Injection trouble

Ideally, the engine would have started with the injectors plumbed in and connected. My son had the privilege to fill the tank. Unfortunately, injectors 2 and 3 sprayed even with the engine stopped. I didn't see it and cranked the engine, which means it went full of unburnt fuel without starting. First I doubted the injectors, then I assembled everything with the injectors hanging loose ... only to find out that the injectors are ok (swapped the connectors, swapped the injectors, checked and double-checked the harness).

The injectors spray away from the engine bay and I can watch what happens, measure the harness resistance, check the pins, read the voltage a.s.o. I sent all the data and the map to Dave and Karl at Emerald and hope they can help.

With the engine full of fuel, there are some things to do prior to start the engine again (or try to). My method was to unmount the exhaust and with the help of some hose and tissue catch the fuel that already had been spit out. Then I put out  the sparkplugs and cranked the engine (without ignition!!!) ... which means fuel spraying all over the place! What a mess! Even with lots of tissue around, it's very impressive to see how high and far it sprays. After this, more fuel catched in the exhaust. 

For the next tests it will be ok, but before I start the engine for good, I will also change the oil which is contaminated with fuel as well. Now I have to wait for an answer from the ECU manufacturer.

Cheers.