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Date:         Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:36:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
Subject:      Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter  - Rough Running Engine
Comments: To: "SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <52D8D2B5.4040501@turbovans.com>
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What's "'nubulous" mean??? Not in my dictionary!

Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus

> On Jan 16, 2014, at 11:50 PM, "SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > > I'll also add that spark plug wires can be quite 'nubulous. > > I have worked on a car fpr poor running quite a bit , when in the end > ..'it was spark plug wires.' > > just ask and I'll share about 4 at least, clever, cheap, easy, backyard > ways to test them. > > S. >> On 1/16/2014 9:48 PM, OlRivrRat wrote: >> 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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