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Subject:Re: Why would it not accelerate?
From:Chris S.
Date:Tue, 6 Mar 2012 21:45:15 -0500

Last time this happened to me I left the idle control valve disconnected from its vacuum port creating a huge leak. The sucking sound gave it away rather quickly. 

Also, how is your intake boot?

Chris.

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Dnia Mar 6, 2012 o godz. 19:13 HotelWestfalia <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> napisał(a):

> All is well otherwise.  But as soon as I press the accelerator, it dies.  And I have the air flow meter connected.  I do have other AFMs if that maybe the trouble, but I thought, I would rather ask the List of Great Minds.
> 
> AFM is connected,
> fuel pressure is constant 40psi
> relays seem to work just fine
> battery is great
> lots of great spark
> timing is correct
> 
> it's running well in idle.  
> 
> 2.1 L engine, Vanagon, 1990 model, white, van, ...
> 
> Anyone has an idea?  Please.
> 
> Zoltan