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fleminjo
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:44 am    Post subject: Vanagon Sputters at idle and won't accelerate Reply with quote

I just installed the mass airflow filter from GoWesty to resolve what I believed to be vanagon syndrome and now my van won't accelerate and it sputters at idle. When I press on the gas, the engine doesn't rev and it will barely idle- sometimes not at all. My fuel delivery seems fine but I'm thinking there could be a vacuum leak in the intake boot? Any hot tips?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Vanagon Sputters at idle and won't accelerate Reply with quote

What is a mass airflow filter? What year is your van?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Vanagon Sputters at idle and won't accelerate Reply with quote

You may have knocked another vacuum line off where it's not readily visible. Sounds like vacuum.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 5:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Vanagon Sputters at idle and won't accelerate Reply with quote

I've tried a rebuilt AFM from busdepot, My 85 would almost stall out when taking off in 1st. I tried every thing to get it to run, put my old AFM back in TGI kept it, and it cleared right up. Took the rebuilt back for a new tent. I think those rebuilt ones are a hit and miss. Good luck
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