Beatin' that old dead horse again, but I learned my lesson!

Overall lack of power at least merits a look at the possibility of a clogged
exhaust system.  Mine sure felt like fuel starvation, anyway.

Karl Wolz

-----Original Message-----
From: Don McCallum <van@TROSGOL.ENTERPRISE-PLC.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Thursday, April 22, 1999 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: Lack of power on my 87 Syncro

>Three possibles spring to mind:
>
>1.  Check that the thermostat is OK and allowing the motor to reach full
>temp.
>2.  The automatic choke may not be going off properly.
>3.  Fuel pump is not keeping up with demands
>
>In the first two, I would expect high fuel consumption.  If the third,
>expect some erratic running.  I would also run a compression check in case
>of more serious problems.  If the van has already had a replacement or
>recon. engine, the carb may be worn - service kits are available.
>
>Don McCallum (1992 T3 1.6 TD Syncro, 1986 T3 1.9 Camper, North Wales, UK)
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Chris McBrayne <MCBRAYC@UK.IBM.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Date: 21 April 1999 10:10
>Subject: Lack of power on my 87 Syncro
>
>
>>Guys,
>>     Wonder if any of you can shed any light on this problem - Have got an
>>'87 Syncro which by some quirk of fate has the earlier 1.9 DG series
>>carburettor engine, problem is that there is a distinct lack of power
>>particularly uphill its the same as driving my old 50HP 73 bay.  Have
>>checked all the vacuum hoses OK and set the timing up spot on to the
timing
>>mark  but still no joy - any ideas?  I should point out that the van is
>>European spec probably because the van and I live in England
>>
>>Cheers
>>
>>Chris and Syndy (Syncro)
>>
>