Date:         Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:42:16 -0400
Reply-To:     John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: unexplained power loss - help!
Comments: To: jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
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Has anyone checked the connector at the end of the sparkplug wire for
corrosion where it goes over #3 plug?  A badly corroded connector will give
the 3-cylinder effect.  I have had it happen within 6 months after
installing new plug and new plugwires (from list vendor, not FLAPS).

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "jon" <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: unexplained power loss - help!


> 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
>>
>