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  • Re: How to store WESTY for LONG-TERM STORAGE (1yr+)??
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 28 Nov 2005 11:20:48 -0500
    I can only tell you that I have a vanagon that sat for about 3 years.It wouldnt start because of gunked up injectors...
  • Re: discolored injector
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:08:29 -0400
    Mark <mbrush@GMAIL.COM> writes: > One of my injectors was discolored. The plastic was brown instead of > white/tan like the others. Anyone know...
  • 2.0 l. Injectors, Rack and FPR
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Mon, 13 May 2002 07:32:25 -0700
    For those of you that want to go with the I4 injectors, rack and FPR with their TICCO conversion: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...
  • Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:31:53 -0400
    ...I am getting > little > >> fret marks between my eyebrows! I'm dumping in a buttload of Techron > >> injector cleaner in case the injectors on...
  • Re: Injector cleaning results
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:58:11 -0800
    ...Anyway, just something to > think about if your injectors havn't been serviced in > a long while... > > A little electrical question about injectors, though...
  • Re: Diesel question
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Jun 1998 12:20:23 EDT
    ...The injection pump and injectors have recently been rebuilt. >> Did you have the same problem before fitting the new pump/injectors? or did the...
  • fuel line replacement
    Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
    Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:46:04 -0700
    ...anyway--how many people replace the small line from rail to injector--ie--the fuel injector line? I know its preinstalled on new injectors...
  • napa injectors
    Historical mailing list - mike riley
    Mon, 8 Jun 2015 09:18:34 -0400
    ...Fuel injector test results > > Speaking of injectors these are becoming more available aftermarket. I = > just purchased a set through NAPA. Part number CRB-218530...
  • Fuel Inj Sync
    Historical mailing list - Vahid Lajevardi
    Wed, 17 May 95 10:44:37 PDT
    Hello Dear VWers, I have a general question about how the injectors get synchronized with the sparks. If you start from the Hall generator...
  • Re: Back to Texas but only running on 3 - FIXED!
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sat, 22 Feb 2003 00:11:49 -0500
    On Fri, 21 Feb 2003, Eric Zeno wrote: > Bad connection at the electrical plug on the injector! BTDT. The wire retaining clip on one...
  • Re: 83.5 won't start
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 2 May 2007 19:33:53 -0400
    Remove your injectors two at a time and crank the engine.See if the injectors spray gas like a cows utter squirts milk. A...
  • Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Wed, 11 Dec 2002 08:45:21 EST
    ...Why swap the injector plugs since the injectors fire at the same time because they are wired to the SAME node. If your want...
  • Re: leaky injectors
    Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod
    Thu, 26 Feb 2004 19:28:06 -0500
    Leaky injectors is just one of the possible causes for fuel contaminated oil. One of the more common causes of contamination is a bad...
  • Re: Cleaning fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
    Mon, 5 Apr 2004 16:04:53 -0700
    A Type 2 fellow I know used this place to clean his injectors: http://www.cruzinperformance.com/fuelinj.html He was well-pleased with...
  • Re: Injector color question
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:45:09 -0700
    ...Color of the plastic parts in injectors Long discussion on this a couple of years ago and the conclusion was no difference between the...
  • 1.9Liter Fuel Injector flow rate?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 11 Aug 2005 15:31:12 -0400
    I'm installing the stock engine into my van, and was curious as to the stock injector flow rate so that I can feed...
  • Re: Cleaning fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - Kevin
    Tue, 6 Apr 2004 14:25:59 -0400
    Hi Volks, It was me who just had my injectors cleaned. If you go to www.injector.com you will see some of the...
  • Re: Injector cleaning
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 5 Apr 2011 00:23:06 -0500
    John, You are way ahead of the game to just send them out to a shop specializing in servicing injectors. Cruzin' Performance where I...
  • Re: Daily Update On My Injectors
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:44:44 -0800
    ...Daily Update On My Injectors Now that you have tried so many ECUs it is indeed very unlikely all of them are defective. You...
  • Replace fuel injectors?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
    Mon, 7 May 2001 13:21:05 -0500
    ...Tested old fuel injectors (180K miles, originals)--only one worked right. My wife and I are going to tour the whole country in this...
