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CarGuru > Volkswagen > Fuel Problem 13 February 2005 16:17:53

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Fuel Problem

Randall Brink 3 February 2005 21:17:01
 My 1970 Type 1 has suddenly developed a low power, rough-idle problem.

It is equipped with a factory new 1600cc engine, 34 PICT3 carb. The fuel
filter bowl between the fuel pump and the carb only fills to about 1/4 full
on engine start. When attempting to drive the car, the power is now very
weak, and and halting on acceleration. After stopping, the fuel filter bowl
is frequently entirely empty. There are bubbles rising through the line from
the fuel pump; however, i could find no leaks in the line, no fule smell,
etc. I have switched fuel pumps, to no avail. It just seems that the engine
is not getting fuel.

Any help will be greatly appreciated!



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Tom Malmevik 3 February 2005 23:54:08 permanent link ]
 Randall Brink wrote:
Thanks for the swift reply.>
Can you tell me what might cause the low-fuel-in-filter-­bowl issue,> along with the bubbles in the line running through the filter?

First thing you want to do is get rid of the fuel filter between the
pump and the carb. You are inviting an engine fire. The hose will slip
off the carb when you least expect it. Secnd, the next time that
happens, open the gas cap and see if you hear a "whoosh" of air. It
could be that the tank vent is not working. While you are taking off
the fuel filter, have someone turn it over with the new fuel line in a
can and see how much flow you have. The tune up and valve adjustment
is always a great Idea. You should always adjust the valves as required
in the Manual. You do have one, right?

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Tom Malmevik
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Bill Gratchic 13 February 2005 16:17:53 permanent link ]
 Air in the fuel?
sounds like a bad fuel line somehwere. Otherwise, check your fuel pump.
Clean the internal screen and have the pump tested for proper psi. Bet that
pump is the culprit. Good thing it is cheap, unlike a fuel injected pump.
Bill
"Randall Brink" <randallbrink@adelp­hia.net> wrote in message
news:VPmdnddkMJgTwZ­_fRVn-uQ@adelphia.co­m...> My 1970 Type 1 has suddenly developed a low power, rough-idle problem.>
It is equipped with a factory new 1600cc engine, 34 PICT3 carb. The fuel> filter bowl between the fuel pump and the carb only fills to about 1/4
full> on engine start. When attempting to drive the car, the power is now very> weak, and and halting on acceleration. After stopping, the fuel filter
bowl> is frequently entirely empty. There are bubbles rising through the line
from> the fuel pump; however, i could find no leaks in the line, no fule smell,> etc. I have switched fuel pumps, to no avail. It just seems that the
engine> is not getting fuel.>
Any help will be greatly appreciated!>



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