16V WOES ... HELP!!

[calimus at techography.net (Calimus)]

Rust should show up as a redish/orangish color in the fuel if you have a
rust proplem.  However, I agree with peter, sounds like the transfer
pump is crapping out on ya.  For what it's worth when it comes to the
clap for the fules lines, those little adjustable screw clamps will work
just fine so long as you get them good and tight.  The factory crimp
clamps are a PITA but work well, they just arn't re-usable (at least as
far as I know they arn't).

Also check the condition of the hall sender (small wire connector on the
distrbutor)  If it seems loose or looks like it's in bad shape, this can
also cause similair problems.

William

Carlos Alves wrote:
> 
> I think you are definetley on to something. When I swapped out my fuel
> filter yesterday, the gas was cloudy and gray, which led me to believe
> it was rust in the tank.
> 
> I would be interestedi n buying your old fuel distributor, let me know
> how much yo uwant for it and we can work something out.
> 
> About the transfer pump, where can i get the proper clamps, and the
> short peice of fuel hose to replace the original one?
> 
> Thanks a lot
> 
> Quoting peter <peter@thescirocco.com>:
> 
> > I think it's either the fuel distributor, or the transfer pump in
> > the
> > tank.
> >
> > The transfer pump is $40-80, comes with a new screen/pickup and
> > takes
> > about 10 minutes to change, providing you have the proper clamps, and
> > a
> > short piece of fuel hose to replace the original one.
> >
> > If that doesn't fix it, I'd try cleaning the bottom of the fuel
> > distributor, and/or swap in a used known good 16V fuel distributor.
> > I
> > have an extra one, e-mail me if you're interested...
> >
> > My '88 16V would intermittently cut off, and when I poured out the
> > fuel
> > of the fuel filter, the fuel was cloudy and gray, from the transfer
> > pump
> > trying to self destruct.
> >
> > HTH, and good luck!
> >
> > Peter
> > 302.832.8989
> > http://thescirocco.com
> >