Zoltan,

There was a period when my 88 GL ran crappy, and I was stumped as to the
cause. Then I discovered hose from the crankcase vent tower over to the
AFM was rotted through on the underside - looked good on top - but the
bootom was so rotton that I easily punched my finger through it. It had
holes in it where the rot went through. I replaced that hose and no more
problem.

Have him check it out on his machine.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Zoltan Kuthy wrote:
> Hi guys,
> I hope, you all had a great New Year eve and slept well after.
> Now, back to the puzzle.
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> I have a friend with a '87 Vanagon bus.  He says, he has changed almost everything; Temp II sensor, Oxygen sensor, computer, distributor, cap, rotor, cables, plugs, new injectors, AFM, ICU, idle control valve, cleaned all the grounds or put new connectors on, etc.
>
> Now, he says, the car is running shabby, and when he takes off any of the cables, the engine does not seem to change running any different.
> This guy is probably the best equipped mechanic in the country with all the imaginable testers and the best Snap-on everything you can dream of.  He works on Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Audi, VW,
> But he loves to drive his Vanagon and this is the only car that gives him the most trouble of all, he says.
> He is totally baffled, confused and embarrassed.  He asked me if I would send this message to the list, in hope there is an idea he did not think of.  He is puzzled, shaking his head and can't believe it.
> But, he says, evey now and then the car coughs a little and then it runs great for awhile.
> I could not help him.
> Anyone?
> Many thanks for all the help I got from the Grand List so far.
> With the best regards,
> Zoltan
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