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Subject:Re: Intermittent running problem.
From:Dennis Jowell
Date:Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:13:07 -0400

Checked injectors for leakage. They are perfect with no drips etc. Checked temp sensor that is new and it is working. Worked on the drive side injectors seals they are tight and seal properly . Still same problem! Grr!

Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
Newbury, Vermont 

> On Apr 26, 2016, at 7:50 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I am making two assumptions from your post: 
>    You have a modified VW 2.2 engine, not a Subaru 2.2
>    That you used smoke to test for vacuum leaks around where the injectors go into the intake
> 
> If the above is true...
>   I think that the most likely cause for a flooded condition when restarting would be a leaking injector dribbling fuel into the intake until the pressure in the fuel system drops.  I would test for this by pulling each pair of injectors out of the intake without disconnecting the hoses or wires and using a container to catch any drips, pressurize the system by turning the key a couple of times.
> 
> If your injectors pass the above test, I would then check the resistance of temperature sensor 2 at various temperatures.
> 
> And of course "check your grounds"   :-)
> 
> Good luck,
> Larry A.
> 
> 
>> On Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 6:52 PM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I'm trying to figure out this recent running issue on my 1988 Westy with a 2.2  engine. I start the engine and it runs fine. Drive for awhile then shut it done for less than a minute and it runs like it is flooded. On restarting I'll sit there and raise the idle to about 2000 rpms until it clears out 15-20 seconds. After that it runs perfect.
>> Checked coil- good
>> Smoked the new fuel injectors, left side moved very faint smoke, right side was
>> perfect. Found no other apparent leaks.
>> Any thoughts?
>> . Trying to get out of here for our trip.
>> 
>> Dennis Jowell
>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>> Newbury, Vermont
>