It is a 86 syncro with a stock 2.1L engine. I'm not 100% sure if it
does it cold (ie: right after starting) but it definately does it hot.
Actually one of the weird things is that it doesn't seem to happen
100% of the time. I'll be more vigilent checking when it happens.

Chris

On 1/24/07, Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote:
> Chris,
> Lots of things could cause this. I would check the idle position sensor
> first. A quick check is to listen for a clicking noise as the throttle is
> opened and closed. About %87 accurate.
>
> Have you been experimenting with the AFM spring tension? I was and this same
> problem resulted. It was too loose. You might try tightening it a few
> notches.
>
> What year bus is it? Does it happen cold and Hot?
> Ken Lewis
> http://neksiwel.20m.com/
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christopher Gronski" <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 9:06 PM
> Subject: [VANAGON] Lags at low revs + BAD mileage
>
>
> > Volks,
> >
> > My van is exhibiting weird behaviour. When I pull away from a stop and
> > put my foot on the gas the van lags and the revs will not pick up.
> > Moreover my milage has dropped to about 200km / 120 miles per tank
> > full.
> >
> > ONce the revs pick up the van behaves normally. The only way I can
> > leave a stoplight is to put it in the granny gear, take my foot off
> > the clutch (without using the gas). Once the revs pick up I can use
> > the gas then switch to first and then I'm fine.
> >
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
>
>
>