Unplug O2 sensor and see if it will run. If not check all
     wiring to Temperature sensor. I will bet it's 1 of these 2
     units!

                 Eric Zeno
                 emz@nauticom.net
                 86 Syncro
                 86 GL
                 72 240Z
               1936 Chrysler

On Sun, 18 Aug 1996, Gavin Flanagan wrote:

> Hello Volks,
> 
> This is my first post as a havabusser. Up to now I have just been one of
> those snivelling lurkers.;)
> 
> I have owned a 78 Westy, affectionately named Nellie, for the past three
> months. She is my first vw and we quickly fell in love with each other --
> that is up until last week.
> 
> For about 200 miles she would often stall a few minutes after being
> started. Felt like low rpm and if I revved the engine for a while, the
> stalling would go away. She never stalled when she was hot. She usually
> stalled when the engine was around 120 degrees.
> 
> So, last week when she was at about 120 degrees she did something
> different. She lost power and I was unable to rev her up and prevent
> stalling. From then on, I have only been able to run the engine for about a
> minute before she dies.
> 
> I bought this vehicle with no illusions that work would be involved.
> Besides, I know I will enjoy her more if I know what the hell is going on
> in the back.
> 
> Any suggestions as to what I should test?
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> P.S. - I am in digest mode so please respond to me directly.
> 
> 
>