Date:         Sun, 28 Jul 2002 14:12:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Andrew <Andrew@VWMAIL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew <Andrew@VWMAIL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Running Rich, need help (and wierd fuel pressure)
Comments: To: "Blake C. Thornton" <thornton@MATH.UTAH.EDU>
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>I changed out my fuel pressure regulator and tried running again.  It ran
>better, but here is the wierd part, the fuel pressure quickly flucuated
>between 28-40psi.  I mean the needle on the gauge bounced so quickly
>between 28 and 40 that it was a blur.  Very wierd.  Anyone ever see this?
>
>I guess the next thing to try is swapping out my temp sensor.  Maybe I'll
>give that try right now.  My current temp sensor is only about a year old.
>
>Thanks for any help,
>Blake
>84 Westy

Was the vacuum line connected, to the regulator, when testing the pressure? If not try disconnecting it and see if the pressure still bounces all over.

Andrew
1984 Westy "Speed Bump"
1996 VW Jetta Trek  "Little Beep" (the wife's car)
The Basket Bus  http://www.creativegifts2go.com/vw.html

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