Date:         Thu, 7 Jul 2016 10:58:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET>
Subject:      Re: HELP: Engine stopped
Comments: To: "Fuzzy :philippe" <fuzzmeister@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAB8jFUsbPp8q-84+g2LjZchPre=S1MuNtHDA2khesux1adSomQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Nope, saw that message afterwards. I'll bow out. I've never seen that.

On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:58 AM, Fuzzy :philippe <fuzzmeister@gmail.com>
wrote:

> There seems to be a lack of spark from the center ignition wire. Does that
> connect with the issue you had?
> On Jul 7, 2016 10:55 AM, "Tyler Hardison" <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote:
>
>> Phillippe,
>>
>> I too had this issue.
>>
>> The problem is likely vapor lock caused by clogged fuel filter or
>> possibly the pressure regulator.
>>
>> Look under the van on the passenger side for the fuel filter(s). If you
>> have two, you can eliminate the front square filter.
>>
>> --t
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:48 AM, Fuzzy :philippe <fuzzmeister@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I don't post here often but I'm hoping you guys can help.
>>>
>>> I have an '87 2.1L Vanagon GL
>>>
>>> I drive it, and suddenly the engine stops and won't restart for about
>>> 10min. Then it starts and runs for a few minutes and dies again.
>>>
>>> Thoughts? I'm on the road with basic tools and multimeter, but I haven't
>>> done this sort of diagnostic before. I could use a short talk on the
>>> phone
>>> with anyone who can help. I also have the servicing manual but these
>>> books
>>> assume basic knowledge of such engines, which I don't.
>>>
>>> A quick text to 415-505-0786 would be awesome!
>>>
>>> Thanks so much,
>>> Philippe
>>>
>>
>>