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Subject:Re: Vanagon Syndrome
From:Rico Sapolich
Date:Thu, 26 Oct 2000 07:29:56 EDT

In a message dated 10/25/00 8:40:05 PM, larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA
writes:

<< Bob wrote:

> Here we go again, i beleieve i am falling prey to the dreaded Vanagon
> Syndrome...- sudden loss of power on highway...- none or lack of
> acceleration at speed- no response to gas pedal under any
> conditions...- loss of speed on hills, gradual grade or not...- being
> passed by trucks underload on hills...Bye the way i have less than
> 5000 kms on new engine, 2.1LAny body have any ideas as to rememdy  >>

Bob,

Since you have to start somewhere, I suggest that first you do a compression
test, both cold and hot.  Then, look for a vacuum leak.

Rich