How much time is estimated on changing out fuel injectors and all fuel
lines? How hard would you rate it? Scale of 1 to 10, one being easy, 10
being professional mechanic recommended.Furthermore, if I were to do that, I
would probably go w/ Ben's Fuel intake / injectors / hoses removal &
overhaul <http://www.benplace.com/intake_fuel_injection.htm> which doesn't
seem too hard aside from remembering how to put everything back together. My
question, as a novice mechanic, what should I look out for when attempting
the above?

Also, got it started yesterday, only started when I put a little pressure on
the gas pedal. HIt fired up, held it at 2000 rpm's, let it drop down to
idle, seemed to idle ok for a minute, as soon as I tapped the gas, it died,
won't start.

And, anyone in the Seattle area doing the same thing that needs a hand? Or,
any major project for that matter? I can turn a wrench, and will do what I
am told to. I have some tools and will travel to gain knowledge and provide
you free help!

Thanks again,

Chris

On 2/15/07, Chris Lisica <wavanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Dennis, that's a far cry from the ISV  that i've been told to check out,
> twice now. Would you(or anyone else) recommend fuel injection cleaner? I
> also just downloaded the digifant pro training manual which has a wealth of
> info as well.
>
> Man, you guys are awesome. Thanks for all the tips! Much appreciated!
>
> -chris
>
> On 2/15/07, Dennis Haynes < dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote:
> >
> > If your idling at 950, the valve is doing its job. The sputtering is
> > called
> > a miss. At idle, the miss is usually due to an ignition problem or a
> > cylinder getting a slightly different mixture than the others. Bad
> > injectors, vacuum leak, valves, etc can be the problem. The idle valve
> > simply stabilizes the idle speed by opening a bypass around the
> > throttle.
> > You should be able to get a smooth idle even with it un plugged. Some
> > sputtering on water boxers is often normal. Make sure timing is properly
> > set
> > and then look for the cause of the lean missies.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> > Of
> > Chris Lisica
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:54 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
> >
> > Ok, so I just got the van started(barely). Held it at 2000rpm's for
> > about 15
> > minutes to charge the battery after a 3-4 minute start process. After
> > letting go of the gas pedal, it dropped to 1100rpm's(900 is normal idle
> > for
> > me), slowly dropped to 1000, slowly dropped to 950, and started to
> > stutter.
> > Tap the gas, everything is fine, let go, starts to stutter/sputter. I'm
> > thinking all signs are pointing to the idle valve? Sound like a good
> > culprit
> > to chase down? Is it located in the throttle body? On top?
> >
> > Thanks so much!
> >
> > -chris
> >
> > On 2/14/07, Chris Lisica < wavanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Tom, thanks for the links. I'm no stranger to Ben's website. What a
> > wealth
> > > of information.
> > >
> > > Thank you Ben for posting so much information!
> > >
> > > On 2/14/07, Tom Rowsell <sakow86@gmail.com > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > See Ben's info at http://benplace.com/temp_sender.htm
> > > > Also, go back up to http://benplace.com/vw2.htm for a load of other
> > > > info...
> > > >
> > > > Tom
> > > >
> > > > On 2/14/07, Chris Lisica < wavanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Ken, thanks for the info. Some questions:
> > > > >
> > > > > The TEMPII sensor is a real good candidate.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Where exactly is the TEMPII sensor?
> > > > >
> > > > > There are some wires/traces under the distributor that become
> > brittle
> > > > > with
> > > > > > age.If you are not real careful unplugging the dist you can
> > damage
> > > > > them.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Under the distributor cap?
> > > > >
> > > > > How about the idle position sensor?  Can you hear it click on and
> > off?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The idle control module could be fried or the idle valve could
> > be
> > > > > gummed
> > > > > > up.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I believe I can hear the position sensor coming on with ignition
> > turn
> > > > > on and
> > > > > off. Where is the idle control module and stabilizer valve?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks again!
> > > > >
> > > > > -chris
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>

--
Chris
88 Vanagon GL
02 Golf GLS TDI