Being on my first westfalia, I haven't had a chance to hear other
vanagon engine running so I wander if mine is normal.The way this engine
idle is probably typical to vanagon as it is I guess in very good
condition and was well maintained by PO. What strikes me is that it
seems that it is not always running at equal speed (or idle). Idle is
normal but vary constantly between 850-950... and it shows in the sound
that the running engine produce (variable speed). I can easily recognise
the sound of my van from other car in the street.
Sometimes too, I find that the engine does not run perfectly smooth.

Other than idling speed and some "soubresault" from the engine, when
cold in the morning, I have to let it run for a minute before depressing
the gas pedal...if not it almost stalls until I give some gas again.I
also noticed lately that when warm, it idles at 750 or a bit less
sometimes but will get back to 800-900 if given some gas.

Could these combined elements be caused by the injectors. How often, do
the injectors need to be cleaned? Or spark plugs ?

How does your engine idle ? Steady or at variable speed? Definitely
different from my Toyota.

Thank you...

Alain Thibault
Vancouver,BC
Westfalia 1991