Hi Adam,
I had a similar problem with similar symptoms, years ago.  Turned out to be
an intermittently bad Temp2 sensor.  However it could be a number of other
things.
Alfred
85 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "puzerewski" <puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 7:14 AM
Subject: [T2] 1981 fuel related FI problem

> Volks,
> This past weekend I was heading up the Saluda grade on I-26 West towards
> Asheville, NC.
>
> Usually I crest going 45 or so...............this time was a much
different
> situation.
>
> van started bucking and motor was really shaking violently left to
> right...........huge huff of black smoke out the tail pipe........when
eased
> foot on the pedal, seemed to start to accelerate a little..............got
> to the top in 1st gear 15 mph.
>
> Got to exit 22, called a friend and fellow listee, who came out promptly
to
> be chase vehicle and help diagnose (thanks, man) at 3am, no doubt.
>
> Everything seemed in order in the engine compartment.  Tapped on the AFM
box
> , and headed down the highway.   Did it once more, and never again.
>
> Symptom is huge loss of power, rocking of motor, black smoke, and motor
> wants to cut off.  Will not hold idle when doing it.
>
> Any one been here before?  Can someone forward me the procedure to adjust
> /clean the AFM?
>
> Adam Puzerewski
>
> 81 westy
> 74 beetle
> 73 Transporter (new!!!!!!!)
>
> Vanagon Partsmobiles
>
>
>
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