Jeff, before I read the Pro Training Manual, I would have said, with out hesitating, that you have the classic "Vanagon Syndrome" for which there is an expensive ($120) VW fix or a cheap ($1) Vanagon List fix (see the archives) but now I know that many things can cause bucking while driving. Could you describe in more detail under what circumstances the bucking occurs? -Larry - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe wrote: > My father just returned from a trip to Maine in his '87 Westy; the same one > that recieved the $700.00 rear wheel cylinder, temp sensor and idle > stableizer treatment as well as a very long but much appreciated thread on > this list. The van ran fine but for a sporadic bucking problem that began in > upper N.Y. State. > > Any thoughts would be appreciated before it sees a DIFFERENT mechanic. > > Thanks, > > Jeff > > Cleveland, Ohio > > 82 Westy Diesel > 74 Beetle > 88 Jetta > 97 Jetta |
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