Yes, I replaced the fuel tank two weeks ago. :) On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Aaron Robinson <a.robinson.lists@gmail.com> wrote: > It’s quick and easy to pull the fuel filter by the gas tank outlet just to > see its condition as well. > > > > > On Apr 16, 2016, at 8:52 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com > <javascript:;>> wrote: > > > > Did you ever replace that fuel tank? I'd get a fuel pressure gauge at > the closest auto parts store (or Sears) and test the pressure, easy to do > on the road, but you'll likely have to cut the hose and clamp it to fit it > over the test port. Leave enough hose on the fitting you cut off so you can > couple it back together for other cars. > > > > Stuart > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Tyler Hardison > > Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2016 7:28 AM > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <javascript:;> > > Subject: Engine stalling at high speed > > > > We're on the road and ran into an odd problem while on our way to > Newport, OR. > > > > While driving, the engine stalls. I pull over and I can fire it up again > like there's nothing wrong. She'll run another 15 or so miles then it > happens again. If I floor it while it's in this state, she bucks like a > bronco. > > > > We're at South Beach State Park and don't leave for Bend, OR until > Sunday. > > So today's the day I have to solve this or it's going to be a very > eventful drive home. > > > > Ideas? > > > > --Tyler > > --85 1.9 weekender > |
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