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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