[T3] sputtering and bogging down - Update

[B Fye]

Sputtering and bogging can actually be too much fuel.  Pull a spark plug and see if it is wet with fuel

B. Fye

> On Oct 6, 2014, at 5:02 PM, "Keith Park" <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> It COULD be your pressure sensor went south,
> check and see if it holds a vacuum, if it does its likely good.
> 
> Keith
> 
> 
> Topnotch Restorations
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
> On Behalf Of Chris Sheridan
> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 7:04 PM
> To: type3-vwtype3.org at lists.vwtype3.org
> Subject: [T3] sputtering and bogging down - Update
> 
> A quick update on my issue - well my vw fastback issue, I replaced the fuel
> filter but found a nice pencil sized stream of gas rushing out from the
> tank with no sign of any blockage. The fuel filter is only a year or two
> old so it was still shiny and didn't seem to have any obstructions. I
> replaced it anyway with a new one just in case and then rode the car a bit
> but the issue remains. I checked the spark plug leads they are all on
> tight, nothing popped out. I suppose I will see if I can change out the
> coil next, then if that doesn't work, move on to the fuel pressure
> regulator test. symptom is engine if bogging down and sputtering up hills
> and on level ground also, at the top of each gear before it shifts up. Much
> more pronounced on the hill
> 
> 1970 fastback
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