Date:         Tue, 7 Oct 1997 23:08:14 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: OH NO!!- Fuel gauge stuck at Full
Comments: To: Jim Spevacek <jspevacek@ESC.ROCHESTER.K12.MN.US>
In-Reply-To:  <9709078762.AA876257761@esc.rochester.k12.mn.us>
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   Next time you fill the tank up it will unstick itself. This has
   happened  to me 2 times now after I have been off road.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Mon, 6 Oct 1997, Jim Spevacek wrote:

>      List members -
>
>      My trusty Westy Syncro developed one of its first problems.  After
>      filling up with gas in Hayward, Wisconsin (slow fill) on Sunday and
>      driving for 100 miles back home the fuel gauge stayed at full.  When I
>      turn the Westy off the gauge does drop to Empty.  After restarting,
>      the gauge goes to full.  I know that my Westy Syncro has been a
>      constant 20 m.p.g. vehicle.
>
>      I haven't had the time (have to work on Monday) to check it out.  Has
>      any one had this problem?  I'm going home after work Monday to look
>      this over, any words of wisdom would be appreciated.
>
>      Spev
>
>      96 Gti VR6
>      87 Westy Syncro
>      82 Rabbit Diesel
>