[Vwdiesel] Ran out of fuel?-what to do?

[Derek]

>From what I understand, you're going to need a MightyVac or something
similar to pull a vacuum on you're fuel lines.  Fill up first of course.
That's probably the best course of action ( and much easier on you're fuel
pump, I wouldn't want to run that dry ).  If you're truly desperate, fill up
the fuel filter, put some more in the tank and go for it.   You'll find out
how good the battery is !


----- Original Message -----
From: "Smith, Michael" <Michael.Smith at rvh.nb.ca>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 11:58 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Ran out of fuel?-what to do?


> Garage called me y'day (with a huge bill).  They replaced GOBS of stuff on
> my 86 Golf 1.6L NA...and now they can't get it started.
> It's been above/below freezing here lately, but generally not real cold.
> Only thing in the engine bay touched was the battery.(bigger one
installed)
> and a
> front strut replaced.  Exhaust pipe, brakes, wheel bearing, floor patched
,
> 1 rear strut, brake lines, oil change.....
>
> I've never driven this car, nor have tested the glowplugs, but the times
> I've started it in the yard (a wee bit above freezing) it's always started
> easily.
>
> It was very low on diesel when I took it to the shop.......I wonder if
> they've run it out of diesel and if so, how do I get it primed?
> Or is just a matter of dumping a couple gallons ( a few liters) of magic
> juice in the tank and hope for the best?
>
> Car had sat ~ 2.25-2.5 yrs before I bought it....with less than 1/8th tank
> of fuel.  As I said, it always started and ran well....now no go.
>
> I'm going over to the shop today with a jug of diesel, but beyond that, I
am
> at a loss.
>
> Ideas?
>
> I have 3 hours to read my mail here @ work....after that will be tonight
> when I get home.
>
> Currently it's unseasonably warm outside. 14*C/57.2*F.....will be a couple
> degrees cooler by the time I get there.  I would think even with 1 GP
> working the thing should start......or has the pump run dry? (any danger
in
> that....cranking on it endlessly by those monkeys w/o any diesel in it?)
>
> Mike in NB
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