Date:         Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:29:28 -0700
Reply-To:     Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Loss of Power after carwash
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
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Michael,

When you say the coolant overflow tank is full, do you mean up to the top?
It should be between MIn and Max markings.


Angus Gordon
Bainbridge Island WA

birdworks@gmail.com



On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 6:16 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> BTW-Pressure is coming out of exhaust. Feels like the engine gets hot
> quick,
> though I could be wrong.  Temp gauge seems to take awhile.  My coolant
> overflow and pressure tanks are full. Will pull all wires and try to test
> cyllinders later. thanks.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 8:07 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > I'm thinking it feels like a clogged fuel filter(>6 months old) I was on
> > empty when this started so I filled up and no change. I hate to think it
> was
> > a coincidence. Gonna pull the filter today.
> >  Michael in San Antonio
> > 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> > 73 Beetle
> >
> >
> >
>