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Subject:general info & fuel delivery (?) problem
From:Dave Caston
Date:Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:34:29 -0500

Hello,
I was given this address by Walter @ Bus Boys in CA. He suggested it after
talking about a problem I'm experiencing.
I am the current owner of a 1985 Vanagon Campmobile, named Vincent "Vinnie"
Vango with 217K turned so far. The engine is a recently installed reman
engine (by VW Canada). The remaned engine has about 18K on it.

I am experiencing the following problem that first surfaced about 3 weeks
ago and we have been trying to remedy it since:
When the engine is up to temp and running at highway speed, after about 30
miles or so, it gradually "floods" itself out.
It is running ok around town, get it out on the highway though and it keels
over.
So far we have replaced: the fuel pressure regulator, the vaccum advance
unit on distributor, ignition control module, cap&rotor,plugs
We think at this point that the ECU is the culprit but, before I blow that
kinda dough, I'd kinda like ta know if afterward it will go, ya know?!
So, does anyone have any thoughts on this? Does anyone know of a reasonable
ECU replacement source? The best I have so far is $395 + $75 core Remaned
by Royze. Does anyone have positive or negative info on Royze?
I'm desperate to have my Vinnie back in rollin form! Help!

Reply to: dave@brms.com

Thanks,
Dave

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