Date:         Fri, 17 Aug 2018 20:37:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Jared Planter <jaredplanter@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jared Planter <jaredplanter@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Poor power until warm
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Hey all,

I was having some terrible cold-start idling issues recently so I decided
to buy the re-engineered GoWesty throttle body and install it myself. The
job was easy, took about an hour, and I had to shorten the stock tension
spring a little bit to get the throttle plate to completely close while
driving. GW recommended to make that adjustment for a stiffer pedal anyhow.
Our van has not driven this well since we purchased it in 2016, night and
day difference. I am very pleased!

However, we are experiencing a weird power issue when starting the van from
stone cold for the first time of the day. When I start the van and get
ready to roll (set music etc, etc. ~30-60 sec.) and then take off I can
only get up to about 2k RPM, there's just no go. Once the engine is up to
temp (~2-3 more minutes) and then everything is great. It's not a major
issue and just sitting there for 3-5 minutes total before taking off avoids
it entirely so I'm not very concerned but I am wondering if it might be a
sign of something failing. Thoughts?

Thanks!

Jared