Date:         Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:18:02 -0800
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Leaky (dripping) fuel injector? (searched archives some...)
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Hi all.

Bought an 85 Transporter Vanagon for parts. I don't need to fix the
engine, but if I can for little money, I will as it could be used by
someone else and I would learn something in the process. I'd
appreciate any help.

Here's what I know and have found:

PO said engine just stopped after it spilled a bunch of oil. He said
engine wouldn't turn. To that end, he removed starter and swapped out
alternator. He added oil.

I noticed a bit of gas in the bottom of the air intake elbow after
removing air cleaner/AFM. Thought that was odd. Pulled one of the
plugs, and gas started to spill out the hole! Pretty sure engine was
almost full. I drained at least 5-6 litres of oil/gas from engine.

Am I likely dealing with a "dripping" fuel injector? Or is it more
likely the fuel pressure regulator?

If I remove the fuel rail w/injectors attached, ( I noticed more gas
in one cylinder than the others) can I turn key so fuel pump goes on
then see if an injector is dripping?

Thanks for any help. Hopefully the gas in oil problem hasn't done too
much damage to internals as it would be great to see someone else use
it for however long it lasts. Appearantly it ran strong and didn't
leak coolant.

Thanks,

Neil.



--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
"Jaco"  (Bustorius)

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