

| Subject: | Low Fuel Engine Dies |
| From: | Kim Springer |
| Date: | Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:50:03 -0700 |
Volks, I recently had some engine work done and they also replaced the alternator. Got the truck back and it had a new symptom: The engine quit when it was between cold and warm up (about one minute post cold start and 5 minutes of running time). It did this consistently. Funny thing is it only does this when low on fuel. Full tank, even half tank, no issue. I also ran out of gas because the gauge reads differently with the new alternator (or cleaner contacts as has been posted on the list in the past), but I thought it stalling was due to the symptom. But it was happening, even with a gallon plus (about 30 miles worth) of fuel still in the tank. My question is: is this symptom indicative of a fuel pump ready to die or a dirty fuel filter? Does anyone's WBX stall when low on fuel and warming up, even though there is still a gallon of fuel in the tank? I now it's a weird one, but feedback appreciated, Kim '88 Tristar #7
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