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  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:19:05 -0700
    ...Injector firing >> signal >> >> do you have signal for the distrubitor ??? need to tel the >> computer when to >> send signal to the injectors >> >> >> --\
  • Heavy engine flooding
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 23 May 2006 20:48:54 -0400
    ...of, i remove the right fuel rail with the injectors on it... fuel is pooring through the fuel injectors hole in the intake... #1...
  • Re: bus fire
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Tue, 4 Sep 2001 15:37:40 -0400
    ...I just changed my fuel injectors last weekend -- and guess what I found -- a loose hose clamp on one of my injector "short tubes...
  • Re: fuel injector cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
    Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:38:27 -0500
    ...of going to see him perform the work on my fuel injectors. Not only does he do a top notch job from start to...
  • Replacing Fuel Lines
    Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 09:56:22 -0400
    ...The cracked, rotted hoses that go from the black plastic fuel rail to the injectors have no actual clamp at the injector, just a...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons-The fuel injection handbook.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:15:09 -0500
    ...On the Vanagon like most engines except for extra pulses while starting the injectors "batch" fire once every revolution, or every other time the...
  • Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot untill warmed up
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Sun, 24 Dec 2006 06:50:30 -0800
    ...These injectors were cleaned at cruzperformance back in Feb 06 so I pretty sure the there was no corrosion on the electrical spade connectors...
  • Re: Yet Even More About My Injectors
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:40:38 -0800
    I have a set of spare injectors pulled from an 1.9 WXBer. I just did a measure of the resistance between the two...
  • Re: Help! No ground to the fuel injectors???
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 17 Dec 2001 20:07:38 -0500
    ...You need to check the wiring and either determine if there is some reason the ECU is not controlling the injector. Check the trigger...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:31:49 -0500
    ...And currently a leaking injector. I did a pretest and the HC was 450. The last test and the pretest was done with a...
  • Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:45:04 -0800
    ...I'd look at the little hoses between the injectors.) Shiny spots = coolant SuperClean gets it off. BTDT. Jim On Jan 14, 2012, at...
  • Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:36:45 -0700
    ...Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean? | |you have to take pics of them if you can. I'm really curious as how...
  • Fuel injector operating voltage
    Historical mailing list - zzyzx
    Tue, 7 Dec 2010 09:39:59 -0800
    Is there a source online or one among us who knows the operating voltage of the fuel injectors & cold start valve on my stock...
  • Fuel Injector Cleaner
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Fri, 7 Mar 1997 13:28:41 -0500 (EST)
    Being a neophyte with a wasserboxer engine I am looking for opinion on fuel injector cleaner. The archives have several messages endorsing the use...
  • Unplugging fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - db25
    Wed, 7 Oct 1998 17:17:00 EDT
    In order to locate an injector that may be "unbalanced" is it possible to unplug it from the computer and not cause any harm...
  • FS diesel injection pump
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
    Sun, 27 May 2001 22:57:46 -0400
    Hi, I have a injection pump, injectors lines and set of injectors off of a 1983 Diesel vanagon.Milage is unknown but these parts...
  • leaky injectors- fuel pump check valve repair?
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:42:01 -0700
    ...the inability to hold pressure doesn't > necessarily mean that an injector is leaking. It might also point to > either > a bad fuel pressure...
  • "They can not be leaking, they are new" Leaking fuel Injectors caused problems..
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sun, 2 Mar 2003 22:47:34 EST
    ...Well, it turns out that two of the injectors were leaking, one bad, one not so bad. They were leaking slowly at first, then...
  • Re: Fuel injector info req'd
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:13:07 -0700
    ...This Injector fits: > > > > Beetle & Convertible 77-79 > > Nissan 280Z (Nissan # 16603-N7610 or A6603-P8100) > > > > VAG obsoleted this injector 1/8/2000 in the...
  • Re: Fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - Robert Goldfinch
    Sat, 20 Nov 1999 21:31:51 -0800
    ...Fuel injectors > I replaced my fuel lines and injector seals today. Used the kit from > Van-Again. Very satisfied. Thanks Ken. > > I am having...
