Date:         Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:54:49 -0400
Reply-To:     S E A D O G S A I L I N G ! <loudesign@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         S E A D O G S A I L I N G ! <loudesign@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      91 Westy, low idle stall, low power ....help!
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The bus was driving just fine--no problems until I drove to north Georgia
last weekend, about 2.5 h drive. About halfway there I stopped to fill up
the 1/2 tank ,,,,,with some gas at the Wal-Mart plaza (which I never do- but
it was cheaper). Still no problems. All running normal.
Noticed van with low power (could only hold about 30-35mph) going up steep
mountain roads.  Next day, upon returning, van cranked
over fine, but would not hold a low idle and kept stalling.  I managed to
get going fast enough, and all is fine (no bucking or stumbling)---
but as soon as i decelerated to low idle --around 900 rpm)  van would stall
constantly. It would crank right back over like nothing wrong, but low
power, until I could get on expressway.  Then it runs normally -after an
initial surge or two --to regular power - as long as I am at upper speeds.
Other variables: I used the air conditioning a lot on this trip- and I never
do, since it slows the van down. did it pop a hose somewhere?     Did it
dropped a piston? -- Although it does not sound like that.

Is this a vacuum hose problem? (cruise control works fine)......

Can you help?  I am stuck and this is really dangerous to drive now.
(BTW-This is my daily driver!) Is there anything I can go look and check
for?



Thanks in advance!

Louize C
91 Westy
89 Westy
72 Westy
72 Bug

(BTW- RE: Window tinting.
I had all my windows tinted, the bus is MUCH MUCH cooler on the inside now.
It is totally fabulous, and I wish I had done it years ago. It is the best
money I spent on anything other than mechanical work on the bus.  The only
small problem is that you have to be carefo not to scratch it.....as my got
a few when shoving camping and windsurfing gear in the back cargo/hatch
area.)