Date:         Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:06:16 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fuel pressure test gauge
Comments: To: mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
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That kit would work fine on any Vanagon if you were willing to cut the
end off the hose and slide it over the test port on the middle of the
engine.

The note about not working for Bosch is talking only about Bosch CIS
type injection which never came on Vanagons.

You can make your own easily enough and I have done so several times
when helping other people somewhere. Just buy a cheap tire pressure
gauge of the type with a hose on it. Cut the end off the hose and extend
the hose by a foot or two. Use clamps and also get one for the end that
will slip over the test fitting. Keep the gauge u, higher than the
engine lid at all times so no fuel gets inside it.

Mark

mordo wrote:
> Can someone tell me what variety of fuel pressure test gauge they have used
> successfully on a 2.1L?
>
> This kit
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=92699
> seems
> imminiently adaptable but it specifically excludes Bosch sytems in its
> compatibility list.
>
> Is the best place to test, post-fuel pump,  at the T fitting?
>
> --
> mordo
> 1990 Carat
>