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Subject:Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
From:Eric Caron
Date:Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:20:43 -0500

Hi Neil,

I can’t easily follow samba threads.

Can you give me a little info about the thoughts on the 1.9 thread? 

Eric Caron 

On Jan 4, 2018, at 14:17, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

i think GW mentions this on their web page but the WBX 2.1 idle control
unit would be deleted.

From their web page:

*"This first system was comprised of:"*

*......."9. New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)—replaces NLA Digifant
ECU and ICU (idle control unit)"*
So, I would assume they kept that ECU in their latest design.

There is speculation in a thread on the samba Vanagon forum regarding use
of the new GW on a 1.9 WBX.

Neil.

On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 11:10 AM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:

> But not the idle stabilizer?
> 
>> On 04-Jan-2018, at 13:45, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Below is a list copied from the GW web page showing parts used in
>> their new system.
>> 

>> New ECU
>> New OBDII Scanner Compatible Data Connector
>> New Knock Control Unit
>> New Knock Sensor
>> Vehicle Connections and Fuses
>> Coolant Temp Connector  [Uses Original Coolant Sender]
>> Engine Position Unit [Replaces Distributor]
>> Fuel Pump Wires [Uses Original Fuel Pump]
>> System Relays
>> Chassis Ground
>> Fuel Injector Connectors  [Uses Original Fuel Injectors]
>> New Coils [Coil On Plug Design]
>> Tachometer Adapter
>> New Oxygen Sensor
>> A/C Connector
>> New Throttle Position Sensor
>> Rebuilt Throttle Body
>> New MAF Sensor and Housing [Replaces Airflow Meter]
>> New MAP Sensor
>> Power Steering Connectors
>> Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Connector [Uses Original IAC Valve]
>> 

-- 
Neil n

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