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• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:59:45 -0400
  ...One of the > screws on the old injectors was so rusted I had to drill it out to get > the injector off without breaking...
• Re: Rough Idle on cold start, Oil Smells like Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 19:43:35 -0800
  ...If I've a leaking injector, it seems the raw fuel is >leaking into the cylinder from the head and past the rings to...
• Re: BAD gas mileage and injector service
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:34:51 -0700
  ...BAD gas mileage and injector service > GOOD ?. I'm getting about 14 mpg city. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo...
• Re: dumb fuel injection question
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:32:02 -0700
  ...What possible difference does the injector pattern make then? And what does the fuel do when waiting around for the valve to open? Puddle...
• Re: 2.0 l. Injectors, Rack and FPR
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 13 May 2002 17:09:11 -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...
• Injector heater
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:57:01 -0400
  ...According to him (as near as I can recall) this was a heater for the fuel injectors, and there should be a couple of...
• Re: Strange braking problem!!!! (this week challenge)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 10:15:39 -0500
  ...double check the booster! (rear brake are tight!!!) As for the injectors hoses, anyone got a picture of the removing procedure of that little...
• Re: Initial start failures
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:41:03 -0400
  At 09:00 AM 8/24/2011, Harry Hoffman wrote: >Any ideas? Is the ignition stopping? Are the injectors stopping? Yours, David
• Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:01:02 -0800
  ...and a faulty injector(s) I'll test the injectors for leaks tomorrow. For sure there was gas dripping out of the wrong hole...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:20:37 -0600
  ...Each injector is 'twin'd' > .............that is there are two separate sprays coming out of the > injector together..each stream of fuel aimed right...
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  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:14:57 -0700
  ...but if mounted that way, it appears the injector angle, and distance from rail to intake (injector length, installed) looks the same as OEM...
• Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 19:32:35 -0400
  ...The L-Jet systems always control fuel volume by changing the ms injector on-off opening time. K-Jetronic is largely a mechanical system...
• Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 21:33:44 -0700
  ...I still think my injectors are clogged. Today I dropped the injectors off for ultrasound cleaning, only $30 apiece, cheap insurance). For those who...
• Re: Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 18:37:03 -0500
  ...I had some difficulty making the > injector support bracket hold the injectors firmly enough. Does anyone > know a workaround to improve this support? > > Larry...
• Re: what do you need with a TIICO conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:37:33 -0400
  ...A MUCH better way is to use the entire injector rail from a newer Golf/Jetta, this will have the injectors and regulator all...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:24:27 -0700
  ...because of the high instantaneous currents > involved driving the injectors and the limited wiring gauge available, > each injector is connected right at the driving...
• Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 22 May 2016 11:39:57 -0400
  ...Intermittent running problem. > > Update to all: > Changed fuel pump made no difference in performance . > Took injectors out to dbl check spray pattern on new...
• Re: AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:33:33 -0400
  ...I'm shutting off the >injectors!" to "Oops, I see contact again and will start firing the >injectors!" Pathetic fallacy aside, it would be...
• Won't Start - Advise needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 10:57:17 -0700
  ...I took off one set of injectors, kept them connected, disconnected the other side, cranked, and it was DRY. I realized I was a...
• Re: Trouble starting after sitting awhile?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:10:09 -0400
  ...Is the Vanagon like this? > > If yes, could be a failure in the injectors, either electrical or from > the long sit and all you...
• Re: Help! Stranded in Phoenix-Loses power and dies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:24:22 -0700
  ...I'm going to be paying more attention to injector spray pattern too ....... i'll bet that lots of our injectors are sparying ......but...
• Re: No injector pulse 81 AFC vanagon
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 07:53:31 -0500
  ...Car ran > fine until engine seized..........thus replaced motor. > > No injector Pulse: > > * Checked and cleaned all grounds to FI harness. > * Verified engine ground > * Changed...
• easy test of Hall unit and ignition spark system
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:49:11 -0800
  ...remove hold down screw from one side fuel rail and pull out injector pair, leaving all hoses and wires alone. repeat steps 1- 9...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:49:19 -0500
  ...My Shoebox Electronic >> gizmo >>> shows the ECU fuel injector pulse proper - but tells me nothing about >> each >>> injector. The injectors were cleaned, serviced and...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:59:30 -0700
  ...I have replaced the fuel > filter, fuel pressure regulator (had a spare so why not), cleaned the > injectors, checked the injector clips with a...
• No "Flicker", what to do?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 9 May 2018 09:43:16 -0700
  ...Valve, checking if it is delivering pulse to that injector, often called the 5th injector. It does not. I tried it with and without...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Kicks Back on Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 20:54:58 -1000
  ...It was suggested that maybe one or more of my fuel injectors wasn't shutting off cleanly and was dribbling fuel. I sent them...
• Re: 87 syncro: Dead #2 cylinder. Injector?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 10:14:11 -0500
  > >Recently, I started having injector problems with #2 cylinder (when looking >in the engine compartment the one closest on the right). The cylinder does...
• RE: TDI Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 04 Jun 1996 13:05:12 EST
  ...the difference between carbs and injection is that carbs suck and injectors blow. That is, carbs rely on venturis and Bernoulli and all that...
