Date:         Sat, 29 Apr 2000 15:42:57 -0400
Reply-To:     Tim <hanninkt@IX.NETCOM.COM>
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From:         Tim <hanninkt@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Subject:      HELP! Problems with my '87
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I was taking my saugter roller skating this morning and stopped at a friends
house to pick someome one up and it refused to start. It was acting like it
wasn't getting any gas. I loosened the return line and had fuel at that
point. I was getting good spark at the plug wire connection. I pulled off
each set of injectors and found that I had a decent spray pattern on each
injector.
I re-assembled it and it started, but was popping or backfiring. at idle. At
higher rpms it ran ok, but had no power. I limped home at 25 mph and found
the exhaust system and back bumper very hot.
So far, I have replaced all of my fuel lines (I developed a leak when I
moved the injector harness around), replaced the vacuum line to the fuel
pressure regulator, replaced the line to the brake booster, replaced the
rotor, and spark plugs, and generally checked all of my electrical
connections under the hood. I know replacing the parts wasn't part of the
problem, but I just bought this vanagon and wanted to get it ready for
summer vacation.
I have fun out of ideas and am looking for some input.

TIA TIm Hannink
Winter Park, Florida