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1986 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CRISMAN0885
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y is my 86 jetta not spitting gas from the external pump when it makes a buzzing noise if it might not be pumping how can i test it to be sure
Mar 23, 2011 at 9:19 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel transfer pump in the fuel tank
Mar 23, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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CRISMAN0885
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its working the resivor is filling up
Mar 23, 2011 at 9:26 PM
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CRISMAN0885
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how can i test the external pump outside the car to make sure its working properly
Mar 23, 2011 at 9:33 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If its not spitting out gas and its being power up-its defective
Mar 23, 2011 at 10:40 PM
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