[T3] Fuel Pump not Running

[Jim Adney]

On 3 Sep 2018 at 14:25, Matthew Stanfield wrote:

> After hesitating a second, it turned over, but still will not start.
> Turns out there is no fuel pressure and the fuel pump is not running.
> (i hooked it up directly to the battery to try and pressurize the
> line). The pump was working in 2011 when i had Jim rebuild the top half
> of the pump. Would sitting for 7 years cause it to seize? Is there
> anything i can do to try and free it up? Or do i need to have it
> rebuilt or replaced at this point? 

If it sat for 7 years in the car, with gas drying out inside it, that probably left 
gas residue in it which has gummed it up.

Does it draw current? (Was there a spark when you connected it to the 
battery?) If so, I might be able to free it up for minimal cost if you send it 
back to me. If not, it might need more expensive work to free it.

Unfortunately, Melissa and I are taking off for parts west in about a week, so 
there's probably no way I can do this before I leave, and we'll be gone for 
about 4 weeks. I'd be happy to take care of it when I get back.

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