Had very same problem except I managed to run out fuel twice.Replaced the sender unit and fuel line/grommet at the same time.Haven't run out fuel since.
GerryR
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: gary domestico 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Monday, May 03, 1999 6:51 PM
  Subject: Low Fuel

  I have noticed that as my fuel gets below 1/4 of a tank my van will start to run differently, it seems as though I am running into a head wind and when I start to slow down it will buck until I put in the clutch or give it some gas and then it may smooth out. I have tried all the little fixes but still have this problem. The van runs fine most of the time and I know I am reaching but hope that it could be something as simple as the fuel being low.

  Thanks

  Gary Domestico - W1JRW
  Greatneck Computer Repair
  369 Main Street
  Rockland, Maine 04841
  207-594-0983
  87 Weekender 

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