[Vwdiesel] More Quantum Questions?

[mark shepherd]

The heatshields have no effect on  startup etc...

No need to keep changing those injector washers.  Reuse several times first.

However, to stop leakages up the injector threads, 'reset'  washer using a 
small ballbearing and a set of Mole Grips and a 3/4" nut [M12] That way you 
can reset consistantly to the same pre use shield size.

Mark
NB
Get new one's for when you think you've  got a working engine, and replace 
only if leaking occurs at injector base.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William J Toensing" <toensing at wildblue.net>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:12 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] More Quantum Questions?


>
> Reply to Mark. Haven't touched the Quantum for a while. Got the '54 Hudson 
> Hornet running today. Found the auxiliary electric fuel pump had a loose 
> connection at the ignition switch. I had assumed the fuel pump was bad, so 
> now have a spare new 6 volt $70 electric fuel pump, but I know I will need 
> it in the future. Wish I could fix the Quantum that easily.
> Since I made a spare 1 gallon gravity fuel tank, I plan to see if my '80 
> Dasher parts car runs & also my '81 Rabbit parts car. If they do, they 
> will donate an IP to the Quantum, if not successful in re timing it again, 
> & will try the tow again first. Oh, I did check the fuel cut off solenoid 
> & there is power to the glow plugs. One more question. Could my failure to 
> replace the injector washers be a cause to my problems? However, I used 
> them over when I had the head rebuilt & it started quickly & ran fine 
> before I started messing with the IP, due to its leaking from the rear "O" 
> ring. I am suspecting the replacement IP was not properly rebuilt.
> Bill Toensing, Nevada City, CA
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