Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:19:58 +0000
Reply-To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Intermittent running problem.
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No problem. Just let me know.
Jim
On Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 5:08 AM Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Thanks Jim I have one more item to check out which is this noisy
> inexpensive GOWESTY Chinese fuel pump I installed a while back. Maybe
> inconsistent or inefficient fuel at start up? I'll get back to you later
> this afternoon.
>
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont
>
>
> > On Apr 28, 2016, at 12:58 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> 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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