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[January 04, 2009, 07:18:08 AM] edwin .s.nathan: I live in a tropical country ie malaysia.Need to install air conditioning.Any idea on where to put the vents

[January 05, 2009, 10:21:13 AM] BusManVW70: Hello everyone Im new to the site and I have just added some pictures of my 1970 VW Camper his name is Fred enjoy..

[January 06, 2009, 10:03:55 AM] Jamesbehave: oh man

[January 06, 2009, 10:04:11 AM] Jamesbehave: talk about brain dead

[January 06, 2009, 10:04:22 AM] Jamesbehave: read my post

[January 06, 2009, 10:18:51 AM] JimmyD\'s: 1977 vw camper wont start HELP

[January 06, 2009, 10:19:09 AM] JimmyD\'s: her name is lucy

[January 06, 2009, 11:22:28 AM] Jamesbehave: whats going on

[January 06, 2009, 11:40:04 AM] JIMMYD: i have two shitty batteries I have been taking turns on trickle charges. So I put the fresh good battery in and she tries but

[January 06, 2009, 11:40:39 AM] JIMMYD: she won't flip. I've checked all the fuses.... rolled her back.

[January 06, 2009, 11:41:05 AM] JIMMYD: Found an old allman brothers ticket

[January 06, 2009, 11:42:02 AM] JIMMYD: the starter has always seemed fine.... no problems

[anicca]

guys, i'm in need of a speedy reply on this one...i took blue in for tune/check up 'cause she was having issues with starting, staying running while shifting into gear, and losing power.  most of the problems have been easily fixed BUT, her airflow meter is toast and the mechanic is unable to find a replacement ANYWHERE on the market.  do any of you brilliant bus gurus have help/suggestions for me, or do i just need to take out the fuel injection stuff and go to carburetor???

Blue's stats:  '83 aircooled, fuel injection, automatic, westfalia

 

[Recycle]

Carburetor is all I know- I wish I could help or even give an opinion but I cannot... Good luck hope you find your answer!

[anicca]

well, i still appreciate the response !  good wishes always well received!  i was told they make a kit to switch f.i. to carb. and that it would cost about $675 installed-does that sound about right?

[Dj:Eep]

http://busdepot.com/view.jsp?model=42&category=20&group=22&prodgroup=283

Can't speak to the quality, but it is there.  Call to order if you do though, BD is slow via web ordering.  And you can talk to them about the quality and any possible warranty.

[anicca]

thanks !

[That_One_Guy]

Im not really sure but on my bus you could go into the afm and bend a metal piece away from the copper piece and the fuel pump would just run all the time. I have a 79 2000cc FI... Yes the fuel injection sucks sometimes but I like it. Good luck...TOG

[GostaBerling]

Typically you can clean and adjust the AFM and make it work again. I believe that Bentley has the testing/adjusting procedures for the AFM. Don't give up on the FI quite yet, the dignifant system is a really reliable unit and improves mpg over carb setup.

[Trios]

Im not really sure but on my bus you could go into the afm and bend a metal piece away from the copper piece and the fuel pump would just run all the time. I have a 79 2000cc FI... Yes the fuel injection sucks sometimes but I like it. Good luck...TOG

Just thought I'd inform you this is an inherently unsafe way to run your engine. The fuel pump shuts down on low airflow so that when your engine dies, it stops supplying fuel. As it is, if you broke a fuel line, your engine would stop running but your fuel pump would not, you would pump fuel into your engine compartment, your ignition is on so you have high voltage, so WHEN (not so much IF at this point) the gasoline catches fire your fuel pump will continue to pour fuel into the flames and your bus will go up in a cloud of smoke and flames.

Just a warning.

[VWBUSRAT]

GOOD WARNING ...do not bend the fuel cut off. this works in an emergancy but should be readjusted to the OEM specs. tell your mech to try A-CARDON. they most of the time have them rebuilt or they will rebuild yours. I will post another place tomorrow as the name and number is at the shop.try to avoid carbs if you can ...and check your smog laws as some states don't let you modify the emissions system on 1983 or newer vehicles. good luck...vwbr