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Date:         Wed, 24 Sep 2003 13:27:23 -0400
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: Wonderful Paint Job - No Start
Comments: To: Larry HIMLI <lhimli@MSN.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY4-F12UzQIirBHORU0000e215@hotmail.com>
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On Wed, 24 Sep 2003, Larry HIMLI wrote:

> The engine compartment was completely coated with dust from the body work. > I figured that it must have sucked too much dust. I washed down the engine, > checked the air filter (clean - no sign of the dust) and it still wouldn't > stay running for more than a couple minutes. Pretty sure it's not getting > gas.

The first thing I'd try is cleaning the distributor cap and coil thoroughly. It could be the dust is forming a conductive coating and shorting out the ignition.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si


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