Turn key, engine just barely tries to turn then dies completely.

[77_Bus_Girl]

[SGKent]

So the question is, how do I test to see why my FI fuel pump is not working?
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[77_Bus_Girl]

[77_Bus_Girl]

Does anyone know of some step by step instructions somewhere on how to replace my new Bosch FI fuel pump ? (I also ordered a new fuel filter, might as well while I'm at it)

It looks really straightforward but I've been wrong about that before. 😂
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77 Westfalia + 2 dogs = good life.

[SGKent]

two nuts and two wires. Make sure + to + , and - to -.
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[Wildthings]

[77_Bus_Girl]

[Wildthings]

[Abscate]

You want closed band clamps in fuel lines , like brand ABA or Norma. You don’t want the cheap open type thst look like cheesegraters because that’s what they do to your hoses. If you really want to GoPro you use oetiker clamps like car makers do. These are one time use clamps that don’t loosen up.
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[Shonandb]

No Flaps Auto up here so simple options to stop gasoline flow are a pair of small long nose vicegrips or a small C clamp but use a cloth or similar so the hose doesn't get knicked. Canadian Tire or other auto parts places like Lordco sell proper fuel hose clamps. If your tank is close to empty and you have a gas can, it may be a good time to drain the tank completely and then install a shut off valve between the tank and filter so future changes are easier.
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76 Westy with a 2.5L Subaru SOHC + Vanagon (010) Automatic Transaxle
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Previous 1973 Panel Bus:
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[dodger tom]

I use needle-nose vice grips with gorilla tape wrapped around the tips. And, I don't over tighten.
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1978 Champaign Edition 2 Westfalia
Would never find the time to keep up another classic air-cooled.

[77_Bus_Girl]

Thanks all! I've tracked down some clamps to stop the gas flow. The pump is on its way (should be here Monday) and hopefully I can manage it!
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[SGKent]

and a new filter too I hope. Also, if you haven't replaced the fuel line before, be aware that the piece from the filter to the pump is a different size than the rest.
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[77_Bus_Girl]

[Shonandb]

[77_Bus_Girl]

Update! I managed to replace the pump and filter and he fired right up! I suspect that was also the reason last time he was in the shop the mechanic mentioned he hiccupped once or twice then was fine.

Only took me 3 hours. Haha. Took almost an hour to get it off as I'm a bit of a wimp. And would have been way easier if he was raised up as it was crazy awkward. But done! Thanks for your help all!
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[SGKent]

awesome. Good job.
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