Date:         Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:01:30 -0400
Reply-To:     john <john@JHL.MGACOXMAIL.COM>
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From:         john <john@JHL.MGACOXMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Perennial cool weather three blocks and stall problem ('84 1.9L)
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The sudden change in the weather to cooler mornings here in
Middle Georgia has brought back a perennial problem that has
afflicted my '84 Vanagon (1.9L engine, automatic
transmission) since I bought it in 1997.

Please note that in the last 18 years, everything mechanical
and electrical associated with the engine has been replaced
(including a new Boston Bob long block in 2003) except for
ECU, FI cables and connectors, and the inlet manifold.

Van starts fine (overnight temperature now down to high 60s
and humidity near 100%).  Drive out of my driveway, half
block to stop sign, full block to second stop sign
(sometimes stall), and another full block to third stop sign
and stall, if I don't drop it in neutral and apply light
throttle).  After that problem goes away until the next
morning.  If I take the route out of the neighborhood that
goes about six blocks before the third stop sign, problem
does not occur.  I have about 60,000 km on the long block.

My Son (now 17) will be getting his drivers license in about
four months.  I need to get this problem fixed before I let
him take out the van alone.

Please note problem does not occur if overnight temperatures
are above 75 F, or when it is very cold.

Thank you very much.

John