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• Fuel Injector Terminal Check
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 09:47:42 -0500
  ...I checked the resistance of the electrical plugs at the fuel injectors. All four were 8.1 ohms. According to a ProTraining manual i...
• Diesel injector pump swap question
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:13:45 -0700
  I received my rebuilt Bosch injector pump and am ready to install it. The "throttle" levers on the two are different, though, in that...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:47:55 -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: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 26 May 2021 12:06:11 -0700
  I just had the rockers and injectors installed - Definitely notice a little boost and smoother idle but have only put a few miles on...
• '82 Westy Diesel Intro + Injector / Timing Belt / General Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Mileham
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 12:08:07 -0500
  ...Anyway, when I popped the lid to look at the engine while it was running, I noticed one severely leaking injector (diesel was bubbling...
• Re: digifant injection
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:21:45 -0700
  things are happening fast enough, that it doesn't matter 'too much ' that each injector opening period isn't timed with the intake valve...
• Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:36:46 -0800
  ...though would that injector fire normally then ? or name some other *direct* easy way to see when the injectors are not fired during decel...
• Re: TiiCo - poor performance on cold start up, any tips ?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 09:43:56 -0400
  ...If that doesn't clear up the problem then it could be your fuel pressure or injectors. The customer had a similar problem and...
• Re: Fuel Rails on Stock WBX
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 13 May 2008 08:57:47 -0700
  ...That means cool fresh gas is always at the injectors and most air or vapor gets pushed away from the injector inlets harmlessly back...
• Joel's bosch stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Aug 94 11:08:32 EDT
  ...There was a recall on VW's fuel injector seals. Do you think these part numbers reflect the new upgraded part? I think we...
• Initial Start-up After Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 9 Nov 1996 18:18:14 +0000
  ...manifold off the engine during rebuild, I drained fuel from the injector manifold assembly. How long should it take to refill the fuel lines...
• Re: Metric Fuel Line
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:04:48 -0500
  ...I ordered a line from VW for the > fuel rail to injector. All they could find anywhere was a 600mm piece. > > It is 7...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:22:17 -0700
  ...I'll be molesting the injectors on Tuesday, and hope to be able to measure spray patterns and injector + wire DC resistances to ground...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 10:07:45 -0700
  ...Just make sure you take your time > >> > and don't damage body of injector. It's not a difficult job. > >> > > > > > -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air...
• Re: Techron vs. other brand(s) injector cleaner - '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:09:31 -0700
  ...other brand(s) injector cleaner - '91 Vanagon GL Techron seems to work very well and I use it. But a lot of people hold...
• BBtB Safe return home!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 23 May 2010 18:53:56 -0700
  After Butternut lost an injector to electrical gremlins just outside Grand Rapids, in the Biblical deluge, and then the return home to north of...
• Re: Removing Stuck 1.6L Diesel Injector Heat Shields - Any Ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 20:45:56 -0700
  ...You need washers larger than the injector hole and a smaller one to keep the bolt head from going through the hole in the...
• Re: gas in the oil
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:36:32 -0500
  Hey Ramon, lately (1,9-2.1 no difference) injectors are leaky... that nice smoke in the back in the morning with a nice...
• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:46:12 -0700
  ...The design VW used flows extra fresh cool fuel through the rails past the injectors at all times when the engine is running and...
• lifter noise?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 14:12:25 -0400
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>okay,</DIV> <DIV>i drained the oil, put in fresh.&nbsp; i pulled injectors to check for leaks...
• Re: New member
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:27:11 -0400
  ...Run engine at idle and unplug each > injector one by one and see if engine drop each time. > > And of course, make shure that...
• Re: Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:25:31 -0400
  ...So now I am lead to believe it really is not leaking and maybe it is just a Injector clamp issue. I head to...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:19:58 +0000
  ...Intermittent running problem. > >> > >> Checked injectors for leakage. They are perfect with no drips etc. > Checked > >> temp sensor that is new and it is working...
• Re: Engine still not start!!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 6 May 2002 06:54:48 -0700
  ...good spray / spray pattern all 4 injector. all 4 injectors fire at same time as they should.) > * distributor cap, rotor and plug wire are...
• Trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - Brent Applhead Jarvi
  Fri, 1 Jul 1994 08:39:37 -0400
  ...As previously mentioned as soon as the ignition is turned on the injectors open and stay open. Obvoiusly this would cause a few problems...
• Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:34:18 -0500
  ...Just based on how difficult, and messy it was getting > that one line out - I'm thinking I won't mess with the injectors...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 6 Jan 2018 01:18:14 -0500
  If it doesn't replace the antiquated injectors it's a fail in my book. Marco Mansi's system is less expensive and uses...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:51:40 -0600
  ...The injectors fire every time a spark > plug does. The fuel pump runs for a few second every time an injector fires. > When the...
