Date:         Fri, 24 Aug 2001 07:02:40 -0700
Reply-To:     harald_nancy <harald_nancy@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
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From:         harald_nancy <harald_nancy@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Poor performance.  Need results
Comments: To: Justin Wolfe <wolfe@LISAIUS.COM>
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Justin,
Try to disconnect the O2 sensor first.
See if it runs better.
If it does, get a new O2 sensor.
Harald
'90 westy
http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/index.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin Wolfe" <wolfe@LISAIUS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 6:10 AM
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
>