I just took my '84 on a trip and the gas mileage has dropped to 10.1.  I
have previously gotten around 18 cruising on the highway.  My digitool is
lent to a friend, so I can't look at anything.  My first suspicion is the
temp 2 sensor keeping the system in closed loop.  Other symptoms are
difficult starting unless I hold the pedal to the floor (while warm).  Cold
start is fine.  Here's the clincher.  It was just in the shop having a
rebuilt auto tranny installed.  The economy problems began after I got the
van back.  I've looked over all the vac. lines and fuel hoses, and looked
for fuel leaks.  Also made sure the O2 sensor was connected.  Van still
drives fine, and power seems as usual.  Anybody got any ideas until I can
get my digitool back?
Thanks, everybody
Steve Sandlin
http://www.steveslockshop.com
'84 Wolfsburg Westy
'79 Transporter
'00 New Beetle
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