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Date:         Thu, 11 Dec 1997 00:58:26 EST
Reply-To:     SyncroHead <SyncroHead@AOL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         SyncroHead <SyncroHead@AOL.COM>
Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com)
Subject:      Re: Something is wrong.
Comments: To: JBrian65@aol.com
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In a message dated 97-12-10 21:26:48 EST, JBrian65@AOL.COM writes:


<< The van runs ok but has no pick up. I press the
 accelerator and it feels like there is something causing it restrict the flow
 of fuel to the engine. Also, I get a real strong emmission smell coming out
 the exhaust and it is causing some concerns with my family. it completely
 fills the carport with fumes. >>


Sounds like one cylinder is not firing properly.  Try removing one of the
spark plug wires at the distributer end & see it the problem is worse.  If so,
reconnect and keep trying all the plugs.  If it does NOT get worse when the
plug wire is disconnected, you've found the problem cylinder.  Could be a bad
spark plug, perhaps a bad injector.


Good luck,
Jim Davis
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