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Subject:Re: engine dying while driving
From:Joy Hecht
Date:Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:12:22 -0230

Other opinions?  If the problem occurs often in urban driving, do you all
agree that it probably isn't vanagon syndrome?

Joy

On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 9:57 PM, Richard Jones <jones@colorado.edu> wrote:

> I disagree that this seems like classic vanagon syndrome.
> Classic vanagon syndrome happens after steady pedal on the
> highway for some extended period of time.  Think level
> interstate highway at 65 mph for 15 minutes.
>
> Urban or suburban driving syndrome is something else.  When
> she is going up a hill, she is applying pedal.
>
> I have a VW pigtail for sale, but I don't think Joy should
> buy it.  It would not cure her problem.  Unfortunately, I don't
> know what will, but I think the vanagon syndrome cure would be
> a waste.
>
> Of course, she should have the cure because SOMEDAY she WILL
> have vanagon syndrome.  ;-)
>
> Richard
>