Date:         Sun, 24 Jan 1999 23:46:39 -0500
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Won't run
Comments: To: John Andersen <tincat@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <36ABD0F0.9A2CD2CD@earthlink.com>
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   Check for vacuum leaks. Many Vanagon have this problem
and don't show up easily.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Sun, 24 Jan 1999, John Andersen wrote:

>     Anyone have an idea why my 81 will idle fine for the first few
> minutes, and then won't idle at all after that?  Also when I disconnect
> the head temp sender next to #3 it won't even start.
>      I have replaced the AFM with a rebuilt one and changed the
> distributor to one where the plug for the hall sender isn't hanging down
> on the tin.
>     The motor only has about 50k on a rebuild and when I rev it up it
> seems strong and healthy,  I would like to keep it from the clutches of
> the dreaded dealer so any help is great appreciated.
>
>     DrRufo
>     SoCal-81 vanagon
>