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Subject:Re: HELP: Engine stopped
From:Ralph Meyermann
Date:Thu, 7 Jul 2016 12:49:44 -0500

The Vanagon syndrome?
On Jul 7, 2016 12:49 PM, "Fuzzy :philippe" <fuzzmeister@gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't post here often but I'm hoping you guys can help.
>
> I have an '87 2.1L Vanagon GL
>
> I drive it, and suddenly the engine stops and won't restart for about
> 10min. Then it starts and runs for a few minutes and dies again.
>
> Thoughts? I'm on the road with basic tools and multimeter, but I haven't
> done this sort of diagnostic before. I could use a short talk on the phone
> with anyone who can help. I also have the servicing manual but these books
> assume basic knowledge of such engines, which I don't.
>
> A quick text to 415-505-0786 would be awesome!
>
> Thanks so much,
> Philippe
>