Right. Yes. Add another ground. Very helpful. I can do those repairs
"in the field" (away from home)

I did this repair on my '88. This time I'd most likely solder the cap
to the leads inside the AFM.

Neil.

On 6/21/17, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> 22 uF 10 volt or better (it only has five volts on it).  Can't hurt, often
> helps.  AFM wiper to ground.
>
> Yrs,
> d
>
> On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 5:00 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Much much thanks David. This will help my friends '85 I think. If need
>> be I'll solder in the (22 mf ?) tantalum capacitor.
>>
>> On 6/21/17, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
>> > It's yes.
>> >
>> > Yrs,
>> > d
>> >
>> > On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 4:49 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi all.
>> >>
>> >> Does this TSB 92-02 in the archives:
>> >>
>> >> http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/VW-Technical-Bulletins.txt
>> >>
>> >> suggest that Vanagon Syndrome can happen on a Digijet equipped
>> >> Vanagon?
>> >>
>> >> I see the upper case Digijet comment in the BTDT web page here:
>> >>
>> >> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Capacitor-Fix160.htm
>> >>
>> >> so I'm think the answer is "yes".
>> >>
>> >> Thanks,
>> >>
>> >> Neil.
>> >>
>> >> ------------------
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-02 Date: April 30, 1992
>> >> Subject: Vanagon Drivability Complaints Model(s): All Water Cooled
>> >> Engine Vanagons SUPERCEDES TECHNICAL BULLETIN 24-92-01 (February 29,
>> >> 1992) CONDITION After driving for an extended period of time at a
>> >> constant speed, the vehicle may, on occasion, experience a
>> >> deterioration of performance which may be accompanied by a hesitation
>> >> or surging. In many cases, after turning off the engine and subsequent
>> >> re-start or without having taken any action, the symptoms disappear.
>> >> These symptoms may not recur for several weeks or months. SERVICE To
>> >> resolve this condition, wire harness Part No. 025 906 302, should be
>> >> installed. This harness provides improved signal voltage
>> >> stabilization. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor *
>> >> install wire harness, Part No. 025 906 302, between main harness
>> >> connection and air flow sensor connection.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Neil n
>> >>
>> >> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca>
>> >>
>> >> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy>
>> >>
>> >> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical
>> >> <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/>
>> >>
>> >> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
>> --
>> Neil n
>>
>> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca>
>>
>> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy>
>>
>> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical
>> <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/>
>>
>> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>>
>

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Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca>

1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy>

1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/>

Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>