Sounds like I would look at fuel system first, put a gauge on it if you can, could be as simply as a plugged up filter.

 

> Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:46:18 -0700
> From: a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Quick troubleshooting question
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> I am about to dive into troubleshooting a problem with my '87 westy. It =
> seems that after giving it more than 1/4 throttle while under load in =
> any gear, I lose all power. If I let off the gas pedal, it comes back to =
> life. However, I can rev it freely when it's in neutral, so it seems to =
> be associated with load. It also does this whether warm or cold. I'm not =
> sure where to start, but I figured I would start with the buzzing fuel =
> pump and go from there. It seems if it were a fueling issue, it would be =
> more of a sputter, not a sudden cut-out like it is.=20
> 
> It seems like there are so many routes one could take. What would you =
> do?
> 
> Thanks!
> Aaron
> '87 Westy
                                          
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