Date:         Sun, 6 Jun 1999 15:11:14 -0400
Reply-To:     Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Organization: Pre-installed Company
Subject:      Re: 91 Westy runs rough cold/great warm
Comments: To: Ron Cave <whisky@OPERA.IINET.NET.AU>
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Ron,

I would test the temp. sender. Makes sense to me from your explination of the
symptoms.

Ron Semko
Orlando, Fl.

Ron Cave wrote:

> Mark
> I have a 91 Transporter Syncro and have an ongoing problem which seems to
> be very close to yours. The engine always starts first turn of the key.  It
> runs well for about one minute until apparently choking/starving itself. It
> doesn't re-start so easily but does eventually.  When it does I apply very
> gentle pressure to the accelerator with the idea of keeping it going.  The
> revs. then increase out of all proportion so I try to ease off and .....it
> stops.  Very frustrating. Once it has warmed up it is no problem.
> I have had half a dozen mechanics over the last 12 months try to fix it but
> to no avail.  The last one said he'd had sleepless nights worrying about
> it!
> New items recently fitted:-
> Radiator, 4 injectors, air filter, pressure regulator, fuel filter, airflow
> meter.
> Have read Thom's suggestions, Thanks,
> Ron