My 88 Volks Vanagon is having problems when it rains. I live in Los Angeles and granted, this season has been incredibly wet, but I can't help feeling total defeat every time the engine conks out. This happens EVERY TIME IT RAINS!!! The problem starts as soon as I drive through a puddle or get going fast enough for the tires to kick up water. I feel the engine struggling for a moment or two, the electric starts to give, and after a few shudders it dies out completely. I'll coast to the side of the road and start it up again. It'll drive fine for about 15 seconds then die out again. What gives? It's been in a few times to address the issue and my mechanic can't seem to fix the problem. Other than that I love the Vanagon and want to keep it but this issue is beginning to wear thin. Any Suggestions? Thanks Justin
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19 years ago