VANAGON archives -- December 2009, week 3 (#371)

Date:         Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:44:49 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2.1 engine tuning?? Better subject
Comments: To: Jim Cochran <mxsailor@gmail.com>
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On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 5:32 PM, Jim Cochran <mxsailor@gmail.com> wrote:

> <snip>
>
>> here's the remaining problem: idle slowly runs up to 2000 and hovers
>> around 1800-2000. Tap the gas pedal, it drops off to 1000 then works
>> up to 2000 again. Hesitation and lack of power up to about 2500 then
>> revs up smoothly and normally to peak rpm. Wot's wrong?
>>
>>
>
Jim,

Here's my WAG:
worn throttle body
Throttle Position Switch stuck or mis adjusted
intake air getting sucked in after the AFM

John Meeks
'91 Multivan
Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm

Radio Call:KC8ZFN

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