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• Help, 78 2L fuel injector source
  Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
  Sat, 06 Jul 1996 00:35:13 -0700
  ...It would appear that I have to replace my fuel injectors in my 1978 westy 2L. My investigation reviled that these little babys are...
• 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
  ...complete section on the injectors and intake system, removal & maintenance. Here it is: http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/intake_fuel_injection.htm Regards, Ben
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 22:45:51 -0500
  No, the Tiico engine kit re-uses the stock waterboxer injectors. ----- Original Message ----- > Just a quick question here... isn't there new injectors with...
• Re: Advice on replacing injector hose please...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:57 -0700
  ...Long story short, there's a small crack in the fuel hose from the fuel manifold to the injector on cylinder 3. Obviously I...
• old fuel injectors 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Brian brian
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 11:48:26 -0700
  ...the whole fuel ring off my parts van; I couldn't get the screws to turn on the clamps holding the injectors to the...
• Diesel injector leak, Was: sniveling lurker no more!
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:01:05 -0500
  ...Where > the fuel line connects with the injector 3rd from the back (dont know if > that is properly numbered 2 or 3) there is...
• 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...
• Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:20 -0700
  Besides the fuel pressure regulator it could be bad or clogged fuel injectors. I'd suggest using one can or 2 of fuel injector...
• First Project: Fuel lines with a few glitches...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Workman
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 18:15:10 -0700
  ...Started with Passenger side fuel rail and injectors, went well. Then to drivers side....much more rusty. The bolt that holds in the injectors...
• Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:52:07 -0700
  When replacing the small 2 inch lines on the injectors how do you remove the hose from the injector? It has a small metal...
• Erratic runnign Vanagon... fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:53:23 -0400
  ...sugested changing th e fuel filter, siting that if there was too little fuel in the injector rail the injector would be empty or...
• Re: Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 06:57:46 -0600
  ...to the pressure regulator, to both fuel rails and the short pieces between the rails and injectors. You'll need a sharp knife, a...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:43:59 -0800
  ...Thanks for the correction David! I assumed the white wire from ECU 12 to fuel injectors only supplied a switced ground. I think I...
• Re: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:25:19 -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...
• Fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:35:24 -0800
  Working on a 83 vanagon, Injectors 1 & 3 will not inject any fuel, engine is running on 2 & 4. I think it's mechanical...
• fuel system depressurization
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 27 May 1999 08:42:36 -0400
  ...The fuel pump relay controls both the fuel pump and the injectors, so if the injectors don't fire, you still have a pressurized...
• 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...
• your problem...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 14:17:32 -0800
  ...Do the injector test as outlined in the book. Sounds harder that it is.. The hard part is SEEING the fuel...use a dark...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:06:08 -0600
  ...I believe its unburnt fuel!! Possible bad injector/s. Was >> thinking having my friends preferred diesel shop do injectors and go >> through the pump...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 12:32:05 -0400
  Neal, You don't need to cut that ring that's around the short hose on fuel injectors. In fact, you can reuse them...
• Re: injector question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:21:06 EDT
  ...I suspect the dribbly injector syndrome and/or too high fuelpressure. I haven't had the nerve to take out the injectors, becauseRobert Bentley...
• Re: 85 questionable mpg
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 12:58:55 -0700
  ...This sounds like the fuel injectors are shot. A fuel injector spraying a stream instead of a mist will eat fuel, kill your cat...
• 1.9Liter Fuel Injector flow rate?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 15:31:12 -0400
  I'm installing the stock engine into my van, and was curious as to the stock injector flow rate so that I can feed...
• Re: injector question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 11:08:03 -0400
  ...I suspect the dribbly injector syndrome and/or too high fuel pressure. I haven't had the nerve to take out the injectors, because...
• Burned (?) Fuel Injector
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:19:38 -0800
  ...of fuel in the intake that ignited inside that one runner and damaged that injector tip such that it would constantly spray fuel, flooding...
• Re: No start hot
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 17:08:08 -0800
  ...When you turn off the engine the leaky injector(s) drip, drip, drip thus give the cylinder(s) an extra amount of fuel. The...
• Re: '82 Westy Diesel Intro + Injector / Timing Belt / GeneralQuestions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:15:22 -0700
  ...The engine and fuel injection parts are mostly the same as 81-85 Jettas, etc. Leaking in the injector area is most likely due...
• leaving fuel injector cleaner in the tank for nine months
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 23:27:13 -0800
  hello list, i just poured a bottle of fuel injector cleaner in my full gastank only to find out ten minutes later that my...
• Fuel Injector hose clamp size?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:17:30 -0400
  Does anyone know what the size of the Fuel Injector hose clamp is suppose to be? I went to AutoZone today, they had 3...
• Initial Start-up After Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 9 Nov 1996 18:18:14 +0000
  ...assembly? When I had the fuel injection manifold off the engine during rebuild, I drained fuel from the injector manifold assembly. How long should...
