Indeed, by starved, I mean it is low on power, and the van has a half tank ful
of gas.

Greg.

vw4x4@fyi.net wrote:

> "van seemed starved"
>    Does this mean its running bad?  If so try putting gas in it!
> If not not worry about it!
>                              Eric
>
> Greg Marshall wrote:
>
> > Hi folks..
> >
> > Here's the background situation.
> >
> > Had a new fuel tank put in the van in the fall, also put on a new to me
> > used pump, because mine packed up at about the same time th tank did.
> > Everything was running fine until Monday.
> >
> > Monday:  Fuel pump started to whine and groan and van seemed starved.
> >
> > What I did: Replaced the pump, filter, pump connections, and short
> > sections of fuel line around the pump.
> >
> > New fuel pump seemed fine at first, but now is whining just like the old
> > one, and the van still seems starved.
> >
> > I really need some list wisdom on this one.  I have to drive my van for
> > abot an hour a day to work and back, and it's scary on the highway when
> > it's not getting full power.  Please help!
> >
> > Thank you list gurus.
> >
> > Greg.
> > 82 Westy