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Re: Burned (?) Fuel Injector Pics + question
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:06:43 -0800
...Since residual pressure existed in the fuel lines, fuel was seeping from that injector tip and burned long enough to melt the tip. Mark...
Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 04:04:46 -0600
...The big hassle is the little short hose pieces on the fuel injectors. - the little short pieces between the fuel rail and the injectors...
Re: Fuel Injectors Burnt
Historical mailing list - Rey Wood
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:27:37 -0500
Thanks for your input. Was there any noticeable difference in your van's performance before you realized that the injector was burnt? Rey
Re: Why are fuel Injectors so darn expensive?!!
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Mon, 4 Mar 2002 09:12:54 EST
Phil, Go to injectors.com, they do rebuilds for about $30 - 35 a piece. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico
Re: Green Fuel Injector
Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
Thu, 2 Mar 2000 16:34:22 -0800
...Green Fuel Injector > > > Hey Volks, > After pulling Miles' (86 westy) heads off and finding that that huge > miss was a completely fouled spark plug...
Re: Fuel injection trouble
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:40:16 -0700
...any fuel out of the injectors but definitely have >> good >> clean fuel in the lines. I had some help and found the injectors were...
Re: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:52:26 -0400
...82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage > > I see diesel fuel leakage at the base of the Injector. > .... It works. ... > Starting is getting to...
Re: Injector cleaning
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Tue, 5 Apr 2011 12:37:51 -0400
...I have sent three sets of >> injectors, two sets completely locked up with fuel varnish, to them >> and they worked perfect when I got...
Engine Running Rich
Historical mailing list - Chad G
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 13:35:24 -0400
...could there be a problem with the ECU, leaking injectores, bad fuel pump?????????? HELP Chad 85GL
Re: Oversize Diesel Injectors?
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 20:19:20 -0800
...should probably stick with the stock injector specification and work with the pump to adjust the fuel delivery. Mike Snow On Thursday 29 November...
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...
No-Fuel problem found
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Tue, 16 Sep 2003 01:03:18 -0400
The no-fuel problem that ruined the maiden outing of my new engine was very simple. One of the wires leading to the coil...
Re: CIS Experts: engine does not start (long)
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 22:03:15 -0400
...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: No Subject (aka, Stan-talk)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 17 Oct 2001 01:50:04 -0500
I'm always ready for a good argument but fuel injector line is just as generic as unleaded fuel. It simply meets the standards...
Re: Learnings from replacing the fuel lines
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Fri, 3 Sep 1999 07:24:39 -0400
...One discovery that we made while installing the fuel lines and injector seals was that we weren't getting a good seal at one...
Injectors - 2.1L WBX - '91 Carat/autotrany
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:23:08 -0500
...I checked fuel to the injectors with a gauge. It was good - 30 lbs. I pulled the hoses off the fuel rails. Fuel was...
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
...Fuel injection problem > Working on a 83 vanagon, Injectors 1 & 3 will not > inject any fuel, engine is running on 2 & 4. I think...
Re: Cooling question...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Thu, 15 Feb 2001 17:35:41 -0500
in the area of fuel distribution, I have never replaced the rubber fuel lines that connect to the fuel rails and injectors. They are...
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...
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...
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
...At any rate, if we jumper (30 to 87) the fuel pump relay, we get fuel pressure, the fuel injectors pulse, and the car...
Fuel injector rings
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 4 Jul 1999 01:01:54 -0400
I recently replaced fuel hosing, using Bus Depot hose (not Continental but looks the same) and keeping the metal rings on the injectors. While...
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: The lazy Injector
Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
Fri, 20 May 2005 13:26:05 -0400
...The lazy Injector > > Ok, no Fryeday here this one is serious. I was half way in the process of > replacing the fuel lines when...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:50:59 -0800
...During 88 models the FI wiring was changed to only power up the injectors when the fuel pump relay was on. Of course the...
Re: Daily Update On My Injectors
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:44:44 -0800
...The Bentley shows that one of the leads of each injector are connected together and is fed with power from a relay called fuel...
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
Fuel injectors needed
Historical mailing list - David Hunt
Fri, 19 Nov 1999 00:06:52 EST
...the FI to my '82 Vanagon AdventureWagen are a set of fuel injectors. If you have a set please pmail me. David Hunt '75...
Re: Emissions failure Nox (Probably the last update)
Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:51:56 -0700
David, I would suggest if you don't know how old the fuel injectors are, that you get a set of rebuilt injectors from...
Re: Injector cleaning
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 6 Apr 2011 09:01:16 -0400
...I have sent three sets of >>> injectors, two sets completely locked up with fuel varnish, to them >>> and they worked perfect when I got...
fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:46:04 -0700
...anyway--how many people replace the small line from rail to injector--ie--the fuel injector line? I know its preinstalled on new injectors...
Re: Injectors-What I Now Know
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:57:49 -0500
...1) fuel pump is not clogged and is pumping fuel. 2) No fuel is flowing through the injectors 3) With a test light I...
