Bad transfer pump symptoms?

[roclist@accessconsulting.ca (Jason Adams)]

I think that's there (valve) to prevent the gas tank from emptying if you
flip...

But it's been a while since I had a look at the spare gas tank I have in my
garage...

Jason Adams
Fahrvergnugen Forever! ;)
84 rocco 16v
93 320i
98 Z71

----- Original Message -----
From: "Allyn" <amalventano@sc.rr.com>
To: "brett cooke" <vwscir88@hotmail.com>; <rhock99@epix.net>;
<scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: Bad transfer pump symptoms?


>     i learned some cool stuff about exactly why this happens when i
> bypassed/researched my fuel reservoir. i'll try to whip up a flow diagram
> tonight and post it.
>     also, i am documenting as i go as far as yanking stuff in preps for
the
> twin. i will map out the entire fuel system shortly (including the obscure
> check valve i found installed tucked in above the fuel filler nozzle (yep,
> theres one in there)).
> Al
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "brett cooke" <vwscir88@hotmail.com>
> To: <rhock99@epix.net>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 3:31 PM
> Subject: Re: Bad transfer pump symptoms?
>
>
> > when my transfer pump went the car ran fine for the first few
> minutes/miles.
> > after a few miles the car would start to jerk and sputter from lack of
> fuel,
> > and the main pump would start to buzz really loudly. the car would then
> > stall and not start again for anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes. once
> restarted
> > symptoms would start all over again. hth
> >
> >
> >
> > So Sayeth The Hitman
> > '88 "stripe" 16v scirocco
> > '91 passat gl "the green hell"
> > <http://www.techography.net:82/brettsgarage>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: Ryan H <rhock99@epix.net>
> > >To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > >Subject: Bad transfer pump symptoms?
> > >Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 13:28:18 -0500
> > >
> > >What are the symptoms of a bad transfer pump?  Does it seem likely that
a
> > >transfer pump could still work occasionally (my problem comes and
goes)?
> > >Also, could the accumulator cause a problem that comes and goes (I
don't
> > >think it would - it's all mechanical).
> > >
> > >
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