Date:         Sat, 26 Feb 2005 13:27:31 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
Comments: To: -- Dan Roberts <danielcroberts@AOL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2005022613320444@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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On 2/26/05 11:28, "-- Dan Roberts" <danielcroberts@AOL.COM> wrote:

> We have checked everything List members suggested and much more and the
> problem remains. An update on the symptoms: This AM I drove at about 68mph
> until the engine was thoroughly warmed up (10 minutes). At that point, the
> engine began balking as if it was fuel starved. I could maintain a speed
> of 60mph but nothing higher or the hesitation returned. This hesitation
> eventually occurred in all 4 gears although, for about 20 minutes, I could
> drive at 4000RPMs in lower gears. Eventually, all gears balked at about
> 4,000 RPMs or lower.
>
> Yesterday, I thought the problem was fixed when, after returning to the
> van from an hour of library research, it ran above 4000 RPMs with no
> problem. However, when the engine warmed up, the problems returned.
>
> Today, I thouroughly clearned the ECU plug (both ends, the plug and the
> ECU end)but this made no difference.
>
> No, the mechanic is not a Vanagon specialist. He's a competent foreign car
> specialist who sees Vanagons only occasionally--in recent years.
>
> I'm heading west to Arizona and hope I can at least drive at 60mph. I will
> check for further respones in another library along the way.
>
> Thanks to all who took the time to make suggestions. With your help, I
> will solve this problem.
>
> Dan R
> 89 Westy 4speed
>
>

This is really starting to sound like a hot coil.
jimt