Date:         Mon, 6 Jul 2009 04:46:00 -0500
Reply-To:     Andrew Philbrick <herrschildkrote@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Andrew Philbrick <herrschildkrote@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 84 Vanagon Intermittent Smoking
Comments: To: Steve Young <sja_young@yahoo.com>
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Hey Steve,

I had a similar problem with my '86 with a 2.1ltr in it.  If nothing turns
up from the other fine suggestions other lists members, I'd check the
injectors.  I had a sticky injector on my van.  I treated it with Seafoam
and it solved the problem.

Again, check compression/oil level/etc first as those problems won't be
solved with cleaning the FI system.

Andrew



On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 10:13 PM, Steve Young <sja_young@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi List,
>   The engine sounds fine. I took it to a mechanic after the first time it
> happened and he suspected a stuck valve. That said the engine sounds fine
> even when disgorging lots of burnt oil. No rattles, or backfires.
>