Date:         Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:57:35 EST
Reply-To:     kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: 87 GL wont start and run
Comments: To: DrocerNod@aol.com

Don;
Don't freak! I am sure it's something simple. It sounds like either you
flooded it or the spark timing is off. Check those plug wires again. The
notch on the distributor's body points to #1.
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe

On Tue, 9 Feb 1999 20:25:22 EST Don Record <DrocerNod@AOL.COM> writes:
>I have just completed replacing the head gaskets on my 87 GL and I
>cant get it
>to start and run correctly.
>Symptoms-
>I cranked the van with the main (coil) lead until the oil light went
>out.
>After I reconnected the coil the van would not start.  I finally got
>it to
>sputter and BARELY run ( about 1000 rpms max) seems to be running very
>rich??
>I have spark of course at the distributor and plugs.  Ox sensor light
>and
>Battery light stayed on even when it was running (wheezing :-)  Any
>Ideas?
>Things I have already checked_
>Plug wires not switched.
>Spark at dist and plugs.
>Ran well before the head job...what does that say about my mechanical
>ability..
>Don Record
>87 Westy GL
>On the road soon, I hope.
>

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