Thread: 1997 Passat stubles and whines
View Single Post
  #4  
Old April 20th 06, 07:49 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
OpaPiloot
external usenet poster
  
Posts: n/a
Default 1997 Passat stubles and whines
Check the timing belt!

One out of many Daves wrote:

> doesn't the '97 also have that transfer pump in the tank? (2 fuel pumps)
> If it does then I would look there first, along with changing the filter as
> Mark indicates.
> --
> later,
> dave
> (One out of many daves)
>
> > wrote:
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> My 97 Passat VR6 is failing me! I have been hearing an increasing loud
> >> whine from behind the drivers' side rear tire and now the car is
> >> stumbling and acts like its fuel starved. Does this sound like a fuel
> >> pump? Does anyone have a document for replacement? What else should I
> >> do while I am in there? Filters?
> >>
> >> As always any help is appreciated,
> >>
> >> RickT
> >
Ads