Date:         Fri, 17 May 2002 16:45:43 -0600
Reply-To:     "John S. Klun" <jklun@GJ.NET>
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From:         "John S. Klun" <jklun@GJ.NET>
Subject:      I Cleaned my AFM...
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Volks-

Thanks to 'Mtn Gal's message in the archives about cleaning the AFM.

My 84GL 1.9l WBX had started hesitating and losing some of its power
when maintaining speed on the highway.  It seemed to occur more often at
around 60-65 mph... give it a tiny bit of gas to keep it at speed and it
would hesitate.

I can't afford an AFM so I looked up the archives for cleaning AFMs. I
chose the path of least resistance and took Mountain Gal's advice- get
some QD Electronic spray cleaner from NAPA ($4.99+ tax) and start
spraying.  I also used a can of air (from my computer) and blew all the
dust out of it first.  I sprayed the QD on, did a little wiping and then
blew it out with the air.  I made sure that the tracks were clear, did
one final spray with the QD and canned air and closed it up.

The van has been purring along since then (last Wed.) and my mileage has
improved from about 22+ to 24+.  I'm sure this is a temporary fix but
now I can start saving for a replacement AFM.

Again, THANKS Mountain Gal!