Date:         Mon, 21 Aug 2000 07:52:54 MST
Reply-To:     Kris Estes <krisestes@hotmail.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kris Estes <krisestes@hotmail.com>
Subject:      Help '88 Vanagon Broke down, need oppinions
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Hello all,
While driving from Prescott, AZ to the White Mountains (220 Mi w/ a few
significant climbs w/ heavy rain at times)I broke down pretty damn close to
the middle of nowhere.  Here is how it went, I filled up with a 1/2 tank of
fuel and proceeded to drive the last 35 miles of my trip.  After about 20-25
miles I start to notice loss of power.  Have to throw it into low (auto)
just to crawl at 15-10 MPH up pretty minor climbs.  I pull over and let it
rest 2 times since it is about to die (really bogging).  The Van does
restart at this point yet just barely stays running without any power still.
  Somehow I make it to within 1/4 miles of the nearest phone and stay the
night.  Next morning, van starts once then dies and then refuses to start. I
have it towed into town.  I replace cap/rotor, plugs, replace fuel filter,
nothing. Here is something significant, I can remove the fuel filter and it
will start but still refuses to start when the normal fuel supply is in
place. My thoughts were either a bad tank of gas or possibly the fuel
pressure regulator??  There is one place in the small town of
Pinetop-Lakside that works on VW's.  He is open 3 days a week W-F so I will
leave it with him. Anyone experienced something similar?  Would love to hear
some other trouble shooting tips!

Thanks so much in advance and I will summarize what I find out!

Kris Estes

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