• Re: leaky injectors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 08:54:58 -0600
  ...me. > The system should hold pressure for at least a half >hour. > > > > >>hey all, >>what is the best way to find a leaky injector...... >> >> > > >
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 16:22:28 -0700
  while we are on it.... check the fuel pressure too Robert Steven Fish wrote: > > I would also suggest checking your Fuel Injectors.
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:30:40 -1000
  ...There's a picture in Bentley ( for diesel injector for sure ...possibly for gasoline injector ...don't have a Bentley handy right now ) . but...
• Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 17:44:58 -0400
  ...I had some difficulty making the injector support bracket hold the injectors firmly enough. Does anyone know a workaround to improve this support? Larry...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:10:09 -0500
  I take it your's is a WBX, and as such all four injectors fire at the same time. John On Jun 17, 2015...
• Re: No injector spray pattern
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:52:21 -0400
  ...No injector spray pattern On 9/28/2009 5:45 PM Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > hi Michael, > I was just suggesting the same sort...
• Re: removing fuel injectors - how to
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:04:54 -0500
  ...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: OK, I've had it! What now?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:19:23 -0500
  ...Remove > this bolt and the injectors will pull right out and still be hooked up to > the fuel lines.Crank your engine and look...
• Poor MPG, '81 Westy -- Injector Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 13:09:05 -0800
  ...I really DO need that cooler, even on a fresh engine.)<br> <br> </blockquote>I'm wondering if my fuel injectors might be clogged...
• Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 11:28:54 -0500
  ...Most I have repaired already, but, I have a question; are the injectors solidstate (meaning polarity matters and I have to trace back further...
• Re: Reinstalling FI in Vanagon***
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:06:23 -0400
  ...Before you reinstall the injectors, be sure to replace the fuel hose on them and use new seals. New injectors with new fuel line...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 12:54:04 -0500
  ...Did you replace the injectors or just clean them? 2. If you cleaned them, how did you do that? They look very shiny. :^) 3...
• 88-89 Bentley wiring diagram error
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 May 2006 14:15:15 -0700
  ...The diagram shows the output of the Digifant Control Relay pin 87 as also powering the fuel injectors and Idle Control Unit as well...
• Canister Fuel Filter Install
  Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:30:21 +0000
  ...creep up with dislodging gunk that will clog up the fuel injectors and/or pump. The one thing I didn't see info on...
• Re: Diesel "stumbling"
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Dec 1996 06:41:55 +0000
  ...Then loosen the injector fuel lines one at a time (smaller ~14mm nut on top of injector) just until fuel starts to seep out...
• Re: More Engine Woes =(...
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 00:29:24 -0500
  ...heads dont leak though =) I think I may have an injector wrong? is > there a way to tell what injector goes where?? I just...
• Re: CO adjustment, can this add power if enriched to the upper end of the scale?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 06:16:18 -0500
  ...This is due to the injector cut out which occurs at 1300 rpm when the throttle is closed. When the engine goes over 1330...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:12:01 -0400
  Ok I just checked my injectors and there was a good spray pattern. the guage I use to measure the gass pressure allows the...
• Re: Injector cleaning results
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 18:28:52 -0800
  ...He had the whole test station, though, so i can't imagine it is much different than 95% of the other injector cleaning people...
• no power: running lean (i think)
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 15:47:24 -0600
  ...What would be other sources of the problem? I would question clogged fuel injectors since it is still running smoothly--all 4 injectors would...
• Re: Help! No ground to the fuel injectors???
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 08:53:26 EST
  ...A guy with a diagnostic computer showed me that my injectors were screwing up every time the engine warmed up, because the expansion caused...
• Running Problem -Solved
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:36:54 -0700
  ...As I had suspected, one of the rebuilt injectors had gone bad, but also, the O2 sensor was bad or going. After the O2...
• Re: removing fuel injectors - how to
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:54:31 -0400
  Ben (of Montreal) did a great write up some time ago... check it out here; http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm
• Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses) clamps
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:16:46 -0700
  Will this <http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=1860358319&pct=680049311&ct=595981676>suffice? -- �84 Westfalia Gasoline
• Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:20:13 -0800
  ...if the ECU is firing the injectors and the double relay is providing power one of the injector pins. look at the page for...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:26:20 -0600
  ...please don't blame me... >> >> I'd recommend the Marco's injectors first then later 1.25 rocker arms... >> >> regards >> >> dan >> >>> On Tue, Jun...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:12:21 -0400
  Ok I just checked my injectors and there was a good spray pattern. the guage I use to measure the gass pressure allows the...
• Re: need I -4 stuff
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 00:25:58 EDT
  ...Also the injector gasoline spray path is much smoother than the RV head. Using SAAB xxx yyy 712 injectors with a defining spray nozzle...
• Re: fuel pressure on return to tank
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:23:16 -0500
  ...as, or less than, the injector side of the system, i.e. >between the fuel pump and the injectors? It depends entirely upon what...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:01:55 -0800
  ...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: 82 Diesel won't start
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 19:37:44 -0700
  ...Verfiy that fuel is getting to the injectors. Loosen one or more fuel pipes at the injector. Fuel should be pumping out when the...