> My '72 Super (1600dp 009 Bosch, 34 pict generator) has about three
> gallons of gas in the tank, cranks heartily, but won't catch or idle,
> let alone RUN. It was justed tuned up, and has all new Bosch and
> mechanical fuel pump. I get NO gas between the fuel pump>fuel filter
> (plastic see thru)...
> I suspect a defective pump, and am going to suck on the line between
> the tank>fuel pump tomorrow to see if I can get a stream, or at least
> bubbling sounds. Before I buy and install yet another fuel pump, do I
> have to remove it to get the screen out? The Muir book and Haynes talk
> about a center bolt, but I see no way to get the top off. Is there a
> screen in the FRONT of the fuel pump?
> I checked the fuses and coil connections, and hope it's not
> electrical!
> Thanks for any help on this simple job.
> It seems whenever I start to fix the easiest things on my VW, the task
> always gets more aggravating...:+)
> OH! Where can I buy an inexpensive replacement without buying a lot of
> other bits, to meet the required $25 minimum a lot of suppliers
> demand? snipped-for-privacy@earthlink.net
Go to my web site and read: "Why won't my engine start?"
Speedy Jim
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