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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:chris Moyles
Date:Thu, 5 Oct 2006 09:37:01 -0400

Outstanding effort - kudo's to you.

chris

David Bohannan 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
>
>
>

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