I cannot figure out how it would work without the tip -

The plastic tip contains the ball bearings that atomize the fuel.

Another good question is where did the plastic tip go?  Your cylinder??

Tom

> From: Jorge Osorio <josorio@ATLAS.KENNESAW.EDU>
> Reply-To: Jorge Osorio <josorio@ATLAS.KENNESAW.EDU>
> Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 13:11:33 -0400
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: The lazy Injector
>
> Ok, no Fryeday here this one is serious. I was half way in the process of
> replacing the fuel lines when I noticed that one of the injectors on the
> passenger side is missing the plastic tip. I also noticed a slight
> difference in coloration to his peer. I have not noticed any power loss or
> any other symptom associated with firing on three cylinders, however the
> question remains. Can this injector work at all under these conditions??
>
> Pictures here:
>
> http://atlas.kennesaw.edu/~josorio/images/injector1.jpg
> http://atlas.kennesaw.edu/~josorio/images/injector2.jpg
>
>
> TIA
>
> Jorge
> '85 Westy Weekender
> Betsy a.k.a "Plan B"
>