if you are wondering about your spark plug wires, there are several low
tech, quite effective, 'back yard' ways to test them.

On 10/16/2015 10:54 AM, Steven Johnson wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> The patient: 1990 Vanagon Camper
> Stock 2.1 engine
> Manual transmission
>
> The symptoms:
>
>     Hesitates just after shifting while accelerating.  Hesitates when
> changing pressure up on the accelerator.   Release and it stops
> hesitating.
>
> It idles fine.   Revs fine with no load.
>
> So I'm not sure what's going on here.
> Fuel pump?
> Fuel filter?
> Ignition: just changed the plugs/cap/rotor.
>
> I'm thinking it's time to change the spark plug wires too.
>
> I just don't want to spend too much on guesswork.
>
> Thanks for any and all suggestions.
>
> Steven
>
> 91 Westy
>