Date:         Tue, 7 Oct 1997 12:55:10 -0500
Reply-To:     falsone_jesse@ADVMAR.COM
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         falsone_jesse@ADVMAR.COM
Subject:      Fuel Pump or Vacuum Leak?
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I finally got around to working on my '83 air-cooled Vanagon.  After some
stalling problems, I acertained that I either had a fuel pump problem or a
vacuum leak.  Of course I found that the latter was the case after replacing the
fuel pump!  No regrets though since I now have a spare pump (something I always
thought I should have) and I replaced some rotten fuel line.  As it turns out,
the problem was a pesky little rubber elbow (part # 049 133 783) that connects
to the aux. air regulator.  It was cracked on the underside and was not visible.
 My local VW dealer charges $13 for it and its not in stock!  I think perhaps
I'll tape the cracks for now until I can find a cheaper replacement (I refuse to
pay $13 for a 50 cent part).

Thanks to all those that posted suggestions to the problem!

Jesse

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Jesse Falsone
Advanced Marine Enterprises, Inc. 1725 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22202  (703) 413-9200 ext 4323
falsone_jesse@advmar.com
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