Proper idle setting is over 800 RPM.. 850 I think? Bradley Flubacher State College, PA '81 diesel rabbit '82 diesel westy '82 diesel van '84 GL wasserboxer -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Gnarlodious Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 4:22 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: extended idling with a diesel?
Just that I think the idle speed should be above 800 RPM for extended idling. I have a stick in the van for this purpose, to hold the pedal down slightly. Entity Bret Berger spoke thus: > I find the noise and rattle inside the > camper rather comforting :-\ ) Me too! Rachel Santa Fe, http://www.gnarlodious.com |
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