Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 15:32:52 -0400
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From: MilosKitchen <sagmoore@ZOOMINTERNET.NET>
Subject: Re: newbie - where is the gas???
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Lisa,
So, what you are saying is that there is a massive hesitation between the
time when you push the gas pedal and when the engine revs, or is it that it
revs but there is no power there when the clutch is engaging? Does it do the
same thing (hesitate) on a level stretch?
A properly running 2.1L engine with a good clutch won't exhibit the behavior
you are describing. After driving the Ford, I would not expect you to have
problems with the van.
Dave
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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
Lisa Bliss
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 2:39 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: newbie - where is the gas???
All,
As you know, I am a new to the vanagon and to this list. I am trying to
learn the ins and outs of my vehicle before I leave for Colorado. Yesterday
I was in a carpool line that was located on a narrow gravel driveway that
also curved and went uphill. This involved a series of stops and starts on
an incline. I learned to drive on a manual transmission and have driven
various manual transmission cars over my lifetime. For 8 years I drove a 94
Ford Explorer with a manual transmission, so I know how to drive a heavy
vehicle with a stick shift. Lets just say that my heart skipped a few
beats when I got more than the expected bit of rollback every time I
started up the hill from a stop. I totally freaked out the driver behind me
when it looked like I was about to roll backwards into her. It seems that I
had to floor the gas every time and even with the gas floored it took a
second or two to get going. I know the vanagon engine is not powerful. I
expect this problem to be even more pronounced when the vehicle is loaded
with gear.
Is this normal? Just a matter of me getting used to the feel of the clutch?
Does it suggest a fuel line or other problem?
I will be taking a trip to Asheville NC this weekend so I will get a taste
of driving in the mountains.
Lisa Bliss
87 Westy "Bree"
Atlanta, GA
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