I had an '89 Mitsubishi truck with a similar problem. A mechanic I went to High School with suggested replacing the plug wires. I could not understand what that would have to do with it cutting out when it rained. When I finally did change the wires during a routine tune up, the problem disappeared. Walter Evens Hesperia, CA, USA 2-85GLs ----- Original Message ----- From: "Forhan, Thomas" <Thomas.Forhan@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 6:45 AM Subject: NPR Reporter Wants to Dump Her Vanagon!
> NPR's Kathleen Schalch has given the ultimatim to her husband! > > Their 175K '91 Carat stalls when "damp" or raining. Their mechanic said "I > dunno". > > Spark plug wires? Whatcha think? > > Demented Tom F. > |
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