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• Start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 3 Aug 2015 18:35:45 -0400
  I just replaced all of the fuel lines except above fuel tank and all 4 fuel injectors. Injectors all have new hoses and connectors...
• Re: Dead? Blue/black smoke, no ext. oil leak, runs bad
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:51:10 -0400
  ...shorted harness or trouble in the ECU output stage which grounds the injector line to operate the injector). Look at spark plugs for wet...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 21:04:58 -0400
  ...that " Cuff" is to compress the original hoses on the injectors side, that is why there is no clamp, once removed (you need to...
• Re: fuel injector cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:37:53 +0000
  ...I talked to Gordon at Witchhunter, and he told me that if my injectors had come off a running engine (they did) it couldn...
• Re: fuel injector cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:24:44 -0800
  Based on my personal encounter I agree with Mike - good experience for me on a group of eight injectors. Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM...
• Re: Can't get the gas going ...
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:12:29 -0700
  Get a set of "noids" (little test lights that plug into the injector leads and see if you are getting electrical pulses to the...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:42:04 -0600
  ...Given how the injectors fire - all four at once - it appears that a "vapor cloud" of air/fuel is provided in the intakes and...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:18:12 -0700
  ...Injector > firing > > signal > > > > do you have signal for the distrubitor ??? need to tel > the > > computer when to > > send signal to the injectors > > > > > > --\
• Re: 85 1.9 L Won't Start (Rebuilt Motor)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 00:13:31 -0400
  ...Any ideas about wire connections, obvious fuel line (injector) >wires that I might have overlooked? Well, if the injectors don't inject then the...
• Re: Cold Start Injector doesn't turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Dr. John H. Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 22:36:53 -0500
  ...Cold Start Injector doesn't turn off. >> Hey Volks, >> >> I recently traced my high idle to the 5th injector that >> sits above the >> engine...
• fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 08:04:12 -0800
  ...Do these also develop leaks in the long run? I have heard that what can be done on these injector lines is: is cut...
• Re: diesel compression testers
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 19:26:31 -0800
  ...I only use the one that screws into the injector hole. You need to replace the injector heat shields each time so find a...
• Daily Update On My Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:21:27 +0000
  OK, <sigh>, today I obtained not one but 2 used ECU's, 6 used injectors, and while I was at it got the entire...
• Injector Wiring Order?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 6 Oct 1997 13:22:27 -0400
  Hi All, Is there any specific order that the injectors must be wired on an '84 digijet model? I would have thought that they...
• Re: Erratic runnign Vanagon... fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 18:05:14 -0700
  ...the injectors make a >slight tapping noise, when it begins to run better,, the tapping goes >away. The worse it idles the louder the...
• leaky injectors
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 18:50:07 -0500
  hey all, what is the best way to find a leaky injector. problem, there is gas in my oil. i feel i have one...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:24:48 -0700
  ...I have AHU and ALH diesel engines in my possession and don't see any cold start injectors on them. Mark diesel head, multiple...
• Re: 1987 Syncro-replace fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:14:11 -0700
  ...They have a > typical clamp on the end away from the injector, but appear to have some > kind of crimp clamp at the injector...
• Re: Whos using Sorenson Fuel Injectors???
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 09:55:03 -0500
  > Will these injectors work on the vanagon? Ive heard > only Bosch will fit proper, but ive also heard > Sorensons work and at $55 a...
• Re: Fuel Injector System
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 20:57:21 -0400
  In a message dated 96-05-21 13:04:10 EDT, SyncroHead@aol.com writes: > >Those little rubber rings on the injectors are held...
• Re: Some (Simple!) Diesel Question to do with Glow Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 10:31:58 EDT
  ...It is a PITA to get at the glow plugs without removing the injector lines and injectors. If you can afford it and are...
• Re: Injector Question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 11:23:51 -0400
  These injectors are pulsed. The more the pulses the more fuel you get. Putting a DC voltage on them may burn them up. ERic...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:47:46 -0500
  ...on, turn the rotor by hand while watching the removed > injectors. The hall in distributor should signal the ECU to cause the > injectors to...
• Re: Why are fuel Injectors so darn expensive?!!
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 16:30:54 -0800
  But Vanagon Man just wrote that the Sorenson Injectors arent the same size. "The Sorenson some members speak of that are cheaper are NOT...
• Thick-Glasses & a lab coat, was: How Do U Clean Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 23:37:15 EDT
  ...Instead, run a high quality Fuel injector cleaner through the fuel system once the injectors are back on the motor. I recommend Chevron Techron...
• Re: Question about fuel injector hose
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 12:36:16 -0600
  If you get quality 7mm hose the barbs in the injectors are sufficient to make a lifetime seal. You can retain the little cup...
• Tiico Fuel Rail upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:01:27 -0400
  ...Bascially this is a fuel rail from a '91 Jetta and the injectors from the Jetta along with a new fuel pressure regulator. The...
• Re: Injectors
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:34:04 -0400
  Tom, What was the cost for the 4 injector cleaning, & testing? -- Rob NYC/Long Beach, NY 88 Wolfsburg, Silver http://web.mac.com/rmstewart...
• Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 15:55:58 -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: diagnosing a leaky injector
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 00:24:05 +0000
  ...remove injectors from intake manifold (leave connected to fuel lines). drink beers. return to vehicle and observe for leakage. On another note you might...
