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Subject:Re: tech question
From:Mark Keller
Date:Mon, 13 Dec 1999 19:00:29 -0800

I'd keep drying out the gas. Before you try any new parts.  99% Isoproply cost a
buck!
Ask for it in the pharacy, use 200ml or so.  I feel that water can collect in
the fuel filter; and if your up for it a new filter is my next check before you
buy parts.

Sincerely,

Mark Keller
91 Carat "Lazarus"

MMolitoris@AOL.COM wrote:

> Hi There,
> I'm not sure where to send this, but I had a problem once before and it was
> answered through e-amil, so here I go with another.
> I have an 87 Wolfsburg with 69,000 miles on it. It seems that when ever it
> gets cold (30 degrees or less) or if it's cold and I drive it for about 1 1/2
> hrs that it starts to "buck". I mead Buck really bad. It seems to do it at
> that instant just as you take your foot off the pedal to coast abit, and when
> you just put your foot back on to accelerate. It seems as if something is
> stopping the gas flow, and it almosts stalls. However, if I push in the
> clutch, it's fine. Has anybody heard of this?? I stop asap and through in
> some fuel injector cleaner/dry gas and it seems to help it for a bit (it's
> usually not as bad). Please, if anybody has any idea on what to try, please
> let me know. Also, can you please send your responses directly to me. I don't
> think I'm on the list yet.
> Thank you
> Marty Molitoris
> MMolitoris@aol.com

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