John
A good idea. I plan to do it tomorrow but I'm suspecting it is something
else. I monitored fuel pressure while idling for an extensive period of time
and found it to be constant.

Gary McEachern
'84GL/'82GL /'84GL

>From: john schaper <tahljohn@NETSCAPE.NET>
>Reply-To: john schaper <tahljohn@NETSCAPE.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: [84GL cutting out]
>Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 17:38:41 PDT
>
>Re my previous post:  I would look at replacing the fuel filter.  As I
>said, I
>got mine for $5 at NAPA--non california Van, it solved my problem.  I even
>keep a spare in the glove compartment.
>
>Gary McEachern <glmce@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > Hello
> > I recently purchased an '84 GL that appeared to be in excellent
>condition
> > having had a new VW shortblock and complete cooling sustem replaced K
>miles
> > ago. It ran great for the first few weeks and then started cutting out
>when
> > I attempt to accelerate from a start.
> >
> > I checked fuel pressure and spark which appears to be OK (at least when
>I
> > tested it) I exchanged the FI computer and sir box with no luck. At
>times
>it
> > runs OK and then at other timed it cuts out or dies on me. In most cases
>it
> > starts right up.
> >
> > I have another '84GL  to swap parts from if need be.
> >
> > Any suggestions appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Gary McEachern
> > '84GL/'82GL /'84GL
> >
> >
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