I'm just a newcomer but might it be a weak clutch?

William

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bess's Buddies" <bess@EARTHNOW.ORG>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2001 6:09 PM
Subject: 87 Lack of power

> Hi all,
>
> Our 87 has a strange problem... she has fine low end torque, and when not
> under load will rev up just dandy, but when she is under load, she won't
go
> over 3300 rpms no matter what, and has no power over 2000 rpm.
>
> We haven't done a compression check yet, but are planning to. Funny
though,
> she runs well and purrs otherwise.
>
> Is this a "normal" problem that may be easy to diagnose via the list? She
> kinda feels like she has a bad advance on the distributor? Is that
possible
> in a new car?
>
> Thanks oh wise list!