Date:         Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:29:27 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com>
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Hi Lister’s,

I’ve included a link to the sound of  engine running badly.  I’ve at least gotten it to start and run poorly.  Maybe the sound will give some hints.

It seems to surge and vibrate.

I have now changed the fuel filters.  And I check the AFM connector and while they're put in a new air filter. 

Van starts if I feather the gas.  Runs with careful feathering. Will eventually idle but now surges and eventually stalls. Runs with vibration.

Some progress is being made but not sure where to look next. 

I will have more skilled help later in the week. We will have a  multi meeter and a  gas pressure tester.

Tips appreciated.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 



https://www.dropbox.com/s/mq4ziwkiunytwjh/VWBUS%202.m4a?dl=0


> On Jul 28, 2019, at 5:55 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> change the fuel filter AND the pressure regulator, check the TPS (throttle body switch)
> 
> On Sun, Jul 28, 2019 at 1:58 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> Significant update and  van still not drivable.
> 
> Today, with the kind help of a fellow list member, my fuel pump was replaced and now the van starts. 
> 
> Problem is now it is running very very rough and stalls unless foot is held to give gas.
> 
> It doesn’t start unless I pump the gas peddle.  Not what I expect from this van as it starts usually with foot off the gas.
> 
> Engine sounds very rough though it sounded good earlier this week.  
> 
> Today we could hear that in fact the old fuel pump was turning on but it didn’t sound like it used to for the past 7 years.  It turned on and vibrated but the sound was wrong.  We took off the fuel line in the engine compartment and cycled the fuel pump a few times.  No fuel.  

> 
> Now we have fuel but the engine sounds terrible.  Starts hard with lots of gas and runs rough. 
> I notice also more vibration than usual.
> 
> 
>  Only thing I can do is to change the filters to see if they are restricting flow. 
> 
> Other ideas about what is going on are appreciated. 
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto 
>