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  • Re: air intake boot repair
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Sun, 3 Sep 2006 08:35:24 -0400
    ...I've wondered why someone hadn't made an after market replacement but assumed tooling injection molded rubber of any size took a costly...
  • 2L 914 into '81 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
    Wed, 7 Apr 1999 23:51:32 -0400
    ...We took out the injection and brain, replacing fuel supply with a Weber 2 bbl (32/26). The clearance for the carb was about...
  • Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:21:17 -0400
    ...any word on that? And can they be more definitively tested by removing them and looking down the hole, and applying a voltage directly...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 17 Nov 2013 13:49:57 -0500
    ...But the injection is absolutely tied very directly to the distributor timing pulse. >if anyone finds this interesting...here is why an Air Mass...
  • Re: Bio Diesel Vanagon Photo Booth
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:06:05 -0800
    ...For anything 'prior to' electronicallay controlled direct injection TDI's ...the AAZ is the way to go. ( you can get a purly mechanical injection...
  • Re: Stuck in Needles, need advice
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:33:06 -0800
    ...By providing a direct connection to that side of the coil you no longer need the power from the key switch to run the...
  • Re: Eurospec Conversion MORE INFO!!!!
    Historical mailing list - PATT
    Wed, 29 Jul 1998 22:28:20 -0400
    ...Too many >people have too many problems with it and dealers seem to burry their heads >in the sand with this injection system. If...
  • Re: engine swap question
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
    Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:12:05 -0800
    ...But they turn >in the other direction. That's the big crux with the beetle conversion. >Beetles are inexpensive, vanagons are not even close...
  • Re: Vanagon Acceleration Times
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 7 Oct 2002 00:57:49 -0500
    ...figure I'll explore a later model injection system with more air flow capacity on the intake side. Alternate would be big Webber Carbs...
  • Re: starter solenoid buzzing and overehating? (long)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 22:45:45 -0500
    ...I thought it was the injection system pressure regulator or the gas pump but no, the noise came from the starter area. Since I...
  • Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 22 May 2003 15:25:31 -0700
    ...Choose a category from a drop down menu (engine)..and then subcatagory (fuel injection) even "add catagory"...until you get to or create the...
  • Re: Oil in Coolant
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:01:08 -0800
    ...I imagine that the 89 also feels a bit slower due > to the 15" wheels, but I can't directly compare the two as...
  • Re: Dollar a gallon ethanol production?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:52:12 -0500
    ...Bromberg at MIT(they are the ones behind the post valve closing direct ethanol injection research going on there) they were impressed/interested that...
  • Re: What water boxer to replace my 1.9?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 6 Aug 2019 13:02:54 -0400
    ...I am going to wire that directly to the battery with an inline fuse. Those are some things that help protect your investment in...
  • Re: '81 Westfalia camper questions
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 20 Nov 94 7:43:36 EST
    ...Please > post the answers if you know them or email directly to me! > > 1) The odometer is apparently "sticking" - it still rolls over, but...
  • Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Wed, 27 Jul 2005 19:08:29 -0400
    ...we were able to start the van with...."Brake cleaner"...yea yea, direct into the air plenium... ???????????????????????????????????? ... after a few shot of PRIMING the...
  • Re: Digijet Digitool Info
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 5 Mar 2001 07:03:05 -0600
    ...Hooking a led circuit (light emitting diode) direct to coil minus takes out the digitool coil led. I have installed filters on all digitools...
  • Re: Fuel flow senders
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 1 Dec 2005 11:37:03 -0800
    ...The big issue with the TDIs is you can change the variable for the Injection Quantity (IQ) for the ECU. It can be set...
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:46:01 +0200
    ...6250 injection Max torque (N.m) ....... 200 Bore/Stroke ........ 82,5 / 95,5 mm Torque peak (r/min) .... 3500 Cubic capacity ..... 2553 cc Compression...
  • Re: New Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:40:33 -0400
    ...The introduction of direct injection gas motors is going to bring another 15% improvement to the table. The original TIICO conversion got great mileage...
  • Re: Fuel hose size
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 2 Aug 2020 10:30:28 -0600
    ...purpose of transporting Gasoline > Not Smart IMHO > & Then,, Placing that Connection Directly Above a Starter Motor ....... Boom ~ & that Plastic FireWall PassThru I Suspect just...
