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Date:         Thu, 17 May 2012 20:59:14 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
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From:         Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
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On 5/17/2012 7:54 PM, Gary Meier wrote: > I'm having an intermittent problem with the above vehicle quitting > while driving. Initially this was mainly when the engine had been > working hard; i.e. prolonged climb at the low end of the RPM range. > Now it's beginning to happen more frequently and under a variety of > conditions. When it stops if you let it set for 10-15 minutes it > restarts and drives fine for an undetermined period of time (now > getting shorter). I've replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter and most > of the hoses on the fuel and intake system. Any suggestions on where > to look will be greatly appreciated.

Fuel, ignition, compression. I'll assume compression is good, since when it runs, it runs. You've made some changes to fuel. Look toward ignition. Perhaps the coil is getting weak when warm - it's getting warmer outside in most areas, so that might explain why it's starting to happen more often.

It could also be the ECU. They're known to develop cold solder joints in old age, which might be exacerbated by warm/cold cycles. But that involves a soldering iron.


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