Date:         Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:01:44 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
Comments: To: Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net>
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Not quite so.

The injector nozzles are replaced completely with new ones including the
little valve. And they are cleaned and then tested for proper operation.
Cruzin sends a complete performance report of the injectors before
overhaul, and after overhaul, involving pressure check, spray pattern
and firing speed.  And, they return to  you the injector tips that they
replaced.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com


On 6/11/2010 10:42 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote:
> In case you didn't know, injector rebuilding really involves cleaning&
> testing. They aren't rebuildable.
>
> Tom
> www.towercooler.com
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
> John Rodgers
> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 10:27 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
>
> I too have a '91 Carat - and after my experience with the injectors in my
> '88 GL, the Carat is having it's injectors rebuilt. They are, after all,
> some 19 years old, and probably have never been rebuilt. The '88GL now runs
> so sweet on those newly rebuilt injectors. I sent mine out to Cruzin
> Performance. Outstanding job!
>
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>
>
> On 6/11/2010 9:38 PM, T-rev Reynolds wrote:
>
>> I recently had a "VW Mechanic" tell me that when he listened to my
>> engine he didn't hear the familiar "whine" of the injectors doing
>> their thing;  He suggested that I have a injector flush to maximize
>> fuel economy.   Do any of the Mechanics on this Vanagon List have an
>> opinion on whether a full injector flush/clean is recommended or would
>> a simple fuel additive suffice for preventative maintenance for the
>> injectors?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Trevor Reynolds
>> Airdrie, AB, Canada,
>> '91 GL 2Wheel drive, AT, Westy "SEN".
>> http://westfalia-91restore.blogspot.com/
>>
>>
>> Fahrvergnügen!
>>
>>
>>
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