  • Diesel and Gasoline facts (long)
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Tue, 26 May 1998 10:43:33 -0700
    ...TDI (Direct Injection) engines use electronic controls and create a much finer mist using shaped indentations in the piston. Additive are sometimes being used...
  • Re: replacing fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 2 Dec 1997 09:51:07 CST
    ...and BOTH need to be reinforced "fuel injection" quality hose. well, actually that's not true. the 10mm doesn't HAVE to be, cause...
  • Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Re: For Sale: Volkswagen LT35 in SoCal
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 14 Feb 1999 04:13:41 +0100
    ...That describes some of the > characteristics those of us wanting to install direct injection TDI diesels > into Vanagons want. Might older LT35 transmissions be...
  • Re: Vanagon gas tank leaks - vapor lock floods engine bay
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 20 Nov 2002 15:44:40 -0500
    ...I do not think it is possible for a vanagon to have vapor lock with fuel injection. More than likely the mtbe has had...
  • Re: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:13:48 -0500
    ...This is the fuel line that goes directly to the FI rails, > not the return line with the pressure regulator. Insert the fuel filter...
  • Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon? & other diesels
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 12 Dec 2002 23:38:22 +1300
    ...We replaced it with a 14B (3.7) direct-injection unit. Relatively quiet and smooth (compared to the 3B) and had more power & torque...
  • Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 18 May 2008 19:12:21 -0700
    ...on modern engines, intake manifolds that induce swirl ( VW tdi turbo direct injection does this ) and so on. But.....just from the ignition dept...
  • Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Thu, 24 Apr 2003 04:47:11 +0000
    ...I have NEVER seen a CIS-E >non-Motronic > > injection system with a 2 wire ISV. I.E. they dont exist. > > > > > > > > Chris DeLong > > Fine...
  • Re: Ok...still running rich problem....
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 9 Dec 2003 09:00:15 -0500
    ...Hey all, I am still having problems of a rich running condition on my digifant fuel injection. These are the things i have tried...
  • FS syncro camper '90
    Historical mailing list - James Ballen
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 11:35:32 -0700
    ...158K ON THE MOTOR ORIGINAL WITH PLATINUM PLUGS RECENT FUEL INJECTION / TOP ENGINE CLEAN THAT REALLY WOKE IT UP. OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED RELIGOUSLY...
  • Re: Vanagon gas tank leaks - vapor lock floods engine bay
    Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
    Wed, 20 Nov 2002 14:24:45 -0800
    ...I >do not think it is possible for a vanagon to have >vapor lock with fuel injection. More than likely the >mtbe has had...
  • Update: hard start, for 2 years!
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:38:22 -0400
    ...This hasn't solved the problem, but I think I am heading in the right direction. I am going to check the valve setting...
  • VW Howard looking for ideas...
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:32:06 -0700
    ...Please direct your comments to <mailto:vwhoward@wagenwerks.com)> Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR +++++++++++++++++++++++++ _______________________________________________________________________ 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Engine: 1.9 L / 4 cyl / Gas...
  • Interbike '95 & Bergs shop
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Sep 1995 14:29:31 -0700
    Ladies & Gentlemen, Though this is not directly VW related, but I thought I would post the results of my survey of Interbike '95's...
  • ASIAN: Fixed! VW Vanagon No Start - Floods
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Dec 1996 21:47:25 -0800
    ...to steer me in the proper >direction here. 1987 Vw Vanagon with the Digifant (Bosch Afc) Gas >Injection System. >Vehicle was brought in on...
  • Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:12:07 -0700
    ...there's no direct link between the evap system and vacuum lines on the engine. that valve .. in the right front corner of the...
  • Re: 87 syncro water temperature sender
    Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
    Wed, 28 Jul 2004 23:17:00 -0400
    ...injection. Does the Temp Sensor II also send the signal for the dash >temperature gauge? > > >>-Hans >>87 syncro >> >> >> >> >> > > > > -- Georgios A. Stylianides, Ph.D. Director...
  • Re: How hot is your van? Get a IR Thermometer and find out...
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Thu, 18 Mar 2004 11:27:27 -0800
    ...This little guy is good for engine blocks, heads, exhaust manifolds, radiators, cooling hoses, race tires, injection molding machines, thermal formers, and so on...
  • The Real FI Tuning
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 11 May 1996 09:59:17 -0700
    ...In GM products, this valve directly varies the incoming fuel and air flow. In Fords, only the incoming air is directly varied. In Chryslers...
  • Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:58:56 -0700
    ...connect A directly to C, so to speak. no replacing of anything ... you just need one good screw type fuel injection nose clamp. there...
  • Re: To test a Thermo time switch, air-cooled
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:22:05 -0800
    As I was digging a little deeper into this van, I noticed, the cold start valve, csv, is directly connected to the solenoid on...
  • Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:58:28 -0500
    ...Common-rail direct injection technology (CDI) > > Transmission: Mercedes-Benz 5-speed automatic w/overdrive > Rear axle ratio: 3.73 > Steering: Power-assisted rack and...
  • Re: fuel line? (sorry, archives down)
    Historical mailing list - Smith, James F
    Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:21:34 -0500
    ...and BOTH need to be reinforced "fuel injection" quality hose. well, actually that's not true. the 10mm doesn't HAVE to be, cause...
  • Re: 88 GL Newbie Needs Direction
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 14 Mar 2002 21:21:05 -0600
    ...The Temp II sensor provides input to the ECU of the vehicle and affects idle speed and enrichment functions of the fuel injection system...
  • Re: Would you be interested in a limited-slip diff for your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 4 Oct 1999 17:40:25 -0700
    ...Dynoed power of 145hp - 2.0L ABA engine, with a very trick head and cam with a 112mm European CIS fuel injection system. Other...
  • Re: Cooling System Project (Parts/Application)
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:18:59 +0000
    ...I would go with the stock thermostat as the temp is important so that the fuel injection system will give you the best fuel...
  • re. Calling all turbo charger / Diesel experts!!
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:57:47 -0700
    ...Unbolt the top and turn the indexed collar, can't remember which direction. Now you get more fuel as boost builds, and thus boost...
  • Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 22 May 2003 23:24:23 -0400
    ...Choose a category from a drop down menu (engine)..and then subcatagory (fuel injection) even "add catagory"...until you get to or create the...
  • Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:49:38 -0400
    ...When working with carburettors it's convenient to think in terms of vacuum; for fuel injection it's more convenient to think in terms...
  • Re: Greetings all
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 22:14:52 -0500
    ...anything else you can find that looks like liquid. :) - change ALL FUEL LINES!!!! do it!!! make SURE you use high-pressure fuel injection rated...
  • Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 24 Nov 1999 15:38:35 -0500
    ...Matthew Bulley Director Bulley-Hewlett & Associates www.bulley-hewlett.com Cary, NC USA 888.468.4880 tollfree -----Original Message----- From: Mark Keller [SMTP:kelphoto...
  • Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Thu, 24 Apr 2003 06:59:29 -0400
    ...I have NEVER seen a CIS-E > >non-Motronic > > > injection system with a 2 wire ISV. I.E. they dont exist. > > > > > > > > > > > > Chris DeLong > > > Fine...
  • Euro-Drive-OBD2: FIX 97 Volkswagen Jetta, No-start/Cuts-out/Misfire
    Historical mailing list - "Don Kerr (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 15:59:32 -0500
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  • Re (2): Hoo Boy! (1990 - engine transplant)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Wed, 29 May 1996 10:46:26 -0400
    ...Plus, us syncronauts need the bellhousing and stuff, plus figure $1000 for the groovy fuel tank direct from Germany. $4000 for parts, sounds pretty...
  • Re: Ok...still running rich problem....
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Tue, 9 Dec 2003 11:15:41 -0800
    ...Ok...still running rich problem.... > > > Hey all, > I am still having problems of a rich running > condition on my digifant > fuel injection. > These are...
  • Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 28 Jul 2005 19:22:44 -0700
    ...we were able to start the van with...."Brake cleaner"...yea yea, direct into the air plenium... ???????????????????????????????????? ... after a few shot of PRIMING the...
  • Re: Digijet ecu failures, "Bosch - Bosh?"
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Sat, 4 Sep 1999 00:22:47 -0700
    ...She told me that Bosch fired their quality control director and replaced him with a woman (sorry I don't have her name) who...
  • Re: WBX motor rather than ....
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:50:52 -0700
    ...direct fuel injection - very high tech........ and .......of all amazing things, one piece cylinder heads ! Like that was a breakthrough or something. and I...
  • Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - James Eaton
    Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:01:42 -0500
    ...because the ISV is only directly changing the amount of air the engine is receiving, not the fuel injection timing and quantity, or the...