John A good idea. I plan to do it tomorrow but I'm suspecting it is something else. I monitored fuel pressure while idling for an extensive period of time and found it to be constant. Gary McEachern '84GL/'82GL /'84GL
>From: john schaper <tahljohn@NETSCAPE.NET> >Reply-To: john schaper <tahljohn@NETSCAPE.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: [84GL cutting out] >Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 17:38:41 PDT > >Re my previous post: I would look at replacing the fuel filter. As I >said, I >got mine for $5 at NAPA--non california Van, it solved my problem. I even >keep a spare in the glove compartment. > >Gary McEachern <glmce@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Hello > > I recently purchased an '84 GL that appeared to be in excellent >condition > > having had a new VW shortblock and complete cooling sustem replaced K >miles > > ago. It ran great for the first few weeks and then started cutting out >when > > I attempt to accelerate from a start. > > > > I checked fuel pressure and spark which appears to be OK (at least when >I > > tested it) I exchanged the FI computer and sir box with no luck. At >times >it > > runs OK and then at other timed it cuts out or dies on me. In most cases >it > > starts right up. > > > > I have another '84GL to swap parts from if need be. > > > > Any suggestions appreciated. > > > > > > Gary McEachern > > '84GL/'82GL /'84GL > > > > > > _______________________________________________________________ > > Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com > > >____________________________________________________________________ >Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at >http://webmail.netscape.com. >
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