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Subject:Re: 86 Vanagon needs more help : ' (
Date:Sun, 19 May 1996 11:13:41 +0000

> From:          Vance Gist <j316@msg.ti.com>
> To:            Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject:       86 Vanagon needs more help  : ' (

> Hi! I have an 86 Westy which stiiiilll won't run right. I've had three 
> shops (including two dealers) each tell me different causes for a rough 
> idle. The responses have included :
> 
> It needs a new ECU
> It is probably a sticking fuel injector
> It is usually not the ECU, it's most likely in the wiring harness.
> 
> I sure would appreciate recommendations for a GOOD mechanic shop with 
> electrical experience.
> 
> Also, I am not driving the van at the moment because of a blinking oil 
> pressure light. The oil level and coolant both appear to be at the 
> correct level. Any suggestions?
> 
I would highly recommend you try a small shop named "Lord of the 
Rings".  A gentleman named Bob owns the place.  He has done work for 
me in the past with great reliability and he is currently the 
"doctor" for a friend's 84 Westy.  He has good access to quality 
parts, good mechanics working for him, and he has been doing VW 
repairs independently for 20+ years ( I think )  

Lord Of The Rings
13700 Gamma Road
Farmers Branch, TX
214-387-5788

Hope this helps,

Greg
  
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