Date:         Sat, 18 Apr 1998 14:32:12 -0500
Reply-To:     Dave <dave@V-DUB.MUSA.COM>
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From:         Dave <dave@V-DUB.MUSA.COM>
Subject:      Digifant electrical/fuel problem; kinda long.
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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I have an 87 Vanagon 2.1 (digifant) and need some help with the
fuel/electrical system.  I have been able to further isolate some of the
problems with my engine.  When I drive it (which isn't too often) it will
run for until the coolant reaches it's normal temp, and about 3-5 min after
that.  At this point the engine looses almost all of it's power, and will
immediatly shut off if you let of the throttle.  I have to turn the engine
off, then right back on to make it run again.  So I'm betting it an
electrical problem.  And I think the electrical problem is related to the
fuel system, I think it's getting too much gas.  About a year ago a
mechanic, Pat Hoffman from Southland if you know him, found a broken wire
that was causing the coldstart valve to be stuck open and cause the fuel
system to run in the cold start loop which was giving the engine too much
gas.  I think the same thing is happening now, but I see no mention of a
cold start valve in the Bently, I'm either blind or misunderstood what he
said.  Any help with locating the cold start valve or any other advise to
fix my problem woul;d be appriciated.  BTW I also had the idea that this
could be in someway related to the coolant temp sender, any thoughts? TIA

Dave Filcoff     ICQ: 4146736
coolbus@v-dub.musa.com
87 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg (129k)
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