Date:         Mon, 24 Mar 1997 22:07:54 -0800
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From:         dfuller@jeeves.ucsd.edu
Subject:      Re: Slow throttle response on 90 Vanagon

Scott,

I had exactly the same symptoms on my '90 Vanagon.  I too thought it 
was a vacuum leak (as yours probably has.)  Mine turned out to be a 
set of A*tolite spark plugs (platinum) that the tabs had nearly burned 
off, to nearly three times the gap at spec, after about 10K miles.  I 
replaced them with some Bosch platinums and the problem was fixed.  
Your problem is still likely a vacuum leak, but you still might want 
to check the plugs and rotor.

Dan Fuller

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