Date:         Mon, 18 Mar 96 11:02:01 PST
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From:         stafford@newport26.hac.com (Jack Stafford)
Subject:      Re: VANAGON digest 869

On Sat, 16 Mar 1996, Clay_Perry@we.xerox.com (Perry,Clay) wrote:
>watching my new VDO's for any problems. After a few cycles the engine 
>begins to run smoother so its time for the first ride around the 
>block. Everything works fine but the motor will not run off throttle 
>and dies at stop signs and if I let off the gas and push in the 
>clutch, I drive it home and park in the driveway.

Sounds like it won't idle.  If any of the vacuum hoses fall off their
fittings or leak it'll absolutely kill the idle. Check for any vacuum
lines that are disconnected.


Jack  '73 Westfalia ('78 motor)
Costa Mesa, CA

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