Date:         Thu, 9 May 2002 15:36:19 -0400
Reply-To:     kdlewis@JUNO.COM
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From:         Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: cold start problem
Comments: To: smorewhisky@yahoo.com
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Scott;
        I would be interested in the fuel pressure during all this.
Sounds like it is running rich. Also see if there is any fuel in the
vacuum line going to the fuel pressure regulator. Sometimes the diaphragm
ruptures and release gas into the vacuum manifold.

Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis
86 Crewcab,60 356
http://Neksiwel.20m.com/

On Wed, 8 May 2002 19:04:26 -0700 s w <smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM> writes:
> 1.9l 85 westy
> symptoms: will start no problem, sometimes will rough
> idle until warm-no problem. sometimes(most times) will
> run 5-10 seconds and die. hard to start without
> pumping gas, then will die unless gas applied until
> warm. has no problems once warmed...
>  temp 2 sensor-6 months old
>  idle stabilizer- 7 m. o.
> just replaced both fuel filters since the pump was
> making more than usual noise, problem still exists,
> without as much noise...
>  i plan on checking out the fuel injectors this
> weekend, as well as some grounds, probably open up the
> afm and have a look...any ideas appreciated as usual, thanks...
>
> =====
> Scott Wilson
> 85 GL Westfalia
>
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