  • Re: Fuel Injectors ('88 2.1 Syncro) UK Prices
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 16:35:56 +0100
    ...Fuel Injectors ('88 2.1 Syncro) > I don't know what sort of life expectancy they have, but the answer to > your other questions...
  • Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:15:29 -0700
    ...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: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:25:55 -0400
    I've been putting alot of hoses on quite a few injectors recently, and removing quite a few as well. I present you with...
  • Re: 86-91 labeled diagram of engine/engine compartment
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:30 -0800
    ...one minor thing - some people do not realize that on the injectors, either injector plug can go on either injector. ( the ecu fires all...
  • Re: Fuel injector info req'd
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:56:32 +0000
    Wow - what a great comment on the range of flow the injector must have if it works in a 77 VW beetle and a...
  • Re: Daily Update On My Injectors
    Historical mailing list - Don Spence
    Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:13:01 -0700
    ...It had injector firing pulses verified with "noids" (test light that plugs into the injector connector.) The fuel pump was good verified by removing...
  • Re: Heavy engine flooding
    Historical mailing list - Richard Green
    Tue, 23 May 2006 23:01:25 -0500
    ...fuel is pooring > through the fuel injectors hole in the intake... #1 is worse???? ok, i check > the injectors...fine??? so, the short version...
  • Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
    Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
    Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:49:28 -0400
    ...Pulled fuel rails one at a time with injectors attached Cranked motor � no fuel from injectors! Removed the AFC computer � nothing seems burnt or...
  • Re: Fuel injectors needed
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:14:22 -0700
    dear injectors fuel type diesel ... gasoline... year ... engine size if it matters and simply out of curiosity 6? why 6 ...you have a vanagon...
  • ECU flooding plugs
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Sun, 24 Aug 2003 00:02:23 +0000
    This is turning into a wild day, seems my injectors only spray when the key is turned then shut off, they will pulse also...
  • crimp or clamp
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:11:03 +0000
    I just popped a leak on an injector hose and going to replace all the hoses.   I am thinking clamps are better than crimping...
  • Fuel Injectors life
    Historical mailing list - Kk Al
    Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:25:04 -0700
    We heard from an auto tech that fuel injectors have a service life of about 70k to 80k miles before they start falling out...
  • injector part numbers
    Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
    Mon, 6 Jan 2003 20:29:43 -0800
    I've recently noticed that there are a lot of similar but slightly different bosch injectors. The ones that were in my 1986 Golf...
  • Injector Question
    Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:59:47 -0400
    Hey all, Does anyone know what the voltage is that is applied to the fuel injectors of a 2.1 ltr wbx? I have...
  • No-Fuel problem found
    Historical mailing list - lauterba
    Tue, 16 Sep 2003 01:03:18 -0400
    ...One of the wires leading to the coil was bundled with the wires to the injectors for cylinders 3 and 4. When I put...
  • Re: Fuel Injectors
    Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
    Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:44:17 +1100
    ...found a set of 4 injectors for $110 - brand new ! perusing the Samba turned up a lead to Auto Zone. they have GP/Sorensen...
  • Re: tiico engine swap
    Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
    Tue, 5 Jun 2001 22:01:17 -0400
    ...Specifically I would like to know if the injectors were > included with his engine. They were missing with mine and I was told > they...
  • Re: making a little headway but need advice
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:10:17 -0800
    ...For removing injectors for spray test, I'd apply penetrating fluid to each 10mm head bolt on each fuel injector hold down bracket. A...
  • Re: Fuel injection problem
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 21 Nov 2004 16:12:12 -0600
    It is common that old injectors get clogged up and deliver poor spray patterns. Your injectors probably need to be cleaned. Poor boy method...
  • Re: Fuel Injector Question....Anyone...Anyone...Anyone...
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Thu, 18 Sep 2003 04:42:41 -0400
    ...Fuel Injector Question....Anyone...Anyone...Anyone... > Hey all, > I have a question...is there a way to cut off the metal clamp/ring that...
  • Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
    Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:47:10 -0800
    I took my 85 Westy to a shop the other day had them replace the old little short hoses on the fuel injectors. When...
