Hey Guys, (Bob, Doug, Mike, & Ken)

  I got all of your comments & suggestions,

  THANKS A BUNCH!

  I was reviewing them....

  I have a few questions.

  If you don't mind.

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Ken Lewis wrote;

I would; Check that the fuel pressure regulator is:

1.   Holding the correct pressure while running.

Ken could you review this procedure for me?

2.   Not leaking gas into the intake manifold through the vacuum hose.

Ken How would I verify this?

3.   Not leaking down (bad injector) when not running.

Ken, would removeing an injector or all injectors, and checking it for leaking while not running be how to do this?

4.   Check that the O2 sensor line to the ECU is not shorted.

Ken could you review this procedure as well for me?

Thanks Ken!

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Mike, from Maine

Wrote; Replacing the fuel pressure regulator was the cure for me. Two different times for this same problem.

Thanks Mike!

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Doug, From CT

Wrote; If it sits there at idle, do you see black soot on the driveway  below the exhaust pipe?
 The answer to this is; YES ,Doug.

My vote is for the fuel pressure regulator, fairly inexpensive to replace.

The second opinion, easier to check if you have a spare, would be the ECU (fuel injection controller).

Question: How much are these, and is there a way to check the one that is on my van?

Thanks, Doug

Bob, from Boston Engine Wrote:

1. Unplug the O2 sensor

Question: How much are these, and is there a way to check the one that is on my van?

2. Change the oil

3.  Check the throttle switch

Question: How much are these, and is there a way to check the one that is on my van?

Thanks Again, Bob____________________________________ This Vanagon Memberlist email Help line is FANTASTIC!I can't thank you guys enough!!!Al Cady Conrad, Montana

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