Date:         Mon, 23 Nov 1998 23:30:28 -0600
Reply-To:     Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
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From:         Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Subject:      oh No!- My "New" 1984 Westy Shuts Down on the H-Way!
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Dear Readers:

I am a new first time Westy owner (about two weeks now!).

My Westy, an '84 watercooled with Air/Auto and 65,00 Miles, had been driven for about two hours at about 60 MPH, when all of a sudden, I had a loss of power. I noticed the engine sort of "gaining and losing" power. It slowed to about 40 MPH, and thereafter had hesitation symptoms on both accelleration and at constant speed.

I have not driven the Westy other than to and from work since, and the symptoms have not returned.

I have a 30 day 50/50 warranty from the dealer.

Can anybody offer me a suggestion as to what is up with this vehicle? I want to drive 700 Kms up into Northern Manitoba (Canada) with my wife (handicapped in a wheelchair) over Christmas. I am concerned about the trip, with this engine issue. Should I be?

Thanks in advance

Marshall Ruskin m_ruskin@hotmail.com
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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