This was discussed very recently, like last week maybe. It was suggested that a separate ground strap be installed between the AFM and the body, or perhaps it was the engine block (which should be grounded to the body itself. After much comparing of notes, that seemed like it might do the trick. Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of |A. Hurley |Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:34 PM |To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM |Subject: Re: Heat, vapor lock, won't start? | |Ah, right - 1985 Vanagon. | |I have changed the temperature sensors.... | |Thanks, | |Andree | |On Wed, 18 Aug 2010, Jim Arnott |wrote: | |> change your temp sensor I & II. Check engine grounds. |> Tell us what vehicle we're workin' on . |> |> Jim |> |> -------------------------------------------------- |> From: "A. Hurley" <ahurley@SHOPVIEWIT.COM> |> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 8:38 PM |> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> |> Subject: [VANAGON] Heat, vapor lock, won't start? |> |>> Hi, |>> |>> This problem seems to happen only when we go to Idaho in summer - each |>> year I go through the temperature sensor, fuel filter, etc - in a panic |>> and the van works fine in Seattle. |> | |Sincerely, | |Andree Hurley |
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