Centre ignition wire …. you mean from the coil to the distributor?

Start working backwards … is the coil failing?  When there is no spark … do you have power into the coil?

> On 07-Jul-2016, at 14:58, Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET> wrote:
> 
> Nope, saw that message afterwards. I'll bow out. I've never seen that.
> 
> On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:58 AM, Fuzzy :philippe <fuzzmeister@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> There seems to be a lack of spark from the center ignition wire. Does that
>> connect with the issue you had?
>> On Jul 7, 2016 10:55 AM, "Tyler Hardison" <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Phillippe,
>>> 
>>> I too had this issue.
>>> 
>>> The problem is likely vapor lock caused by clogged fuel filter or
>>> possibly the pressure regulator.
>>> 
>>> Look under the van on the passenger side for the fuel filter(s). If you
>>> have two, you can eliminate the front square filter.
>>> 
>>> --t
>>> 
>>> On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:48 AM, 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
>>>> 
>>> 
>>>