

| Subject: | Re: 87 GL wont start and run |
| From: | kenneth d lewis |
| Date: | Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:57:35 EST |
Don; Don't freak! I am sure it's something simple. It sounds like either you flooded it or the spark timing is off. Check those plug wires again. The notch on the distributor's body points to #1. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe On Tue, 9 Feb 1999 20:25:22 EST Don Record <DrocerNod@AOL.COM> writes: >I have just completed replacing the head gaskets on my 87 GL and I >cant get it >to start and run correctly. >Symptoms- >I cranked the van with the main (coil) lead until the oil light went >out. >After I reconnected the coil the van would not start. I finally got >it to >sputter and BARELY run ( about 1000 rpms max) seems to be running very >rich?? >I have spark of course at the distributor and plugs. Ox sensor light >and >Battery light stayed on even when it was running (wheezing :-) Any >Ideas? >Things I have already checked_ >Plug wires not switched. >Spark at dist and plugs. >Ran well before the head job...what does that say about my mechanical >ability.. >Don Record >87 Westy GL >On the road soon, I hope. > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
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