Randy Charrette wrote: > So I was in Angle Fire New Mexico this weekend and the van decided to > quite > on me. Drove out Friday afternoon and camped at the ski area. Woke up > Saturday morning and the engine cranks strong, but won t fire up? Removed > the fuel line at the fuel rain and no fuel is coming out while > cranking the > engine. Removed fuel filter to check for clog. No clog. When key is > turned > on I can hear the fuel pump engage for about 5-10 seconds, then switch > off. > Had the van towed to Metric Auto in Taos NM. They were closing up, but > from > my description he said it could be the Pre-pump in the fuel system . > Do our > vans have this?? NO, no pre-pump....or as they call then, lift pumps. > Anyway needless to say it was an ugly weekend, the van is > in Taos and we are back in Colorado. Just wanted to hear any Ideas. I > should > get a call today or tomorrow and will give an update. > Also if there is a pre-pump in the tank is this a huge job? How much > would > I be looking at? Should have checked for power at the coil. This could be caused by a bad ignition switch. NO power = no spark. No spark = no fuel pump. Eric > > > Randy > 87 Syncro GL > > _________________________________________________________________ > Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail > > |
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