vapor lock ?

happy05 · Post by **happy05** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:55 pm

i recently had a problem withvapor lock if thats is the case i drove at least 6 miles i stopped at a store and my bug wouldnt start it turns over but it wont start right away i looked at the gas filter and noticed no gas i had at least have a tank i kept cranking but still wouldnt start i finally got it to start what causes this and has any had this issue and what recomendation does any one have

Post by **jmartini** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:25 am

My thought is that either something is blocking the gas line or a fuel pump issue. If there is no fuel in the filter then something is preventing it from getting there. How does the inside of your tank look? If there is a lot of rust I would replace the tank, you may have big pieces that are plugging the fuel line - just a thought.

When I got my car from San Diego (a decent climate) the gas tank was very, very rusty so I replaced it and the fuel line.

Given what I have seen in some of the motorcycles I have restored it doesn't take much rust to cause a major issue. You might want to make sure that isn't the issue as a first step. I'm sure others will weigh in....

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 4:35 pm

Check to see that the metal gas line in the engine compartment is not brushing against the intake manifold or the exhaust.