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1971 Volkswagen Van Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Engine performance, Fuel filter.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on October 15, 2009

Engine stalls when i accelerate

Engine Performance problem
1971 Volkswagen Van 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 95000 miles

I have a 71 Buss.
Today driving up the road the engine stalled.
It starts right back up but stalls when I accelerate.
Fuel filter looks like it's clean.
Avatar Asked by mikepic

Answer

Replied on October 16, 2009

Check fuel pressure is filter full of fuel? Can you slowly accelerate? check spark see if it is blue/white check the points gap

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on October 16, 2009

Thanks, it turns out that the pin for the fuel pump arm snapped.

Tiny Response from mikepic
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Replied on October 16, 2009

That would do it glad you got it sloved

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
18,622 answers provided