I had this problem on my 86 gl.  It drove me crazy until one day I
noticed the Oil breather hose was rotted, replaced it with new hose and
I haven't had the problem since.

Hotch
Philly
86 GL

Jean-Guy Savoie wrote:

>  # When I turn the key, everything is normal, it even kicks over, but
> as soon as there is life it dies!  Even if I try to give it
> gas. Ignition switch would be my first guess. Ground (batteries /
> engine / transmission / body / ECU / electrical panel)?+ terminal at
> the alternator? MUST be electrical, not fuel.  Good luck JGS 84 1.9L
> Westfalia
> Bleu Schtroumpf

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Richard Hotchkiss
http://www.hotstrings-inc.com

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