> From: Vance Gist <j316@msg.ti.com> > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > Subject: 86 Vanagon needs more help : ' ( > Hi! I have an 86 Westy which stiiiilll won't run right. I've had three > shops (including two dealers) each tell me different causes for a rough > idle. The responses have included : > > It needs a new ECU > It is probably a sticking fuel injector > It is usually not the ECU, it's most likely in the wiring harness. > > I sure would appreciate recommendations for a GOOD mechanic shop with > electrical experience. > > Also, I am not driving the van at the moment because of a blinking oil > pressure light. The oil level and coolant both appear to be at the > correct level. Any suggestions? > I would highly recommend you try a small shop named "Lord of the Rings". A gentleman named Bob owns the place. He has done work for me in the past with great reliability and he is currently the "doctor" for a friend's 84 Westy. He has good access to quality parts, good mechanics working for him, and he has been doing VW repairs independently for 20+ years ( I think ) Lord Of The Rings 13700 Gamma Road Farmers Branch, TX 214-387-5788 Hope this helps, Greg Gregory V. Robinson ajax@why.net tcdfw@aol.com (TwinCell: 2 Cellular Phones / 1 Number) 85 BMW 535i 157K (BMW Digest) 85 VW Vanagon 135K (Vanagon List) BMW Resource Page: http://users.why.net/ajax/bmw.htm Great Drives Page: http://users.why.net/ajax/gdrives.htm
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