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Subject:Re: New Vanagon Owner!
From:LOREN BUSCH
Date:Fri, 11 Jun 2004 10:11:18 -0700

.....If I drive for more than about 20 to 25 minutes at a stretch, my
van starts to lose power, almost like it's overheating. .........

This sounds much like 'Vanagon Syndrome' , associated with the AFM and a
confused ECU. When this happens try pulling over and shutting off the
ignition but only wait a minute or less, then try to restart.  If the
engine then runs normally you are probably dealing with the Syndrome.
There could be  other problems (already covered by other posts).