  • Re: No current at FI injector plug
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:06:29 -0500
    ...There is also a voltage reducing or ballast resistor for the injectors. I have seen them go bad (rare). All the injectors are wired...
  • Re: WTB: Injector Driver Module
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:53:30 -0700
    ...It's the injector control unit, or injector driver unit, aka ECU and I got one coming from Mark Drillock. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
  • Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
    Tue, 7 Oct 2008 19:51:12 -0700
    ...I have =battery voltage(12v) at the + injector connector(to ground) on the wiring harness, key on, but no signal (using LED voltage tester...
  • Re.Fuel Injectors recall
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 28 Apr 1998 00:55:18 -0700
    ...We both answered the recall and both had the injectors changed.Fixed his problems and we got brand new injectors fitted free at around...
  • Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
    Historical mailing list - dr
    Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:09:21 -0400
    ...I then disconnected each injector plug, and got about the same results. I then removed each injector pair from the intake a side at...
  • Re: Scrambling for an answer ~ bear with me didn't search archives... sticky injector issues
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 5 Dec 2010 18:26:24 -0500
    While not ideal, you can replace only one injector. It is extremely rare for one to suddenly fail though. I would look for a...
  • Re: discolored injector
    Historical mailing list - Mark
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:35:47 -0400
    ...On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:23 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > When I pulled my injectors I noticed the yellow...
  • Re: 1.9 WBX fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:28:53 -0700
    ...Mark T Collins wrote: > I did all of my fuel lines last friday to find out that there are two > different sets of injectors...
  • None of my injectors are squirting!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Jun 1995 09:28:35 -0600 (MDT)
    ...None of the injectors are working at the moment. Could someone please tell me how to test the double relay? Thanks.. ben
  • Replace FI lines to injectors
    Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
    Mon, 28 Sep 1998 07:03:36 -0400
    Hi, I have a Westy 89 Gl Syncro and want to change the two FI lines to the injectors. What kind of hose and...
  • Wanted: Fuel Injectors for 2.1WBX
    Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
    Fri, 24 Jan 2003 14:10:15 -0500
    Looking for 4 good used or rebuilt (if that's possible) fuel injectors for my 2.1 WBX (1987 Syncro GL, Digifant). Anyone have...
  • Injector cleaning
    Historical mailing list - John Neumeier
    Fri, 14 Jan 2005 14:18:31 -0700
    Hi Everyone, I recently had a set of injectors cleaned by: Cruzinperformance 916 West Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 231.796.5705 They were...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 17:57:33 -0700
    ...Injector >> firing >> > signal >> > >> > do you have signal for the distrubitor ??? need to tel >> the >> > computer when to >> > send signal to the injectors >> > >> > >> > --\
  • Re: 1.9 WBX fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:05:52 -0500
    ...Once the tip is worn to where you get a poor spray pattern or the injector drips you have to replace the injector. Thanks...
  • Re: Fixed: 1.9L starts but wont run long
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:40:40 -0500
    ...The injector got hot! I unplugged it and then let it cool(long time). I continued on with my cleaning and reinstalled the injector...
  • Re: injector cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Tom S
    Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:15:40 -0500
    ...http://www.docinjector.com/ Tom Salicos > Has anyone had positive experience with injector > cleaning services or > kits? > I'd probably have to ship them...
  • Re: Fuel injectors needed
    Historical mailing list - Rodrigo Bonilla
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 12:47:25 -0600
    ...Fuel injectors needed My mechanic tells me the only serious missing pieces I have to get to restore the FI to my '82 Vanagon...
  • Re: Injectors Recall
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 17:32:27 -0700
    ...They will replace the fuel injectors, distribution rails, fuel lines, hoses and clamps and they even put an outer cover over the fuel lines...
  • no current to injectors
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:39:02 -0400
    88 vannie with no injector pulse. no current to them, will runn if feed fuel. grounds all checked out. I am thinking the ECU...
  • Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:32:59 -0400
    At 07:08 PM 4/13/2010, mark drillock wrote: >I think there is only 1 driver for all 4 injectors. Yup. +12 and...
  • Anyone with good used injectors?
