Date:         Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:30:56 -0400
Reply-To:     Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Low Fuel Engine Dies
Comments: To: Kim Springer <kimspringer@ASTOUND.NET>
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Kim, I would replace the fuel filter first to see if this helps.  It is
cheap and easy to do.  If that doesn't fix the problem let me know and
we can look deeper.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com


Kim Springer wrote:
> Volks,
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> I recently had some engine work done and they also replaced the alternator.
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> Got the truck back and it had a new symptom: The engine quit when it was
> between cold and warm up (about one minute post cold start and 5 minutes of
> running time). It did this consistently.
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> Funny thing is it only does this when low on fuel. Full tank, even half
> tank, no issue.
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> I also ran out of gas because the gauge reads differently with the new
> alternator (or cleaner contacts as has been posted on the list in the past),
> but I thought it stalling was due to the symptom. But it was happening, even
> with a gallon plus (about 30 miles worth) of fuel still in the tank.
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> My question is: is this symptom indicative of a fuel pump ready to die or a
> dirty fuel filter?
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> Does anyone's WBX stall when low on fuel and warming up, even though there
> is still a gallon of fuel in the tank?
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> I now it's a weird one, but feedback appreciated,
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> Kim
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> '88 Tristar #7
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>

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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
Phone: 856-327-4936
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