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...
Re: Resurrecting an 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:50:01 -0600
...Got fuel back there, got spark, sputters on ether, but no actual >> start. It's got to be the injectors. Pulled injectors but left...
Re: dumb fuel injection question
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:32:02 -0700
Three out of four fuel injections get squirted at a closed intake valve. What possible difference does the injector pattern make then? And what...
ODD fuel leak!
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:40:50 -0600
Solved my injector hose problem. BUT... When running the engine now leaks fuel at the junction pictured.( This is the exhaust piece that leads...
Re: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:46:01 -0700
...82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage > >� I see diesel fuel leakage at the base of the Injector. > ....� It works.� � ... > Starting is getting to...
Fuel hose clamp tool
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Tue, 5 Apr 2011 10:21:08 -0700
Does someone know what the proper clamp tool is to remove install the small blue ( crimp style) clamps on fuel hose/injector connections? Sorry...
Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:01:13 -0700
...familiar "whine" of the injectors doing their thing; He > suggested that I have a injector flush to maximize fuel economy. Do any of > the...
Re: Injectors - 2.1L WBX - '91 Carat/autotrany
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:45:04 -0400
...I checked fuel to the injectors with a gauge. It > was good - 30 lbs. I pulled the hoses off the fuel rails. Fuel was...
Re: Fuel Injector Service
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:26:54 -0700
...and I even ask myself is it better buying new injectors instead of rebuilding old ones.. dan
Re: Injectors serviced by Witchhunter- Pics
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:39:14 -0500
...Injectors serviced by Witchhunter- Pics That's why I yank the injectors and fuel rail out of any motor with suspected fueling problems and...
Victor Reinz brand front main seal from engine gasket kit?
Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 23:10:34 -0700
...I pulled the > injectors out and a couple > >>>>>> are > >>>>>> spraying fuel so I thought ok the injectors > are bad, but when I > >>>>>> disconnect the...
Re: Fuel hose diagram
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:39:00 -0400
Benny- I noticed in the diagrams that the small piece of hose attached to the fuel injector does not appear to have a hose...
Re: Resurrecting an 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:06:56 -0800
sure, could be varnished up injectors. I hope that's it. is the fuel pump running ? is the ECU firing the injectors ? Scott ----- Original...
Re: High performance fuel rail system.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 09:32:48 -0600
...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2403375533& category=6764 This rail clearly could run short of fuel on each injector...
Re: Won't Start - Advise needed
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 19:07:01 -0400
Hi Jeff, I would suggest you disconnect a fuel line at the cold start injector and stick it into a gas can. Turn the...
Re: TDI Eurovan
Historical mailing list
Tue, 4 Jun 1996 14:52:59 -0400
...Throttle body injection (TBI) really is fuel injection, just not as sophisticated as we're used to. Instead of one fuel injector for every...
re: '82 Diesel Smoke
Historical mailing list
Sun, 3 Mar 1996 10:30:20 +0000
...Chris P. ************ Try loosening one fuel line at a time at the injector - if you can loosen one of them with no difference in...
Re: Fuel Injector Service
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Thu, 23 Mar 2017 19:07:09 -0700
...Mar 23, 2017, 8:21 PM Robert Clemmer <n51219@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> Who is generally recommended vendor for fuel injector servicing? >> >> >> >> Thanks, Bob C >>
Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:48:07 -0400
Blake, You can use a #11 X-acto knife to cut the old fuel injector hoses from under the metal collars and the collars...
Fuel Line Replacement Kit and How-To Repost
Historical mailing list
Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:59:00 EDT
...Cut the fuel lines off of the injectors right at the metal sleeves. 7. Unplug the electrical connections on the injectors being sure to...
Re: Removal fo FI injectors
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 15:52:10 -0800
...matter which injector is hooked to each clip. > > It make sense too since all cyliners need the same amount of fuel and the > engine...
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...
Air cooled versus water box or injectors
Historical mailing list - Van Pelt, Steve
Sun, 8 Mar 2015 09:50:14 -0500
Hi gang, Does anybody know if there is a difference between the fuel injectors on and air cooled versus the water cooled motors? Thanks...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 17:01:08 -0500
...Consequently, the instant that a Hall effect pulse took place, the injector(s) operated and in this case, the fuel pump operated also. i...
Re: Injectors serviced by Witchhunter- Pics
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:27:45 -0500
...Previous discussions on the list have suggested building fuel rails from aluminum injector stock. Not too difficult for those with decent skills and proper...
Re: No injector spray pattern
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:28:46 -0500
...Previously, it was unknown why the van was not running as it had > fuel, > spark, air. Turns out, fuel stopped at the injectors. I...
Re: Fuel injector operating voltage
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 7 Dec 2010 13:59:51 -0500
...or one among us who knows the operating voltage >of the fuel injectors & cold start valve on my stock California 1980 >Westy 2.0L...