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Subject:Re: low power, no throttle response
Date:Fri, 16 Aug 2002 08:29:17 -0500

In my case I seem to think it is related to low fuel level,
which in turn suggests dirty fuel tank and or tank ventilation
problems.

On Fri, 16 Aug 2002, Scott Wilson wrote:

>   Stopped at a
> > stoplight, and the van
> > almost died when I pressed the throttle.  Very
> > little power, and had to
> > "nurse" the throttle to keep it running to get it
> > off the line.  Problem
> > continues alll the way to work.
>
> i have been having a similar problem as of late. every
> once in awhile after waiting at a light, i'll hit the
> gas and it just wants to stall, after a few seconds it
> is fine and i can drive off as if nothing happend. my
> lower back has been killing me recently so i have not
> investigated this problem yet, but if i find anything
> out i'll let you know...
>
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> =====
> Scott Wilson
> 85 GL Westfalia
>
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