Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2017 06:14:11 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
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Thanks Dennis I'll make a note to do that.
Dennis J
Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
Newbury, Vermont
> On Sep 5, 2017, at 6:10 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Unless using a true long life plug such as a platinum tip and multiple electrodes a good service interval is 15,000 miles.
>
> Dennis
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Jowell
> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 4:10 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
>
> Problem solved!! Spark plugs were causing my bucking problem at 3200-3400 rpm. I changed the plugs and install new ones from Bus Depot - Bosch Super Plus spark plugs # 7998 WR7/CC+. (Thanks Ron) No more bucking or hiccuping. Plugs I took out had only 22k on them. What a journey. Thanks for all the suggestions which lead me to get at the plugs.
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> Dennis J
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> At a complete loss now what to do for the hiccup engine problem.
> I did notice today that when I went to start the engine for a test that the starter barely turned over. This the first time this happened Tried 3 times any finally got the usual power to it and it started as usual. New ignition switch, a replacement GOWESTY starter with about 5 k on both.
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> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont
>
>
>> On Sep 4, 2017, at 2:27 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
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>> Pretty Much Sole Purpose of Dielectric Grease is to Keep
>> Moisture Out ~
>>
>> ORR ~ DeanB
>>
>>> On 4 Sep , 2017, at 11:59 AM, Neil N wrote:
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>>> I also have to wonder that if too much grease was applied, would it
>>> help harbour moisture? This might depend heavily on the location and
>>> design of connectors, but if water got in, the grease might prevent
>>> it from evaporating off in a timely manner which might hasten contact
>>> corrosion? BTDT. (pretty sure anyways)
>>>
>>> Neil.
>>>
>>>> On 8/30/17, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> While dielectric grease sounds like a good idea and it is good to
>>>> slow down and prevent corrosion it can often cause more grief than
>>>> good. One of the problems with the connectors on some of the fuel
>>>> injection sensors is that the actual connectors do not have
>>>> sufficient spring pressure wipe off any debris or corrosion and
>>>> maintain a good electrical connection during temperature changes and
>>>> vibrating conditions. Adding grease under the contacts can just add
>>>> another insulating factor and with the low voltage that these
>>>> sensors operate at can make things a lot worse. If a bad connection
>>>> is thought than the fix is to repair the harnesses with new crimp terminals for the female contacts.
>>>>
>>>> Dennis
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Neil n
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