Date:         Sun, 18 Apr 2004 20:44:24 -0400
Reply-To:     "Stylianides, Georgios" <gstylia@TEMPEST.COEDU.USF.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Stylianides, Georgios" <gstylia@TEMPEST.COEDU.USF.EDU>
Subject:      86 Vanagon - Engine won't start
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We hope we can get some input on this:
While driving our Van died on us. Just died. No warnings of any sort. We
looked in the engine compartment and the alternator seemed to have been
fried. Actually, it literary fried.

I replaced the alternator and belt but the Van will still not start. I
was told that when the alternator fries like that, an overload takes
place and other ignition/timing components may be damaged.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. We tried a couple of tests for
some components and they seemed to be fine. We also replaced the
ignition coil and ignition spark plug wires, including the spark plugs.
The engine cranks fine and spark goes through the plug wires, but we
seem to be getting no spark in the engine, and we smell gas after
cranking it for a couple of times. We assume it is an ignition/timing
issue.

Vanagon 1986, 2.1 gas MV engine, Digifant


george