TAC
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- Joined
- Feb 18, 2002
- Messages
- 252
- Location
- Bothell, WA
- Corvette
- 1987 Yellow Callaway TT Convertible & 2003 MY Z06
You all remember the story...I have gas starvation that shows up when the tank is just under 1/2 full. The car bucks and snorts when getting into the gass pedal. Today it did it while only 1/4 empty. I was going slightly uphill at 30 or so and goosed it a little and about hit the dash when the engine bucked on me. The problem happened going uphill and downhill and around a corner. I went to a gas station and put in 6 1/2 gallons and went back out. Surprise, surprise, the problem is still there.
I'm thinking more that this is a fuel filter problem, not a problem with the fuel pump or pickup. Does this sound right to you? I haven't had a chance to open up the top of the tank and look in yet but I'm thinking I should just change the filter again. Keep in mind the car sat for 10 years so even though I replaced the fuel filter last year it may have become plugged again. Also, I have heard some people say this year car has 2 gas filters. If so, I know only one got replaced.
Does this sound like a fuel filter problem and if so, does the '87 vette have 1 or two gas filters? I know where the main one is...under the body necessitating removal of the x-brace. Where is the second one, if it exists? TIA
I'm thinking more that this is a fuel filter problem, not a problem with the fuel pump or pickup. Does this sound right to you? I haven't had a chance to open up the top of the tank and look in yet but I'm thinking I should just change the filter again. Keep in mind the car sat for 10 years so even though I replaced the fuel filter last year it may have become plugged again. Also, I have heard some people say this year car has 2 gas filters. If so, I know only one got replaced.
Does this sound like a fuel filter problem and if so, does the '87 vette have 1 or two gas filters? I know where the main one is...under the body necessitating removal of the x-brace. Where is the second one, if it exists? TIA