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• Re: removing fuel injectors - how to
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:13:21 -0700
  ...How the heck do I take my fuel injectors out? I'd suggest applying penetrating fluid to the bolt that holds the bracket down...
• Re: Safety Recall RV 1990/91 Vanagon/Syncros
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 09:03:09 -0400
  ...Safety Recall RV > Replace Fuel Injectors and Component the big question I have about this harry and the rest of you guys is whether...
• Re: what controlls the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 12:06:12 -0400
  ...It pumps continuously at high pressure into the fuel pressure regulator which in turn controls the pressure going into the fuel injectors. The ECU...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:55:29 -0400
  ...Took injectors out to dbl check spray pattern on new GOWESTY (2000 miles) injectors. This is what I found out. Spray pattern is droplets...
• Re: [Diesel] Injector Pump is leaking...
  Historical mailing list - Neal R. Hansen
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 18:37:09 -0700
  ...Milo <ovalwindow@YAHOO.COM> Subject: [Diesel] Injector Pump is leaking... Hi Volks, Looks like I've got a slow leak from the bottom of...
• First Project: Fuel lines with a few glitches...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Workman
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 18:15:10 -0700
  ...Started with Passenger side fuel rail and injectors, went well. Then to drivers side....much more rusty. The bolt that holds in the injectors...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:18:16 -0800
  ...I had been thinking over the past couple of days what had I done to the van prior to pulling the injectors? OK, I...
• Re: Fuel hoses replacement section (including the fuel injector small hoses)
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 16:34:01 -0800
  ...Fuel hoses replacement section (including the fuel injector small hoses) To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Do it...period! > > http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line...
• Injector plugs question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:38:21 -0400
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• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:00:13 -0500
  ...to remove the short hoses from the fuel injectors: I was advised to use a >hacksaw or Dremel tool to cut the (impossible to...
• Re: [DIESEL] injector questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 17:34:15 -0500
  ...Re: [DIESEL] injector questions > I would go with Bosch rebuilds and new heat shields (usually included). $20 > eache exchange is about right. Add a...
• Re: RV recall on fuel injectors on Vanagon 1990 Multivan Westie
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 15:44:13 -0400
  ...Apparently the previous owners missed >getting this recall done on the fuel injectors. > >I would appreciate any advice the list has on this recall...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question Part 3
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:03:22 -0800
  ...8001206N TomCo-15501 I have just order some brand NEW tomco injectors that meet the bosch spec & and use lucas jets i am considerinf...
• Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:13:01 -0700
  ...I lost an injector, to corrosion eating the tabs!�I am trying to find new replacements for the rubber parts of the two-lead...
• Re: atf in diesel fuel filters???
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 16:23:33 -0400
  ...this is really good for cleaning injectors- > upon initial start the straight trans fluid power cleans the injectors. any > thoughts or comments? http://www...
• FA: 2.1L Vanagon fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stanford
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 08:31:38 EDT
  ...I used them for a time on my Tiico conversion, but then upgraded to the A2 fuel injectors, rail, and fuel pressure regulator. They...
• Fuel injector electrical terminal rubber grommet replacement
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 12 May 2004 22:14:46 -0300
  Does anyone have any idea how to replace the rubber grommet that seals the fuel injector electrical terminal? I looked in my Bentley and...
• Re: In My Defense
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:24:00 -0500
  ...before verification, that your injectors were to blame, and this, because the problem arose AFTER you had the injectors cleaned (ergo, BECAUSE you had...
• Re: Injectors - 2.1L WBX - '91 Carat/autotrany
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:46:03 -0700
  ...On 10/16/14, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Following recommendations from the Vanagon List I disconnected the > injectors one at a time...
• Re: Part number clarification
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:51:50 -0600
  I've figured out my injector part number issues. Located an old one in the back shed. I went with the 280 150 114s...
• Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Jul 2020 17:59:16 -0700
  ...I just swapped in some new spark plug leads, and some new injector seals ( little ones that go on pintle cap, seating in intake...
• CIS Experts: engine does not start (long)
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 12:06:58 +0300
  ...But there was no fuel coming out of the injectors. The coldstart injector sprays fuel into the intake manifold. This part works fine, electrical...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:07:41 -0700
  ...Rich on side, lean the other? The injector ground is the ECU control point. Each injector wire goes all the way back to the...
• Re: Fuel flow senders
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 18:19:43 -0800
  ...Flow rate on the injectors ought to be a fairly stable constant, so by taking the cumulative length of time the injector is open...
• Re: Need information on rubber injector hoses
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:50:30 -0600
  ...Comes with complete set of new clamps, and all the hoses required for the injectors and ALL other fuel hoses in the engine compartment...
• Another update, fuel and spark
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 13:18:40 -0700
  ...Pulled drivers side injectors and kept one electrical connection in place. Cranked briefly with coil ht lead removed. Gas did come out of injector...
• how does gas get in oil?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Root
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 11:40:35 EDT
  ...Can somebody tell me how gas gets in oil, and could it have something to do with leaky injectors? My van is an '84...
• Re: diesel gas conversion - fifth day
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Mon, 6 May 2002 09:42:51 -0400
  ...I'm totally kicking on having to shell out $150 for custom made fuel injector lines, but I guess I don't have any...
• Re: Ringing #4 Cyl
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 10:27:06 -0500
  ...get a new injector. Stan Wilder On Fri, 30 Aug 2002 04:55:19 -0400 Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM> writes: > If you have...
