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Re: Build your OWN FI replacement for the digixxx system
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sun, 2 Mar 2003 14:54:08 -0000
>I also would like to change the injectors to fire only on the cylinder that is going to fire. That would increase fuel economy...
Re: Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 19 Dec 2003 06:57:46 -0600
...You'll need a sharp knife, a screwdriver and some means of removing the crimped on collar clamps on the injectors -- I removed my...
Re: Wire leaked it's smoke
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 21:00:16 -0500
...well, it vibrated and wore the insulation away, and the injector wire shorted about 30-40 amps right into the chassis ...melting the entire...
Real video clips from diesel injection service
Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 07:55:24 -0500
They are a company that rebuilds injection pumps and injectors among other things. They have some nice real video files on the site now...
found some hidden vacuum leaks
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Mon, 9 Jan 2006 09:00:31 -0800
...The intake runners---use a 13mm socket to tighten down on the 2 bolts where the runner attach near the injectors.Each side.One...
88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 15 Jun 2014 23:22:22 -0500
...Fuel Pump Check - runs when ignition is turned on Injector Test - Pulled and tested - all four injectors are discharging Coil test via Hall sender...
Re: Injector cleaning
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 6 Apr 2011 11:22:18 -0400
Karl, I might be skeptical too if they hadn't had the graphs for every single injector I sent. Probably 75% of them were...
Re: Check those fuel lines!
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:56:53 -0400
...The design VW used flows extra >fresh cool fuel through the rails past the injectors at all times when >the engine is running and...
Another "Pro" tech nees help
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Thu, 11 Mar 1999 12:45:18 -0800
...I leaked tested all injectors, found all to be okay, pulsated all injectors, 2 psi drop on all injectors, fuel pressure regulator is not...
85 1.9 L Won't Start (Rebuilt Motor)
Historical mailing list - Bill Heidcamp
Fri, 11 Jun 1999 22:43:41 -0500
...Will pull injectors in the morning to test, but they worked fine and have not been touched since pulling the motor. Any ideas about...
Re: fuel lines; the injector side
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Sat, 12 Jun 1999 11:41:17 -0400
>I can see the short hoses between the fuel distributors and the >injectors have microcracks, so it's high time to change them. I...
Green Fuel Injector
Historical mailing list - Walter Gomes
Thu, 2 Mar 2000 16:15:58 -0800
...the gasket and fuel lines anyway) I found that the #3 injector was different than all the rest. It was swaged on to the...
Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 13:02:07 -0400
...Just make sure you take your time >> > and don't damage body of injector. It's not a difficult job. >> > >
Re: Fuel Injectors life
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:38:26 -0400
...We heard from an auto tech that fuel injectors have a service life of about 70k to 80k miles before they start falling out...
Re: TDI engine value
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 1 Aug 2011 20:06:31 -0700
...TDI engine value >I have a chance to buy a TDI engine from a 96 Passat. > > The injector pump and injectors are gone. > > > > Any...
Acceleration problems when engine warm
Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
Thu, 9 Apr 1998 00:20:57 -0700
...posting, someone suggest to add fuel injector cleaner in my next gas tank...Would bad fuel injectors be also misbehaving when cold in the...
Letter of Conformity
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 5 Feb 2005 19:55:17 -0800
...The upside was that my US Vanagon, qualified for a Canadian recall that included new injectors, green plastic, and new injector hose, and bulkhead...
Re: RV recall on fuel injectors on Vanagon 1990 Multivan Westie
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 8 Aug 2002 17:34:21 -0400
...VW pays. <g> Instruct them to use new hose for the connections between the fuel rail and injectors -- if they're at all reasonable...
Replace FI with carb??
Historical mailing list - bill
Sat, 12 Apr 1997 13:20:21 -0700
...I am told this eliminates the conputer, injectors, air flow meter, idle stabilizer, and a few other parts. I am thinking of doing this...
Re: My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 08:51:16 -0500
...the return line for fuel that wasn't used by the injectors. The system forms a big loop and the purpose is to a...
Where can I get new fuel injectors?
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 09:30:39 -0500
Do auto parts stores have them?
Re: 2.1L ignition/FI woes!!
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 29 Nov 2005 17:56:59 -0500
What do you mean,no injector pulse?
Re: Injectors not firing ?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:19:09 -0500
Are you sure it is not dropped dead read?
Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:46:15 -0600
...I don't just 'toss in rebuilt injectors' .. I've gotten bad new rebuilt Bosch injectors before. I would spray test them ...sometimes I...
Re: Home safe but still a question about that FI plug...
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 6 Jul 2013 17:33:34 -0400
Bryan, I don't recall for sure whether I have seen that type of plug on injectors, but I have encountered it elsewhere on...
Re: '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
Mon, 1 Feb 1999 23:24:01 -0600
...Re: '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted! --------------------------- Hi Volks, Also be aware there is no fuse for any of the fuel injector wires, the coil...
Re: Injector Question
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:57:53 -0700
...Injector Question Hey all, Does anyone know what the voltage is that is applied to the fuel injectors of a 2.1 ltr wbx...
Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:58:35 -0700
...So at the end of each runner is this injector that sprays out 1/4 of the total amount needed per intake cycle per...
Dead 83.5 Westy (injector power)
Historical mailing list - Erik Peterson
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:05:45 +0200
...I don't have a pressure gauge, but I took off a fuel line next to the injectors & there was residual pressure. So I...
Time to check the fuel lines! R & R !! No burnt VW's in 2005!
Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
Sat, 1 Jan 2005 10:15:14 -0500
...I got a head start last night and re-hosed all my injectors and the fuel rails (cigar tubes).. The most difficult task was...
Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 8 May 2012 13:13:50 -0700
...Basically, if I add fuel injector cleaner (eg Techron) to fuel, will this have a negative effect on my CO2, etc. readings? Van has...
Re: Why Do Late model Vanagon Engines Catch on Fire?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 17 Dec 2003 11:27:09 -0700
...Replace the injector rubber fuel lines, the little short one's that run from the rail to the injectors. They get hotter and so...
Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It !
Historical mailing list - Pat
Tue, 8 May 2012 22:12:26 -0400
...Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It ! Please disregard. Passed emissions w/o it. test results image: https://lh3...
Re: Diesel injector leak, Was: sniveling lurker no more!
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Fri, 20 Mar 1998 21:01:45 -0600
Martin Jagersand wrote: > Unlike other diesels the high pressure injector lines actually seldom > breaks on VW's. These are a few possible leak sources...
Re: gas in the oil
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:31:33 -0700
...I was wondering just how often should the injectors > be replaced on a 86 Vanagon with a 2.1 motor? Is there a service...
Re: 300 miles with a tank...
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sun, 7 Mar 2004 17:36:02 -0800
> > Mike, have your injectors been rebuilt recently? Do you get knocking > ("nailing") at idle? I noticed a big reduction in smoke when I had...
Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Wed, 2 Jan 2008 08:43:32 -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...
Cold Start Chug and Warm Stumbling
Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 12:30:21 -0500
...I'm leaning towards the Temp2 sensor, and/or some leaky injectors. These injectors have 143k miles on them. I also have some pinhole...
No injector pulse 81 AFC vanagon
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 19:43:11 -0500
...No injector Pulse: * Checked and cleaned all grounds to FI harness. * Verified engine ground * Changed ECU with known good one * Changed ECU with another...
Re: start - won't sart - solution ( update ) HELP
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 23 Aug 2003 12:12:10 -0700
...start - won't sart - solution ( update ) HELP >> >> Joe, if the injectors spray constantly with the key on even though the >> engine is not turning...
Re: Diesel Holes!
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:08:34 -0500
...Mine tops out at 63 mph, but I think the max speed screw on the injector pump is set a bit conservatively. Maybe the...
Re: Faint sputter/stutter at 70mph
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:09:44 -0700
...fuel injectors - I sort of 'don't believe' in bad fuel injectors, but of course after all these years they can be pretty tired...
Re: AFM intermittancy result?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:50:32 -0700
...actually, I have never bothered, but I have thought about a NOID light or equivilant up front that tells me when injectors are getting...
Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 3 Mar 2016 15:06:52 -0800
...Has anyone found that running fuel injector cleaner has fouled their O2 sensor? After running a bottle through, my check engine light came on...
Re: Problem recreated under static environment (was more problems)
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Tue, 16 Sep 1997 22:17:29 UT
Sounds similar symptoms to my son's Cabriolet - which turned out to be leaking fuel injectors. Overnight the excess gas must evaporate, but after...
Re: temp2 elec connectors
Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:31:57 -0800
...Injector Repair Kit; > Terminal Repair Kit For 2 Prong Injector. -Phil > > Michael Rule writes: > > > Hi All, > > > > anyone recall the online supplier (wasn't a...
Re: Engine died, Update ign
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:18:19 -0700
I’ll have to set up for vid on the injector pulsing Test. So far I just know that gas comes out of the...
Hints on removing diesel injector pump sprocket.
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Sat, 13 Jan 2001 08:41:12 -0700
...Hints on removing diesel injector pump sprocket. Okay ...I just busted one 3-leg puller (cheapo from Harbor Freight, I know) trying to get...
Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:55:44 -0700
R U trying to say, that cranking it on the starter the injectors do not squirt fuel ? Then the first thing you'd do...
Re: Diesel as carb/injector cleaner?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 09:33:17 -0400
Kind of makes you wonder why diesel injectors get fouled? Jay Chris Mills <scmills@TNTECH.EDU>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 09/13/2002 09...
Re: Where to find the fault?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:52:18 -0700
...if you are sure the injectors are not spraying .. work on that. What's the fuel pressure ? < I 'accidently' took one of those roaches...
Re: Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:32:24 -0700
...Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered > I've seen them fail in person, and heard stories of terror from many...
Re: Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:56:03 -0700
...Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, September 28, 2009, 3:00 PM Update...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 1 Nov 2016 20:37:35 +0000
...test was unsatisfactory until I clamped off the fuel injector hoses.The new fuel injectors behave the same. I'm looking for guidance.Thanks...
Re: New member
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:48:39 -0400
...2 years you said? well, how about bad gas! before you put money in injector cleaning, check the fuel pressure, check if air is...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:10:28 -0800
On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 6:15 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > The pulse width of the injector cycle will change...
Re: Wow, disaster anytime now ...
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:13:40 -0800
...I kept > on testing things according to the Bentley. > > Now, as I have the key �on�, the pump is running constantly and the > injectors...
Re: 91 injector seals recall
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Aug 94 08:40:36 PDT
> does anyone actually have the letter that came with/for/about that recall > on the injector seals? would they mind typing it in or...
Re: [WetWesties] 82 Westy issues (frustrated)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:54:54 EST
...Auxiliary Air regulator Cylinder temp sensor injectors Exhaust gas recirculation Deceleration air valve Full Throttle Switch Air flow Sensor cold start valve Poor performance...
Re: [vanagon] bosch ve fi pump
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Sun, 7 Mar 2004 09:03:55 EST
...In the truck, the injector pump would not pull fuel from the tank when it was very cold. I installed a small electric pump...