Date:         Wed, 14 Mar 2001 12:11:22 -0800
Reply-To:     Brent Christensen <brent@VANAGON.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Brent Christensen <brent@VANAGON.COM>
Subject:      Fw: 87 syncro stalling
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Does anyone have suggestions for Tabitha's problem?  (read details below)

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tabitha Onorato" <kenzy@tidewater.net>
To: <info@vanagon.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 9:17 PM
Subject: 87 syncro stalling


> I have an 87 syncro that stalls after running for more than 5 minutes.
> The engine begins to miss and acts as if it running too rich. If left to
> idle it stalls. If driven it does not stall but it hesitates. If the
> ignition is shut off and then restarted it runs fine for a few minutes
> before the symptoms return. Turning the ignition on and off seems to be
> resetting something in the engine management system. The air flow meter,
> oxygen sensor, and air idle valve are new. The temperature sensor is
> reading the correct resistance according to the book. I have checked
> electrical connections and grounds. I suspect it may be the ecu but I
> wanted to see if anyone has any other suggestions. Any responses are
> appreciated.
>