Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan
Subject:Re: tough running after gas tank R&R
From:Michael Snow
Date:Sun, 25 Jan 2004 07:02:29 -0800

mykarmann wrote:
> Hello all,
>      Last week I replaced the gas tank in my 86 due to the fuel return inlet pipe cracked at the tank.  I installed a used tank but cleaned it thoroughly before installing.  Replaced both fuel filters and it ran perfect for 3 days now at highway speeds is surges and bucks.  It will idle perfect while sitting still. Fuel pump has a high pitched whine.  Were should I start?  Check fuel filters or fuel pump or both, I don't want to do either since it's 5F outside.  Thanks, Marcus
>
My money is on the filters.  When I had to R&R my diesel tank a couple
years ago, the filter clogged up a few days after it had been ingesting
all the debris that was dislodged when I "cleaned" the tank.  Also,
clogged filters will cause pump noise.

Michael Snow
1982 Westfalia diesel

Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »