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petergariepy Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2013 Posts: 50 Location: AZ
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 11:18 am Post subject: Vanagon with air-cooled Type 4 won't stay running |
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I have a Vanagon with the air cooled type 4.
A few days ago it starting stalling at idle.
Today is starts, but wont stay running.
Any feedback on the issue and a resolution to the problem?
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petergariepy Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 11:19 am Post subject: Re: Vanagon with air cooled Type 4. Wont stay running |
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Tank is half full.
Recently had the tank replaced (1/2 tank ago) along with lines and filters.
Fuel pump is buzzing as it should. _________________ Peter Gariepy
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Nitramrebrab72 Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2018 Posts: 462 Location: France
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 1:09 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagon with air cooled Type 4. Wont stay running |
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Test the fuel the pressure then go from there |
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GoEverywhere Samba Member
Joined: December 13, 2020 Posts: 515 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagon with air cooled Type 4. Wont stay running |
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If you JUST had the tank and filters and such replaced, I'd be checking all the clamps and fittings to make sure something didn't come loose. Also, was it replaced with a NEW tank or a used one? If its used it may have had gunk in it and clogged up your filter. |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50261
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Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:53 am Post subject: Re: Vanagon with air cooled Type 4. Wont stay running |
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I would go with something being amiss with the recent work. Did you up grade to the later style filter? You should have!!!, it can handle a lot more crud. I would leave the original cube filter installed for the first few tankfuls of fuel as doing so will give extra protection to the pump itself. Your pump should not be making much noise just a light buzz that is largely imperceptible over all the other noises.
The problem could also be a vacuum hose that got knocked loose when the recent work was being done. |
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petergariepy Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2013 Posts: 50 Location: AZ
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Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagon with air cooled Type 4. Wont stay running |
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Lose vacuum hose.
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