A quick question here. I was wondering just how often should the injectors be replaced on a 86 Vanagon with a 2.1 motor? Is there a service life on these, or is it one of those things sort of like if it seems to work, keep your mits off? Thanks, Route 66 Rider! Ramon Hill Live Long and Be Free -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Benny boy Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 11:14 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: gas in the oil Easy one.... one or more FI injectors is leaking overnight into the combustion chamber, a classic problem! have a GOOD mechanic do a fuel pressure test, if it does't hold pressure, have the fuel rail remove, and just watch the yellow tip of the each injector... one will leak. http://www.benplace.com/fi_hoses/100_0006.jpg http://www.benplace.com/fi_hoses/100_0025.jpg Cheers, Ben http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm |
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