Volks: I got a call last nite from a couple of bussers having trouble with their 81 Vanagon. Neither knows much about VW or autos for that matter. Symptoms: Wouldn't start. May have burned up the starter trying. Starter has been replaced. Then, while driving noticed a loss of power. Backed off the accelerator and it regained power. They had a non-VW mechanic "adjust" the timing. Ran well, then sputtering/losing power again. Now it won't start. Starter working intermittently. I'm trying to talk them thru as much as possible before I drive 2 hours. So Far: Battery o.k. Starter works most of the time. It has spark. I've got them trying to adjust the timing (without a timing lite). Fuel Filters o.k. I don't know much about the Type IV. Is there anything they should immediately check before trying to troubleshoot the FI system? Please respond B/C. I'm on Digest Mode. Thanks Shawn Clark 71 Westy 84 Westy |
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