Date:         Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:39:35 -0800
Reply-To:     Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Loss of power while underway, second occurrence
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Maybe have a quick inspection of all the small ground connections in the
engine bay to see if there is any sign of corrosion that could be creating
an intermittent faulty ground?

Bruce

On Monday, February 21, 2022, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> Dan,
>
> I agree... these vans are VERY susceptible to condensation and/or water in
> the tank.  It has happened to me a few times, where I now keep at least 2
> bottles of dry-gas with me at all times.
> Cheap fix, never hurts too!
>
> Jack R.
> 84 Westy Wolfie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Dan Lamb
> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 1:36 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Loss of power while underway, second occurrence
>
> Also, may be condensation in the tank this time of year. I had a similar
> incident recently and had to pull over and feather and floor it until
> worked it thru. Then added a can of sea foam and hasn’t returned.
>
> Dan
> Country Homes Camper, the Huckleberry Sky
>
> > On Feb 21, 2022, at 11:33 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Cycle the ignition switch while still rolling or floor it. Both (if the
> throttle switch is working at full throttle) will reset (bypass) the O2
> sensor. If either make the problem go away for a short period than the O2
> sensor and circuitry is the place to begin.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of
> Stephen Grisanti
> > Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 12:28 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Loss of power while underway, second occurrence
> >
> > Which is worse, having car trouble on the way to the dentist or getting
> through the problem and making the appointment on time to have a filling
> replaced?  Not a typical Monday, but certainly a contender.
> > Van is an '87 Westy with stock 2.1L WBX and manual trans.
> > As mentioned, this is the second time in recent weeks this has
> happened.  First time was on neighborhood surface streets when I noticed
> the van slowing down from about 25 MPH.  Felt like fuel starvation.  Kept
> feathering the throttle since I did not want to have it die and not be able
> to restart.  Revs varied wildly and the tach needle swung from 0 to about
> 3,000 RPM.  No power when it did rev.  After about 1/2 mile and a minute or
> so it cleared up and ran normally for the rest of the trip.
> > Today I was doing about 60 on the interstate and the behavior was nearly
> identical, compounded by the need to negotiate a cloverleaf ramp.  Once
> again, it cleared up quickly and did not reoccur on that trip or on the way
> home.
> > I plan to change the fuel filter as a precaution but wonder if anyone
> else has had a similar problem and can advise.  Thanks!
> > Stephen
>