On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 12:18 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey all.
>
> Had a great trip in and around OR. Attended the WetWestie Tinfoil hat
> event (meteor shower) at Sheep Bridge, took off to the High and Dry
> Blue Grass Festival, then enjoyed some great nights at other US forest
> service CG's. Other than my cat, which snapped off at beginning of
> trip.....   ;)
>
> Driving home, pedal to metal for short burst (less than 1 mile), going
> 70 MPH up hill, van died.
> --
> Neil n
>
>   Original post snipped..

  If your 'died' was sudden and abrupt...I think "wires or switches or
connections"...something electrical...

  Welding with the ECU in the vehicle IS not advisable.  I have been told by
mechanics I trust that it does sometimes destroy the ECU or cause it to go
wonky (a technical term)  That being said, I have had extensive welding done
on the exhaust system of my van and forgotten to remove the ECU without dire
consequences...The engine and the exhaust system ARE isolated from the
chassis by rubber mounts, in my case.
  Fuel pump and fuel pump relay could also be your cause.  Perhaps your coil
is going, too.  Ignition switch is worth looking at.
  At least it didn't start puking coolant and oil all over or pop a
gasket..  Keep us posted, when you find the cause.

  Don Hanson
  It has been extra hot around here (Oregon/Washington border area)