Ok thanks I will check the ground straps.   I pulled the injectors again
this time watching their spray pattern and leaving key on checking for
leaks just after they have opened....still no sign of leaks.
aaggghhhh... I dont know whats worse having a problem thats obvious, or
having one that solves itself and leaves you no signs of how or why.
anyway..thanks for everyones helpful hints.

I have been driving the last two days after changing my oil and filter
with no apparent problems.
Who knows where to get the best oil pressure gauge kit for my 1990
vanagon?
I really love having a gauge instead of an idiotic light.

Thanks,
Ry Blaisdell
1990 vanagon

p.s. hopefully this engine will hold out till i pay off my loan for
it...then if it goes i will put a subaru flat four in it...and start
paying off that loan.

>You need to see if the injectors are leaking after they have stopped
>squirting.  This is when they leak!  So crank the van over and watch
them
>squirt.  Then after you shut off the key see if they are still dripping
or
>if they shut off.

>Thanks,
>Ken Wilford
>John 3:16
>http://www.vanagain.com
>Phone: (856)-327-4936
>Fax: (856)-327-2242

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Ry L Blaisdell
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 5:22 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 1990 Vanagon Fuel injection problem

hello,
I checked the fuel pressure regulator by running the engine for a while
revving it up to 3500-4000rpm shut it off
and then pulling off the vacuum hose and smelling it....not wet and did
not smell like gas....so I think it is ok.

I removed the injectors from the intake and turned key to on position and
did not find and leaks.

I changed my oil...just had it changed a week ago dammit....and put on a
new filter, and everything seems to be running ok...took it for a test
drive about 10miles on the highway.   I am guessing that an injector
could have stuck open temporarily, or is leaking intermittently.....I
dont know.

thanks for comments,
Ry Blaisdell
1990 vanagon
Texas