Check the ignition wires. This is a common cause of the three cylinder syndrome. The spark ends tend to short out. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon mailing list On Behalf Of Scott Semyan Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 1997 1:35 PM To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU Subject: Re: only 3 pistions are firing >> When I start up my van in the morning, I sense only 3 pistions are >> firing. When I rev it a little, it's even more obvious not all 4 >> pistons are firing. While I don't know what this sounds like, it could be a stuck lifter. The engine sounds horrible until the lifter gets unstuck, then it sounds fine. Try an oil change and see if that makes it go away. Scott '85 Westie Seattle |
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