Date:         Tue, 9 Jun 2020 08:01:11 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak,
              duct tape
Comments: To: Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAA5Wjgi6OgVuee7_p3rF49WATGyv8XpbeBazHfNDsLOu530VmA@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi Gab,

        I actually made sure this list was functioning before I purchased my Vanagon in 2013.  I had been without a van for 10 years and was afraid the support system I needed was not available. 

But, I subscribed and was even encouraged by the list to look at a van offered by Ken at Vanagain.  He was selling it for a customer. 

All has been great with the list for me.  This is the format that really works for me.

Also, nice to see your post at the same time we got a update on Scott.  I liked that because he would always say.  Something like.  If something isn’t working right start by looking things over.  So many people don’t even open up the engine cover and just look for something not right. 

Good for you for looking! 

Of course he also wanted everything lubricated on the vans so I always think of him when I go around the van looking for things to oil! 

Best,

Eric Caron 



> On Jun 9, 2020, at 1:55 AM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Reading some of the recent threads has reminded me that you folks got me
> away and then back home again a few weeks ago, just by getting some common
> sense into me through the generous postings.
> 
> Van started stalling in heavy traffic whenever I took my foot off the gas
> on our way out for a weekend.   I quickly learned to bump start it using
> the remaining forward motion; but checked it out at the next gas station
> and found a sizable vacuum leak, a rubber hose connecting the plenum bit on
> top of the engine to the pipes to the cylinders
> 
> Prior to that day, I would not have known what a vacuum leak was.  It was
> because of this list that i applied myself to step out of my comfort zone.
> I then applied some duct tape over the hose which I had cleaned of excess
> dust and crud.
> 
> Cheers to you,
> gab