> JP, 
> 
> I have a new mechanic now who found that the temp sensor needed to be replaced
> as well as the idle stabilizer, if it works I will let you know.
> 
> robert
> nyc
> ----------
> 
> Sounds very much like my '85 right now. Runs horrible when cold, but
> much better when warm.
> 
> Mechanic said he won't put her on the emissions test because she won't
> pass anyway. He measured only 20psi on one of the cylinders when cold.
> 
> I am loking for a different and more WBX knowledgeable mechanic here in
> Mass right now.
>  JP
> 
> Joachim Preiss
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>  1985 Westfalia 1.9l WBX 'Spielmobil'
>  [mailto:spielmobil@snuttig.net]
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> 
> 
>> > Hey everyone,
>> >
>> > I have a problem, I thought my Vanagon from Florida, an 89 Auto Carat
> had
>> > the syndrome but it does not. It does however have a major problem
> according
>> > to the 2 mechanic�s I took it two.
>> >
>> > The problem is that it can not pass NYS inspection due to a problem
> on the
>> > dyno test. The last part of the test where your vehicle is put into a
>> > simulated hill and it has to accelerate up the hill, the van can�t get
>> > enough power apparently to pass. This ever happened to anyone else?
>> >
>> > The Mechanic says that when he drives it, it�s fine on the normal
> highway
>> > but he does notice that when he tries to floor it and get some power
> out to
>> > accelerate quickly it seems to loose power as if it went from 4
> cylinders to
>> > 3.
>> >
>> > He checked the plugs and they get strong spark, has a new fuel
> filter, oil
>> > filter, new spark plugs, and plug cables, new oxygen sensor, and a
> good air
>> > flow meter, any other ideas?
>> >
>> > My thought was the the fuel injectors were clogged? I am open to
>> > suggestions?
>> >
>> > Also I noticed when I filled it up after picking it up from the first
> shop,
>> > the fuel gauge said it was 3/4 full, but the pump�s auto cutoff
> system cut
>> > me off which indicated to me it was full when I filled it up. Is that
> 
> 
> 
>> > normal?
>> >
>> > Another thing I noticed was that the stereo seemed to go in and out
> like it
>> > was losing power as I drove it to the second mechanic, could it be an
>> > intermittent electrical issue?
>> >
>> > Lastly I want to replace all the rubber seals around the windows as
> they
>> > look like they are starting to get dry, any suggestions on where to
> get all
>> > of this rubber at a good price?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Robert
>> > NYC 89 Orly Blue Auto Carat
>> >
>> >