Date:         Sun, 3 May 2009 14:48:45 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: speedo cable busted?
Comments: To: Greg S <sorkilmo@gmail.com>
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On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 2:32 PM, Greg S <sorkilmo@gmail.com> wrote:
olfsburg Vanagon
>
> PS - took it for my first trip today. Man that's a vague shifting gearbox.
> Also just quit on me once  (then started up and no problems) -- vanagon
> syndrome?
> But what a view.


They are worth the extra work even if just for the view!

Engine quitting can be a few things. Did you buy it recently? Either way....

While you're checking out the fuel hoses in the engine bay, (hint
hint) have a look for obvious loose and/or corroded wires. A
quitting/intermittent engine sure sounds like loose wire to me.

And carry a spare ignition switch. They're cheap. They do wear out,
and a worn or hinky switch could possibly cause an engine to quit. If
your switch does go south, doing a temp swap is easy. Just pull the
plug off the old one, put new one on, your keys serve as a means to
unlock the steering, and the new switch can be turned with a small
slot blade screwdriver.

Neil.

>



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