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Date:         Sat, 22 Jan 2005 10:34:01 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Runs great--for a minute or two ??
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I know this problem has been discussed recently on this list, and as I remember it has to do with one of the temp sensors.

I just installed new head gaskets. So far no leaks, started right up, system bled and the loud clatter from the lifters has gone away. But I can't drive the car (very far) because through it runs sweet on startup, it starts emitting dark exhuast, runs rough, and soon the RPMs slow to a stall. I can pull the throttle to keep it running as long as I want, but if I don't keep the revs above 2000 or so it chugs to a stop.

Turning the key "resets" it to run fine for a minute or two, then the symptoms return. It doesn't matter where the engine is in the temp range, it seems time-related.

Any help will be appreciated, of course.

Jim


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