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Date:         Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:25:34 -0600
Reply-To:     Sam Stone <svs3@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Sam Stone <svs3@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
In-Reply-To:  <45BCD8D3.7010103@sbcglobal.net>
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Also this new engine about 1 year old which is why I kinda think it has more to fuel delivery, or fuel injection. How do I check if the dizzy is working properly? I just replaced the cap and rotor when I replaced the plugs.

Sam

Sam Stone wrote: > Hi, > A quick update in response to all the suggestions I have received so > far. I plan on doing a compression test this afternoon. It has new > plugs, less than week old but will check their condition when I do the > compression check. It doesn't burn any oil. I doubt the cat is clogged > as I put on a whole new exhaust system in Aug. including a cat. I will > also do my best to check relevant sensors - throttle position switch, > temp 1, temp 2, and the amf but it may be a bit of an adventure since > I haven't done this before. Also are there any tricks to checking the > compression on an 85 with a 2.1L Digijet? > > Thanks, > Sam > > Sam Stone wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I am having an issue with my 85 Westy with a 2.1 wbx and digijet fi. The >> idle is fine and power is good below about 3000 to 3200 rpms. Once I hit >> 3000 or 3200 rpms I lose power. This is most pronounced in third and >> fourth gears and goiing up hills. The timing seems ok; it is set at +/- >> 3 degrees btdc. I am pretty sure the ecu is good. I guess I can start by >> fine tuning the timing. It has new plugs, air filter, recent oil change >> and new filter. The fuel pump has been getting louder recently (last 3 >> months or so); I just ordered a new one and fuel filter (metal cannister >> type) for Van-Cafe and will install it when it arrives. Could this be a >> problem with the throttle body switch? I put in a new throttle body >> switch about six months ago. Any suggestions would be appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> Sam >> > >


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