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Subject:Re: SOMETIMES IT WILL, OTHER TIMES IT WON'T
From:John Rodgers
Date:Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:55:45 -0500

Eric, thanks for the link. I will try and get him signed on.

On Mon, Apr 10, 2023 at 9:46 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> It would be great if your friend and new van owner joined the list and
> asked and answered questions directly.
>
> That would make things easier for everyone!
>
> This list really helped me get my 84 with 2.3 engine but 1.9 management
> running smoothly.
>
> I’m dreaming of longer trips and adventures.
>
>
> Here is a easy link for your friend.
>
> Back in the day, everyone was on the Vanagon email list affectionately
> known as “Gerry”.  It still lives and if you would like to join here is a
> link Vanagon Mailing List <http://gerry.vanagon.com/>
> It is still a place to find help, and companionship with your fellow
> Vanagon owners.  It is over 20 years old and still going strong!
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
> On Apr 10, 2023, at 10:39 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Awesome, thanks!
>
> On Mon, Apr 10, 2023 at 1:13 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I am not an expert but this is what are the basics he should do, depending
> on what was done before he bought it...
>
> *- Change all the fuel lines.*
> - Replace the fuel filter.
> - Change the oil and oil filter.
> - Clean or replace the air filter.
> - Replace the spark plugs and the spark plugs wires.
> - Clean the throttle body.
> - Adjust the throttle body switch.
>
> and maybe...
> - replace the Temp2 sensor at the thermostat tower.
> - replace the fuel pressure regulator.
>
> Please add more suggestions to help him....
>
> On Sun, Apr 9, 2023 at 9:17 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Gang,
> Hope your Easter Day was a good one.
>
> Trying to help a friend. He just bought a van with the 1.9 L engine. Can't
> get but 3000 revs out of it sometimes. Other times he can  go to the top
> of
> the green on the tach.. Any ideas as to what might cause this?
>
>
>
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