• 84 GL fuel injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Bryant
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 10:57:23 -0700
  ...what kind of fuel injectors are recommended, keeping in mind that I just bought this wonderful invention (which my wife and I love) last...
• Re: Got skunked yesterday by 2.1L NoStart
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:30:14 -0600
  ...Have some turn engine over and check that injectors are spraying properly pulsing, and that they turn off and hold fuel. > Put all back...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 07:51:10 -0400
  ...The injectors fire every time a spark >> plug does. The fuel pump runs for a few second every time an injector >> fires. >> When the...
• Cooling question...
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 16:23:55 EST
  ...In the area of fuel distribution, I have never replaced the rubber fuel lines that connect to the fuel rails and injectors. They are...
• Opinions please on this injector hose
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:25:59 -0600
  MEYLE 73379 TYPE B 7.0X 12.6 MM Cotton Overbraided Fuel Fuel Resistant Oil Resistant For delivery of transmission oil, fuel oil, automotive...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:03:10 -0800
  ...Fuel pressure and > injector flow rate are relatively constant, so it should be a simple matter > to calculate the average duty cycle on the...
• 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: Scrambling for an answer ~ bear with me didn't search archives... sticky injector issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 18:26:24 -0500
  ...chevron) � It has new plugs, cap, rotor, fuel filter and all connectors look good ~ popped each injector harness off and found one specifically that...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 11 May 2009 18:52:18 -0700
  ...All the injectors should have approximately the same drop which > correlates to fuel passed through the injector. Now of course it doesn't > evaluate...
• Re: Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 10:06:49 -0800
  ...On the other hand, when the engine is cold, a fouled injector, that does not atomize the fuel, will not ignite properly/evenly. So...
• Re: 1.9 WBX fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:05:52 -0500
  ...1.9 WBX fuel injectors Just don't put in the blue ones! Seriously, as long as the computer was taking the impedance from...
• Re: Fireworks for the Fourth�in my engine bay
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 18:50:04 -0400
  ...respective fuel rails, then from the fuel rails back to the regulator....that way you constantly have fresh fuel flowing past the injector inlets...
• 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...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 12 May 2009 07:53:17 -0400
  ...All the injectors should have approximately the same drop which > correlates to fuel passed through the injector. Now of course it doesn't > evaluate...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:34:14 -0800
  ...slight turn of the dist with fingers, make an ign pulse .. ....fuel pump triggers on...and injector/s squirt, each pulse. S. On 11...
• Re: Fixed: 1.9L starts but wont run long
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:40:40 -0500
  ...The cloud of fuel is beautiful and you will know when the injector is clean,without doubt.No,you cant measure fuel flow or...
• Re: Joel's bosch stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Mon, 15 Aug 94 10:07:20 CDT
  >There was a recall on VW's fuel injector seals. Do you think these part >numbers reflect the new upgraded part? I think we...
• Re: Won't Start - Advise needed
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 23:55:00 EDT
  ...CA writes: << I would suggest you disconnect a fuel line at the cold start injector and stick it into a gas can. . . . On 18...
• Re: Help! (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:26:16 EST
  ...Put a mixture of the injector cleaner and diesel fuel in the bottle. Now get the plastic top that comes on transmission oil contaners...
• Leaky (dripping) fuel injector? (searched archives some...)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:18:02 -0800
  ...Am I likely dealing with a "dripping" fuel injector? Or is it more likely the fuel pressure regulator? If I remove the fuel rail...
• Re: Fuel hose diagram
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:42:34 -0400
  ...the diagrams that the small piece of hose attached to >the fuel injector does not appear to have a hose clamp on it, just...
• no current to injectors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:39:02 -0400
  88 vannie with no injector pulse. no current to them, will runn if feed fuel. grounds all checked out. I am thinking the ECU...
• Anyone with good used injectors?
  Historical mailing list - jesse and monica
  Sun, 31 Aug 2003 20:02:17 -0400
  Hey all, Does any one have a set of 4 good used fuel injectors for a 2.1 liter wbx? Mine are rusted to...
• Re: Fuel flow senders
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 18:19:43 -0800
  ...then the best way to monitor fuel usage is via injector pulse timing. Flow rate on the injectors ought to be a fairly stable...
• Re: Bosch Fuel Injectors.
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 19:20:57 -0700
  ...Fuel Injectors other than Bosch > > Has anyone used fuel injectors other than Bosch when a new one is needed? > and what have been the...
• Re: Fuel injectors needed
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:48:10 -0400
  ...16:14 Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > dear injectors > fuel type diesel ... gasoline... year ... engine size if it matters > > and simply out...
• Re routing the Gas lines
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 22:17:54 -0700
  Replacing the set of gas lines that run from the fuel tank into the injectors, and the return set, makes me wonder why not...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 May 2009 23:15:16 -0400
  OK, An injector leaks slightly, for some reason you turn on the ignition without starting the engine. Fuel leaks into the engine. At best...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:15:09 -0700
  ...However, even then, the volume of fuel that would be lost > will be small. Less than would be expended doing an "Injector spray > pattern...