    Historical mailing list - jesse and monica
    Sun, 31 Aug 2003 20:02:17 -0400
    Hey all, Does any one have a set of 4 good used fuel injectors for a 2.1 liter wbx? Mine are rusted to...
  • Victor Reinz brand front main seal from engine gasket kit?
    Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
    Fri, 23 Jul 2004 23:10:34 -0700
    ...The injectors also get +12 at the same > times. > >>> > >>> The injectors are not fired by turning this +12 > on and off. They are > >>> fired...
  • Re: P/N 021 906 031?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 4 Dec 1997 22:11:22 -0800
    ...In the VOA price list, there are three 021-906-031 injectors listed: 021-906-031 021-906-031A 021-906-031B The most...
  • Fuel injector bracket???
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Tue, 13 Feb 2001 13:16:05 -0700
    I pulled my injectors out of my 1980 vanagon 2.0L. I bought new ones, but, they have a metal ring that holds them...
  • Re: nitrous oxide
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 11:16:52 -0500
    ...AA Fuel and Funny Car racers that use NITROMETHANE use altimeters to select a pill for their injectors. A chart comes with the altimeter...
  • Re: 85 1.9WB exhaust parts overheating (a bit long)
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Mon, 7 Nov 2005 11:09:57 -0800
    ...http://www.cruzinperformance.com/fuelinj.html $16/injector sonic clean & computer spray anaysis including new hoses plus say 20 for shipping not bad $84...
  • Re: fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:18:34 -0400
    > What are some signs and symptoms of bad fuel injectors? "Bad" means either delivering too much or too little fuel. If it's stuck...
  • Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:59:15 -0700
    ...He pinched the return line shut, cranked, still no spray at injectors but a new leak showed in a line. Bought an injector noid...
  • Re: might be an injector that is
    Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
    Thu, 13 Jan 2005 09:58:42 -0600
    ...might be an injector that is spraying too much. >*How is this "checked" or fixed (injector spraying too much....)? What is >too much? I...
  • Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:54:11 -0700
    ...But that was one injector. >>> >>> In deceleration mode, is there one controller (my term) in ECU that >>> turns off fuel to ALL injectors at...
  • Injectors - 2.1L WBX - '91 Carat/autotrany
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:23:08 -0500
    ...That only left injectors. Following recommendations from the Vanagon List I disconnected the injectors one at a time, found one injector not pulsing properly...
  • Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:13:48 EDT
    ...I am still using my original injectors with over 280,000 miles on them with good results. David Clarkson 90 Westy In a message...
  • [1985 Digijet] Need help diagnosing no injector power
    Historical mailing list - Dan Brideau
    Wed, 30 Apr 2003 21:50:27 -0400
    ...There is absolutely no fuel comming from the injectors. The pump is running, and there is fuel in the lines and hoses. From what...
  • Re: Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 17:37:35 -0500
    ...Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail) > Hi, > > I am trouble finding tips/references for replacing the short FI...
  • Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
    Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
    Fri, 1 Apr 2016 12:48:52 -0400
    ...I just noticed something else as I turn on the ignition even before I try to start the van - All four injectors are firing...
  • '86 injector seals - where to buy?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
    Wed, 10 Jun 1998 10:53:40 -0400
    ANyone have a good source for the little rubber seals that go around the injectors where they poke into the intake. Also, how about...
  • Hoses on fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schiebel
    Thu, 6 Sep 2001 20:58:03 EDT
    Hi, Are the small ( @2" ) rubber hoses that are attached to the fuel injectors replaceable?. Anybody had any success removing them? Thanks, Jeff in...
  • Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Sat, 6 Jan 2018 09:55:54 -0500
    ...We gained about 15 HP just by swapping digifant II injectors to something more modern with a better spray pattern. Modern injectors atomize fuel...
  • Re: fuel injector hose
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:12:31 -0500
    ...Just slice the hose at the injector with a sharp exacto knife blade. Cut up under the metal ring using the narrow pointed end...
  • Re: Injectors
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Fri, 11 Aug 2006 09:32:57 -0700
    I took my Subie injectors to this place: http://www.docinjector.com/ They put them on a rail and test for flow and pattern...