Backfire.

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Hi All,

Here we go again. After a few peaceful days in Redcliffe, the Van occasionally backfires and then stalls and had to restart.

It then drives all right for a while and I never know if I will make it across an intersection when the light change.

What could be the reason for the backfire?

Cheers,

Theo    

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Assuming it is on gas at the time? Either a vacuum leak or you need a gas tune.
 
From: "Theo Weiss teows@melbpc.org.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 18:34
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Backfire.

 
Hi All,
Here we go again. After a few peaceful days in Redcliffe, the Van occasionally backfires and then stalls and had to restart.
It then drives all right for a while and I never know if I will make it across an intersection when the light change.
What could be the reason for the backfire?
Cheers,
Theo    


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Thanks Greg,

I had a casual look in the engine bay for any loose bits.

I will have a closer look tomorrow.

Yes it was on gas I will have to find someone in Brisbane.

Will keep you posted.

Cheers,

Theo

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 21 October 2014 19:38
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Backfire.

 

 

Assuming it is on gas at the time? Either a vacuum leak or you need a gas tune.
 

From: "Theo Weiss teows@melbpc.org.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 18:34
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Backfire.

 

 

Hi All,

Here we go again. After a few peaceful days in Redcliffe, the Van occasionally backfires and then stalls and had to restart.

It then drives all right for a while and I never know if I will make it across an intersection when the light change.

What could be the reason for the backfire?

Cheers,

Theo    

 

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Greg,

Spot on again. Needed a bit of a tune-up after last month’s LPG mishap.

They let me stay and watch - now I know how start on LPG in an emergency.

Also replacing the spark plugs.

Went for a drive yesterday - all good so far except to say, I noticed one of the rear CV boot was torn.

Booked in at the local VW dealer - too hard for me to get the CV off the axel.

Cheers,

Theo & Christine

P.S. Christine reckons you doing a great job organising DOTVW with 3 kids to look after.

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 21 October 2014 20:31
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Backfire.

 

 

Thanks Greg,

I had a casual look in the engine bay for any loose bits.

I will have a closer look tomorrow.

Yes it was on gas  I will have to find someone in Brisbane.

Will keep you posted.

Cheers,

Theo

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 21 October 2014 19:38
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Backfire.

 

 

Assuming it is on gas at the time? Either a vacuum leak or you need a gas tune.
 

From: "Theo Weiss teows@melbpc.org.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 18:34
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Backfire.

 

 

Hi All,

Here we go again. After a few peaceful days in Redcliffe, the Van occasionally backfires and then stalls and had to restart.

It then drives all right for a while and I never know if I will make it across an intersection when the light change.

What could be the reason for the backfire?

Cheers,

Theo    

 

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Glad your back on the road Theo. Cv boots are a constant issue. You simply can't buy a good one these days.
Thanks to Christine for her kind words, but with just Eddie and I, it is going to be a pretty poor show. On the upside for Eddie he is a shoe in for the trophy.
Happy trails mate.
 
From: "Theo Weiss teows@melbpc.org.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 26 October 2014, 16:30
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Backfire.

 
Greg,
Spot on again. Needed a bit of a tune-up after last month’s LPG mishap.
They let me stay and watch - now I know how start on LPG in an emergency.
Also replacing the spark plugs.
Went for a drive yesterday - all good so far except to say, I noticed one of the rear CV boot was torn.
Booked in at the local VW dealer - too hard for me to get the CV off the axel.
Cheers,
Theo & Christine
P.S. Christine reckons you doing a great job organising DOTVW with 3 kids to look after.
 
 


From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 21 October 2014 20:31
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Backfire.
 
 
Thanks Greg,
I had a casual look in the engine bay for any loose bits.
I will have a closer look tomorrow.
Yes it was on gas  I will have to find someone in Brisbane.
Will keep you posted.
Cheers,
Theo
 
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 21 October 2014 19:38
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Backfire.
 
 
Assuming it is on gas at the time? Either a vacuum leak or you need a gas tune.
 
From: "Theo Weiss teows@melbpc.org.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 18:34
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Backfire.
 
 
Hi All,
Here we go again. After a few peaceful days in Redcliffe, the Van occasionally backfires and then stalls and had to restart.
It then drives all right for a while and I never know if I will make it across an intersection when the light change.
What could be the reason for the backfire?
Cheers,
Theo    
 


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If there's a trophy involved I might have to put the "mud shoes" back on so it stands out just a little & takes the focus off the stone chips. Eddie.