Re: [T3] car was running now it's not even walking!

[I4VW@aol.com]

Jesse,
    I would start at the source, the tank. There may be trash/rust blocking 
the screen filter inside the tank. Scoot under the car & disconnect the hose 
coming from the tank. If you get a steady flow of gas the screen is clear. Be 
sure to stay as clear as possible of the flow, you don't want gas splashing 
in your face. Do you have FI or carbs? An electric fuel pump or mechanical? 
Anyway, if you do have a free flow from the tank the next place to check is 
to see if fuel is coming out of the pump. It would be good to have your wife 
help with this. Have her turn the key on but not start the engine to see if 
gas comes out of the electric pump. If you have a mechanical pump, she'll 
have to get the engine to turn over to get a fuel flow. Have a rag or small 
cup to catch the gas as it comes out. If you have gas coming out of the tank 
but not the mechanical pump, the fuel line is clogged. If nothing comes out 
of the electric pump it could be a relay or the pump itself. As Jim would 
ask, do you hear a series of clicks when you turn the key to on.

Tom

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