Date:         Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:29:59 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
Comments: To: T-rev Reynolds <gneiss9@gmail.com>
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I don't remember any replies mentioning the injector test that's in the
Bentley Book.  Pretty simple to remove the injector rails and have a look at
their spray patterns. You might want to get 4 injector O-rings first.

If they aren't good, send them off to Cruzin for a thorough test/clean/test
procedure or put them through the ultrasonic cleaner at work...  ;)

Seeya, Jake

On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 7:38 PM, T-rev Reynolds <gneiss9@gmail.com> 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!
>



-- 
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

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