Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:48:21 -0700
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
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Since it idles fine & gets bad under load SparkPlugWires do come to
mind ~ I have seen that a number of times ~ 1st being in 1963 when my
Dad & I were convinced that our '60Falcon was in need a new Trany & it
turned out to be BadSparkPlugWires ~ Don't recall just how we figured
that 1 out but do recall that my Dad was very relieved ~~
ORR ~ DeanB
On 16 Jan , 2014, at 8:52 PM, JRodgers wrote:
> On 1/16/2014 9:43 PM, SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss ) wrote:
>> re
>> Suspicion: Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. "
>>
>> is it making contact at idle or not ?
>> it either is, or it isn't.
>> which one ?
>
> It idles beautifully! 800 rpm.
>
>>
>> if you need to know how to adjust it,
>> or how to tweak it when normal adjusting won't work anymore, just
>> ask.
>
> Just might do that.
>>
>> There is just nothing like 'having everything in spec, and every
>> feature
>> checked.'
>
> Agreed!
>>
>> if it's rough at idle..
>> you start by checking compression, and for intake leaks.
> Idle is smooth as silk.
>>
>> how are the injector spray patterns ?
> Dunno - but recently serviced.
>>
>> Does the O2 sensor have a decent output ?
>
> Dunno
>> if no..why isn't there a new one on the engine .?
>
> Just haven't gotten thee yet.
>
>> if yes, why isn't it connected ?
> I disconnected it to see if it made a different, It did not!!
>>
>> lol..reminds me of a time I didn't really want to work on a guys
>> Jaguar
>> ..I asked him..
>> who's your regular jag mechanic ?
>> he said I was.
>> So who is your regular vanagon/waterboxer mechanic john ?
>
> Guess!! Uno numero!! at your service.
>
> Can't get garages around here to work on them.
>
> John
>>
>> On 1/16/2014 7:22 PM, JRodgers wrote:
>>> Rough engine - the latest pita I'm having to deal with on a string
>>> of
>>> many!! I'm on a roll!!
>>>
>>> Ok - hot or cold - engine starts and idles well.
>>>
>>> Conditions - ISV disconnected due to Idle issues
>>> O2 Sensor Disconnected to put ECU in default mode.
>>>
>>> Cold engine: starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted
>>> acceleration it bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally
>>> smoothing out at speed.
>>>
>>> Warm engine: starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted
>>> acceleration it bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally
>>> smoothing out at speed. Only the bucking isn't quite so bad. Occurs
>>> mostly on the initial acceleration after idling successful.
>>>
>>> Suspicion: Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting.
>>>
>>> Anyone have any ideas about this?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>
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