Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:37:02 -0600
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Intermittent running problem.
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Stewart & Jim
Dennis didn't say that it went to 2000RPM on its own ~ He has to
"raise the idle to about 2000 rpms until it clears out 15-20 seconds."
On 28 Apr , 2016, at 10:58 AM, Jim Felder wrote:
> Dennis;
>
> Stuart is probably right. I have a couple of used ones. Send me a part
> number and I will send you one for postage so you can swap it out. If you
> don't want to buy it send it back, at least you'll know what the problem is
> or isn't.
>
> Jim
>
> On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 11:32 AM Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Classic symptoms of a failed idle stabilizer control unit:
>>
>> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-r
>> ebuilt.html
>> <http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-rebuilt.html>
>> Those exact symptoms happened to me--the 2000 rpm revving is
>> typical, as is stalling out. These are all pushing 30 years old, and the
>> internal components are failing.
>>
>> Stuart
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>> Dennis Jowell
>> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 3:13 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Intermittent running problem.
>>
>> Checked injectors for leakage. They are perfect with no drips etc. Checked
>> temp sensor that is new and it is working. Worked on the drive side
>> injectors seals they are tight and seal properly . Still same problem! Grr!
>>
>> Dennis Jowell
>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>> Newbury, Vermont
>>
>>
>>> On Apr 26, 2016, at 7:50 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I am making two assumptions from your post:
>>> You have a modified VW 2.2 engine, not a Subaru 2.2
>>> That you used smoke to test for vacuum leaks around where the
>>> injectors go into the intake
>>>
>>> If the above is true...
>>> I think that the most likely cause for a flooded condition when
>> restarting would be a leaking injector dribbling fuel into the intake until
>> the pressure in the fuel system drops. I would test for this by pulling
>> each pair of injectors out of the intake without disconnecting the hoses or
>> wires and using a container to catch any drips, pressurize the system by
>> turning the key a couple of times.
>>>
>>> If your injectors pass the above test, I would then check the resistance
>> of temperature sensor 2 at various temperatures.
>>>
>>> And of course "check your grounds" :-)
>>>
>>> Good luck,
>>> Larry A.
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 6:52 PM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>> I'm trying to figure out this recent running issue on my 1988 Westy with
>> a 2.2 engine. I start the engine and it runs fine. Drive for awhile then
>> shut it done for less than a minute and it runs like it is flooded. On
>> restarting I'll sit there and raise the idle to about 2000 rpms until it
>> clears out 15-20 seconds. After that it runs perfect.
>>>> Checked coil- good
>>>> Smoked the new fuel injectors, left side moved very faint smoke,
>>>> right side was perfect. Found no other apparent leaks.
>>>> Any thoughts?
>>>> . Trying to get out of here for our trip.
>>>>
>>>> Dennis Jowell
>>>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>>>> Newbury, Vermont
>>>
>>
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