hi all
my 85 westi is in the shed for the winter but has an issue that i need
to take care of before the spring/ summer when i will want to go
campin. here is the poop.
85 westi
stock 1.9L wbx motor
new ox sensor
small exhaust leak at junction
leaks small amout of antifreeze and oil when it wants (never
consistant) may leak or puddle every 6-8 days of driving but not enough
to constitute adding more fluids
starts like text book, average power for what it has(basically runs
great)
drive for approx. 50 miles flawless, then you can feel that it just
wants to slow down pressing on the throttle has no real effect. you
slowly start loosing speed. then you pull off the road/ freeway and
stop. still runs perfect at idle. so get back in and it still no power
so pull over again. shut the motor off. for a few seconds. restart and
boom power is back hop on the freeway and approx 50 miles repeat as
needed. does not run hot. runs abit cold. need to bleed front radiator.
if any of these things are a cause let me know. as soon as i finish
installing the 1835cc dual kadron motor in my 71 bus i will put the 85
westi on the lift to fix its exhaust leak and bleed the radiator.
thanks for any info in advance. i recently replaced many of the vacuum
lines and routed them to there correct points. its been slow coming on
not with a change of weather or maintenace. i did have a 82 honda civic
that acted the same untill i found a broken vacuum line. so i may need
to just go over all lines once again to make sure one didnt slip off or
not seal. c-ya Jonce
Jonce Fancher
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