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Subject:Re: Loss of Power after carwash
From:Angus Gordon
Date:Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:29:28 -0700

Michael,

When you say the coolant overflow tank is full, do you mean up to the top?
It should be between MIn and Max markings.

Angus Gordon
Bainbridge Island WA

birdworks@gmail.com

On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 6:16 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> BTW-Pressure is coming out of exhaust. Feels like the engine gets hot
> quick,
> though I could be wrong.  Temp gauge seems to take awhile.  My coolant
> overflow and pressure tanks are full. Will pull all wires and try to test
> cyllinders later. thanks.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 8:07 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > I'm thinking it feels like a clogged fuel filter(>6 months old) I was on
> > empty when this started so I filled up and no change. I hate to think it
> was
> > a coincidence. Gonna pull the filter today.
> >  Michael in San Antonio
> > 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> > 73 Beetle
> >
> >
> >
>