I cannot figure out how it would work without the tip -
The plastic tip contains the ball bearings that atomize the fuel. Another good question is where did the plastic tip go? Your cylinder??
Tom > From: Jorge Osorio <josorio@ATLAS.KENNESAW.EDU> > Reply-To: Jorge Osorio <josorio@ATLAS.KENNESAW.EDU> > Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 13:11:33 -0400 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: The lazy Injector > > Ok, no Fryeday here this one is serious. I was half way in the process of > replacing the fuel lines when I noticed that one of the injectors on the > passenger side is missing the plastic tip. I also noticed a slight > difference in coloration to his peer. I have not noticed any power loss or > any other symptom associated with firing on three cylinders, however the > question remains. Can this injector work at all under these conditions?? > > Pictures here: > > http://atlas.kennesaw.edu/~josorio/images/injector1.jpg > http://atlas.kennesaw.edu/~josorio/images/injector2.jpg > > > TIA > > Jorge > '85 Westy Weekender > Betsy a.k.a "Plan B" > |
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