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PostPosted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 11:18 am    Post subject: Vanagon with air-cooled Type 4 won't stay running Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 11:19 am    Post subject: Re: Vanagon with air cooled Type 4. Wont stay running Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 1:09 pm    Post subject: Re: Vanagon with air cooled Type 4. Wont stay running Reply with quote

Test the fuel the pressure then go from there
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 2:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Vanagon with air cooled Type 4. Wont stay running Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:53 am    Post subject: Re: Vanagon with air cooled Type 4. Wont stay running Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 1:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Vanagon with air cooled Type 4. Wont stay running Reply with quote

Lose vacuum hose.

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