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Subject:Re: Fuel Injectors Burnt
From:Jason
Date:Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:33:02 -0500

I've not seen burnt injectors, but I just had seized injectors last night.
 The engine had been sitting for 5 years+.  3 out of 4 wouldn't open or
spray any fuel!   They look almost new too.   Finally got the van running
only to realize it needs heads as well.....

Jason

On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 2:08 PM, Rey Wood <boscobelle@live.com> wrote:

> A question for the Gurus of this list.  1984 1.9 Westfalia
> I just removed my fuel injectors to find that two # 2 & 3 had the plastic
> at
> the firing end of the injectors burnt. One was even down to the metal with
> the pin exposed. No noticeable difference in the performance of this van.
> Any ideas of the cause? I will get replacements but wish to get some input
> so it should not happen again!!
>
> Rey
>

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