VW Transporter - engine running problem

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Sun 25 May 2003 11:34
VW Transporter - engine running problem - PVM
Volkswagen Transporter 2000
1982

The car is in first class order and the engine has only done 81,000 miles in 21 years.

When starting it after some 5 months rest, the engine runs evenly when idling, but has no power whatsoever when driven.

It will start off normal but as soon one accelerates it, it looses power and would not drive faster than 40m/h, showing an uneven run with slight backfiring with foot off the pedal.

Ignition is ok, new spark plugs has been fitted, HT leads tested, carburetor cleaned, idling adjusted.

Any ideas?

Thanks Peter

petervm@lineone.co.uk
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Sun 25 May 2003 12:43
VW Transporter - engine running problem - jc
Fuel starvation? Pump ok? Pickup pipe in tank ok? Squashed pipe under floor?
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Sun 25 May 2003 19:39
VW Transporter - engine running problem - Frog man
this oculd be any number of things, i had similar problems on an old Commer Camper 1972 which had done 87k. Consider getting a engine diagnostics from a specilist chap or garage, you may be losing engine pressure, but this also sound like fuel pump problems. Take it to a trusted and well knonw local VW specialist.

best of luck
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Sun 25 May 2003 21:07
VW Transporter - engine running problem - Cyd
Carburetter float valve stuck shut?
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Sun 25 May 2003 21:16
VW Transporter - engine running problem - orack
Replace the fuel filter under van bj fuel tank.Also at this age change ALL fuel hoses. Thay DO catch fire trust me I know
Dave
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Mon 2 Jun 2003 20:00
VW Transporter - engine running problem - PVM
VW Van engine problems

Thank you for your suggestions and help.
You were absolutely right, it had to do with fuel starvation.
I suddenly remembered that the car had a chassis treatment in October last year and the symptoms appeared soon after that.
Somehow some dirt may have gone into the pipelines, or the air intake may have been blocked.

I found a reliable small garage that was prepared to look at such an old car (Volkswagen UK refused to do anything) and we have changed fuel pipes, inline fuel filter (virtually blocked) , checked the pump, (fine) float valve, (clean) and finally cleaned the carburettors. The car is ok now.

Many thanks again!

Regards

Peter
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