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Subject:Re: Strange Loss of Poser
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Sat, 4 Jan 2003 19:58:56 -0600

Vanagon syndrome?

Jason Weisberger wrote:
>
> For about 1 minute today I was having a strange loss and regaining of
> power between 55 and 65mph. It felt like maybe the tranny was slipping in
> and out of gear - although the slip back in was far too smooth and the
> engine never rev'd - just stayed where it belonged on the tach as if I
> were cruising.
>
> I dropped to 55mph and it stopped happening, so I built up speed again and
> no problems. Climbed a few large hills and some steep inclines on a 100mph
> drive back to SF where I think had to climb big hills. No slippage and it
> held at 75-80mph fine on the freeway.
>
> I added gas and that was about it.
>
> Doubt i have anything to worry about, could have been gusts of wind making
> the Vanagon drive strange, wasn't necessarily mechanical. Just felt like I
> lost power and regained it, lost, regained - but no changes on the tach or
> abrupt reengaging of a trany.
>
> Hmm?