[T3] New pump different hic-ups

[Tim Keohane]

I would like to get one. How much are they?
When an injector leaks is the leak to the outside or is it a leakage that produces a dribble into the cylinder?
I read (sales pitch ?) that changing a single injector is not recommended, that changing all 4 is recommended.
 Is it possible to soak injectors in a diesel/kerosene bath and possibly save them? 
I presume the workings are such that the needle retracts for a fraction of a second and the pressurized fuel sprays into the cylinder.  
I'll go through the excursive of testing the shelf ones for my own curiosity. 
Thanks Tim
73 FI auto

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> On May 13, 2015, at 7:03 AM, Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
> 
>> On 12 May 2015 at 22:33, Tim Keohane wrote:
>> 
>> I went out and did as you suggested and checked the points, and
>> timing. Didn't check the fuel pressure. The pressure sensor is a good
>> one. I did, after re-connecting the cold start injector, while the
>> engine was idling pull the injector plugs one at a time and found on
>> 2,3,&4 the engine really struggled. On #1 it improved for a second or
>> two then dropped back to a poor idle. My guess is the injector is
>> stuck open. I'm not certain how they operate. I have not checked the
>> temp sensors as this just happened and previously it was running
>> better than it has for years. ( since before these injectors were
>> installed ) I have another set of 4 but they have been on the shelf
>> for several years. May be time to give them a test.
> 
> One possible cause of white smoke is a stuck, or sticky, injector. I 
> agree that your #1 injector may be sticky. That will make it much 
> more rich at idle than at speed, so I'd be tempted to take it for a 
> drive to see if it clears up with some running time.
> 
>> I'm thinking I can attach them one at a time to the test stub between
>> 3 and 4. If they don't leak then they are good to go. If they leak
>> then pass.
> 
> Used injectors that have been stored dry will almost certainly leak, 
> and may also have internal rust that causes them to stick open. 
> Always store used injectors immersed in kerosene or diesel fuel. This 
> has a much better chance of preserving them.
> 
> I have new injectors if you want one.
> 
> 
> 
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