Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:53:06 -0400
Reply-To: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: Fuel Mileage and Upholstry and o2 sensors
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On my '85 I once replaced the O2 sensor and got the sputtering and rich
running. I could hardly go 60 mph with it hooked up so I disconnected
it for a time. Putting in a different sensor cured the problem. So, as
you can see, one of my "New" sensors was a bad one. Just because
something is new doesn't mean it's good. You might want to check that out.
Mike
Ron Toby wrote:
> Thanks Jack! Mine is a 1.9 manual. I'm getting around 15 on the hwy at 50-55. I suppose that like one other member was saying I need to get that o2 sensor hooked back up. I gotta find out why the thing sputters and loses power when it is connected. Otherwise it runs like a sewing machine when dis-connected. Someone else had suggested that maybe it was the temp sensor. Any Ideas?
>
> "Jack R." <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: Ron,
>
> I get about 16 in the city and 18 on the highway... the highway mileage can
> get as high as 20 if you go 55mph. I have a 2.1L manual trans Westy.
>
> Here is a survey that was done earlier on the list.
>
> Jack R.
> 84 Westy Wolfie, with a 2.1L motor.
>
> The results from Mr Squirrel's Patented Vanagon Fuel Economy Survey have
> been entered into a Excel spreadsheet and I'm working on converting it into
> a wikitable to post on the wiki.
>
> In the meantime:
>
> Summary Results
> Number of respondents: 86
>
> 1.9L Vanagons with Auto Transmissions (n=7), min mpg=13, max=20, mean=17.4.
>
> 1.9L Vanagons with Manual Transmissions (n=11), min mpg=15.9, max=29,
> mean=20
>
> 2.1L Vanagons with ATs (n=10), min mpg=13, max=20.5, mean=17.
>
> 2.1L Vanagons with Manual Transmissions (n=26): min mpg=15.5, max=21,
> mean=19.5
>
> Syncros (n=6): min mpg=15.5, max=21, mean=16.9
>
> Others (various engine swaps, Diesels, etc.) (n=21).
>
> Other data, such as tire sizes, models (Westy, GL, driving habits, etc.) are
> in the spreadsheet for those who want to analyze more deeply. of course, the
> data are every bit as accurate as the measuring equipment (odometers), and
> the observational habits and record-keeping of the Vanagon owners. If you
> want a copy of the .xls spreadsheet, please email me directly.
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Ron Toby
> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 9:43 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Fuel Mileage and Upholstry
>
> Hello everyone, I am a new member here at the List. I am very happy to be a
> part of the group and hope to be able to learn alot from everyone here.
>
> I have two questions:
>
> One- How many miles to the gallon have some people been able get on e
> 1985 VW Vanagon Westy? Mine is the Weekender package. My poor fuel economy
> (about 14 - 15 mpg) I thought was perhaps due to my O2 sensor. I just
> purchased the van last Nov. and experienced sluggishness during takeoff
> after the van was warm. the o2 light was on so I figured that the sensor
> was old and replaced it. While waiting to replace it I disconnected it and
> no more problem with sputtering. After my new o2 arrived I replaced it and
> still the same problem. it is now still disconnected. There is also a
> pre-sensor or something on the intake. I have tried different combo's of
> connection of pre-sensor connected and o2 disconnected and vice versa but
> the o2 disconnected is the best. Help Please!!!! My mileage is low and fuel
> is high
>
> Two - I was also wondering does anyone know of a source that would
> have the original courderoy upholstry. My seat bottoms are ragged but my
> backs are fine. I would love to match that tan material.
>
> Thanks everyone!!!!
>
> Leron
> 1971 VW Vanagon Westy
> 1985 VW Vanagon Westy
>
>
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> From: "Michael Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Mileage Survey Results
> Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:02:11 -0400
>
> The results from Mr Squirrel's Patented Vanagon Fuel Economy Survey have
> been entered into a Excel spreadsheet and I'm working on converting it
> into a wikitable to post on the wiki.
>
> In the meantime:
>
> Summary Results
> Number of respondents: 86
>
> 1.9L Vanagons with Auto Transmissions (n=7), min mpg=13, max=20, mean=17.4.
>
> 1.9L Vanagons with Manual Transmissions (n=11), min mpg=15.9, max=29,
> mean=20
>
> 2.1L Vanagons with ATs (n=10), min mpg=13, max=20.5, mean=17.
>
> 2.1L Vanagons with Manual Transmissions (n=26): min mpg=15.5, max=21,
> mean=19.5
>
> Syncros (n=6): min mpg=15.5, max=21, mean=16.9
>
> Others (various engine swaps, Diesels, etc.) (n=21).
>
> Other data, such as tire sizes, models (Westy, GL, driving habits, etc.)
> are in the spreadsheet for those who want to analyze more deeply. of
> course, the data are every bit as accurate as the measuring equipment
> (odometers), and the observational habits and record-keeping of the
> Vanagon owners. If you want a copy of the .xls spreadsheet, please email
> me directly.
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
> KG6RCR
>
>
>
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