Date:         Tue, 6 Jun 2000 22:10:25 EDT
Reply-To:     Ibuyvws@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Paul Bucco <Ibuyvws@AOL.COM>
Subject:      cold engine problem on 87 wolfsburg edition
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Hi list,

      I have a problem that just started w/in the last few days.  My 87 has a
rebuilt engine w/ about 1800 miles on it.  The oil and oil filter have been
replaced at 350 miles, about 1000 miles, and at 1500 miles.  It is a 2.1
automatic.  I kept it below 55 mph for the first 1000 miles and now will only
go 65mph tops on the freeway.  When i start it up and begin to back up it is
fine, but when i pull it  out of the driveway and go, it bogs down a bit and
then seems to kick in slowly but surely.  It just seems to lack power for a
bit.  I never let the tank get below 1/4 of a tank so i don't think it is
junk in the tank, and the injectors,fuel filter, and fuel  lines are as new
as the engine.  I do not have the heat or a/c on during these times and
outside air temp. is usually in the 60's or so.   Any clues?

Thanks in advance,

Paul F. Bucco Jr.
ibuyvws@aol.com
jersey shore
87  Wolfsburg Edition Vanagon/Money Pit
71  Squareback  Automatic
65 21 Window Deluxe Bus