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surfdistortion Samba Member
Joined: August 05, 2016 Posts: 1 Location: New Orleans
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:07 pm Post subject: Bostig Idling normally, sputters and dies upon acceleration |
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Hi,
I own an 86 weekender with a 2.0 zetec bostig conversion. I am admittedly not as knowledgeable as I should be and would like some help troubleshooting.
I've owned the van for about 9 months, completely trouble free with regular maintenance.
Currently, the van is starting and idling normally, but stutters and dies when the throttle is engaged. Fuel filter has about 3000 miles since its been replaced, as well as the air filter.
Any help with narrowing down troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated. |
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vwcampin Samba Member

Joined: November 19, 2002 Posts: 392 Location: Omaha
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: Bostig Idling normally, sputters and dies upon acceleration |
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I'd gather all the info you can and open a ticket on the Bostig website. _________________ 1986 Vanagon Syncro Westfalia Weekender |
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Franagon Samba Member

Joined: January 13, 2009 Posts: 228 Location: Savannah, GA
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 6:48 am Post subject: Re: Bostig Idling normally, sputters and dies upon acceleration |
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X2 on that one. Lots of possibilities, but really the best person to diagnose the most accurately would be Bostig. It is likely something simple though. _________________ 84 Westy Wolfsburg Manual - RG6 Bostig |
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JudoJeff Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2013 Posts: 1179 Location: Near Springfield, MA
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 9:19 am Post subject: Re: Bostig Idling normally, sputters and dies upon acceleration |
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Fuel filter might be clogged, press the throttle for more fuel and the engine dies.
Need more information to be more helpful. Do you have the SCT-3 for monitoring? Or the UltraGauge II? _________________ ________________________________________
1989 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Burned up on 7/31/16.
1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig & Rebuilt, sold
1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig Sold May 10, 2021
1999 Ford GTRV Westfalia camper (30% bigger Westy layout) |
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