  • 84 NA Diesel - loss of 'performance'
    Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 16:49:28 -0500
    ...also could mean 1) plugged air filter,2) incorrect injector pump timing, 3) worn injectors,4) Nasty old fuel (with bugs and algae in...
  • Digijet FI Injectors
    Historical mailing list - Cary McHugh
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 00:23:18 EST
    I have two injectors that are not squirting fuel. They are on #2 and #3 cylinders. They both have voltage and ohm out at...
  • Vanagon Fuel Injectors - rebuilding them?
    Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
    Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:10:32 -0500
    ...rebuilt FI" have that factory hose re-attached>.? What kinda money does it cost for 4 VW Vanagon injectors? Thanks for info. Larry Georgia
  • Re: fuel injector cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:01:42 -0500
    At 10:37 AM 1/20/2008, Jeff Clayman wrote... >Does anybody have a recommended place for fuel injector >cleaning? Better to do yourself...
  • Fuel Injectors Improvement Maintanence
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Sun, 26 Dec 1999 16:07:32 -0800
    Hello Gang, I'm responding to a request for information on increasing the fuel delivered by our fuel injectors. I believe the question was...
  • Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 8 Jul 2007 16:06:39 -0400
    ...Could it be just unbalanced injectors? Tried running a couple of tanks with injector cleaner, but didn't help. How difficult is it to...
  • Re: Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:52:44 -0400
    ...The injectors came from GoWesty and 2 yrs old now. The rubber is good for sure. When the issue first surface the Mechanic who...
  • Re: tiico engine swap
    Historical mailing list - puzerewski
    Wed, 6 Jun 2001 06:30:36 -0400
    The injectors fit, the easiest way to accomplish it is to put them in the fuel rail, and remove the part of the throttle...
  • Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
    Historical mailing list - tinker man
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:30:05 +0200
    ...because of the high instantaneous currents involved driving the injectors and the limited wiring gauge available, each injector is connected right at the driving...
  • Re: hesitation
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Sun, 16 Jul 2006 18:54:22 -0400
    ...First, a bad injector, running rich, >caused the ECU to lean down all injectors. Second, maladjusted throttle >switch. >Problem was defined by disconnecting the...
  • Re: 82 Diesel Glow Plug Problem?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Oct 1998 19:21:16 EDT
    It could be that some of your fuel return lines on the injectors are leaking. What happens is that if they have some small...
  • Re: leaky injectors
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Fri, 27 Feb 2004 07:12:18 -0800
    ...leaky injectors > Jason, > For about $12 worth of parts from Lowes Home Improvement > I put together a fuel pressure gauge that stays permanentley > attached...
  • Re: Burned FI wiring
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Tue, 16 Feb 1999 19:19:26 -0600
    ...I would make certain the > correct injectors are in place. I would also check the fuel pressure. If Hm, that's an interesting theory...
  • Fuel injectors needed
    Historical mailing list - David Hunt
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 00:06:52 EST
    ...FI to my '82 Vanagon AdventureWagen are a set of fuel injectors. If you have a set please pmail me. David Hunt '75 Westy...
  • Worn, disintegrating or missing Injector Boots
    Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 17:52:21 -0800
    ...I can't believe I'm the only Vanagon owner with self destructing Injector Boots. Is there a kit available or means by which...
  • Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:14:07 -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...
  • FYI - Use Detergent Gasoline
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Sun, 10 Jan 1999 19:35:30 -0800
    ...Gasoline containing detergents VW US Inc recommends the use of gasolines which contains detergents to keep intake valves and fuel injectors free of deposits...
  • Re: start - won't sart - solution
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Sat, 23 Aug 2003 05:18:55 +0000
    ...Page 24.56 of the > latest Bentley covers testing the injectors in 86+ models. > > You can pull the 2 injectors on one side of...
  • Diesel injector leak, Was: sniveling lurker no more!
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:01:05 -0500
    ...Where > the fuel line connects with the injector 3rd from the back (dont know if > that is properly numbered 2 or 3) there is...