[T3] Fastback with fuel problem

[Jim Adney]

On 25 Dec 2012 at 14:49, Terrie Ann Schmearer wrote:

> It's a 1972 Fastback

The kit for a '72 costs $30, including shipping.

I should have given you a more complete explanation. Dirt in the tank 
clogs up the filter. The clogged filter limits the flow of gas. The 
pump struggles to maintain pressure, making more noise in the 
process. At idle or low load, the fuel flow will be sufficient to 
keep the engine going, but once you add load, there's just not enough 
fuel and you get the exact symptoms you described. The car slowly 
gets worse and worse as the filter gets more and more clogged.

You need to fix the problem, which is the cracked overflow hose, then 
drain the tank and inspect the gas for water. If there's no water, 
you can filter the gas and reuse it. If there's water in there, you 
can let the water settle to the bottom of your can and just filter 
and reuse the gas off the top.  

I probably have good filters here, too, but you should also remove 
and clean off the filter screen that's in tank outlet.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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