2.1 DJ Fuel Gauge (still asleep)

[Yozza]

Ay up,

I have had an empty tank for 4 years+ (garage project) and I put 30l in (although my gauge disputes that - hasn't budged).

Based on a dry tank in an un-used vehicle for so long what are the potential root causes (i.e. where should my process of elimination/fault finding start)? Assuming the fuse is ok

Another question, where is the fuel filter? My 2wd 2.1 DJ had one, but the syncro comes straight out of the tank into the fuel pump, can't see a filter anywhere???

Cheerz

[hotpod]

the fuel filters on both my 2.1s was behind the near side top rear spring mount tower. it is attached to the back of it next to the tank.
thats also where i would start looking for the fuel guage fault, check the plug and socket attached to the sender unit where it bolts into the side of the tank.
wd40 and a toothbrush fixed one of mine till i bought a new sender.

[syncropatrick]

I found a thread on Thesamba last year on how to refurb the fuel sender. It involved unwinding the resistive wire and re-coiling with fresh wire and then sealing with varnish. It had piccies and everything. Don't have link to hand, sozzer.

[Yozza]

Thanks fellas, sounds like I need to get under with my torch.

Cheerz

[Yozza]

Found a link on the samba:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... sc&start=0

Just checked the sender with a multi meter and it's O/C

Anyone tried this repair?

Even better, anyone got a good spare sender for sale?

Cheerz