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Offline jimbo_jones

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unhappy 16v
« on: 19 March 2005, 15:09 »

I'm just back from a quick 30 min journey and my valver ain't happy.

on the way back i lost all power and she stutters/kangaroos when i put the boot down.  I've recently replaced the lift pump to try and stop an annoying buzzing with no joy and am now wondering if my main pump might be a gonner.  If it is the main pump how much am i looking to fork out? and any other suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks

A poor impoverished student who loves his valver
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Offline chubby

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Re: unhappy 16v
« Reply #1 on: 19 March 2005, 18:53 »
is the main fuel pump very noisy? my car also has this problem and also jumpes and hesatates . ialso bought lift pump from vw and made no differance at all . but if i keep the fuel tank past quarter i dont have the problem. but the main pump still buzzes loud. ithink we both need main fuel pumps mate. :sad:
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Re: unhappy 16v
« Reply #2 on: 20 March 2005, 00:41 »
new ya lookin at a got ?115+++++++ and pos VAT :shocked:

you could get a sec hand one, put you dont no how long that will last,

if i was you, change the filter, next to the pump, and but sum injector cleaner in, see what happens :wink:
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Offline Gambit

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Re: unhappy 16v
« Reply #3 on: 21 March 2005, 09:18 »
get the fuel pressure checked. that will tell you the condition of the main pump. i have a noisy pump on my 16v but still has good pressure. but im not gonna change it till it does go totally
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