

| Subject: | Re: Fuel Injectors ('88 2.1 Syncro) |
| From: | Clive Smith |
| Date: | Tue, 3 Sep 2002 23:45:13 +0100 |
Brill!
Thanks, I'll investigate prices and get on that. Sounds just like my
problem, definitely running rich.
I doubt if I'll get any for $25 per set though here, but I'll try.
P.S.
Do you want any detail measurements of that bash plate or more photies
(detail)?
Clive
'88 Syncro Transporter
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Pollard" <poll7356@uidaho.edu>
To: "Clive Smith" <clive.harman-smith@NTLWORLD.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 11:18 PM
Subject: Re: Fuel Injectors ('88 2.1 Syncro)
>
> > What life do these tend to have?
>
> i've seen good ones run over 275,000 miles0
>
> > Can the 'drip' like diesel injectors?
>
> no. you want them to be 'digital' as in ON or OFF and no drips.
>
> > Can they cause high fuel consumption alone and if so, do they often?
>
> if they are bad they'll cause you to run rich and destroy you gas milage.
> Replce'em. Costy little bastards, but iv'e been able to get'em for 25$ for
> 4 used though
>
> > How easy are they to get out and service or replace?
>
> easier to remove than the oil filter... the left ones. The right ones
> require remove the air-box. Easy easy easy. Can't service (as in you
> can't take'em apart), but you can have them cleaned for about 20$ each.
> Have a sonicator? Then sonicate them in detergent or solvent.
> matthew
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