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Subject:Re: Broke down
From:courtney hook
Date:Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:13:58 -0800

plugged gas filter, full of crud from tank.
Courtney

----- Original Message -----
From: Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET>
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 10:12 am
Subject: Broke down
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> Hi all,
>
> Funny story, I was on the way to the mechanic, to deal with a
> idle issue, when my 89gl lost power and stalled.
> I was able to start her up again and go about 50ft and she
> stalled again.  Now sitting idle I try to give her gas but
> feel hesitation and then she dies again.
> Guessing fuel delivery, as I filled the tank not too long ago
> and have maybe driven 40 miles on the full tank. Will get more
> gas just to be sure (odometer and fuel gauge don't work).
> Any other ideas before I incur a $100 tow fee? :-(
> Cheers,
> Harry
>
> --
> sent from my phone

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