

| Subject: | Re: Intermittent running problem. |
| From: | Jim Felder |
| Date: | Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:19:58 +0000 |
No problem. Just let me know. Jim On Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 5:08 AM Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Jim I have one more item to check out which is this noisy > inexpensive GOWESTY Chinese fuel pump I installed a while back. Maybe > inconsistent or inefficient fuel at start up? I'll get back to you later > this afternoon. > > Dennis Jowell > Scotch Hollow Farm > Newbury, Vermont > > > > On Apr 28, 2016, at 12:58 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > Dennis; > > > > Stuart is probably right. I have a couple of used ones. Send me a part > > number and I will send you one for postage so you can swap it out. If you > > don't want to buy it send it back, at least you'll know what the problem > is > > or isn't. > > > > Jim > > > > On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 11:32 AM Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > >> Classic symptoms of a failed idle stabilizer control unit: > >> > >> > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-r > >> ebuilt.html > >> < > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-rebuilt.html > > > >> Those exact symptoms happened to me--the 2000 rpm revving is > >> typical, as is stalling out. These are all pushing 30 years old, and > the > >> internal components are failing. > >> > >> Stuart > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of > >> Dennis Jowell > >> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 3:13 AM > >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >> Subject: Re: Intermittent running problem. > >> > >> 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 > >> >
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