• How Do U Clean Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - BM2AM
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 21:15:50 EDT
  Does anyone have any suggestion on how to clean fuel injectors that are out of the van? Also can someone with the long metal...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 14:02:41 -0800
  With my limited knowledge, I've always thought that a broken injector would not supply fuel to the cylinder. Are you saying that it...
• techron fuel injector additive
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 15:00:49 -0700
  anyone know of a source for buying this for cheaper than local parts store. maybe by the case?
• Fuel hoses replacement section (including the fuel injector small hoses)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 16:36:58 -0500
  Do it...period! http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm Cheers, Ben
• Bosch injector
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:39:23 -0500
  How do they fire? Pulses per ignition discharge? is it a dwell? This is the question going around the office.
• Re: I didnt pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:13:01 -0500
  Rx 2,12 ounce bottles of concentrated fuel injector cleaner.E-mail me in the morning.
• Re: Vanagon starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:55:04 -1000
  ...put a NOID light on a an injector wire, crank it, with key on, with the remote starter switch. if you see injector pulse...
• Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
  Historical mailing list - Arthur,Dave
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:33:03 -0300
  ...I would be inclined to finish the job, you will sleep easier! BTW if you remove the injectors, be careful with them, don't...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:43:00 -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: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 06:50:05 -0500
  I'll second that on Marcos injectors and lifters. They completely transformed my 86 Syncro 2.1. Idles very smooth. Comes off idle quicker...
• BAD gas mileage and injector service
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:55:53 -0400
  ...my first thought turned to how "rough" my 24 year old injectors must be. My first reaction was to get new ones and then...
• On subject of dodgy VW diesel fuel injector pumps...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 20:36:04 -0500
  I can't remember exact detail but seem to recall some thread about problems with injector pumps on 'newer' VW diesels... I came across...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 22:44:49 -0600
  ...concerned over the condition of the rubber leads to the fuel injectors. > They are looking a little dry with some minor cracking - very minor...
• Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 20:57:12 EDT
  ...COM writes: > > hello all, > Today I pulled out the 4 fuel injectors in my 81 Westy > & found the 3 of them are Bosch 0...
• Re: leaky injectors- fuel pump check valve repair?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 22:35:36 -0600
  ...the inability to hold pressure doesn't >> necessarily mean that an injector is leaking. It might also point to >> either >> a bad fuel pressure...
• Re: Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:59:34 -0400
  ...Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered > > > Update, Just called my local VW dealer and was told they are no longer...
• Considering Purchase 83.5 water cooled Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - jay mattern
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 09:15:31 -0600
  ...Is there a good source for testing and cleaning fuel injectors 2. OR what is the best source and approx price for new injectors...
• Re: Techron vs. other brand(s) injector cleaner - '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:45:09 -0500
  ...other brand(s) injector cleaner - '91 Vanagon GL > > Ok, so I've gathered that a bottle of "Techron" in the tank before filling > up...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:35:02 -0700
  ...three out >four times an injector fires at a closed intake valve? And the fuel >pools >up or something until the valve opens and...
• Re: Gasoline in sump???
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:57:21 -0400
  It's not very hard to pull the injectors out of the intake if the hoses aren't too petrified. You could aim each...
• Re: Siezure
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 21:54:24 EDT
  ...When it happened, it locked the injectors open (I found out later)and as a result , after running for a few seconds, the engine...
• update: goin camping only on 2 cylinders help
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 23:16:31 -0400
  ...heres what i did *checked all wires to plugs and injectors *tried 3rd ECU still ran the same * pulled plugs and replaced carboned up...
• Re: FYI - Use Detergent Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:30:41 EST
  ...Talk about springtime in the winter!!! However, I don't know if it will keep the injectors "bright white?" Victor... On Tue, 12 Jan...
• Re: 2.0 l. Injectors, Rack and FPR
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 13 May 2002 07:43:32 -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: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 3 Feb 2015 20:01:32 -0800
  yes carbon build up is bad... I use Lucas injectors/rings cleaner every other fill up the gas
• Re: Injector cleaning results
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 21:22:13 -0800
  Thanks for the report, that's the same guy (in Lynnwood) that I'm getting ready to go to.
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 2025 11:16:41 +0000
  ...Yes, all 4 injectors are wired in parallel and all fire at the same time.The hall unit in the distributor feeds pulses to...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 10:32:38 -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: Strange no start problem - issue with fuel pump relay - input requested!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 08:56:48 -0700
  ...It is not getting fuel pressure and no fuel injector pulsing. Looking at the wiring diagram in Bentley we found an error. The Bentley...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:46:54 -0700
  ...we installed Marco's fuel injectors on both.. - it was big improvement in responsiveness in acceleration on passing on freeway at 55mph and up...
• Vanagon recalls...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Apr 1994 11:12:51 -0600
  ...The fix replaces all of the wet hardware after the injector pump. All of the tubes and the injectors. The guys at the dealer...
• HELP! Problems with my '87
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 15:42:57 -0400
  ...I pulled off each set of injectors and found that I had a decent spray pattern on each injector. I re-assembled it and...