On 27 Aug 2001 at 11:15, Mark Drillock wrote: > John, just about every part for an 82 Diesel Vanagon is still available. > The engine and fuel injection parts are mostly the same as 81-85 Jettas, > etc. > > Leaking in the injector area is most likely due to a metal fuel line not > tight enough or a leaking rubber return line. Big leaks are frequently > caused by a bad seal on the injection pump cold start lever. Good point - forgot to mention the return lines, which I should know by now. I now carry spare end plugs (little rubber cap, about $1) and return line hose, after having leaks appear 3 times over the past 10 years. The rubber in the return line end plug breaks down and eventually leaks fuel everywhere. ======================== Shawn Wright Computer Systems Manager Shawnigan Lake School http://www.sls.bc.ca swright@sls.bc.ca |
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