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Re: [T3] fuel pump problem


On 25 Jul 2004 at 13:29, K5Dar@aol.com wrote:

> I had a time problem to deal with.  That's why I got screwed on the price.  
> It's at least running now although not quite right.  It's got low end torque 
> better than before but it either is starving or choking at higher RPM's.  I've 
> got to get a gauge that will read up to atleast 40# to check the pressure.

The correct pressure is 28-30 psi, so you really don't need any higher than a 
30 psi gauge. You should also hook up the gauge and take it for a drive and see 
if the pressure is keeping up when the engine seems to be starving. If your 
filter is clogged, this can happen with any pump.

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