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1984 Volkswagen Van Repair Question


Topics covered: Dent, Engine, Check engine light.
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.
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Replied on January 5, 2012

DID YOU DRAIN THE OIL AND INSTALL THE PROPER AMOUNT?

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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Replied on January 5, 2012

Yes, we did!

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Replied on January 5, 2012

Yes we did drain the oil and refilled with proper amount

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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.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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