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Date:         Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:22:10 -0800
Reply-To:     Michael Diehr <md03@XOCHI.COM>
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From:         Michael Diehr <md03@XOCHI.COM>
Subject:      Re: High Altitude Start Problem
In-Reply-To:  <ddc33cb279d292d6c1c96668dc49b816@comcast.net>
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On Feb 15, 2006, at 8:35 PM, Keith Ovregaard wrote:


> After two recent trips to the mountains in my 90 Syncro I noticed the
> engine has experienced trouble starting at high altitude (5000- 7000
> ft.) I have to give it some throttle and it will start. A bit rough
> until warm-up then runs fine after that. Sometimes stalls if I take my
> foot off the pedal. When I get back to sea level it always starts
> right
> up without touching the throttle.
>
> Anybody know what would cause that to happen?


My 85 westy had the same problem, turned out the throttle body screws
had come loose and it had a massive air leak.   Check for air/vacuum
leaks?
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