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Subject:'87 2.1 Engine running rich
From:Bob Anderson
Date:Fri, 9 Aug 2013 11:42:38 +0000

Hi,
I have a question regarding my 2.1 engine running rich when first started and then seems to smooth out when warmed after about 10 minutes, however yesterday , after I had driven home from work, about 5 miles, I turned the key off and then restarted the engine and it started running rough again, a little exhaust smoke and that exhaust odor of running rich, and then stalled.
I just installed this engine a few weeks ago after a winter project of replacing the head gaskets and I now have just over 200 miles on it from short trips back and forth to work. This engine is new to me, as I bought it from someone last year who did a conversion.
Your suggestions and advice is much appreciated.
Thanks,
Bob Anderson
'86 Vanagon GL
Wilmington, MA

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