Hello to everyone who is on the list.  Im a new member and just recently
bought an 83 watercooled Vanagon Westfalia.  I've had it maybe less than a
month and took it recently on a trip to Samuel P. Taylor State Park for a
night of camping.  It was the first time I had driven it for longer than 10
miles and it did not perform that well.  Everything was fine on the way
there, but on the way home through the hills of Point Reyes I began to have
serious trouble with power.  We would start to climb a hill and immediatly
loose speed on the incline.  I'd have it floored and would still continue to
loose power.  We finally had to drop it into second just to make the crest
of the hill.  On the straight aways, and in fourth gear, I would max out at
a top speed of 40 mph.  Has this happened to anyone?  Can someone tell me
what could be the problem?  If it has happened to you what were the repairs
you needed done?  I bought the Van to go cross country this summer and am
afraid that I might have to replace the engine...  Please help with some
advice.

bummin

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