Quote:
Originally Posted by Adriel
Jooseppi, just saw this, and read through it all. Fuel injectors are a good bet, especially if high miles. Over time the penals get grit in them and the springs get weak, so spray pattern and closing is affected. I was going to do the Volvo's just because, but now it has a new home.
|
I assume that by "penals" you mean pintles
? Anyway, these injectors don't have pintles, but have ball valves instead.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adriel
The seals on the injectors can go bad and lead to smelling petrol also.
|
That's what I'm betting on/hoping for.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adriel
|
Hopefully I don't need that!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adriel
On the Volvo, which also was OBDI, it was a F.I. relay! Though I did have a major improvement replacing the main fuel filter. A clogged filter can cause a rich condition. Though I am sure you already replaced this.   |
Oh yes I have, and the original was disgusting
.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adriel
Oh, and how is the Camry feeling about your new love and relationship? Is she jealous?  |
I assume you mean the Corolla? We junked our old Camry ten years ago
.
As to how the Corolla is, it's blowing its clutch out slowly. I'll let you figure out how to interpret that
.
__________________
"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____
"Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____
"Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
2 Samuel 12:13: "
David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."