while camping while the van is stationary, or while >driving..it has a timer, taps gas from your fuel tank...
• Re: Cracked Head '80 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - George A Lehman
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 12:52:01 -0500
  ...The fuel pump is delivering 100%, so it's > not a fuel > delivery problem. I can find my way around as long as I...
• Re: Swirlon, Spinsogood, Twistizmo, Rotoair,Swishyfast,& Spiralmax (et al)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:34:26 -0700
  Try pieces of tape with "Circuits" allegedly embedded in them that align the molecules in whatever attached to, including wheels, suspension, eyeglasses, for performance...
• My first encounter with Digitool...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 04:01:53 EDT
  ...foot off the gas, the Fuel Injectors light went off (do all four FI's really shut the fuel flow off?) and the Throttle...
• Re: [T2] 1981 fuel related FI problem
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:00:32 -0600
  ...Monday, June 11, 2001 7:14 AM Subject: [T2] 1981 fuel related FI problem > Volks, > This past weekend I was heading up the Saluda...