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Re: Tiico conversion issues....
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 10:40:50 -0700
...I suspect the knock sensor, or the sensor on the > cooling neck at the block, but have been unable to coordinate someone with > a...
Re: DJ Compression Ratio
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:52:58 -0700
...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: Need help
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 8 May 2005 19:45:45 -0500
...Sounds like you have knocked the connector loose or pulled the wire from the hardware connector. Regards. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dan Krautkremer...
Re: Gas question, seriously folks
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:49:25 -0800
...This happens a lot in Mexico. > > In the late 1980s, Bosch came up with a “knock sensor” feature, whereby the engine management system senses...
Re: Wanted 1.6 diesel parts
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 27 Sep 2001 20:54:11 -0700
...Also there is a built in knock sensor which will protect your 10.0:1 engine. Think twice before swapping that good FI system...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 13:57:25 -0700
...135 hp @ 4800 rpm) 10:1 compression ratio with an anti knock sensor." That ALMOST says "new engine" to me, and without the "!" I...
Re: making a Tach
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Mon, 31 Jan 2000 06:56:34 -0600
...They also offer various temperature sensors. The output from the various sensors could be made selectable to display on a lcd display/ digitool/ or...
Re: TIICo timing issues
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Wed, 29 Aug 2001 23:39:35 -0700
Make sure your knock sensor is connected. If it is, then try a tank of high-test. Then, if you can find one, have...
Re: 1.9 L waterboxer woes
Historical mailing list - Andrew Crighton
Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:59:02 -0500
...Fixed the weird idle problem, now it idles well, but there is a strange knock and the oil light is on fairly constant at...
Re: DJ Compression Ratio
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:35:46 -0500
...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: Eurospec Conversion: Digifant Comment
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 29 Jul 1998 21:05:17 -0700
...CIS-E - 1985 to 1987 - Knock sensor and new O2 sensor system, monitors engine load a bit better as it did away with the...
Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
Fri, 6 Nov 2020 08:38:36 -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...
Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:11:47 -0700
...he talks of the ECU havinga knock sensor as an input .. our vanagons of course do not. I could-should dig out a jetta...
Re: known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -0500
...Volunteers with photos, links > to parts suppliers w/ part numbers, knock-knock jokes, etc.? > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 VW Type 2 / 84...
Re: inline VW swap into Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:22:20 -0400
Don, That 92 Golf Digifant should have 10:1 CR as well and a knock sensor screwed to the block by the waterhose from...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:07:07 -0700
...135 hp @ 4800 rpm) 10:1 compression ratio with an anti >knock sensor > >all engine mountings and brackets (pre-installed on engine)air cleaner...
Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratio update
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 19:50:07 -0600
...With a flip of the knob, I was able to watch sensors while the stumble was happening : The Afm was steady. The T2 was...
Re: 87 AFM Cold wthr prblm (long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 7 Sep 2003 17:21:22 -0700
...The main obstacle to switching is the crankshaft position sensor.(CPS) A knock sensor is another ECU input that has to be accomodated . It...
Re: Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Thu, 30 Apr 1998 12:13:54 -0400
...Does your motor have a knock sensor? EEC-IV does, and maps timing for each individual cylinder. For the cost of your rebuild, I...
Re: lack of power when cold
Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
Tue, 7 Oct 2003 21:09:00 -0500
...sensor dsconnected, quarter in the throttle stop, nailed at 2000 rpm. Timing was indeed off a bit (too advanced). This must have gotten knocked...
Re: Scratching head over ECS-Mal Indicator Light wiring
Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:07:49 -0700
...and descriptions be the same or similar (less obvious > things like knock sensor) as shown here for Golf-Jetta Digifant I and II > here...
Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 26 May 1999 18:18:40 -0700
...no oxygen sensor] set at 2.0% CO [less than optimal for fuel economy, optimal for power] there is also a knock sensing ignition...
Re: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 07:44:31 -0500
...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: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 14 May 2012 19:50:10 -0600
...and .4 valves per cylinder is nice to have......and knock sensor igniton. , and I do like that subaur engines fit within the original...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:39:55 -0700
...BRAND NEW! 2.0 liter HIGH OUTPUT engine (135 hp @ 4800 rpm) 10:1 compression ratio with an anti knock sensor all engine mountings...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Mon, 2 Feb 2015 14:01:32 -0700
...One sensor that Digifant doesn' t have is knock sensing, and this coupled with more sophisticated ignition, fuel delivery, and valve timing control, results...
Re: higher octane needs
Historical mailing list - Chris Holtz
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 21:28:56 -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: The "Other" System: Motronic (long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:12:12 -0700
...The SA version sensor, doesn't have a crankshaft position sensor as already described for more accurate timing( knock and ping is a problem...
Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:19:28 -0800
...They are simple microphones that hear a knock by being bolted to the motor...that signals the timing to stop the knock...The ones...
Re: Digifant II... ?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:48:34 -0800
...A knock sensor , idle stabilization controlled by the ECU( no idle stabilizer relay), and Hall control unit. Vanagon's Hall control is in the...
Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:56:30 -0700
...knock sensor and OBD! OBD2 Motronic may need Jetta VSS sensor to run properly. Don't know how it mounts. Digifant is obviously simpler...
