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by Andrew1920
17 Aug 2015, 18:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine dying/loss of power - fuel related?
Replies: 15
Views: 5167

Re: Engine dying/loss of power - fuel related?

Hi Guys Quick update on where I'm at now. My mechanic troubleshooted the fuel issue down to the fuel filter coming out of the new petrol tank - it was clogged with a small ball of wool type stuff which had got lodged in the fuel line. He replaced this and all was good. All good until 100 or so miles...
by Andrew1920
11 Aug 2015, 08:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine dying/loss of power - fuel related?
Replies: 15
Views: 5167

Re: Engine dying/loss of power - fuel related?

Thanks guys for your prompt responses - lots to consider here and as I am not mechanic at all in any way I am going to run all your advice / suggestions past my mechanic today.
Update to follow.
by Andrew1920
10 Aug 2015, 22:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine dying/loss of power - fuel related?
Replies: 15
Views: 5167

Engine dying/loss of power - fuel related?

Hi Guys I'm new to this forum and indeed the new owner of my first VWT25 - 1986 1.9litre petrol 4 speed van with 104K miles. Bought it a couple of months ago and all good up until 2 days ago. The van sailed through it's MOT last week and my wife and I planned our first trip away around Ireland. Howe...