I would defineately replace the filter first. You may have some water in the bottom of the tank. However I had a similar problem with my '84 Vanagon. Every time it got down to about reserve it started bucking and running like crap. About the same time I noticed a leak of gas at fill up. What I found was that one of the 5mm lines that attach to the overflow tanks up in the front wheel well had gone bad and was leaking. I replaced this line and the leak was gone. But as a side benefit the low fuel level bucking also went away for good. I didn't replace the filter or anything. Why would this leak make the van buck? I have no clue. I asked the list for possible ideas last year but no one seemed to have any ideas. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16 |
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