Huffer motors..Turbo and SC...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 17 May 2007 21:05:20 -0700
...and you would have to make sure your motor had some knock sensors, probably...but attractive thought.. Dunno for sure, but it sounds good...
Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:11:26 -0800
...its just horrid timing :) so i'm not knocking you mechanics and techs out there that know what your doing... just frustrated thats all...
Re: Found motor for Swap, need advice
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 5 May 1998 17:24:45 -0700
...You also need a knock sensor on a 10:1 compression motor. The code for the block should be JH and this is found...
Re: re. turboing a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Westyman
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:43:16 -0800
...A knock sensor is not a solution, lower compression is. - The oil return on the vanagon is a problem. I've seen a guy...
Re: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:01:08 -0800
...10 to one compression ratio, right ? and no knock sensor - how can that work !!!????? ( just being funny since knock sensor ignition is THE ONLY...
Re: TiiCo Conversion Engine
Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
Thu, 6 Jun 2002 19:21:55 -0400
FWIW, I don't have my o2 sensor hooked up and I do not have any cold running or acceleration problems. However, hooking this...
Re: High Octane was: what's the best kind of gasoline?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 09:00:21 -0500
...Knock sensors are a common topic on this list but most vanagons with standard engines don't have them. I believe that they are...
Update: Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:35:48 -0400
Haven't gotten the Temp II sensor or thermostat yet, but started working on the FAQ from Ron Austin on BTDT. Tested the voltage...
Re: Tiico conversion issues....
Historical mailing list - selten2
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 12:44:28 -0500
...I suspect the knock sensor, or the sensor on the cooling neck at the block, but have been unable to coordinate someone with a...
Re: Wireless parking sensors in a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:44:42 -0800
...the iPhone, though, has aspects about it that knock this Mio's socks off. Especially Google Maps. From: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> To...
Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Wed, 16 Oct 2002 11:22:32 -0400
...we don't have a fuel that supports this kind of compression ratio without using a knock sensor. The displacement change is minor and...
Re: The Clock is always troublesome-now GW's foil replacement kit
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 21 Dec 2014 11:46:48 -0800
...Telling the installer how to remove the blue lens would help. (Remove above mentioned insert and use a punch to knock it out from...
Re: NVC-Prices Fuel A Rebellion
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 8 Aug 2005 01:57:36 -0400
...or low of an octane but most >> vehicle >> computer systems using knock sensors can adjust accordingly. Just >> about >> every car made in the US...
Re: misfire when hot
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 4 Oct 2013 00:50:07 -0400
...The blue coolant temp sensor was replaced 6 years and perhaps 10-15,000 miles ago. Any thoughts on what to check?\ John
Re: known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:06:16 -0400
...Volunteers with photos, links > > to parts suppliers w/ part numbers, knock-knock jokes, etc.? > > > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > > 71 VW Type 2 / 84...
Re: Suddenly nothing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:15:51 -0700
...coolant will not flow into the engine ..until I removed a temp sensor to let air out. I think it's safe to say...
Re: AFM failure
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:43:58 -0700
Hi Dennis, Yes, I disconnected sensor from ecu. I was just using it to get close as I can to decent running engine. I...
Load vs fuel consumption..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:25:18 -0700
...premium and regular....the regular burns less effectively....I think the knock sensor must be working overtime on regular gas but with premium, all...
Re: Running without a cat
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:14:32 -0500
The ticket for a non visual converter omission is to just knock out the stone, and bolt it back up. Contrary to the posting...
Re: Poor mileage update
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 2 Dec 2007 13:55:16 -0800
...Just one small example of more modern technology .....knock sensor ignition. Knock sensor ignition, which a waterboxer doesn't and can't have, unless...
Re: Long Block Advice
Historical mailing list - Erik O
Mon, 03 Feb 1997 11:32:33 -0800
...The stock diesel is single outlet. > Also you want to look for early GTI engine without knock sensor > ignition, ie: with CIS injection, unless...
Re: Question about ignition timing..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:58:23 -0700
...The digifant EMS does not have a knock sensor provision. For now I >> am planning on running the new motor set-up on premium...
Re: Running hot, what can be the matter
Historical mailing list - Kathy and Jamie
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 18:08:28 -0800
...Is there a reliable engine heat measurement? Do I swap > >out temp sensor? > > > >Known Stuff: > >Radiator Fan Works > >Fan Switch Swapped out last week...
Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:32:43 -0800
...technology. > The Subaru system is sequential, has cam and crank sensors , and knock > sensor ignition........makes the wbxr EFI and ignition system look silly...
Re: AFM failure
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:56:57 -0700
...AFM failure > > Hi Dennis, > > Yes, I disconnected sensor from ecu. I was just using it to get close as I can to decent running...
Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 17 May 2008 00:03:27 -0700
...And knock sensor ignition so it can't ping, and you never set timing - timing control is fully integrated into the ECU, and there...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
...New oxygen sensor—modern 4-wire design with sealed electrical plug (duh!) 5. New knock sensor—new feature to protect engine against detonation regardless...
Re: Power issues? Fuel issues?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 4 Aug 2013 17:28:45 -0700
...status of that part or adjustment ? or ..same thing for a Knock Sensor .. and other things , including wiringand grounds. I am under the impression...
Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 12:38:37 EST
...the fuel pressure in the fuel rail, the injector duty cycle and the signal from the knock sensor. Don't give up, Frank Grunthaner