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Re: [T3] fuel pump woes


On Fri, 2002-05-03 at 13:59, orntar@att.net wrote:
> my mechanic told me he worked for a vw dealer on the d-
> jetronic systems while they were still new. i understand 
> how the relay works for the fuel delivery system, as 
> does he. once you start the engine and it is running, 
> the fuel pressure drops. not just when you turn the key 
> and do not start the car.
> 
Check the filter screen in the bottom of the gas tank. It sounds like
the pump may be starving on the supply side. Plugged screen, or plugged
fuel filter.
Been there, done that.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT (It drove)
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org


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