# VW Vanagon engine problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-vanagon-engine-problem/64967>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [May 25, 2011, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-vanagon-engine-problem/64967 "2011-05-25T18:01:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![jom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d9b06d/32.png) [@jom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jom)\
**Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-vanagon-engine-problem/64967/1 "2011-05-25T18:01:43Z")

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After being parked overnight this 1990 Westphalia stars fine and runs fine for 2-5 min. It then loses power and in 30 sec will go no longer. Engine keeps running if clutch is pushed in; but it will not move till a five or so minute rest. Once warm engine no problem. Several mechs have given me nothing for my money. Any ideas?