The O2 sensor is brand new, and I just double checked it to make sure the
voltage is in spec.

Greg
82 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "vt" <samcvt@comcast.net>
To: "Greg Marshall" <Mr.Marshall@SYMPATICO.CA>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 6:47 PM
Subject: Re: unexplained power loss - help!

> Check the O2 sensor
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Greg Marshall" <Mr.Marshall@SYMPATICO.CA>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 4:00 AM
> Subject: unexplained power loss - help!
>
>
> Okay folks, I can't figure this one out.
>
> I was driving along the other day nice and smooth, then got on the
> highway. Put the pedal down, went thruogh the gears, and the van stalled
> out on me at 4th.  I pulled over, started it up, merged back on the
> highway, and the van had no juice.  It felt like it was only running on
> three cylinders.
>
> I limped home, and went through everything.  The engine appears to be in
> tip top shape.  It starts quick and easy, has compression, fuel, spark,
> etc. and sounds just like it always has.  I don't think it's an engine
> issue.
>
> I checked all four breaks next, and all the wheels spin smooth.
>
> I considered a fouled exhaust, but my system is a straight heaterbox to
> header setup with no cat. I can't imagine what could go wrong with it.
>
> Is there some kind of transmission/clutch/CV issue that could be causing
> this?
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
> 82 Westy