Date:         Fri, 24 Aug 2001 10:11:48 -0400
Reply-To:     Bill Knight <bill.knight@USA.NET>
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From:         Bill Knight <bill.knight@USA.NET>
Subject:      Re: Poor performance.  Need results
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Classic Temp Sensor II symptoms... Might just be a dirty or corroded
connection.  Clean the plug and pins with quality contact cleaner.

The sensor is the next to the water pump, the one with two wires.

Bill Knight
Raleigh, NC

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Justin Wolfe
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 9:11 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Poor performance. Need results


Strike one!
In my on going battle with my 84' westy.


Symtoms:

1) Gas milage: 13mpg
2) BUCKING on the highway like it's going out of style.  Will pull over
to reset.  And will run fine.
3) When first started up in morning will idle for about 2 min (very
well)  then suddenly start choking and engine will cut out.

Solutions:

1) I installed an air flow adapter cable to see if this would clear up
my BUCKING!  Didn't work.

I am ready to start replacing parts.

What should I replace?
I know I should check the grounds. (where are they located?)

Going to Canada for a week of camping next week.  Need to resolve ASAP.

thanks

Justin
84' Westy
Vermont