Date:         Sun, 6 May 2001 14:54:50 -0500
Reply-To:     Dave Baker <DBAKER5@kc.rr.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Baker <DBAKER5@kc.rr.com>
Subject:      Re: 1986GL update
Comments: To: DieterKnittel@aol.com
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Dieter Knittel <DieterKnittel@aol.com> wrote:

> Now i have checked every cable in and around the engine....I found 2 of
them were
> disconnected, I connected them again but again not change in performance.
I also took that lid
> off the AFM, removed the silicon etc.....everything there looks ok ? no
build up except a little
> white stuff I removed from the top brown wire connection .   After i
started the engine, it runs for
> about 20 sec. then totally starts jerking and puffing and Dies?

OK.  Now we're getting somewhere.  How easily does it start?  Does it start
as soon as you engage the starter?  Or does it grind a while before it
catches?  What color is the smoke coming out of the exhaust?  What else do
you notice when it starts "jerking and puffing?"  Any lights come on in the
instrument cluster -- e.g., the oil pressure warning light?

I really think, Dieter, if you can provide some more specific information on
your van's symptoms, someone on the list will be able to help you out.  Just
relax a bit and think things through.

Gutes Glück!

Dave in KC
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1