Thanks for that memory of Scott, Eric...I forgot the part about
lubrication.  It was nice to hear about him in a recent post.  All bases
were completely cover if a member had both Scott and Dennis weighing in on
what they thought the issue was - or how to go about fixing something.

Bruce

On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Gab,
>
>         I actually made sure this list was functioning before I purchased
> my Vanagon in 2013.  I had been without a van for 10 years and was afraid
> the support system I needed was not available.
>
> But, I subscribed and was even encouraged by the list to look at a van
> offered by Ken at Vanagain.  He was selling it for a customer.
>
> All has been great with the list for me.  This is the format that really
> works for me.
>
> Also, nice to see your post at the same time we got a update on Scott.  I
> liked that because he would always say.  Something like.  If something
> isn’t working right start by looking things over.  So many people don’t
> even open up the engine cover and just look for something not right.
>
> Good for you for looking!
>
> Of course he also wanted everything lubricated on the vans so I always
> think of him when I go around the van looking for things to oil!
>
> Best,
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
> > On Jun 9, 2020, at 1:55 AM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >
> > Reading some of the recent threads has reminded me that you folks got me
> > away and then back home again a few weeks ago, just by getting some
> common
> > sense into me through the generous postings.
> >
> > Van started stalling in heavy traffic whenever I took my foot off the gas
> > on our way out for a weekend.   I quickly learned to bump start it using
> > the remaining forward motion; but checked it out at the next gas station
> > and found a sizable vacuum leak, a rubber hose connecting the plenum bit
> on
> > top of the engine to the pipes to the cylinders
> >
> > Prior to that day, I would not have known what a vacuum leak was.  It was
> > because of this list that i applied myself to step out of my comfort
> zone.
> > I then applied some duct tape over the hose which I had cleaned of excess
> > dust and crud.
> >
> > Cheers to you,
> > gab
>