1981 Vanagon - Won't Run. Fuel Issue?
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1981 Vanagon - Won't Run. Fuel Issue?
Hey,
So the "new" vanagon (81) backfired when I turned the key this morning and then would start, but not idle.
Smelled fuel when I lifted the lid, but didn't have time to trouble shoot beyond looking for loose wire.
Gypsie - may need FI help!
Mike
So the "new" vanagon (81) backfired when I turned the key this morning and then would start, but not idle.
Smelled fuel when I lifted the lid, but didn't have time to trouble shoot beyond looking for loose wire.
Gypsie - may need FI help!
Mike
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Amazing the amount of trouble caused by vacuum leaks. Seems to be the #1 culprit for idle issues.
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Vacuum it was. Not sure what was disconnected before the backfire, but several were after.
Got the boy (10) behind the wheel to start the engine so I could chase - his first time running a car. I can tell that I need to replace some hoses, there's still a little hiss on shutdown that I couldn't find but it is running fine.
Need to take a little tour of some of the things that have been disconnected over the years during a Lucky Lab night. I think that I found where the A/C hooks up....
Thanks to all - this place is going to be a big help towards getting me up to speed.
Michael
Got the boy (10) behind the wheel to start the engine so I could chase - his first time running a car. I can tell that I need to replace some hoses, there's still a little hiss on shutdown that I couldn't find but it is running fine.
Need to take a little tour of some of the things that have been disconnected over the years during a Lucky Lab night. I think that I found where the A/C hooks up....
Thanks to all - this place is going to be a big help towards getting me up to speed.
Michael
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Re: Won't run- fuel issue?
Kubler wrote: . . . Smelled fuel when I lifted the lid
Mike, take time to find the source of this *smell* please! . . . and welcome to the IAC!
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Re: Won't run- fuel issue?
Dude, post some pics of the Azores! =D>midatlanticys wrote:Kubler wrote: . . . Smelled fuel when I lifted the lid
Mike, take time to find the source of this *smell* please! . . . and welcome to the IAC!
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77 Sage Green Westy- CS 2.0L-160,000 miles
70 Ghia vert, black, stock 1600SP,- 139,000 miles,
76 914 2.1L-Nepal Orange- 160,000+ miles
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