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Date:         Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:12:11 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: 88 Vanagon gl "issues": replacing fuel lines
Comments: To: Chris Lisica <wavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <ed96608f0703051014h458e502dnac41d4ca7be2a254@mail.gmail.com>
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It's easy, and almost anyone could do it. I say "almost" anyone because some kind of familiarity with stuff like tightening hose clamps tight enough without stripping the threads must be assumed, but most people can handle that. VERY important: do one hose at a time, and measure and cut the new one to the length of the old one before removing, or at least losing track of, the old one. I used a dremel tool to cut through the metal bands holding the hoses on the connectors so I wouldn't have to tug and pull and bend the metal and plastic parts. Someone else might have a hard time using the easily- cracked cutting discs and prefer some other way, like a bolt cutter or grinding stone, to remove the metal bands. In attacking the metal bands, one could go too far and cut into a plastic connector. These problems are not difficult to avoid, it's just that a complete novice might not know to look out for them. Also, be advised that once the metal bands are off, that doesn't mean the the rubber is coming off the barbed connector without a fight. You should have a sharp utility knife handy to slit the rubber down to the connector (use multiple passes, don't force the knife into the plastic connector) and peel the cut pieces away.

Jim

On Mar 5, 2007, at 12:14 PM, Chris Lisica wrote:

> How much time is estimated on changing out fuel injectors and all fuel > lines? How hard would you rate it? Scale of 1 to 10, one being > easy, 10 > being professional mechanic recommended.Furthermore, if I were to > do that, I > would probably go w/ Ben's Fuel intake / injectors / hoses removal & > overhaul <http://www.benplace.com/intake_fuel_injection.htm> which > doesn't > seem too hard aside from remembering how to put everything back > together. My > question, as a novice mechanic, what should I look out for when > attempting > the above? > > Also, got it started yesterday, only started when I put a little > pressure on > the gas pedal. HIt fired up, held it at 2000 rpm's, let it drop > down to > idle, seemed to idle ok for a minute, as soon as I tapped the gas, > it died, > won't start. > > And, anyone in the Seattle area doing the same thing that needs a > hand? Or, > any major project for that matter? I can turn a wrench, and will do > what I > am told to. I have some tools and will travel to gain knowledge and > provide > you free help! > > Thanks again, > > Chris > > On 2/15/07, Chris Lisica <wavanagon@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Dennis, that's a far cry from the ISV that i've been told to >> check out, >> twice now. Would you(or anyone else) recommend fuel injection >> cleaner? I >> also just downloaded the digifant pro training manual which has a >> wealth of >> info as well. >> >> Man, you guys are awesome. Thanks for all the tips! Much appreciated! >> >> -chris >> >> On 2/15/07, Dennis Haynes < dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: >> > >> > If your idling at 950, the valve is doing its job. The >> sputtering is >> > called >> > a miss. At idle, the miss is usually due to an ignition problem >> or a >> > cylinder getting a slightly different mixture than the others. Bad >> > injectors, vacuum leak, valves, etc can be the problem. The idle >> valve >> > simply stabilizes the idle speed by opening a bypass around the >> > throttle. >> > You should be able to get a smooth idle even with it un plugged. >> Some >> > sputtering on water boxers is often normal. Make sure timing is >> properly >> > set >> > and then look for the cause of the lean missies. >> > >> > Dennis >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On >> Behalf >> > Of >> > Chris Lisica >> > Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:54 PM >> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> > Subject: Re: 88 vanagon gl "issues" >> > >> > Ok, so I just got the van started(barely). Held it at 2000rpm's for >> > about 15 >> > minutes to charge the battery after a 3-4 minute start process. >> After >> > letting go of the gas pedal, it dropped to 1100rpm's(900 is >> normal idle >> > for >> > me), slowly dropped to 1000, slowly dropped to 950, and started to >> > stutter. >> > Tap the gas, everything is fine, let go, starts to stutter/ >> sputter. I'm >> > thinking all signs are pointing to the idle valve? Sound like a >> good >> > culprit >> > to chase down? Is it located in the throttle body? On top? >> > >> > Thanks so much! >> > >> > -chris >> > >> > On 2/14/07, Chris Lisica < wavanagon@gmail.com> wrote: >> > > >> > > Tom, thanks for the links. I'm no stranger to Ben's website. >> What a >> > wealth >> > > of information. >> > > >> > > Thank you Ben for posting so much information! >> > > >> > > On 2/14/07, Tom Rowsell <sakow86@gmail.com > wrote: >> > > > >> > > > See Ben's info at http://benplace.com/temp_sender.htm >> > > > Also, go back up to http://benplace.com/vw2.htm for a load >> of other >> > > > info... >> > > > >> > > > Tom >> > > > >> > > > On 2/14/07, Chris Lisica < wavanagon@gmail.com> wrote: >> > > > > >> > > > > Ken, thanks for the info. Some questions: >> > > > > >> > > > > The TEMPII sensor is a real good candidate. >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > Where exactly is the TEMPII sensor? >> > > > > >> > > > > There are some wires/traces under the distributor that become >> > brittle >> > > > > with >> > > > > > age.If you are not real careful unplugging the dist you can >> > damage >> > > > > them. >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > Under the distributor cap? >> > > > > >> > > > > How about the idle position sensor? Can you hear it click >> on and >> > off? >> > > > > > >> > > > > > The idle control module could be fried or the idle valve >> could >> > be >> > > > > gummed >> > > > > > up. >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > I believe I can hear the position sensor coming on with >> ignition >> > turn >> > > > > on and >> > > > > off. Where is the idle control module and stabilizer valve? >> > > > > >> > > > > Thanks again! >> > > > > >> > > > > -chris >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > > > -- > Chris > 88 Vanagon GL > 02 Golf GLS TDI >


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