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Date:         Sun, 13 Jan 2002 01:11:56 -0500
Reply-To:     Laurence Smith <lsmith@COGECO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Laurence Smith <lsmith@COGECO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Power loss still in '85
Comments: To: Andree Hurley <ahurley@VIEWIT.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <Pine.BSF.4.30.0201121148390.56320-100000@bemnet.pair.com>
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I think the fuel injection is suspect. It can be a PITA to diagnose and resolve.

Based on the numerous fuel injection problems posted on this list and your description of the problem I would break down the cause into probabilties:

The high probabilty stuff first: * Worn out Air Flow Meter * Temp II sender gone bad

Medium probability: * Timing * Idle stabilizer * Vaccuum leak * O2 sensor

Low probability stuff: * ECU * Fuel pump * Fuel pressure regulator * Throttle switch * Collapsed catalytic * Ground wires * Hall sender * Gummed up injector(s)

Most of this stuff can be tested with a voltage/ohmn meter and a Bentley manual.

My guess: Temp II sender

Laurence Smith Hamilton, ON 90 Westy (fanumbos)

> -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List > [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf > Of Andree Hurley > Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 11:54 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Power loss still in '85 > > > The latest - > > I took the van first to a dealer service area where he told > me the fuel > injection system is such a problem that the Santa Monica > dealer (where > this guy used to work) charged a minimum of $500 to look at > it, and maybe > they did too (Van Nuys area). I went to a mechanic across > the street who > also thought it was the fuel system, and said he would > need it for two > hours next week to trouble shoot it. The third shop I went > to actually > drove it, again said it was a fuel problem, mentioned the > pump (which was > replaced once before I got it) might be the problem as I changed the > filter, and if not ther could be a problem anywhere from in > the tank to > the other end. He would need the car for two days. I looked > into getting > an O2 sensor and a new fuel pump but didn't buy either yet. > This only > happens after it has been running and is fully warmed up. > Kind of reminds > me of a vapor problem I had with my truck once, but.... > > Andree > > ________________________ > Check it out! > http://www.viewit.com/ http://www.onwatersports.com/ Both updated with new links!


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