Fellow listees,

I've been noticing recently that whenever I drive my '87 Vanagon GL through
flames it tends to start running rough.  I'm wondering if what I'm experiencing
might be due to oxygen deprivation.  Personally I've noticed a certain
shortness of breath every time this happens.  There doesn't seem to be a fuel
delivery problem as the top of the motor tends to light up pretty quickly.  I
would imagine though, that if left alone, the flames on top of the engine would
start to rob fuel from the cylinders after a while.

Usually after I've driven on for another 100 yards or so and my fire
suppression system has kicked in it starts to run better.  Sometimes I have to
stop to replace melted wiring but since I'm well practiced in carrying 2 of
every possible replacement part I might need and a complete tool set this
usually isn't too much of an inconvenience.  After every 4th or 5th fire I
usually replace all of the fuel lines even if they haven't yet shown any bad
signs of wear.

So what do you think fellow listees, any thoughts on what I might be able to do
to prevent this problem in the future?  If so, please enlighten me.

Jeff Warner

Galloway, Ohio
http://www.netwalk.com/~jwarner    http://www.BENGALCharger.com
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