Hello-

87 Westy here.

tonight I was trapped in unexpected traffic for 2 hours (accident on
LAs 710) and ended up running out of gas.  Amazingly this happened
right near my home, so I was able to restart and limp home.  Got a
gallon of gas, and it started up very roughly.   I figured it must
have pulled up all the gunk at the bottom of the gas tank, so I
thought I would fill it up and add some cleaner and consider next
steps.  Well, now it won't start at all.

It turns over, but stepping on the gas produces a strange "thump"
sound that feels like its right under the pedal.  Going to the engine
and pulling the throttle doesn't work either.

I'm assuming that somehow the gas is not flowing.  Blocked filter,
pump, injectors?  Which of these can I easily check, being a novice?
I would ideally like to get it at least drivable to a mechanic.
Should I try adding more clean gas?  Try some additives?  Is the fuel
filter visually inspectable?

As an extention, are there any LA-area (Silverlake) mechanic-types who
would make a housecall sometime this week or weekend?  I'd really like
to avoid towing.

thanks

rob campbell
87 westy
los angeles