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Date:         Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:16:58 -0400
Reply-To:     ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: 1.9 won't start when hot outside
Comments: To: Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
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I think this is low manifold vacuum try backing off the valve adjustment and see if that helps http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/hydraulicll.htm

Bob

----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Guzyk" <paullist@GUZYK.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 12:03 AM Subject: Re: 1.9 won't start when hot outside

> sorry, I talked to too many people this week. > > The problem is not with a Syncro, it's with a 1.9 engine in an 84. > > what's interesting is that he can push start it. > > -Paul > >> >>------- >>Three times now the van has not started in hot weather. Two were >>fresh starts and the engine cold. It turns over but doesn't fire. >>There is spark and the distributor is fine. The battery is new. Once >>in Osoyoos (Hot weather) I stopped for gas and the same thing would >>not start. I push started it no problem. Then was able to drive all >>the way to Kimberly. I can hear the pump build up pressure and then >>stop. It just doesn't fire. >


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