Hey guys,

It's been along time since we spoke about this thread but here goes it:

I had a consistant problem with my 86GL stalling when cold.  I adjusted
the throttle valve, checked for vacuum leaks (couldn't find one),
replaced the blue temp sensor, and finally replaced the idle stabilzer
(expensive).

When I put the new idle stabilizer on the engine, it searched for idle
and surged like my throtle valve was adjusted wrong...it wasn't.
Basically it got worse when I put the new part on.  So I went to put the
old stabilizer back on and noticed my crankcase breather hose was shot.
I replaced it with a piece of $.50 3/4" id hose and cleaned whatever was
around to be cleaned.

Now she's running like a top.

Look for the cheap solutions!!!

Hotch
86 Vanagon GL
89 Jetta GL
Philly
hotch@netaxs.com