idi_econoline
No Bed For Me!
Yep, FINALLY got the "Chuffland" and "Suddenly No Propulsion" (previous threads) van going again. (HUGE thanks to member Hydro-idi for much awesome advice along the way ; )
But, moments after startup, a serious dribble of fuel comes down the valley pan. I mean, running it for less than a minute puts a big puddle underneath; like a foot wide. All the rear fittings appear to be tight, and it's extra wet up at the front under the IP. No noticeable leaks before parking it 13 months eek ago.
At this point, Hydro tells me about the weep hole, and I'm about ready to weep.
Checked with the boss of my local injection shop, and explained symptoms. She didn't seem to know, so she called her boss. His opin: shaft seal flatspotted while sitting for such a long period , would need full disassembly to replace. BTW, this IP was rebuilt by them 2½ years ago, with only about 10k miles on it since then. (6 month warranty, BTW)
On Hydro's advice, I will spray down the valley pan, with brake cleaner, near the weep hole tomorrow, put some wadded paper towel right under the weep hole, and crank for a couple seconds. Being a van installation, visibility isn't great in the black hole.
Thoughts, gentlemen?
But, moments after startup, a serious dribble of fuel comes down the valley pan. I mean, running it for less than a minute puts a big puddle underneath; like a foot wide. All the rear fittings appear to be tight, and it's extra wet up at the front under the IP. No noticeable leaks before parking it 13 months eek ago.
At this point, Hydro tells me about the weep hole, and I'm about ready to weep.
Checked with the boss of my local injection shop, and explained symptoms. She didn't seem to know, so she called her boss. His opin: shaft seal flatspotted while sitting for such a long period , would need full disassembly to replace. BTW, this IP was rebuilt by them 2½ years ago, with only about 10k miles on it since then. (6 month warranty, BTW)
On Hydro's advice, I will spray down the valley pan, with brake cleaner, near the weep hole tomorrow, put some wadded paper towel right under the weep hole, and crank for a couple seconds. Being a van installation, visibility isn't great in the black hole.
Thoughts, gentlemen?