1984 Volkswagen Van Repair Question
Topics covered: Dent, Engine, Check engine light.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Asked on January 5, 2012
1984 vw van idle's but stalls out when accelerated.
Accidently overfilled with oil. Then changed plugs, it idles fairly well but stalls when accelerated.
Answer
Replied on January 5, 2012
DID YOU DRAIN THE OIL AND INSTALL THE PROPER AMOUNT?
THE MEDIC
Replied on January 5, 2012
Yes we did drain the oil and refilled with proper amount
Replied on January 5, 2012
If the oil level is good, check to make sure you are getting proper fuel pressure to the engine. Also, if the check engine light is on, check for trouble codes. Finally, make sure you didn't accidentally disconnect any sensors or vacuum hoses while you worked on it.