Engine just died while idling in a parking lot. Zero resistance between
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On Jul 7, 2016 11:03 AM, "Roy Nicholl" <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:

> 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
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
>