With all the discussion about Vanagon highway hesitation/bucking lately, I was
wondering whether appropriate waterboxer components can be checked routinely,
possibly as part of a tuneup, to avoid this syndrome before it starts.

In addition, do we have a step-by-step procedure for diagnosing and solving this
problem if it occurs? I'm asking this because I'm considering returning to a
Vanagon, and experienced this with both of my former Vanagons, a 1981 L and 1986
GL.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

David Maguiness
Indianapolis, Indiana