Does it idle steadily, then just 'shut off.'
Or does it get weak, slow down, and finally die ? 

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Michael Elliott
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2007 5:07 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems

My 84 engine will die when idling when cold.  It's a puzzle.
--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR

On 12/8/2007 8:51 AM David Clarkson wrote:

> I just replaced the spark plugs on my 1990 vanagon with Bosch platinum
plugs
> (that I have always used) and now when the engine is cold it will
> intermittently die when idling. I also have a problem with the cruise
control  holding
> speed until the engine warms up. I have checked my connections to the
temp II
> sensor and O2 sensor thinking that I may have knocked a wire  loose
changing
> the plugs and all are connected. Has anyone on the list had this  happen?
Once
> the engine gets warm these problems do not exist. Ideas  anyone? Thanks
for
> any help that the list can offer.
>
> David Clarkson
> 1990 Westy (245k)
>
>
>
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