

| Subject: | Re: Van down -- DeLand, FL, trobleshooting data obtained to date |
| From: | Tom Torrella |
| Date: | Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:29:28 -0500 |
Check out this info. May lead to more info. http://www.type2.com/rescue/ They are also listed by states. On Nov 24, 2011, at 3:44 PM, jhlauterbach <jhlauterbach@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: > This refers to '84 2WD automatic transmission, 1.9L Boston Bob rebuild installed > September 2003. > > Thank you for your help to date. > > Fuel filter (white plastic check) -- when line to fuel pump removed, gasoline > flowed rapidly from open line. If filter clogged, should not have seen what > appeared to be unrestricted flow. Correct? New fuel tank, fuel gauge, fuel > filter, and tubing from tank to fuel pump installed recently by my mechanic. > > Fuel Injection Microprocessor (ECU) -- tried back up ECU maybe some improvement, > but likely not the problem. > > AFM -- reworked AFM. Put a drop of solder on top of copper wiper at point of > contact. Wiper is making good contact with contact surface on AFM circuit > board. After to be smooth increase in resistance as wiper assembly moved CCW > from rest position. Only have cheap digital multimeter so not sure if > resistance values I am seeing are any good. > > Fuel pressure regulator -- disconnected line to intake manifold and sealed off > end of that line so vacuum connection on regulator is open to atmosphere. Some > success here. Engine runs fairly smooth at 2000-3000 rpm, and will idle down to > around 1200 rpm. Any lower and it dies. Does this finding mean anything? > > Questions: > > Are there any decent VW mechanics in Volusia county area? Nearby cities are > Daytona, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Deltona. Google query points to VW > Service by Ron in Daytona Beach (any good with Vanagons?). I have an AAA-Plus > membership so that will cover 100 miles of towing. > > If fuel regulator the problem, any chance of finding one at AutoZone or > equivalent? > > Any thing else I should try? Van is in the garage at my DeLand home, but need > to get back to Macon by Sunday evening. I can rent car if necessary. > > Thank you for reading? > > John
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