Date:         Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:39:12 -0400
Reply-To:     Bill Thomas <vanagon@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Thomas <vanagon@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Dead 83.5
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Hi gang!

It's been over a year since I last subscribed so forgive me if this issue
has been recently addressed.  My 83.5 Camper engine died on the interstate
- no bucking or rough running, just that sickening instant and total loss
of power.

Parts replaced in the last 10,000 miles:

        4 new Bosch injectors
        New AFM
        Coolant temp sensor
        Rebuilt distibutor
        New fuel pump and filter
        New ignition module
        New Bosch coil

Spark is a strong blue flame but the plugs are soaked with gas.  When I
unplug the fuel pump at the relay box the engine starts and runs for a few
seconds and dies.  When I plug it back in the  plugs are wet again and
engine will not start.

What can cause such an overrich condition that prevents starting?  The fuel
pump runs for a few seconds and shuts off with key is turned to "on"
position - I believe this is normal.

Good to see the list is still hopping!

Bill