A bad temp 2 sensor or connection to it will cause starting difficulties. An open connection here will cause the mixture to be extremely rich even flooding the engine. A weak or low battery will make things even worse. Every time you try to start more fuel goes in. I have seen engines get hydraulically locked. Try un plugging all the injectors or disconnecting the fuel pump and then try to start it. If you get a run attempt you know the engine was flooded. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 1:14 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Never brag (and please help get my van started...) I did try brake fluid, but since it doesn't start in the first place it's hard to hear changes in the idle :-) I'm going to start with all grounds and connections. Still shooting in the dark...
On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:39 PM, "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > 6000 miles only? Whoa, maybe it's time for an Italian tune up? > > You can check for unmetered air with starting fluid. Spray it on various intake/vacuum junctions between throttle body and intake and listen for a change in idle. Just be careful and don't explode. > > Chris. > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > Dnia Apr 9, 2012 o godz. 18:32 Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> napisał(a): > >> For air leaks- most professionals use a smoke machine. >> This device pumps smokey air into the intake with the engine off. >> The smoke will come out of any leaky area. >> Since you probably don't have a smoke machine, I saw a video on >> youtube of a mechanic using a cigar for smoke. Just remove a vacuum >> line and blow it in the intake tract. >> I can't vouch for the effectiveness of this approach but it might be >> interesting to try. >> If your problem is a leak, hopefully you'll find it before turning >> green:) >> >> >> For example, how would I verify "unmetered air"? I'd assume a vacuum >> gauge or tester of some sort? But I've never done it. >> >> On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:18 AM, "Chris S." <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I world look at regular maintenance items first like rotor cap and >>> button, >> spark plugs and maybe wires. After two years of great running it is >> time to replace at least the first two items I listed. >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2012.0.2126 / Virus Database: 2411/4923 - Release Date: 04/08/12 |
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