Re: [T3] Fuel Pump?

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 18 Aug 2003 at 21:25, Gary Gamboa wrote:

> I left work today and tried to start my car, no luck. Good cranking.
> I did notice there was no whiz from the fuel pump bwteen clicks.
> So I checked the fuse, it was okay. I then crawled under
> and checked the fuel pump. I moved the wires around, tapped
> it a few times with a screw driver. I tried to start again and it
> started right up.
> 
> I drove it home, it ran fine. Parked at home and shut it off. Then
> turned the key and heard the whiz from the fuel pump. Seem fine now.
> 
> Is my fuel pump going bad?

It's too soon to tell. Wait and see if it happens again. Carry a light hammer 
so you can gently tap on the side of the motor next time to see if that does 
it.

I generally don't see problems with them unless they have gotten water in them. 
This can happen if the car is driven in the rain when the overflow hose is 
cracked.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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