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Subject:Surging
From:Bruce Ralphs
Date:Thu, 7 May 1998 02:02:43 -0700

Hi Gang,

I've got a surging problem that's developed in the last couple of days
with my '85 Westy.  Just at idle and only when warm it will surge,
actually more appropriately drop rpm and stall.  Not a real problem
accept that it's always when you're coming to a stop or stopped and it
sounds and looks like the motor is ripping out of it mounts. It's an
automatic.

A mechanic has started initial investigation and is looking at replacing
the air flow sensor to a tune of about $500 Canadian!  This is alot more
than I was hoping it would be, you know, bad gas, faulty timing,
disconnected hose, etc...all of which are around $50!!!

Any experience with this, anyone?

I haven't been on the list for a couple years, it's good to be back.
TIA, Bruce

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Bruce Ralphs                               '85 Westy, 141K
250-727-7617                               '91 Passat, 95K
250-727-7685 fax                           '83 GTI,  256K

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