[Vwdiesel] Chris' Pump phobias

[TexasTDI]

Brake problems on the Jetta.  Fuel injection pump on the TDI.  UGH!  The
Jetta brakes are hit and miss.  I've noticed that they work pretty good if
I'm driving down the road and only hit the pedal once.  If I pump the pedal,
it gets stiff.  Also if I'm idling for a while, like when I'm in line to
pick the kids up from school, and I move up a little and then step on the
brake, it's stiff.

So, it seems like I'm creating some vacuum, at least while driving.  But not
enough to allow me to pump the brakes.  And not enough when just idling.
Right now, the Jetta brakes are the least of my worries.  They work well
enough to be relatively safe.  My main focus will now be the TDI.

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 243k miles
2000 VW Golf 1.9 TDI (turbo diesel) - 112k miles
AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Shepherd" <mark at shepher.fsnet.co.uk>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 5:31 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Chris' Pump phobias


> What happened with the brake pumping/vaccuum pump problem?
> Now youv'e moved on to the fuel pump {8o((
> "Three strikes and you're out" ...so go and check your heart
> 'pump' just in case ;o)
> Miser