• Re: Fuel Injector Service
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:27:46 +0000
  ...Ken On Thu, Mar 23, 2017, 8:21 PM Robert Clemmer <n51219@comcast.net> wrote: > Who is generally recommended vendor for fuel injector servicing...
• How many Volts at the injectors
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 11 May 2012 20:24:37 -0700
  I want to build a unit to clean injectors and need to know what voltage to apply to them. The book is only talking...
• OHM Readings for 1.9 injectors and o2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 17:56:25 -0800
  Any body out there no what the resistance is supposed to be for the injectors and the o2 sensor? Thanks, Walter Evens Hesperia, CA...
• diagnosing a leaky injector
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 19:55:20 -0400
  ...I'm beginning to expect a dripping injector. Can someone help me in diagnosing this problem? Brad
• Re: Fuel injector test results
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 18:29:24 -0700
  ...Blech... > > 3) While three of the injectors appeared to be almost atomizing the > fuel, the passenger-side, rear-most injector seemed to be less...
• Re: fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 15:22:59 -0800
  I've always carefully removed the injectors as a pair and the carefully sliced the old fuel hose off the injector barb, by getting...
• Re: Won't spray gas, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 15:48:13 -0800
  ...on the injectors .........are they getting power ? if they are, and there's fuel pressure present, just grounding the wire at the injector that...
• Re: 87 vanagon quit while driving
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston Jr
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:10:22 -0700
  ...Using the Bentley, checked voltage to each injector (one at a time) and found every check between the ECU and injectors to be good...
• Re: Injector cleaning
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 09:14:09 -0700
  ...Can anyone recommend another shop specializing in servicing injectors ? perhaps one in California? -john On 4/4/2011 10:23 PM, John Rodgers wrote...
• Re: Injector Rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 22:56:46 -0500
  ...Injector Rebuilding Do any listees know of a place that rebuilds injectors in the Boston area? Thanks Paul Kirsch vanagony@aol.com
• Re: Daily Update On My Injectors
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:41:57 -0800
  ...Daily Update On My Injectors > > OK, <sigh>, today I obtained not one but 2 used ECU's, 6 used injectors, > and while I > was...
• 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...
• Re: Latest On My Fuel Injector Saga
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:41:48 -0800
  ...Latest On My Fuel Injector Saga Didnt you say you replaced the ECU? Dont trust it, off hand. Hope you disconnected the power when...
• Re: No injector spray pattern
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:39:49 -0700
  ...here's another test you could try if you want to work from the injector end. Hang 2 injectors out where you can see...
• Re: Will not start question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:14:04 -0400
  ...Let's call this wire of the injector the first wire of the >two wires of the injector. > >An injector will inject fuel when...
• Re: Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 19:02:49 -0400
  ...I had some difficulty making the >injector support bracket hold the injectors firmly enough. I think the spectacle-shaped bracket is a bit flimsy...
• Green injectors in 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:06:04 -0700
  I have this 2.1 engine and it has green injectors. I'm not sure, these are ok for the 2.1 setup. I...
• injector life
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 12:10:48 -0500
  Recent posts and responses have made me curious, If all is well, how long should a fuel injector be expected to last before needing...
• Re: Removal fo FI injectors
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 18:36:45 -0500
  My site is partially up, there is a complete section on the injectors and intake system, removal & maintenance. Here it is: http://www3.sympatico...
• Re: Fuel pressure & injectors
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 07:37:02 -0700
  ...I simply placed a paper towel under the injectors. This gave me better visibility and also caught all of the fuel. Karl Wolz ----- Original...
• Re: Removal fo FI injectors
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 14:51:13 -0800
  ...the injectors have a bolt holding a bracket that holds both injectors in place (with their seals). undo that bolt and you can pull...
• Re: ^_Vanagon^_ ^_Stalls^_ Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:08:09 -0700
  Yes, all 4 injectors fire at the same time. Have you established that the problem is fuel-related rather than spark? > On Apr 26...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 20:05:54 -0400
  Those little cuffs or collars on the fuel injector hoses are to hold the hoses on the barbed fittings. I used a #11 x...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:41:57 -0400
  ...I have had good success with Cruizin' Performance ( http://www.cruzinperformance.com/) rebuilding my old injectors. He really does a thorough job complete with...
• Re: Injectors - 2.1L WBX - '91 Carat/autotrany
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:45:04 -0400
  John, I have some good used injectors you can have. They only need a new short hose piece. Let me know. Chris. Wysłane z...
• Re: no current to injectors
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:07:30 -0700
  The ECU momentarily grounds one side of the injectors to pulse them. The other side should have power whenever the fuel pump does. Depends...
• Fuel pressure & injectors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 09:12:28 -0400
  You know, while I have my ac compressor removed, it might be a good time to remove and check my fuel injectors, because I...
• Re: Fuel injector test results
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 9 Jun 2015 21:58:24 -0700
  i found these "Made in United States" injectors at Canadian Tire: image of fuel injector and packaging http://tinyurl.com/nwr825t http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:14:41 -0400
  ...The injector drivers run relatively hot. Could we assume the injector drivers are not getting enough current to open the injector solenoids due to...
• Re: Electrical connections to injectors
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 22:21:17 -0700
  ...Electrical connections to injectors I need a temporary fix to keep the electrical connections to the fuel injectors from bouncing off. In the long...