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Check the fuel pump relay switch. My '71 FB had similar problems with erratic starting until diagnosed a bad relay switch. The next time you attempt to start your car, first listen for a very faint click, followed by the hum of the fuel pump, then the bubbling sound of fuel filling the lines. Once this sequence finishes, crank her up. Before I replaced the bad relay switch, I sometimes sat for a half hour waiting desperately for the sweet click of the switch. A light tap on the relay switch (located under the dash against the wall near the steering column, it's a grey square box about the size of a 9V battery) might coax it into opening for you. You will eventually have to replace it. I think I paid $5.95 plus tax for mine. Hope this helps. Zipbrain Willie '71 FB '69 VW -----Original Message----- From: Donovan_Rogers@Dell.com <Donovan_Rogers@Dell.com> To: type3@vwtype3.org <type3@vwtype3.org> Date: Wednesday, February 03, 1999 8:10 PM Subject: [T3] Save me from stupidity! >Hi guys, > pÚx ings first, I know that fuel injection is just as good, if >not better, than carburation. However, my f.i. system has been violated, >neglected and is basically falling apart. I would like to put in ICT Webers >(plus a new fuel pump) from CB Performance. I got some cash to put into my >baby finally so I want to do it right. > > The problem I'm having with her is that she will not start after the >initial starting of the day. It confuses me, it'll start up fine the first >time and then, after it sits for approximately 2 to 3 hours, it acts like it >isn't getting any fuel. I can press the gas pedal down to the floor and the >most I might get is some sputtering! I'm going to take it down to my >trusted mechanic and make him test it for everything and anything else that >could cause this, besides a $500 job. > >What should I have him look for? > >Donovan Rogers >1972 Squareback >Dark Side Apprentice >Austin, Texas > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------- >Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ >