Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:55:00 -0600
Reply-To: Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Fwd: Westy Gutless Until Warmed Up
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Miguel
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From: Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: Westy Gutless Until Warmed Up
To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
I resolved this issue a few weeks ago, but wanted to wrap it up here too.
After a variety of problems, as described previously in this thread, I also
found a bad O2 sensor. I replaced this one with a new on from VC and the
van runs smooth like butta! Thanks to the list once again and, the almighty
Bentley, of course.
Miguel
Miguel
On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 5:55 AM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>wrote:
> Thanks for your advice Dennis. That all makes sense....I am going to check
> that Temp 2 sensor first though, as it does run great every time I reset
> the computer (turn engine off, then on again.) I will check with her to see
> what work she's had done to it, although I'm pretty sure it's very little,
> if any. It mostly sits for months in the sun. It's a wonder any air made it
> through that air filter. Engineer's vehicle...and you know what they say
> about Cobblers' children and their shoes
>
> Miguel
>
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> On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 5:05 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>> No power while cold may indicate a problem with the Temp 2 sensor but
>> usually this is indicative of a mechanical or fuel delivery problem.
>> Injectors with poor delivery-spray patterns, excessive carbon deposits
>> especially behind the intake valves or leaking valves, or an engine with
>> compression problems leave their indications during cold-warming up
>> performance. Since you have no history a Compression-leak down test is in
>> order then check the injectors for spray pattern.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> Of Miguel Pacheco
>> Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 6:34 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Westy Gutless Until Warmed Up
>>
>> I'm working on my friend's 86 Westy (2.1.) When she brought it to me, it
>> would not get up to temp and was gutless. I could turn it off, then back on
>> and it would run fine for a couple of minutes, then back to gutless. I
>> installed a new thermostat and now it warms up and runs nicely once warm.
>> It's still gutless before it gets up to temp, though. Changed cap and
>> rotor, plus new air filter as they were way overdue. Also, set TPS and this
>> seems to be just right.
>> I'll hit the bible tomorrow and do some resistance checks, but any advice
>> is greatly appreciated.
>> Thanks,
>> Miguel
>>
>>
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