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The 1.9DG petrol van developed a bit of a problem for the last 60 miles of a 2 day 400 mile trip.

It felt like the van was driving into occasional gusts of wind. She was happy to start and tick over, she went up several long steep hills and kept going at 45 to 55mph - I didn't try any more but I think she was able to go faster.

I would guess maybe fuel filter type problems - any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Pete.

you sure it wasnt several driving into gusts of winds!

Yea I would suggest checking the fuel filter. You may have got some dirt in the tank that has been pulled through. How much petrol di you have when this was happening?

She was over half full when this happened.

You could feel a clear change in the acceleration when the "problem" stopped, e.g. after a roundabout going up the gears.

We could need a new tank as there was a leak when we filled up earlier in the day. As far as I know, it is the original tank. I don't think this would be the cause of the running problem, but you never now. Will start at the filter.

Thanks,

Pete.

Make sure you get that leak looked at ASAP!

The top of the tanks are known to trap water and rust. If you have a hole and rust/crap is getting into your tank it can start blocking the filter and the pickup.

Let us know how you get on with the filter.

Booked in for tomorrow at local garage. I have asked them to look at the filter. The garage used to deal with Dubs for many years and one of the fitters still works there. Will speak with him.

She is a fantastic panel van. Some seam rust and I bashed the side panel too. She looks a bit rough but it just goes and goes.

I wondered about having a go but trying to mess about underneath is not practical at the moment.

Will update.

New spark plugs, new fuel filter and adjustment of the carb has cured the problem.

I will arrange for a new fuel tank in the next week or 2.

Pete.

New spark plugs, fuel filter and a bit of carb tinkering and she is running nicely again.