How to change fuel injectors in a 1987 Jetta 1.8 engine
The fuel injectors in your 1.8 engine 1987 Volkswagen Jetta are part of the Digifant II Fuel Injection System. And trying to change one or more failed injectors may seem like a puzzle at first. After all, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) operates the injectors and remain under pressure at all times. Still, with the help of this simple guide, you can replace one or more injectors in a Saturday morning, stretch your budget and get your Jetta back on the road in less time that you thought possible.
As you found out, in your 1987 Jetta 1.8 how to change fuel injectors is not that difficult but requires special attention to detail. However, you've saved in expensive cost repairs and now you have your Jetta back on the road. Yet, if you want to increase the service life of your new injectors and other systems’ components, provide the right service to your 1987 Jetta following the propermaintenance schedule(link 1).
References:Volkswagen GTI, Golf, and Jetta Official Factory Repair Manual; Robert Bentley, inc. 1987Modern Automotive Technology, James E. Duffy; 2003
