On Wed, 26 Mar 1997, bill wrote:

> As I reported earlier, pulling off the #3 wire from the distributor makes
> no difference how the engine runs.
> 
> I checked the spark, and it is fine, so I suspected the fuel injector or
> wiring.  First, I swapped the wires on #3 and #4, with no change.  Then, I
> swapped the injector on #3 with the one on the #4.  Again no change.
> 
> I really don't know what to try now.  Any suggestions will be appreciated
> and tried.

How about swapping spark plugs?  I've heard of defects in plugs that only
make themselves know under the heat and pressure of the cylinder.  Despite
the fact the plug seems to be OK outside of the cylinder, it might not be
functioning properly when it's screwed into the head.

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Tom Young               young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU
Lafayette, CA  94549    '81 Vanagon
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