Joel,

It may be bad gas so try some gas treatment first
to see if that fixes it.  If not then check your
fuel pressure at the tee and run the engine to see
if it can maintain it.  It may be time for a fuel
filter change, a new pump or both...

Good luck!

Steven

--- Joel Cort <joel_cort@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> Help!  I am looking for the list as always for good
> advice.
>
> My 89 Vanagon has developed, this morning on the way
> to work, a new
> (to me) symptom.
>
> It idles fine and once I take off for about 1/2 a
> mile it misses,
> sputter and has no power like its running on 3
> cylinders. Then if I
> come to a stop it looses the idle and dies.  Once I
> restart it idles
> fine and takes off fine and again looses power and
> misses.  I did 10
> miles on the way to work that way.
>
> I've double checked all the connections and wiring
> and everything
> appears in order.
>
> My DigiTool is on my work bench at home and I will
> plug it in tonight
> when I get home. (should I get home)
>
> Thanks for any words of wisdom.
>
>
>
> =====
> Joel Cort
>
> 89 Syncro Westy - CinnabarVan
> Rochester NY.
>
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