I've not seen burnt injectors, but I just had seized injectors last night. The engine had been sitting for 5 years+. 3 out of 4 wouldn't open or spray any fuel! They look almost new too. Finally got the van running only to realize it needs heads as well..... Jason
On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 2:08 PM, Rey Wood <boscobelle@live.com> wrote: > A question for the Gurus of this list. 1984 1.9 Westfalia > I just removed my fuel injectors to find that two # 2 & 3 had the plastic > at > the firing end of the injectors burnt. One was even down to the metal with > the pin exposed. No noticeable difference in the performance of this van. > Any ideas of the cause? I will get replacements but wish to get some input > so it should not happen again!! > > Rey > |
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