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Old February 25th 17, 11:19 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
John[_28_]
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Default Vapour Lock in T3

After running around town in 43 Deg C temps the T3 refused to restart. Turns
out to be Vapour Lock due to heat. Car was
got going by pressurising fuel tank. It occurred to me though that if the
mechanical fuel pump was replaced by an electric one at front of car
the problem would be solved. Easier to push cool petrol through lines than
suck vapour through. Any thoughts?
Cheers

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Old March 18th 17, 04:19 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Max Welton
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Default Vapour Lock in T3

On Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 3:19:58 PM UTC-7, John wrote:
> After running around town in 43 Deg C temps the T3 refused to restart. Turns
> out to be Vapour Lock due to heat. Car was
> got going by pressurising fuel tank. It occurred to me though that if the
> mechanical fuel pump was replaced by an electric one at front of car
> the problem would be solved. Easier to push cool petrol through lines than
> suck vapour through. Any thoughts?
> Cheers


Yes, that does prevent vapor lock.

Max
 




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