Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 15:06:51 -0800
Reply-To: Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
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From: Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
Organization: The Cobalt Group
Subject: Re: Problems heading NORTH
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Possibly a restriction in the fuel tank "vapor recovery" (vent) system
creating a vacuum that is causing fuel flow problems. Try leaving the
cap off and loosely stuffing a rag in the filler neck and see if that
fixes it. If not, you may need a more sophisticated diagnostic work up
at the dealer.
Scott Davis wrote:
>
> With no major problems from SC to IL, it was not a shock to start noticing a
> jerking, sort of hic-uping just south of Chi-town. Seems whenever we'd fill
> up, the problem would go away until around half to a quarter full. Smooth
> cruising around 70 m.p.h. was still managable even after the "bucking"
> started, as long as there was load on the engine and I kept it up over 4000
> rpms. As soon as the rpms dropped to between 3000 to 4000, the bucking would
> start (almost like being out of gas or a bad fuel filter [which I just
> replaced]). After pulling off the interstate, running at slower rpms to the
> filling station, the engine would just purr- totally smooth and steady! I
> added a bottle of HEAT at one point, and a bottle of injector cleaner at
> another, but this after filling up and I think it is the full tank that
> temporarily fixed the problem, not the additives. My thoughts are: loose
> plug/ wire, (checked that, OK). Corosion in the gas tank blocking the fuel
> line?? Bad relay switch?? (but that would make it run badly at ALL rpms).
> Faulty whatever the name is for the engine management computer??
>
> Other than both our rear CV joints going out in Janesville, WI (thank God
> there was a VW dealership there!!) It was a great trip, and we're really
> (NOT) looking forward to the drive back!
>
> Any and all thoughts would be very welcome, and Thanks again!
>
> Happy Holidays,
>
> Scott and Candis
> [Roxi '88 Westy]
>
> ** HI TO DON AT VINTAGE!! ...WHAT WERE YOU SAYING ABOUT "NO GAURENTEES" !?!
> :))
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