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Subject:Re: Intermittent running problem.
From:Dennis Jowell
Date:Tue, 26 Apr 2016 08:00:19 -0400

Larry,
You are correct with the assumptions. Sorry for any confusion 

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
>