Blake,

Possibly the ignition switch, rotor, ground connections, etc. etc. etc. I
had this happen to me and it was the rotor that was fried (the cheap black
plastic aftermarket - avoid!) although it was intermittent (not as regular
as you describe) it evetually completely quit.  Another time my van didnt
start (would turn over, not fire up) till I jiggled the I-switch wire. Good
luck.

JGS

84 1.9L Westfalia
Bleu Schtroumpf

----- Original Message -----
From: Blake Thornton <thornton@MATH.UTAH.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 6:30 PM
Subject: Van cuts out

> While driving along the freeway today at about 65mph, my van (84 westy)
> would cut out for a second or two.  About every ten minutes, it would just
> cut out, just as if the key was turned off.  I haven't fiddled around yet,
.................