[T3] Fuel pump frenzy

[Jim Adney]

Over a recent 10 day period, I had people send me 4 different FI fuel 
pumps for rebuilds. I've never had so many in such a short time, and 
I continue to be surprised by how many people need this service. I 
can't remember how long ago I started doing this, but I had a shop 
make me ~45 of the brass caps I use for those rebuilds. At the time, 
I thought this was a huge number, a lifetime supply, but now I'm 
almost out.

I've ordered more.

I just printed out more price lists, made more overflow hose kits, 
and made another batch of fuel primer switches, too. Given how 
important the overflow hose replacements are, I'm always surprised by 
how many people DON'T have them installed yet. They are very 
important and very cheap preventative maintenance.  

Right now, I'm out of town for about 3 weeks, on our annual trek to 
visit our daughter in Tucson, as well as friends on the way there and 
back. If any of you live in Tucson, let me know. We might be able to 
get together.

So far the diesel Jetta is getting 41.6 mi/gal into a strong 
headwind. Not bad, considering the headwind.

I guess it's obvious that the next 3 weeks would not be a good time 
to send me parts for repair, but I should have email access most of 
the time and can try to answer questions.

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