Date:         Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:18:32 -0700
Reply-To:     jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
Subject:      Re: unexplained power loss - help!
Comments: To: Greg Marshall <Mr.Marshall@SYMPATICO.CA>
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You said "good compression". Does that mean you checked the compression
numbers?

This sounds a lot like when the number 3 valve seat "dropped" in my
1980.

Jon


On Wed, 18 Apr 2007, Greg Marshall wrote:

> Okay folks, I can't figure this one out.
>
> I was driving along the other day nice and smooth, then got on the
> highway.  Put the pedal down, went thruogh the gears, and the van
> stalled out on me at 4th.  I pulled over, started it up, merged back on
> the highway, and the van had no juice.  It felt like it was only running
> on three cylinders.
>
> I limped home, and went through everything.  The engine appears to be in
> tip top shape.  It starts quick and easy, has compression, fuel, spark,
> etc. and sounds just like it always has.  I don't think it's an engine
> issue.
>
> I checked all four breaks next, and all the wheels spin smooth.
>
> I considered a fouled exhaust, but my system is a straight heaterbox to
> header setup with no cat. I can't imagine what could go wrong with it.
>
> Is there some kind of transmission/clutch/CV issue that could be causing
> this?
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks, Greg 82 Westy
>