Sounds like a slipping belt to me.  Tighten it up.

Dave in KC
85 Westy
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----- Original Message -----
From: Martin <nitram@TBCNET.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 1:14 PM
Subject: alternator

> My alternator does not come "on line" until 2-2200 rpm.  Once its up, it
> will stay charging at idle.  Is this a sign of something needing
attention?
>
> Thanks
> LJ