As some of you know, I had some questions a few days ago about my van and its running problems after getting the engine back in. I figured out the problems one at a time, with the help of a few list members (thanks) But there was still one thing that I couldnt figure out. Every time I put the pedal to the floor at slower speeds (it was fine on the freeway), it just didnt respond very well, didnt seem like it was getting enough fuel or something. Every time I tried to go uphill it would seem like it was about to crap out, but if I just floored it, I could keep it going. I tried adjusting the air flow meter, checked the timing, checked the plug wires, replaced the cap & rotor, cleaned all the grounds, put premium Chevron gas in the tank, checked for vacuum leaks, etc, etc. Today I decided to put in a fuel pump that I grabbed at the junkyard over the weekend, just to see what would happen. I drove it around the block, and what do ya know-it was fixed! Now it responds very well, I can put the pedal to the floor and it really moves. It runs better than ever. I guess that fuel pump was getting tired, and maybe sitting for 6 weeks wasn't so good for it. I don't know. Who knows how long the junkyard fuel pump was sitting there? Whatever, it's fixed now and I couldn't be happier. Going on a little short trip this weekend. -Mark _________________________________________________________________ Watch LIVE baseball games on your computer with MLB.TV, included with MSN Premium! http://join.msn.com/?page=features/mlb&pgmarket=en-us/go/onm00200439ave/direct/01/ |
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