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Date:         Thu, 10 Jun 1999 08:08:12 -0400
Reply-To:     steven erickson <serickson@SPRINT.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         steven erickson <serickson@SPRINT.CA>
Subject:      idling problem
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HELLO!!my name is Mitch,i live in toronto,ontario,own 78 westfalia with 2000cc/1980 cv....... engine (supposly-15000ml on it).i have apparent problems which have have developed just latly.1) engine idles fine-when cold ;as soon as it gets warm(65 deg oil temp.)starts to rough idle and finily dies.2)-very little oil leak between engine and transmission(one drop a day)i am planning a long trip (20000km)to newfoundland and labrador-should i take care of it or just ignore?
3)what timing would you recommend foe cv....2000cc engine(aircooled)i have confusing information:7.5btdc or 5atdc.
my email;mitchpec@hotmail.com,or call collect at (416)745 5531
ps.a)i would appreciate you advice or comments very much-i am stuck.
b)i changed;points,sparkplug wires,fuel filter was chaned 2 years ago.Mitch.....



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