I think the white smoke is burning anti-freeze. Could it be the head
gaskets? Is there some other way it could be getting into the combustion
chamber?

I hope I'm wrong...

AB

Greg Curtin wrote:

> Everyone....
>
> Let me give you a little background on the vanagon I purchased this
> year.  Spent $1800 on a 84 Westy and the seller said that there was a
> problem with the muffler...this is what caused it to sputter when
> revving up to first and throughout second and third.  Well since then
> I have done what I call a little tune up work...very old air
> filter...replaced it and did the usual thick white smoe thing.
> Changed the oil, and then decided after reading a post on the list
> that the reason for the sputtering that the coil needed to be
> replaced.  So ordered that and have replaced it with a Bosch 12
> volt...at the same time also replaced the spark plugs, dist. and dist.
> cap.  Now once everything is back together the van will start will
> nice....rev up and then die????  What gives!!!   Any help that anyone
> can give me will be greatly appreciated!!!  Have not even had the
> chance to take this new baby camping!!!  My son is getting a little to
> excited for it to sit and be a fort for him!!!  If no ideas, then
> would also greatly appreciate any mechanics in the KC/Saint Joseph, MO
> area!!!
>
> Thanks all!
>
> -Greg
>
> 1984 Westy
>
>
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