Check to see if the spring is under the distributor.
That missing spring will let the distributor jump up.
Might be a small thing but I've found most minor hesitations are due to
vacuum or electric devises not responding due to poor grounds leaks, dirt.

Stan

----- Original Message -----
From: "The corruptor" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
To: <VANAGON@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>; "Stanley Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)

> Thanks stan and i understand the SAFE 006 way...
>
> I guess i will ask AVP or Ron about that, this engine is still on
warranty.
>
> I also have to solve an engine flat spot..... at a stop sign, we have kind
> of a small hesitation, like a bad timming or open valves....anyway, my 1.8
> AC as more power for now.... so i feel that after 300miles power should be
> close to normal....
>
> There is many small problems, fan second speed kicking everytime when temp
> is still low, but the temp gauge show 2/3???? but my infrared temp shows
> normal temp... anyway, the rad sensor and the dash temp sender need to be
> check or replace....
>
> I have seen that kind of stupid vanagon problem on other vangaon, it seem
> like VW cannot built equal quality parts.......
>
> Cheers, Ben