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Subject:Re: '87 syncro not getting fuel.
From:Ken Wilford
Date:Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:20:15 -0400

Craig, I have a brand new aftermarket one for $99 if you need it.  I
installed this brand on my Dad's Vanagon and it has been working fine
ever since.  Let me know.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

craig cowan wrote:
> It's a bad fuel pump.
> I jumped the relay which resulted in volts at the fuel pump. However, no
> spinning of the fuel pump.
> I used a set of jumper wires to jump the fuel pump strait to a battery. It
> just goes "CLUNK" and there's a suprisingly big spark when contact is made.
> So.....
> it's the fuel pump.
>
> Now....
> Does anyone have a good used fuel pump for sale?
> I had a known good one that I gave away about 2 weeks ago to a list member
> in more need than my own.
>
> -Craig
> '85GL turned WESTY
> BOSTIG in the back
> '87 SUNROOF Syncro
>
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 3:33 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>> So I had my first chance to take a look at my new syncro today!
>> I put a battery in it, hooked a few things up, put some gas in the tank,
>> and it cranks! But no start. Spray ether into the intake, and it starts
>> great and runs as long as you spray.
>> No volts at the fuel pump.
>> in the relay box in the engine by, the left relay is getting volts, the
>> right one does not seem to be. This controls the fuel pump right? So
>> presumeably, a new relay will have it running?
>>
>> No fuel pressure as well (Confirming no fuel pump)
>>
>> Any other thoughts on what to check?
>>
>> -Craig
>> '87 SUNROOF SYNCRO
>> '85GL Turned WESTY
>> BOSTIG in the back
>>
>>
>>
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