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Over fuelling 2.1
Posted: 15 Jun 2007, 23:47
by mellowyellow
hi all i'm new to the camper world.
I've recently purchased a 2.1 inj Transporter. She runs really well I drove her all the way from Bognor Regis when i got her, without a prob.(260 miles)
The only thing is she stinks really bad when she first starts up ( definatly pertol).Its over fuelling
Any ideas on what the prob could be ?? and how to fix it..
Cool Club by the way.
Re: Over fuelling 2.1
Posted: 15 Jun 2007, 23:49
by kevtherev
mellowyellow wrote:
The only thing is she sticks really bad when she first starts up ( definatly pertol).
what sticks ...the throttle?
welcome to the club
mellowyellow
Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 00:00
by mellowyellow
No sorry stinks...as in smells.. I can't spell

Smells really strong of petrol. Its overfuelling alot i think
Any ideas on the problem???? I've checked tha air filter, its all fine. It ticks over ok too.......
I ain't up on the spanner side of things
I'm much more comfy with bodywork.
Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 11:21
by MikeB
Had a problem with mine where it would start and run but as soon as you stopped it wouldn't start again because the plugs were black and sooty. ie. major over-fuelling.
I replaced the blue water temp sensor in the thermostat housing and it resolved it. Could be worth a try, they aren't expensive.
Mike.
Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 12:13
by HarryMann
You would need to check the wiring to the T2 sensor in the thermostat housing, the sender itself and while at it, have a good go at as many earths as you come across (lots, on the engine (star earth) and n/s bulkhead)...
It could also be a drippy injector
Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 18:41
by mellowyellow
Cheers for the advice i'll have a play in the morning with the sensor and wiring.
This may sound daft, but why would the temp sensor make the engine run rich????
I can understand the drippy injector as i had similar problem with MK1 Golf GTI.
Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 18:49
by mellowyellow
Just done a search on forum and found out about the temp sensors...
I take it the blue onetells the injection system when the engines at good runnning temp...therefore if its faulty it will always think the engines cold
I do like this forum...its saving me alot of messing about

Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 18:52
by HarryMann
I like this forum too... hence circa 5,000 posts since its new guise
I take it the blue onetells the injection system when the engines at good runnning temp...t
Perzaxctly!
Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 18:52
by kevtherev
yeah.. it kinda stinks with you
I mean sticks

Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 19:11
by mellowyellow
Yeah cheers Kav

Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 19:45
by HarryMann
yeah.. it kinda stinks with you
I mean sticks
I hope so!