After I've been on the freeway for any period of time my 87 2.1 doesn't idle properly. It will stay up as high as 22-2300. Idle is fine while running around town. I've only had this van a few weeks and have also noticed the gas mileage is poor for a Vanagon, about 15MPG. Not sure if it is related or not. Engine appears to be a factory reman (VW of Canada stickers) and is reported to have about 40,000 miles on it. It runs great except for occasional vanagon syndrome. I will try a better alternator ground and see if that helps.
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