Date:         Sun, 5 Jan 2003 22:19:46 -0900
Reply-To:     Jeff Hartman <jeffskier49@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Hartman <jeffskier49@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      rough idling and running
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I just experienced a dramatic change in engine idle and running smotheness
in my 86 vanagon.  After a couple of hours of use with no problems, and upon
restarting my car, a little pressure on the gas produced choking, backfiring
and stalling, to the extent that I quickly shut the engine down.  The oil
was about 1 quart low.  After letting the car cool down for a couple of
hours.  I brought the oil up and it ran fine for 5 or 6 miles and then again
it went into the choking backfiring mode. Upon being completely warmed up it
subsided some, but was still idling roughly.

Not sure where to start looking for the problem, but there have been so many
times where someone on this list suggested a simple fix that saved me major
$ that I thought I would start here first.  Thanks in advance.

Jeff Hartman
Juneau, AK




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