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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Mikeyworks on October 07, 2004, 07:55:31 pm

Title: Trouble keeping fuel primed
Post by: Mikeyworks on October 07, 2004, 07:55:31 pm

I am having trouble keeping the fuel primed in my TD Caddy. When it's on flat ground, it's ok....when it's on an incline, the fuel drains back into the tank.  

I try filling up the fuel filter, and it drains back down.

I try filling up the pump, and it doesn't stay primed.

Hints? Suggestions?

Does it sound like an air leak in the return line?  

Does anyone know where I can get replacement crush washers?  I think those may be partly to blame.

Thanks,

Mikey

Title: Trouble keeping fuel primed
Post by: mainer on October 08, 2004, 10:31:02 am

i am having the same problem......and cant figure it out....
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Title: Trouble keeping fuel primed
Post by: lord_verminaard on October 08, 2004, 08:24:52 pm

Definately an air leak somewhere.  A friend of mine in MD had a N/A diesel MK1 that did the same thing and replacing the washers helped.   Any self-respecting VW dealer should carry them,  (hell, the one I worked for did!!) N-013-814-9 maybe?  Also, isnt there a check-valve in the return line near the fuel tank to prevent excess fuel drainback?  

Brendan  <-- in Ohio
84 Scirocco 8v  <-- still in MD
00 Camaro L36 M49

Title: Trouble keeping fuel primed
Post by: Mikeyworks on October 09, 2004, 08:43:55 am

Brendan,

Thanks as always for the help. I will try to get down to my non-local dealership (other end of the state from where I live, but where I work) and get some new washers. I will replace all 6 and maybe get a few extra just to have as spares.

Mikey