On 10/2/09, Don Hundt <dhundt@bendbroadband.com> wrote:
> Whatever else you do, after you get it fixed, change the oil. With so much
> gas that it came out the exhaust, you probably got a fair amount past your
> rings and into the crankcase.
> Good luck,
> Don
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James V" <tornadored@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 3:41 PM
> Subject: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
>
>
>> Hello List,
>>
>> I am in Riverton, Wyoming, trying to get back to So Cal.  I just spent
>> a week in Yellowstone, and my 88 westy had some intermittent problems
>> starting, getting worse in the last couple days. (turning, just takes
>> several tries to start).
>>
>> If the car had been running a while, and I turned it off, it would
>> start up fine again.  However, it seems that if the car sat for for
>> about 45 min to 3 hrs, it would be more likely to have trouble
>> starting. But, from dead-cold in the morning, it seems to start ok.
>>
>> This morning, I started it up okay, then let it idle.  It suddenly
>> shut off after about 5-7 min, and I have been unable to restart since.
>> It seems it's flooded and upon inspection there is fuel leaking from
>> the exhaust.  Really flooded.
>>
>> None of the shops in town can get to my van until Monday... something
>> about hunting season.  Although, a mechanic I talked to *might* be
>> able to get to it if he has time.  In the meantime, he said to open up
>> the intake to let it air out. His first guesses would be coolant temp
>> sensor, AFM, and cold start valve.  I replaced temp sensor a week ago.
>> I have a spare AFM that I will put in.  Not sure what to do about
>> testing/replacing the cold start valve.  He said to try starting it
>> with the pedal floored in "flood mode."
>>
>> Anyway, after swapping the AFM, I'm gonna give it another go, and
>> hopefully the mechanic will become available if needed.   But in the
>> meantime, if anyone can offer ANY advice/assistance I'd really
>> appreciate it.
>>
>> Please pmail.  If you're kind enough to leave a phone number, even
>> better.  Gotta run... will check back in if I can.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> James
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Thanks guys. Van is moving. Will follow up later.
james