Do the problems disappear for a while if you turn off the motor, and then
restart it?

If so, that indicates a problem somewhere in the fuel injection system.

Provide more details as you get them, and we will be able to help you.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "- Jeff & Kim Prudhoe" <Jkpvw@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2000 10:03 PM
Subject: '87 westy idles problem

> My father's '87 Westy purchased in July has been a joy and test of
patience
> for him and I feel responsible for all, after directing him towards this
> particular example.  After paying a local mechanic $700.00 (some may
remember
> the thread this started) to replace the idle stab. unit, temp sensor and
> plugs, the vehicle started to develop what we thought was the classic
bucking
> problem.  While we did find that the mechanic left a plug wire barely
> connected to the plug (loose to the touch) we don't know if this will
prove
> to be the solution.  Also, after a highway sprint the other day the van
died
> at idle.  What could this be? Fuel filter was also recently replaced.  New
> idle stab.????
>
> Any suggestions would be truly apprectiated.
>
>
> Jeff
>
> 82 Westy
> 74 Beetle
> 97 Jetta
>