• Metric Fuel Line
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:47:52 -0400
  ...I ordered a line from VW for the fuel rail to injector. All they could find anywhere was a 600mm piece. It is 7...
• Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 May 2021 16:37:41 +0000
  ...Fuel injectors: The Waterboxer fuel injection relies on some assumptions. A properly balanced injector set is key especially to reduce or avoid that lumpy...
• Re: ECU flooding plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 00:33:27 +0000
  ...ECU flooding plugs > > Joe, > > If your injectors are spraying fuel, they're almost certainly OK. > > What happens after two cranks? Do you have someone...
• Re: Diesel as carb/injector cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 08:10:20 -0500
  >"I really shouldn't be telling you this 'cos I want to sell injector >cleaner but putting >a litre or two of diesel in...
• Re: Where can I get new fuel injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 22:38:36 -0400
  Beck Arnley carries rebuilt injectors. The part # 155-0026, cost about $40. The seal kit for all 4 is part # 158-0022, Cost ~ $4...
• Strange braking problem!!!! (this week challenge)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 01:01:53 -0400
  ...3 injectors hoses (the one attach the the injector, the little 1in one) are badly leaking!!!!! (just over the exhaust!!!!!) Did any of you...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:19:02 -0800
  ...I had been thinking over the past couple of days what had I done to the van prior to pulling the injectors? OK, I...
• Re: Stranded in L.A. - 81 won't start
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 00:29:54 -0400
  ...If they are dripping and not >a good spray then you should get the fuel-injectors cleaned. Any good >shop should be able to...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:56:19 -0400
  ...Less than would be expended doing an "Injector spray pattern" test. Mike Michael Elliott wrote: > A brilliant and obvious idea!!!!! > > Like -- duh! > > I know...
• Re: fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 07:41:24 -0800
  ...I would take > > injectors > > to him again. The injectors come back looking like new, and the flow > > numbers > > are very consistent. FWIW. > > > > Chris > > > > On...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Question...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 22:54:28 -0400
  ...As the vacuum increases (real pressure drops) less pressure at the injectors is required for a specific volume of fuel to be delivered when...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:58:14 -0500
  Hi John, Could be a wonky injector electrical plug. I've had this - the rubber cover hides the fact that you aren't getting...
• Re: Resurrecting an 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 06:11:10 -0600
  Did you check that the injectors are getting the right electrical signals? Larry A. On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 11:32 PM, John...
• Re: P/N 021 906 031?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 19:57:20 -0600
  ...In the VOA price list, there are three 021-906-031 > injectors listed: > 021-906-031 > 021-906-031A > 021-906-031B > > The most...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:46:31 -0500
  ...I had been thinking over the past couple of days what had I done to the van prior to pulling the injectors? OK, I...
• Re: Digijet ecu failures --- Help !
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 00:59:15 -0500
  ...My Westy is sitting dead in >the driveway with full-on injectors again about 300 miles after ECU was >rebuilt. Could not find fault...
• Leaky (dripping) fuel injector? (searched archives some...)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:18:02 -0800
  ...Am I likely dealing with a "dripping" fuel injector? Or is it more likely the fuel pressure regulator? If I remove the fuel rail...
• Re: Techron vs. other brand(s) injector cleaner - '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:00:41 EDT
  ...What about it? Anyone know? hey Guys I have found tectron to work best for cleaning the injectors, seafoam works best as a stablizer...
• fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 22:02:26 -0500
  ------------------- Hi fellow vwers, I recently saw several posts about fi ( fuel injectors ) recall , I had a little extra time today so I pulled mine...
• platinum vapor injectors
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 15:03:23 -0700
  A few months ago, someone posted a link to a company in Alberta that markets a "Platinum Vapor Injector" that alleges to improve gas...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:15:37 -0400
  The injector ground is the ECU control point. Each injector wire goes all the way back to the ECU. The ground is how the...
• Re: TDI availability in the USA (info from European Car mag)
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 20:23:49 -0700
  VW actually has a few of these pump-injector diesels here in the US, but current emissions/drag tests aren't good enough for...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:15:09 -0700
  ...Was it you that suggested he disconnect the cold start injector ? .......which a waterboxer doesn't have . I think it was someone else.......and...
• Re: '81 Has 13 MPG--last mo. 18 MPG???
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 19:35:03 -0500
  Along with all other MECHANICAL suggestions, I would strongly urge a bottle of Chevron Techron Fuel Injector cleaner. When I haven't cleaned my...
• Troubleshooting Digijet fuel injection system.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 15:52:07 -0500
  ...The first thing I did was check for spark and injector activity. I take the distributor off for safety, turn on the ignition and...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:06:08 -0600
  ...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: Fuel injectors?
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 15:54:56 -0700
  That sounds just like my Sparky's problem!!! Let me know what's up, ok? Am going Tuesday to have the fuel injectors looked...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:53:18 -0400
  ...Where can I find these injectors? -Jamie Auch Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2019, at 7:50 AM, Mbob1950 <mbob1950@gmail.com...
• Yet Even More About My Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:34:27 +0000
  ...Analog meter set to 1K, touch leads together and needle pegs to zero-touch leads to injectors-meter pegs to zero. Sooooooo, does this...
• Re: Emissions testing Failed **%%%##$@!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 01:45:29 -0500
  ...They >informed my wife that there was a bad injector. >Questions: >1, Are the injectors different on the digifant than the digijet? >2, If...
• NICE surprise, and some new questions to go with it.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 20:14:12 -0700
  ...He helped me time my injector pump with his collection of special (expensive) tools that I need a set of. I asked him a...