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Subject:Re: Stalling after warmup in cold.
From:Bill Davidson
Date:Fri, 8 Dec 2000 09:31:13 -0800

How many miles since your last tune up?

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Johnson" <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 9:20 AM
Subject: Stalling after warmup in cold.

> Hi Folks,
>
> While driving in to work today I had to pull over
> to the side of the road in my '90 camper because
> it lost power.  I'd been having problems last evening
> when pulling away from a stop off of idle.  Idle
> is normal but when I accelerate it either goes
> slowly or dies.  If I turn the starter it will only
> start if I push down on the accelerator and hold it
> and then engage the first gear.  So back to this
> morning. I found in the engine compartment that the
> snorkel from the air cleaner to the air distributor
> had been disconnected and it took me a while to get
> it right.  I was able to get to work but when I
> checked
> drivability at lunch time, the engine still would
> stall after warmup.  I'm looking for suggestions as
> I review the archives.  I really don't need this
> nuisance now as it is the only drivable car I have
> now.
>
> Thanks for the help.  I you need further data, let
> me know.  OH!  I changed to 10w-30w oil last night
> but I don't think that has any bearing this.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Steven
>
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