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Subject:Re: Mechanics Puzzle
From:Jim Felder
Date:Fri, 9 Mar 2007 19:44:15 -0600

Gee, there's nothing else on a diesel vanagon that comsumes
electricity besides... besides... THE FRIDGE!!! But recall that it
was stock.

Don't keep us in suspense any longer... I might have bad dreams.

Jim

On Mar 9, 2007, at 7:30 PM, jon wrote:

>> So when engine off it's still draining battery right?
> Yup.
>
>> Was it doing this before belt broke?
> Not sure.
>
>> Did any wiring get damaged in engine bay due to belt breaking?
> No.
>
>> Tens of amps being sucked from battery is a lot. i.e. as if the glow
>> plugs are "on" draining battery......
> Getting very very close. ;)
>
> j
>