I wouldn't suspect the fuel pump.  Usually fuel pumps (and filters) cause
problems at higher speeds (high fuel demand) first.

I'd look first for a loose vacuum line.  Also, check electrical connections,
especially the AFM connector.

Karl Wolz

|-----Original Message-----
|From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
|Aaron
|Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 12:46 PM
|To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
|Subject: Quick troubleshooting question
|
|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