Date:         Sat, 20 Nov 1999 21:31:51 -0800
Reply-To:     Robert Goldfinch <dr_vw@NETCOM.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Goldfinch <dr_vw@NETCOM.CA>
Subject:      Re: Fuel injectors
Comments: To: Lance LeBaron <lebarle@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Excuse me.. sorry to interrupt..

I was trying to help my dad (dr_vw@netcom.ca) organize his email, and I
accidentally deleted all his messages.

He has asked me to request that people resend him any recent emails that you
sent to teh list server.

Thanks,
Jennifer




----- Original Message -----
From: Lance LeBaron <lebarle@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 1999 6:26 PM
Subject: Fuel injectors


> I replaced my fuel lines and injector seals today.  Used the kit from
> Van-Again.  Very satisfied.  Thanks Ken.
>
> I am having problems with poor idle.  Rich.  Runs well under load.  As
part
> of the clean up from my fuel line job I started the van (84 1.9L digijet).
> It ran lousy, but started.  I raced it up.  It sounded better running
fast.
> After about 90 seconds I saw the problem.  I FORGOT TO CONNECT HALF OF THE
> INJECTORS !!!  The two injectors on the drivers side were not connected
> electrically.  These things must be leaking seriously for the car to start
> and idle.  I will test all 4 per Bentley.  I am thinking this may be why
my
> van idles rich but runs well under load.
>
> What is the fix?  Replacement is pricey ($46 ea for rebuilt from bus-boy).
> Anybody recommend a fuel cleaner they are impressed with?  I will change
the
> fuel filter.
>
> All suggestions welcome.  Thanks.
>
> Lance LeBaron
> 78 Deer Run Road
> Windham CT 06280
> (860) 450 0726
> 82 Rabbit diesel
> 84 Vanagon
>
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