Check for vacuum leaks. Many Vanagon have this problem
and don't show up easily.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Sun, 24 Jan 1999, John Andersen wrote:

>     Anyone have an idea why my 81 will idle fine for the first few
> minutes, and then won't idle at all after that?  Also when I disconnect
> the head temp sender next to #3 it won't even start.
>      I have replaced the AFM with a rebuilt one and changed the
> distributor to one where the plug for the hall sender isn't hanging down
> on the tin.
>     The motor only has about 50k on a rebuild and when I rev it up it
> seems strong and healthy,  I would like to keep it from the clutches of
> the dreaded dealer so any help is great appreciated.
>
>     DrRufo
>     SoCal-81 vanagon
>