Re: Interesting problem....

[byoshida@zygote.hsc.usc.edu (Benton Yoshida)]

I had a similar problem in my '81 S.  The problem went away when I cleaned
the contacts to the fuel pump.  I was poking around there in general so I
might have done something else which solved the problem but I always
assumed it was the connection.  Dunno why it only happened after running
the car for awhile though.  Does the pump get warm and resistance go up?
Oh well, just my couple of pennies, b-----------



>Hey guys, new comer Eric, AKA I\Iight Shado\/\/ here......I'm finally
>getting my drivers linsence back on Friday!!!!!! I can drive my poor rust
>roccet again! Shes been sitting about 3 months.......well my problem is
>before I parked her I had a problem with my fuel system(I think).
>
>I was delivering pizzas and would leave the motor idling for long periods,
>after awhile it would start to run bad, bucking, then just shut down, and
>I would have to let it sit about 20 min before I could start it again.  My
>local mechanic(VW master tech) thought it MIGHT be the fuel pump(it was
>kinda noisy when it wouldn't start)....do I need to replace it or am I
>vapor locking or something??? My temps stay pretty much normal.....
>Any suggestions guys?? I'd love to hear your input if you've ever had the
>same prob......
>
>oh yeah, I'm running an 86 cabrio 1.8l with solid head and have the
>injection off the carbrio as well.......(with frequency valve.
>I\Iight Shado\/\/
>79 Rust Roccet
>


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