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peteroas Samba Member
Joined: April 14, 2003 Posts: 65 Location: Florida
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 7:00 am Post subject: 78 Westy dies at no or low speeds-mechanics can't fix-help! |
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I have a 78 westy that will intermittently run fine for weeks and then for a period of time dies at low or idle speeds. Somtimes when I notice this is happening I'll rev it up to keep from stalling and that works until I have to slow down of course. Then when I try to start it it turns over and over but usually won't start back up until it sits for a while. I have the stock(original engine) set up. Outside air temp doesn't seem to be a factor.My mechanics can't find it and say to wait till it breaks or stays broken but this has been going on for 2 yars. One guy replaced all the fuel injectors and that was a waste of money. Exhaust system also replaced. This bus usually is driven at least 2-3 times per week(when working). Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!! [email protected] |
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NeverHadaBeetle Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2002 Posts: 442 Location: Missouri
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 8:38 am Post subject: |
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I have found that many intermittent problems like this are electrical shorts caused by bad grounds and bad connections. These are a pain to find, but usually free to fix if you can find them yourself. I certainly wouldn't go throwing parts at it like the mechanic did with the new fuel injectors. I'm not sure where I would start looking, but basic ignition system checks would probably be high on my list. I would also look at the wiring going to and from the double relay to make sure everything is getting a good connection and ground. Again, don't throw any more new parts at the problem unless you or the mechanic are certain about the problem. Good luck. _________________ "Well, we shot the line and we went for broke
With a thousand screamin' trucks
An' eleven long-haired friends a' Jesus
In a chartreuse micra-bus." |
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