[Vwdiesel] Injectors?

[Just Joe]

Yup, huge constant cloud of smoke now, though it runs so poorly I'm afraid
to let it run too long.  No air in the supply line (has clear tubing for
fuel lines)  Tank is full.  Have to give it at least a half inch of throttle
just to start it and keep it idling.  I can let go of the throttle, but the
idle is extremely rough.  Previous owner installed an indicator light
directly in the glow plug circuit, so I can see when the plugs actually
receive power.
 

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From: Andrew .Libby [mailto:libbybapa at gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 1:40 PM
To: Just Joe
Cc: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Injectors?


Does it smoke constantly even after it is warmed up to normal operating
temperature?  Any air in the supply line to the pump?  Is the fitting tight?

Andrew


On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Just Joe <stuff at wormshit.com> wrote:


My '82 Rabbit 1.6 n/a has always been a hard starter in the winter, would
smoke a bit while cold while puttering a bit, but once warmed up purred like
a kitten.  Well, after a recent 250 mile trip this is no longer the case.
It's now nearly impossible to start, idles rough, and smokes constantly.
The injector pump is only 3 years old, so I'm guessing at least one of my
injectors is shot?  Can this happen this quickly that one day it's fine and
the next it's not?  And do I dare drive it like this?  I need to make the
return 250 mile trip no later than Monday, so either I push my luck or find
alternate transportation.

Thanks,

Joe

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