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Subject:Re: Larry's up and running...Re: S.O.S. Vanagon stuck 20 miles N of Orlando in Maitland, FL
From:Jeff Lincoln
Date:Thu, 5 Oct 2006 03:43:16 -0400

Nice rescue Dave! That is one of my favorite things about the VW community.
I hope I never need to use that kindness but I look forward to the day I can
assist someone in need.

Good Job!

On 10/5/06, David Bohannan <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> All,
>
> I just got back from Larry...I don't know why I brought it along, but I
> pulled the ECU out of my vanagon...
>
> While I was on my trip over there (~70 miles) Larry called and said he
> knew
> for sure they were getting spark but they weren't getting fuel out of the
> injectors...his reasoning thought it would be the ECU...
>
> Long story short, its fixed...ECU did the trick...
>
> Time for some ice cream and then back to bed...whilst comparing engine
> bays
> I noticed my fuel lines (replaced in 2/05 and re-tightened about a month
> ago) leaking in the center...ARGH!!!
>
> Tried tightening again, but I am gonna have to scrutinize a bit further
> tomorrow AM...
>
> Thanks so much everyone for recommendations and Sam for sending the files
> on...
>
> Dave
>
> On 10/4/06, AAG - Larry Word <word_aag@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > Calling all rescuers!
> >
> > 1985 Vanagon 1.9L gas model.  In middle of trip, will not crank.
> >
> > Intermitent starting problem noticed before this 1000 mile trip.
> >
> > Suspect bad ignition module.
> >
> > Please call Larry @ 404-579-3646 if you have parts, advice, or info.
> about
> > local options.
> >
> > This group is my only hope! :\ :)
> > I'm anxiously awaiting your call.
> >
> > PLEASE BROADCAST THIS TO OTHER RELATED VW/RESCUE GROUPS
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Dave - KC9FYM
> http://fjazzbass.blogspot.com
>

--
Thanks,

Jeff
90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It needs a lot of work)
86' (Soon to be donating organs to the 90')
85' GL (sidelined but to be resurected in the near future)