Date:         Mon, 11 May 1998 16:04:01 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hundt <mtsupply@OUTLAWNET.COM>
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From:         Don Hundt <mtsupply@OUTLAWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Swap Update 2
Comments: To: KENWILFY <KENWILFY@AOL.COM>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Ken,on my swap I left the o2 Sensor off, it runs great. Of course I also used
points ignition and very simple(canadian schematic in Haynes)vacuum line setup. We
don't have emissions testing in Oregon, but I do try to keep it tuned and running
clean. I did use the rabbit fuel pump and accumulator, I think the latter would be
necessary to maintain proper fuel pressure.
good luck

KENWILFY wrote:

> Well removed the pressure plate today on the diesel to find that the pilot
> bearing was toast and it had also wrecked the clutch disk (made the springs
> loose) so I ordered a new disk and Throw-out bearing from Ron (pressure plate
> looks good) and now its time to wait.
> Pulled out the wiring diagrams for the Scirocco and the Vanagon and tried to
> mentally trace the wiring and see where I could tie the two systems together.
> It appears that I am going to need to set up a fuel pump and ignition relay
> like is in a normal Vanagon and then wire in the Hall unit in order to get the
> thing running.
> Some things I was wondering about: Can I use the Vanagon fuel pump?
> Am I going to need to put a fuel pressure accumulator in the fuel system? (I
> think I will)  If so how have you guys done this?
> I didn't realize before that the thing that looks like a control box or ECU is
> actually just a Oxygen Sensor system for emissions.  I can run the motor
> without this wired in, but I bet it is going to run like crap right?
> Anyway that is where I am at right now.
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16