78 FI Super Convert.Will Not Start When Hot.

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lakes73
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Re: 78 FI Super Convert.Will Not Start When Hot.

Post by lakes73 » Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:11 pm

The first one a re-man Walbro?from a vendor on E-Bay..E-Herco Automotive..The good one was from Rock Auto..a new Bosch..You get what you pay for. Thanks Again,Chris.

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Re: 78 FI Super Convert.Will Not Start When Hot.

Post by dtrumbo » Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:07 pm

I just did a quick comparison of the fuel pump between Rock Auto and these guys, http://www.autohausaz.com/. AutohausAZ was about ten bucks cheaper. They also offer free shipping on orders of $50.00 or more. I highly recommend them. Might want to keep them in mind for future use.
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1970 Transporter. 2015cc, dual Weber IDF 40's
1978 Riviera Camper. Bone stock GE 2.0L F.I.
1979 Super Beetle convertible.

... as it turns out, it was the coil!

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Re: 78 FI Super Convert.Will Not Start When Hot.

Post by Randy in Maine » Sat Sep 08, 2012 5:27 am

I am glad you got it all sorted out. It had me stumped.
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Re: 78 FI Super Convert.Will Not Start When Hot.

Post by lakes73 » Sun Sep 09, 2012 6:16 am

Ha-Ha!..Me Too!..Thanks again Randy..I still have some nice fall convertible weather to enjoy before winter gets here. Chris.Michigan Noob.

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