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Date:         Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:54:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
Subject:      Re: Quick troubleshooting question
Comments: To: Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM>
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I wouldn't suspect the fuel pump. Usually fuel pumps (and filters) cause problems at higher speeds (high fuel demand) first.

I'd look first for a loose vacuum line. Also, check electrical connections, especially the AFM connector.

Karl Wolz

|-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of |Aaron |Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 12:46 PM |To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM |Subject: Quick troubleshooting question | |I am about to dive into troubleshooting a problem with my '87 westy. It = |seems that after giving it more than 1/4 throttle while under load in = |any gear, I lose all power. If I let off the gas pedal, it comes back to = |life. However, I can rev it freely when it's in neutral, so it seems to = |be associated with load. It also does this whether warm or cold. I'm not = |sure where to start, but I figured I would start with the buzzing fuel = |pump and go from there. It seems if it were a fueling issue, it would be = |more of a sputter, not a sudden cut-out like it is.=20 | | It seems like there are so many routes one could take. What would you = |do? | |Thanks! |Aaron |'87 Westy


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