Disconnected the 02 sensor and the milage improved but the problem persists...

Chris

On 1/24/07, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
> > >
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