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Subject:Re: Fuel System Issue
From:andrewbell
Date:Sat, 30 Jun 2001 18:18:04 -0500

Owch! I don't know, but hope the List can help...and FAST!!

AB

"Jonathan Tromp (Tromper)" wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> My friend who has an 85 wasserboxer has this=20
> problem
> any suggestions??
>
> Thanks for the tip.
>
> JUST TO PICK YOUR BRAIN!!!
>
> The symptoms are:
>
> 1. Starts fine cold or cool. Will not restart after it gets warmed up.
>
> 2. EATS gas like it's free.
>
> Note;
>
> Hot Restart procedure:
>
> A: Crank it for 15 to 20 secs.
>
> B: Pull two or three fuel injector control plug wires
>
> C: CRANK IT TILL IT FIRES THEN=20
>
> IT WILL RUN ON ONE OR TWO CYL
>
> D:  Prop window squeegee between seat and gas pedal.
>
> E: Run to the back and plug in fuel injectors
>
> F Fiddle with throttle till squeegee falls off gas pedal.
>
> MOST IMPORTANT !!!
>
> G: Drive away smoothly and try not to notice the snickering crowd.