Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2015 06:49:31 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Start problem
In-Reply-To: <BAY405-EAS1272BD4A5999AF6D30B3910A0760@phx.gbl>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
I bought the injectors from GOWESTY. I did adjust the passenger side injector holder because of it seem to loose. I did wire brush both metal holders and spray painted them. I suppose I removed a lot of rust therefore changing some specs of the holders. I thoroughly cleaned the injectors area with forced air before I took them out. The injectors on the drive side can be wiggled slightly when I handle them in the carriage. Should this be? How do I shim an injector if needed? I do have an extra set of the rubber washers that came with the set.
Dennis
Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
Newbury, Vermont
> On Aug 4, 2015, at 12:53 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> So you replaced the injectors? Where did you get them from? I have come
> across some that don't fit quite right and I had to shim out the lower seal
> to get them to seat tightly. You may also have a bad one or while working
> on the system you got some dirt or rubber pieces in there after the filter
> and fouled one of the new injectors. BTDT.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Dennis Jowell
> Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015 6:36 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Start problem
>
> I just replaced all of the fuel lines except above fuel tank and all 4 fuel
> injectors. Injectors all have new hoses and connectors. Now when I start the
> engine wether the engine is cold or hot it stumbles for the first minute or
> so. Just like it is staving for more fuel. If I accelerate the engine for a
> minute it runs great and will idle nice. I checked the TPS for a clicking
> sound just off idle and also wide open all with engine off. No sound. My
> hearing isn't the best!
> I do have a hum on the idle control valve with the ignition on. The fuel
> injectors don't seem to be seated really tight. Does the metal bracket that
> holds the injectors in place needs to be bent or readjusted so the injectors
> are held super tight to the engine? Does this affect the start up problem? I
> also noticed that the fuel pump seems to be making a new noise. Could this
> affect the problem? I didn't have this problem before.
> Any information or help would be great.
>
> Dennis
>
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont
