Randy Charrette wrote:

> So I was in Angle Fire New Mexico this weekend and the van decided to
> quite
> on me. Drove out Friday afternoon and camped at the ski area. Woke up
> Saturday morning and the engine cranks strong, but won t fire up? Removed
> the fuel line at the fuel rain and no fuel is coming out while
> cranking the
> engine. Removed fuel filter to check for clog. No clog. When key is
> turned
> on I can hear the fuel pump engage for about 5-10 seconds, then switch
> off.
> Had the van towed to Metric Auto in Taos NM. They were closing up, but
> from
> my description he said it  could be the Pre-pump in the fuel system .
> Do our
> vans have this??

NO, no pre-pump....or as they call then, lift pumps.

> Anyway needless to say it was an ugly weekend, the van is
> in Taos and we are back in Colorado. Just wanted to hear any Ideas. I
> should
> get a call today or tomorrow and will give an update.
> Also if there is a  pre-pump  in the tank is this a huge job? How much
> would
> I be looking at?

Should have checked for power at the coil. This could be caused by
a bad ignition switch. NO power = no spark. No spark = no fuel pump.
Eric

>
>
> Randy
> 87 Syncro GL
>
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