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<p>Hello, I have been following the current email discussion regarding type3 fuel pump/<br>
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<p>check valve functionality. During this period my 71 squareback, FI, developed a problem<br>
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<p>that seems related, but not an exact match. The problem is that after driving a short <br>
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<p>distance, ie, 3-5 miles, then shutting down, I am unable to restart, although I have attempted<br>
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<p>to prime the system using multiple key cycles. I can hear the fuel pump energizing when I <br>
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<p>rotate the key, however the engine will not start after multiple cranks. However, if I allow<br>
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<p>the car to remain in place for several hours, for example during the course of a work day, 8 hours, it will start with one turn of the key. This has me baffled since I have now been stranded a few times, but luckily only in parking lots. Once started
the car runs, maybe a little rough, but it will<br>
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<p>run continuously. So, Is this a result of a problem with the check valve not keeping fuel in the<br>
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<p>line for the next start, or something related to the fuel pump. The tank is vented normally, and I <br>
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<p>have attempted to start, with no luck, with the tank cap removed. Please advise if possible. <br>
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<p>Thanks, Vic Birtalan, Goleta, CA.<br>
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