Re: Fuel Distributor '82 2.2i

[ti@bazooka.amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Michael Shields writes:
> > I noticed that the Airflow plate had alot of carbon build up around the
> > mouth, so I cleaned this with a solvent, and the plate will now move freely
> > into the gap.  I also notices light resistance when pulling the plate up, as
> > if it was flowing through oil.  It also takes a while to settle.  I take it
> > that this is the fuel distributor plunger taking time to return to its new
> > position.  Basically, is this normal, or is this distributor almost
> > knackered too?  I remember Phil previously mentioning that the plate should
> > move freely.
> 
> There is supposed to be a small amount of free play before it contacts
> the plunger.  On my car I believe the amount is 1.9 + 1.1 mm.
> -- 
> Shields.
> ['86 Coupe GT]

Mike,

In your 86 Coupe, you have the KE-Jetronic system, so your description
is correct.  However, in a 82 model, the K-Jetronic system's air flow
sensor should have no freeplay.

A small amount of resistance when moving the plate is normal.
There is some damping action from the fuel pressure (residual
control pressure) from the top of the plunger.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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