<VV> Power loss

[Geoffrey A Johnson]

Did not see the start of this thread, but if it is a mechanical pump, 
check the fuel pump pushrod, and eccentric for wear.  Often over looked 
mysterious loss of power problem.

HTH
Geoff Johnson



On Fri, 23 Dec 2005, Smitty Smith wrote:

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> From: Western Canada CORSA
> Subject: RS Loss of Power - drivin' me nuts!
> If I pull over to the side
> of the road, wait for ten mintues or so, then fire it back up it's good to
> go for another half hour to fortyfive minutes.
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>  Smitty says:  Not that I have the answer to your problem but I had the same problem.  After trying all kinds of logic (fuel pump, filters, clean tank etc) I ended up screwing a cable through the fuel line between the rear wheel well and the gas tank with an electric drill.  I forced out a gummy worm of tar like substance over three feet long.  Problem went away.  Good luck.
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