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Subject:Re: 1.9L Hiccup Remedy?
Date:Tue, 23 May 2006 12:03:28 EDT

In a message dated 5/23/06 6:02:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
davidgunning@PIVOT.NET writes:

> You mean one of those expensive 6" extention cords that plugs into the Air
> Flow Meter?  Did not realize they were specifically designed for the 2.1L,
> but in any event I have one of those, already.  No, not sure what the "vanagon
> syndrome" is exactly, but the symptom of this "hiccup" is that it's very much
> like a backfire.  Sometimes there is even a puff of black smoke that pops
> from the exhaust when It happens.  Makes me feel kinda like the "Lone Ranger"
> where when they used to say at the end of the show:"with his trusted companion
> Tonto, his horse Trigger,  and with a cloud of smoke, Up, Up and awaaaay,
> The Lone Ranger Rides, Again!"
>
>

yep one of those.

also try replacing the main woven ground strap from the left head to the
body..

chris