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Subject:Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
From:Steven Johnson
Date:Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:40:11 -0700

Thanks Scott, although, I'd rather test them out in front of my garage
instead of the back yard, does that make a difference?   ;)

On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 2:43 PM, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

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