I'd definitely check the fuel pump.  Chances are you didn't really run
out of gas; you just had a fuel delivery problem.

Sunshine wrote:
> Hey Now Volks,
>
> I hope this finds you happy and warm. :o)
> I'm having some seemingly major issues w/ my 1989 Vanagon and I don't
> know who else to go to for advice as we have no VW mechanics in the
> area that will even talk to me, let alone give me a hand w/ her.
>
> Basically I ran out of gas last week, even though the gauge read 1/4
> tank. I had AAA give me 2 gallons and went and filled it up. Total
> gallons to top her off was 9 gallons. I thought she had a 16 gallon
> tank? Anyway the next day she wouldn't start at all.
>
> The ignition turns over but no firing. There is voltage and
> compression, just no start.
>
> I had her towed to a friend of the family's house who works on american
> cars. We set the timing, checked the compression, made sure plugs,
> wires, fuel filter, etc. were all good, all connections are good,
> charged battery. Still no start. When I replaced the fuel filter she
> did sputter though.
>
> Could have something to do w/ me running out of gas and the sediment
> that was in the fuel tank possibly clogged the fuel injectors?
> Or could it be the fuel pump, or perhaps the fuel pressure regulator?
>
> I do have a parts bus I can take the fuel tank out of and treat it and
> replace mine, then do the fuel lines. I'm just not sure which direction
> to go from here?
>
> The vanagon's exhaust is basically non-existant and I have a total new
> one waiting to go on her, I just don't want to do that until I have her
> starting. Could the cold have caused this as she ran pretty well before
> Kansas weather got bitter cold?!
>
> Any advice, suggestions, experience are Gratefully welcomed as I am at
> a loss.
>
> Peace and Love,
> Sunshine
> Bonner Springs, KS
> 1974 Transporter Bus "Buddy"
> 1989 'Wolfsburg Edition' Vanagon GL "Stella Blue"
> 1987 Vanagon GL "Parts Bus"
>
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