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Date:         Sat, 3 Oct 2009 03:42:16 +0000
Reply-To:     James V <tornadored@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         James V <tornadored@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
Comments: To: Don Hundt <dhundt@bendbroadband.com>
In-Reply-To:  <95E5FE9944AD43618EA4FAC5154CA903@hundt8d78adec8>
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On 10/2/09, Don Hundt <dhundt@bendbroadband.com> wrote: > Whatever else you do, after you get it fixed, change the oil. With so much > gas that it came out the exhaust, you probably got a fair amount past your > rings and into the crankcase. > Good luck, > Don > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James V" <tornadored@GMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 3:41 PM > Subject: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding > > >> Hello List, >> >> I am in Riverton, Wyoming, trying to get back to So Cal. I just spent >> a week in Yellowstone, and my 88 westy had some intermittent problems >> starting, getting worse in the last couple days. (turning, just takes >> several tries to start). >> >> If the car had been running a while, and I turned it off, it would >> start up fine again. However, it seems that if the car sat for for >> about 45 min to 3 hrs, it would be more likely to have trouble >> starting. But, from dead-cold in the morning, it seems to start ok. >> >> This morning, I started it up okay, then let it idle. It suddenly >> shut off after about 5-7 min, and I have been unable to restart since. >> It seems it's flooded and upon inspection there is fuel leaking from >> the exhaust. Really flooded. >> >> None of the shops in town can get to my van until Monday... something >> about hunting season. Although, a mechanic I talked to *might* be >> able to get to it if he has time. In the meantime, he said to open up >> the intake to let it air out. His first guesses would be coolant temp >> sensor, AFM, and cold start valve. I replaced temp sensor a week ago. >> I have a spare AFM that I will put in. Not sure what to do about >> testing/replacing the cold start valve. He said to try starting it >> with the pedal floored in "flood mode." >> >> Anyway, after swapping the AFM, I'm gonna give it another go, and >> hopefully the mechanic will become available if needed. But in the >> meantime, if anyone can offer ANY advice/assistance I'd really >> appreciate it. >> >> Please pmail. If you're kind enough to leave a phone number, even >> better. Gotta run... will check back in if I can. >> >> Thanks, >> >> James >> >> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >> signature database 4477 (20091002) __________ >> >> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >> http://www.eset.com >> >> >> > > Thanks guys. Van is moving. Will follow up later. james


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