------------------------- Hi Scott I would try some air pressure into the fuel hose This will remove the blockage at least on temporary basis and maybe you would want to then remove the tank and remove the loose particles / sediment from the tank at your convenience. Darrell Boehler Makanda Illinois
-----Original Message----- From: Scott Snyder <dipp@ACCESS.MOUNTAIN.NET> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Wednesday, July 08, 1998 10:32 AM Subject: Fuel pump/gas tank problem
>I want to thank everyone who has responded about my problems with the >whining fuel pump and the engine cutting out. I have a mechanic coming to >the house on thursday night to help me diagnose the problem. Ken Lewis made >an interesting comment and I was wanting to get others advice. If the >screen sock in the gas tank is indeed clogged by the polymer lining that I >had put in the tank....Would it be possible to punch the sock out with a >wire or something and use two fuel filters to catch any debris??? After all, >if it remains clogged the only other choice I have, is to get a new tank! > >I look forward to your opinions! > >Scott >81 Westy > |
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