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Subject:Re: Vanagon fuel injector cleaning
From:Roger VanTill
Date:Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:16:45 -0400

I sent mine to this place. He does a great job and sends you the specs
before and after.
http://www.cruzinperformance.com/

On Tuesday, July 23, 2013, Stuart Fedak wrote:

> I am in the process of replacing the engine fuel lines in my 86 Vanagon
> 2.1 GL.  Any recommendations on what process should be used for cleaning
> the fuel injectors once they are removed.
>
> I did a quick search on YouTube and did find some videos that show the use
> of a 12 VDC wall wart transformer, a momentary switch, and a syringe/hose
> that is used to hold brake cleaner fluid.  The process that was
> demonstrated showed forward and reverse cleaning of the fuel injectors.  Is
> this a recommended process.
>
> Is there any polarity concerns with the fuel injectors, and is 12 VDC
> acceptable?  One video showed the use of just a 1.5 VDC battery.  What is
> the usual voltage used to feed the injectors?
>
> Cheers!
> Stuart
>
> Sent from my electronic umbilicus

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Peace out, sauerkraut.
Roger
'89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"