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740 GLE diesel stops dead.... why? 700 83

posted by  someone claiming to be Leonard on  Tue Oct 31 08:47 CST 2000 [RELATED]

I know zero about diesel engines. An 83 turbo diesel is pulling a hill at highway speed when it stops running, "like someone turned the key off". The mechanic, who also knows nothing about diesels, changes the fuel filter. Still nothing. I buy the car for $100 and am trying to figure out what to look for or how to make it run again, IF that is even possible. Does this car have an electric fuel pump? Is there any other device that might have triggered the interuption of fuel? The Caterpillar that I run quits running once it the fuel flow stops. Otherwise, it would run forever. What "kills" the engine in one of these VW diesels? Mechanical or electrical? The car has 160K and I know none of its history at all. Anyone wish to tell me what to look for, where to check fuel flow, etc? I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks,

Leonard





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