Date:         Sat, 20 Jan 2001 17:44:17 -0500
Reply-To:     John Philcox <jphilcox@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Philcox <jphilcox@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fuel Pump Problem '85 GL
Comments: To: Sam Walters <slwalters@earthlink.net>

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sam Walters" <slwalters@earthlink.net>
To: "John Philcox" <jphilcox@HOME.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: Fuel Pump Problem '85 GL


> What was Ken Lewis' advice?  Say a similar piece of advice from Rico.
> Did Ken's give any other details, different suggestions?
>
> I guess it was a pmail that the list didn't see.  Care to forward it
> to the list or at least to me, or both
>
> Sam Walters
>

Ken's advice follows:
John;
I made up a fuel pressure gage that stays in the engine
compartment(check the archives) for just this type of problem. I used
cheap parts I had laying around the garage. You could find them at any
FLAPS. A "tee" and a couple barb adapters and a gauge from home depot.
I think you really need to know the rail pressure before you
proceed. I hope you didn't throw away the old pump. =:-o

John;
As far as I know pressure is pressure. An oil pressure gauge
would probably work real good since it is 0 to 50 psi. A home depot water
pressure gauge is cheaper and reads 0 to 100 psi.

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis    <Kernersville,NC>
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe

I went to Home Depot and got a 0-100 psi water pressure gauge, and an
adapter to a 1/4" barb.  Attached to 1/4" fuel line with a clamp.  Used
another clamp to connect to T fitting on engine.  Nothing to It, and it
worked great.  Gauge, adapter, and 2 clamps was under $10.

John Philcox
'85 GL
Newport, RI