If you've never cleaned or replaced the = tank... running out of gas can suck up all the gunk in the bottom of the tank... = could clog up your fuel filter or the strainer at the fuel pump.

Bill

----- Original Message -----

From: 1980 VW = Westfalia "Pokey"

To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

Sent: Monday, September 11, = 2000 6:57 AM

Subject: Does running out of = gas damage fuel injection?

With my gas tank leak as yet unfixed, I have been running my tank = on the low side. If I accidentally run out of gas will it cause any = damage?

Thanks,
Chris Gronski
Toronto, Ontario,
'80 Westy = "Pokey"
'87 Chevrolet Sprint 5-Door
'91 Pontiac Firefly Convertible