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Subject:Re: Engine cutting out
From:Gary Kovach
Date:Fri, 8 Jan 1999 12:25:19 -0500

Hi James:
Was the outside temp below 32?  If so you might want to check your fuel
filter.  Mine would freeze up and the van would stop.  Same symptoms. If you
think it is the fuel filter - replace it and put some isopropyl dry gas in
your tank.

Gary
88GL

James morris wrote:

> I have an 87 GL that recently has been cutting out while on the road.  It
> appears to be fuel related almost like a fuel filter or somehing. However,
> my buddy mentioned the air sensor?
>
> What happens is:  example: Driving home this new years holiday it started
> cutting out real bad so I pulled over and turned it off, let it sit for a
> minute or two started it back up and did not have another problem all the
> way home (until another trip) and the cycle continued. I guess what is
> really bothering me is the intermittancy of this problem as well as a
> almost "RESET" when I turn it off and then back on.
>
> What do you guys think ? Any ideas ?
> Any response would be appreciated.
>
> james b morris - Lewisville, TX
> 69   Bug
> 73   Bus
> 87 Vanagon