hmmm, good point! my '85 westy does the exact same thing. could this also
affect fuel economy?

tony
tri-state transporters
mount healthy, ohio

On Wed, 10 Dec 1997, kenneth d lewis wrote:

> Sounds like an exhaust restriction. My 86 has a small port before the cat
> to check pressure. I checked it last year for grins and giggles. There
> was less than 5 psi to below zero depending on RPMs. Yes negative
> pressure, I guess evidence of good scavenge.
> Drive Safely & Good Luck
> Ken Lewis ,NC
> 86 VW Transporter Double Cab Pickup
> 60 Porsche T-5 Coupe
> 85 VW GL Vanagon<Elvis>lives again!
>
> On Wed, 10 Dec 1997 14:15:57 EST JBrian65 <JBrian65@AOL.COM> writes:
> <snip> The van runs ok but has no pick up. I press the
> >accelerator and it feels like there is something causing it restrict the
> flow of fuel to the engine.
>