Paul;
        It sounds like it is flooding. Is that an accurate assesment? By
pinching off the hose you stop feeding  gas so the engine can burn off
what it has. By all means check out the spray pattern, one at a time,
with the coil wire (HV) grounded so no spark is produced. This test even
scares me so high confidence is needed.

Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis
86 Crewcab,60 356
http://Neksiwel.20m.com/

On Mon, 21 May 2001 14:11:01 -0700 Paul Bucco <ibuyvdubs@yahoo.com>
writes:
> Hi List,
>
>     Ok, the fuel line is replaced and a new filter was
> used.  The problem is the van still won't start.  When
> it is cranked it will produce 40 pounds of pressure.
> When the hose is kinked between the gas tank and the
> fuel pump, it will read 0 pounds of pressure but start
> and run briefly.  Is the problem with the fuel
> pressure regulator?  Or should i have my friend who is
> working on my van check to see if the injectors are
> spraying properly, plugs are dirty, fuel pump is
> kicking ok, compression ok??  Any other ideas, feel
> free to give me your 2 cents plus worth. It is a 2.1L
> automatic 87 Vanagon w/ only 8k on the Slow German
> Auto rebuild.
>
> =====
> Paul Bucco
> Ibuyvdubs@yahoo.com
> New Jersey Shore
> 65 21 window deluxe(have rebuilt 1641cc-need to install it now!!)
> 87 Wolfsburg Edition Vanagon
> 00 Dodge Ram workvan
>
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