Phillbo 11 #26 March 14, 2013 Does the Tach move when you crank it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillson 0 #27 March 14, 2013 QuoteHave you changed the timing belt on schedule? Lets hope it's not that. James That was my thought...the 1.8t is notorious for having that thing go kaboom. Actually...usually a water pump bearing or a tensioner seizing up and then kaboom. Had to replace the system on my 2.0t recently. Not cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #28 March 14, 2013 Did I win a price? Two cents. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #29 March 14, 2013 Quote At least VW makes accessing the pump easier. No need to drop the tank, there is an access hole from inside the trunk area. Well, that takes all the fun out of it. I had to drop the tank on my '93 Wranger when the pump started making noises like an electric drill running in the rear. What a PITA. But at least the pump was nice enough to warn me before it failed."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fernjack455 0 #30 March 14, 2013 Take a look at the NEG batt cable. A bad NEG cable is a pisser toi diagnose. The post about checking your fuel pressure is also good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #31 March 14, 2013 Quote Take a look at the NEG batt cable. A bad NEG cable is a pisser toi diagnose. The post about checking your fuel pressure is also good. More like a wicked pisser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fernjack455 0 #32 March 15, 2013 Dang right. it'll frustrate you to no end trying to solve that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutem 0 #33 March 15, 2013 QuoteDoes the Tach move when you crank it? This is a good test on a mercruiser mpi motor. If the tach doesn't move when you crank the starter you probably have a crank position sensor circuit problem. I imagine it's the same on most modern efi motors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #34 March 18, 2013 A matchbook lid makes a decent roadside adjustment tool to get the gap right. *** huh? wait a sec.... sounds like your suggesting that their is a better tool and this highly technically engineer'd matchbook cover isnt the "correct" tool *(its all I ever used on anything with points"Roy They say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #35 March 18, 2013 Well, after doing some shade tree diagnosing with the help of my mechanic, looks like it is the fuel pump. The coil packs were throwing spark so the crank position sensor didn't look like the culprit. The fuel pump had power, but didn't make noise when the key was put in accessory position prior to cranking the starter. Took the fuel pump out and put 12 volts to it. Nothing. So the replacement pump is on order and should be here hopefully Tuesday. Ordering it online compared to buying it locally saved me $200 from the auto parts store and $280 over the dealer.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #36 March 18, 2013 You might want to replace your fuel filter at the same time. eta: while they are in there mucking about.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #37 March 18, 2013 That's the plan.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #38 March 18, 2013 A VAG-COM would of told you fuel pump wasn't pumping and your fuel pressure... you could read it in real time as your driving on a laptop http://www.ross-tech.com/ well worth the money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #39 March 18, 2013 Kinda hard to drive it when the fuel pressure was zero :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #40 March 19, 2013 QuoteKinda hard to drive it when the fuel pressure was zero :) Yea, but you can use it for other things.. read it while driving the car.. real time information.... In this case, not running it would show you all the parameters, fuel pressure, injector timing / fuel rate etc. there a lot of things you can do... with it, not just engine either... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #41 March 19, 2013 After going through this, now definitely looking into getting a set up. I ordered my fuel pump late Friday afternoon from a supply house in New York. They said if they rushed filling the order, they might be able to just make it into that days priority mail. It arrived today. That is even faster than Fedex or UPS because I ordered after the deadline for next day shipping. And shipping was free. Fabulous service from True Blue Auto Parts. With a few new hose clamps and connecters, should have Willie back on the road tomorrow. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #42 March 19, 2013 And a fuel filter. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #43 March 19, 2013 yes moooom. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #44 March 19, 2013 (speaking from experience, here) eta: I knew you knew, just didn't list. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #45 March 20, 2013 And the survey says??!!!/Richard Dawson voice Yup, it was the fuel pump. Was a bit of a pain removing the sending unit from the old pump, but other than that, it went back in pretty easy. Took a few cranks to get the fuel up to the engine, but Willie started right up.Darn, kinda hoped it was them pesky air gremlins.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #46 March 20, 2013 Quote And the survey says??!!!/Richard Dawson voice Yup, it was the fuel pump. Was a bit of a pain removing the sending unit from the old pump, but other than that, it went back in pretty easy. Took a few cranks to get the fuel up to the engine, but Willie started right up.Darn, kinda hoped it was them pesky air gremlins. you got off light and easy. I just got my VW back yesterday $3.8K later, doing the fuel pump on the Van also means the Fuel pump timing belt, which mean almost stripping the motor out and to do that the bumper bar has to come off etc..etc.. and I need 4 new tyres as wellYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #47 March 20, 2013 Quote Quote And the survey says??!!!/Richard Dawson voice Yup, it was the fuel pump. Was a bit of a pain removing the sending unit from the old pump, but other than that, it went back in pretty easy. Took a few cranks to get the fuel up to the engine, but Willie started right up.Darn, kinda hoped it was them pesky air gremlins. you got off light and easy. I just got my VW back yesterday $3.8K later, doing the fuel pump on the Van also means the Fuekl pump timing belt, which mean almost stripping the motor out and to do that the bumper bar has to come off etc..etc.. and I need 4 new tyres as well Since you're going on a long trip, before to change out the air on those tires after the break in period and please remember to check your wiperblade bearings. You don't want those going out on ya... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #48 March 20, 2013 Wiperblade bearings, Does it even rain Down Under? lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #49 March 20, 2013 Quote Wiperblade bearings, Does it even rain Down Under? Yeah but the drops are shaped backwards due to being south of the equator.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #50 March 20, 2013 Quote Quote Wiperblade bearings, Does it even rain Down Under? Yeah but the drops are shaped backwards due to being south of the equator. Essentially sheeting off the windshield. Still not a problem as far as I can see. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
