Date:         Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:18:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Toni Rizzo <toni@MCN.ORG>
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From:         Toni Rizzo <toni@MCN.ORG>
Subject:      Help! Stranded in Phoenix-Loses power and dies
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While driving to Phoenix last night on I-10 from Tucson there was an
accident and a major slow down for about 10 miles. After we got past the
accident and i stepped on the gas, my '90 automatic Westy just lost
power and went from 30 mph to 20 to 10 and after creeping along died and
wouldn't start again. I waited about 20 minutes and tried again and the
same thing happened. So I got towed to my brother's in Phoenix. I tried
starting it this morning and she didn't want to start...sort of
sputtered. The second time I tried she did start but sounds weak. My
brother has the Bentley out now but doesn't really know anything about
these engines. Any ideas anyone? I just had a new O2 sensor put in 3
weeks ago before I left on this trip and she's been running fine until
now. The coolant looks good and the oil level is fine. Anyone in the
Phoenix area have any ideas? Is there a good mechanic here?

Thanks!

Toni from northern Ca
'90 Westy