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Subject:It runs! and tightening the oil cooler
From:Mike Jeffrey
Date:Wed, 6 Jul 2005 09:19:40 -0700

Hey all,

The van runs! Took it for a spin yesterday after the garage fixed the
last problems. My problem with no spark from the coil turned out to be
a broken wire in the loom, at the section connecting to the front of
the distributor (Hall sender?). In addition, a shot fuel pump, loose
temp sensor, and a distributor drive gear that was installed one tooth
off all worked together to foil smooth running.

Ah, but it purrs now!

Unfortunately, it also drips oil. I discovered that I had neglected to
properly tighten the three nuts holding on the oil cooler - doh!!
Managed to reach 2 out of the 3 - is there a way to tighten that 3rd
nut (the one at the right tip of the cooler?) without dropping the
engine? Please say yes... :)

Thanks everyone for all of your help throughout this process. I woulda
been mighty stuck had it not been for the advice and parts help of
this list!

Regards,
Mike.

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