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Re: [T3] Blow by


<x-charset iso-8859-1>What check valve?  In the fuel pump?


----- Original Message -----
From: "jesse" <jesse@reesepress.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 9:53 AM
Subject: RE: [T3] Blow by


> As far as the hard hot starting goes, have you checked that your
> check valve is maintaining fuel pressure after the car is turned off?
> Maybe you are getting vapor lock due to lack of residual fuel
> pressure.
> later,
> jesse
> 71 fi squareback
>
> The engine runs good and has plenty of power....
>
> next problem.  When cold, the engine starts on about the first revolution.
> When warm it will start immediately within 5-6 minutes of shutting it off.
> If it sits for longer than that, it's a bear to start, usually taking 2 or
3
> long attempts (6 seconds or so) with the pedal on the floor.
>
> Might I have a valve too tight?  Could this be causing both problems?
Fuel
> pressure is 30psi.
>
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