[T2] Won't start yet all is well

[Dan Bessom]

Had a similar issue, check all connectors and insure that they are in good
nick. Ck for vacuume leaks, make a smoke tester and I bet you find atleast
one hose or gasket leaking. Tons of great vids on YouTube to make a smoke
tester.
Dan

On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 12:30 AM Andy McKinley <airhedz at gmail.com> wrote:

> How old is the fuel? Smell ("Smell!" "Yuh?""SMELL." sniff "BELEECH!"
> cough..."Smell like varnish?" "Yes, smell like varnish." cough. If the fuel
> is more than a few months old, it's too old (unless it's been chemically
> STABILized.
>
> Good? OK, step two.
>
> Apologies to Cheech and Chong. I don't suggest you taste it unless you
> decide to siphon the tank empty with a hose.
>
> ***PREQUEL TO THE FOLLOWING TROUBLESHOOTING. ONLY DO THIS OUTDOORS AWAY
> FROM ANY BUILDINGS (you may not want to burn your van to the ground, but
> you REALLY don't want to burn your house down with it). HAVE A FIRE
> EXTINGUISHER AND AN OLD COTTON OR WOOL BLANKET AT HAND. TIE LONG HAIR BACK.
> NO SMOKES OR SPARKS!***
>
> There is a small port on the port (driver's in USA) side fuel rail where
> one can attach a fuel pressure gauge; it looks about the size of a tire
> stem valve cap, but it's steel. There should be residual pressure in the
> lines after minimal cranking. If you crack this cap open, some fuel should
> come out under pressure. If not, you're not getting fuel, or the pressure
> regulator is shot.
>
> Andy McKinley
> 1979 CA Kombi
> Busorus
> airhedz at gmail.com
>
> Love your country, but never trust its government.
> -- Robert A. Heinlein.
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 3, 2018 at 8:56 PM thewestyman <zolo at foxinternet.net> wrote:
>
> > Hi to all,
> >
> > I am new to this forum, usually visit the Vanagon guys.
> > But because I have a 1982 van, which has the same engine and system as
> the
> > T2, I come to you and ask if any of you have and idea what to do to solve
> > my
> > problem.
> >
> > I have 35 psi fuel pressure,
> > good spark,
> > detectable electricity at the injectors
> > new ambient temp. sensor
> >
> > My engine won't start.
> >
> > But it would if I keep on winding the starter for a long time, come back
> > later and try again and again, and then it may start.  The battery has to
> > be
> > constantly charged to keep this going.
> >
> > I suspect; the injectors are not opening to spray.  Maybe the power is
> not
> > enough to open them, yet there is some.  I checked with a test light
> only.
> > Is it possible that the ground wires are not effective enough?
> >
> > Where and how should I check?
> >
> > Thanks to anyone who is brave enough to chime in.
> >
> > Zoltan
> >
> > If this did not reach all of the guys, would you please pass this message
> > to
> > them?
> >
> >
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