Date:         Fri, 9 Aug 2013 10:08:43 -0600
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: '87 2.1 Engine running rich
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        Is it possible that the O2Snsr Heater is bad or that Heaters Circuit/
Connector has a problem? I actually would guess that HotExhaust would
heat the O2Snsr in less than 10mins but don't know for sure just how
long it takes.

                                                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 9 Aug , 2013, at 5:42 AM, Bob Anderson wrote:

> Hi,
> I have a question regarding my 2.1 engine running rich when first
> started and then seems to smooth out when warmed after about 10
> minutes, however yesterday , after I had driven home from work,
> about 5 miles, I turned the key off and then restarted the engine
> and it started running rough again, a little exhaust smoke and that
> exhaust odor of running rich, and then stalled.
> I just installed this engine a few weeks ago after a winter project
> of replacing the head gaskets and I now have just over 200 miles on
> it from short trips back and forth to work. This engine is new to
> me, as I bought it from someone last year who did a conversion.
> Your suggestions and advice is much appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bob Anderson
> '86 Vanagon GL
> Wilmington, MA