VL problems. fuel filter?

[Mbro]

ok so was driving for like 15 mins.

engine stopped.

then wouldnt start again.

then after 5 - 10 mins it would start then stall again.

the longer i leave it sitting there the longer it will run for.


possible fule filter?

starving of fuel?

i dont think its the fuel pump as i can hear it working.

if you think it is the fuel filter, a link to a step by step fix would be appreciated

[Sabbath']

Check for codes. Could be CAS.

[detox_nath83]

CAS for sure as soon as it gets hot it fails..... when they r starting to wear out


In my sig below is how to replace one

[87RB30VL]

2nd the CAS methinks, spesh on a VL

[Mbro]

ok thanks guys, just got it home. how much we talking for a new CAS?

i just drove it home from where it broke down. it ran really nice, is there any way to tell if its the CAS?

because i want to be sure.

[detox_nath83]

ive had this prob b4 so have most vl owners hahah its common... u can try another cas from a mates car to be sure.... but,,, bet ya!!!!

[Mbro]

how much is a CAS? because ill just replace it.

how long would it take to replace?

[calais24/7]

cas, next time it stops try pouring a cold drink on it, coke, water whatever lol, and if it fires up again that preety much means its farked. I have a few lying around the shed, shouldnt cost to much for one from a wrecker.

[Mbro]

ill try source a cas through my work tomorrow. so it should be reletively cheap.


still how long will it take to swap over?

[calais24/7]

ill try source a cas through my work tomorrow. so it should be reletively cheap.


still how long will it take to swap over?

I deliberatly didnt answer that question, becuase ive never done it and wouldn't know lol, all i can say is i pulled one out of a wreck in 5 mins. Detox nath should be able to give you a answer

[harry3]

look under car for any long length of rubber fuel line, when warmed by air coming back from motor it can kink shut, then after a while it cools and unkinks, until the next period of hot running when it kinks shut again,stopping engine happened to me

[detox_nath83]

about 10 mins when u know how to do it.....

follow my thread in my sig and make sure u dont flip the metal disk and keep it really clean/..... u will c about this disk in my thread......

i would think for u about 20 mins.... judging on your knowledge... its not hard at all.

[Mbro]

ok so all i did was wiggle around the 2 main wires going to the distributor and now its running fine?


anyone else found this?

[87RB30VL]

Possibly the dizzy is on it's way out? or whatever that thing is inside it that fails?

[detox_nath83]

thats the CAS which is inside the dizzy... so unplug the main 4 pin plug and check the spade connectors.. spray some Rp7/INOX/ etc in the plug and reconnect.... as well as inspect the wires on the plug(top plug) under the rubber boot where the wires are crimped on.. they can corrode off

[87RB30VL]

Lol I had such a brainfart just then since a few posts ago I mentioned I seconded the comment that it's the CAS, god I need to go to sleep early tonight

[detox_nath83]

hahah good on ya.. i noticed that as well...

i knew u knew that...

[Mbro]

very helpful guys, thanks.