Date:         Tue, 21 May 1996 09:54:59 -0800
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From:         tbf@pacifier.com (Todd Francis)
Subject:      Re: Engine misfires?

>I have a problem with the engine on my 85 Vanagon GL "stumbling" or
>misfiring on an intermittent basis.  It usually misfires or bucks once or
>twice and then runs fine for a while (10-20 minutes).  Other than this
>problem the engine runs great.  (This van has 194000 miles, with about 15000
>miles on a replacement, VW-remanufactured engine).
>
>I have tried to determine if it occurs under particular conditions (cold
>engine, warm engine, cruising, accelerating, etc) but can't be sure.
 
>
>***  John Clavin  |  Austin, TX  |  jjc@bga.com  ***********************
>
>
>Our 85 Westy did the same thing. Never figured it out. I hope someome does.
Todd Francis  

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