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Date:         Wed, 22 May 1996 08:24:15 GMT
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From:         wmsetliff@biotech.ufl.edu (William Setliff)
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.

Generally speaking, this is often caused by particles in the fuel system or a clogged fuel filter...do you have two filters? I think so, check both also have your injectors cleaned.

Good luck

William W. Setliff

Indterdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research Education and Training Core Box 110580 Gainesville, Florida 32611-0580 Work# 352-392-8408 FAX# 352-392-8598 e-mail: wmsetliff@biotech.ufl.edu

"Political language...is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind." --George Orwell


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