On the subject of O2 sensors, mine is disconnected on my 85 Westy 1.9 L;
nevertheless, I still get ok mileage... between 17 and 20.  What problems
might this create for me?

Dave in KC
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1

PS... Steve... I still need to get with you on my locks.  Got a sliding door
and passenger side that don't work.

----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Sandlin
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 1:27 PM
Subject: digijet fuel pressure

I was working on my '84 this weekend, and checked fuel pressure.  It was
correct, both with the regulator connected and disconnected.  In comparing
with another '84, however, I found that my fuel pressure leaked down almost
instantaneously after shutoff.  The other van held fuel pressure at the test
"T".  I checked for leaky injectors and found all ok in that department.
Also looked for fuel line leaks and found none.  Is there a check valve in
the fuel pump that is not working correctly, or is there a check valve
somewhere else in the system that I haven't found?  If anyone's curious, the
reason for the work was tha gas mileage had decreased to 10.1, immediately
after installation of new transmission.  I was trying to find if the shop
had done something incorrect.  Problem was O2 sensor failure, though this
sensor was replaced last year and only had about 6K miles on it.  Thanks in
! advance, everyone.
Steve Sandlin
http://www.steveslockshop.com
'84 Wolfsburg Westy
'79 Bus
'00 New Beetle

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