[Vwdiesel] Strange IP Problem

[Val Christian]

> I had something  vaguely similar happen on my '85 TD.  I'd be buzzing 
> down the road and it'd cut out on me.  I'd dump the clutch a few times 
> and it'd take off.  I replaced/rebuilt everything in the fuel system.  
> Turned out to be a spotty connection at the fuel stop selenoid.  When 
> I'd dump the clutch at speed, the engine would shift and the wire would 
> come back into contact.  With mine, however, it'd comepletely die.  I'm 
> not sure what system failure could cause an engine to drop to idle. 
> 
> -Shalyn

It's happening more often.  Three times to me today.

I talked with a local diesel IP servicer.  His take is that the sleeve
which slides demanding higher injection levels may be hanging up.  A small
piece or dirt or wear.  Just a theory.  For him to bench the pump will 
be about $250, and to rebuild $500.  I'm far from convinced that is the 
course I should take.

Never had this problem before, and I've owned more than a dozen VW diesels.

Val