[Vwdiesel] Problem with top speed

[Forrest L King]

I changed the fuel filter this morning when I put the new injectors in.

On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 20:47:57 -0400 "Derek" <weasel1 at sympatico.ca> writes:
> This may sound a bit retarded, but when was the last time the fuel
> filter
> was changed ?  A restriction  in the fuel delivery would most
> certainly
> cause high speed problems ( experiences with veg oil will teach you
> that
> !! )
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Forrest L King" <forrestking at juno.com>
> To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 7:03 PM
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Problem with top speed
>
>
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a 1981 VW Rabit pickup with a freshly rebuilt 1.6l NA
> engine (new
> > rings, same pistons).  I have about 2000 miles on the engine.
> While on a
> > recent trip I noticed very high fuel consumption after one
> particular
> > fillup - I was driving at an indicated 70mph.  As the day
> progressed my
> > top speed decreased.  the truck will now only go 55.  I accelerate
> to 55
> > in 3rd gear, and then when i shift to fourth i cannot get any
> > acceleration.  I pulled the injectors and had them tested, they
> were
> > found to be 'poor, but useable'.  I purchased NEW injectors and
> installed
> > them along with a new fuel filter and air filter.  The problem has
> not
> > changed.  I still cannot accelerate above 55.
> >
> > The truck is equipped with an old style vacuum pump that has a
> vent into
> > the crank case.  The truck starts and idles fine, and after I run
> down my
> > test road (up to 55mph) and stop quickly at the end of the road
> the
> > engine idles terribly rough and acts as if it wants to die.  Could
> my
> > problems be related to the vent on the crankcase/vacuum pump??
> >
> > Any help is greatly appreciated,
> >
> > Forrest King
> >
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