Date:         Thu, 10 May 2001 21:40:45 -0500
Reply-To:     Dan Eggert <deggert@new.rr.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dan Eggert <deggert@new.rr.com>
Subject:      Starting problem
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Hello Volks,
The other day after I fixed my tail lights, I ripped out the heat system from underneath the van.  All the hoses, flap boxes, and cables were all junk.  The heat booster looks like it is alright, but I never had it running so I don't know if it is working and the heat boxes are in good shape too.  I took it out so it doesn't get ruined while I drive around until I can afford to put the system back in.  Back to the problem,  it now hesitates to start.  I usually have to tap the gas pedal quickly and then it will start.  To me it sounds like a cold start valve problem, but I just recently changed it and the problem started immediately after I took out everything.  The wiring for the heat system is still in, I just taped up all the ends and stuffed it into the heater hose that runs over the gas tank and into the dash until I can get it out without ruining it..  Could it be because I disconnected everything?  I also put in a new section of fuel line right before the fuel pump where the T to the heat booster was connected.  Also, does anyone know where I can get a set of straight pipes to put in place of the heat boxes?  I want to get them off the van too before they get ruined.
Thanks everyone.
Eggz

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