Re: [T3] fuel pump

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 12 Apr 00, at 8:55, Jason Howell wrote:

> Well my fuel pump did work with a little tapping and coaxing, it
> started pumping fuel relatively quickly.  So I was able to crank the
> engine and get it to run (sputtering all the while - but at least it
> runs).

Congratulation, that sounded easy!

> After the engine ran for a few seconds I got out to go to the
> rear to keep it going by hand.  Well, when I got there I noticed that
> I was standing in a puddle of fuel coming from the rear of the car. 
 
> Anyhow, it seems that both the injector inner and outer locating
> bushings (as so named in Bentley) are gone.

The bushings are available, but that's not your problem. Your fuel 
hoses are probably what's leaking. Cracked hoses are a very 
common problem and you should probably replace all of yours 
anyway. The short piece of hose on each injector should also be 
replaced by CAREFULLY cutting off the crimp ferrule. If the leak is 
actually coming out from the body of the injector, then there is 
some chance that the internal O-rings have dried up and shrunk 
and that sitting in gas for a couple of days will cure them; it is more 
likely that they will never recover and you will have to replace the 
injectors. I have new ones, and there may be people here who have 
good used ones.

> As for my tank sending unit, it must be the problem as grounding the
> lead makes the gauge report full.  How does the sending unit come
> apart?  (Thanks in advance Jim :) ).

With the tank less than full, remove the 5 bolts and pull it out. Look 
at the bottom and release the lockwasher and unscrew the nut; slip 
off the sleeve. Inspect. Be careful not to damage the very thin wire.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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