Date:         Thu, 22 Apr 1999 21:09:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Lack of power on my 87 Syncro
Comments: To: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@mindspring.com>
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Uh, R-i-g-h-t.  If nothing else, you get a certain feeling of satisfaction
from kicking the cat.

Karl

-----Original Message-----
From: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@mindspring.com>
To: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
<vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Thursday, April 22, 1999 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Lack of power on my 87 Syncro


>Bang your cat and see if it sounds like its full of stones (or meows ... )
>:-)
>
>Brent Christensen
>'89 Syncro Westy "Klaus"
>'91 Taurus SHO (For Sale)
>'95 Cherokee Sport
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Thursday, April 22, 1999 4:56 PM
>Subject: Re: Lack of power on my 87 Syncro
>
>
>> 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)
>> >>
>> >
>
>
>