[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] [New Search]
Praise Mike! Praise Mike! Praise Mike! Mike gets the 'why didn't I think of that' award for this morning... -rj > -----Original Message----- > From: JonesVWs@aol.com [SMTP:JonesVWs@aol.com] > Sent: Saturday, November 14, 1998 8:04 PM > To: type3@vwtype3.org > Subject: [T3] Fuel Injection Pressure Gage...was RE: the vigin > > << Theres a outlet on thye fuel rail between the 2 cylinders on the > passenger > side (90% sure) You hook up a pressure gauge ($25 from your FLAPS) and > go > to town. Adjustment is about 7 inches in front of you- trace the line > to > it- bolt with a locknut on it. Should be 28 PSI. >> > > Helpful tip to FI owners: > > Buy a cheap 100 PSI water pressure gage at your hardware store with 5/16 > hose > barb and adapter (if necessary, to attach hose barb). Attach to fuel rail > using method above. Counting clamps and hose, I spend about $10. > > And I leave it attached to the car permanently (mounted beside > engine).....the > oldest one I have is almost 10 years old (on my 914). > > It's a real time saver when your car dies....it let's you know immediately > if > you have fuel pressure so you don't need to mess with pump, filter, > pressure > regulator, etc. > > Gage has helped cut my diagnostic time to about 20 minutes tops to > pinpoint > most problems. > > Just my 2 cents. > > Mike > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/