About Rick O. Expertise Classic, aircooled (rear engine) 1949-1979 VW's, specializing in electrical problems, fuel injection, and Type 181 "The Thing".
NOTE: I have limited experience on water-cooled VWs (Rabbit, Golf, Jetta, etc...) but I am glad to help to the extent of my knowledge, due to the fact there are currently no other experts registered for these models.
Experience 15 years of aircooled VW ownership and maintenance.
Publications Wikipedia, VW Beetle
Education/Credentials Retired US military Electronics Tech/Master Training Specialist, Civilian Computer engineer.
Question hi there i have 89 vw van that starts but as soon as i put it into gear to move it dies out or does not have enough power to move, i just raplaced the alternator could that have messed something up or to do u think its a fuel filter or pump or something thanx
Answer Spence,
It is possible you have low fuel pressure, but the list of other possibilities are long. Sorry, I do not know the fuel pressure specs for an 89 VW Van. However, the reason the alternator was replaced may have the answer: Is there low voltage to the ignition system? Before starting the battery should show about 12V. After starting you should see about 14V coming from the alternator.
