If you can hear the pump running but the engine refuses to fire, I would also suspect the filter being a bit plugged. Now's a good time to change it. RC
Subject: Ran out of gas ....now won't start ?? I ran out of gas this evening....rolled right into a gas station.....lucky break.....but after putting gas in.....won't start.....unlucky break Fires and sputters but won't catch. I'm guessing some crud from bottom of tank has clogged either the fuel pickup or the fuel filter. Suggestions.....other ideas for a fix????? This is a 2wd 89 Westy, automatic. Warren C. |
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