Rapid loss of power

[mountainhick]

94 Naturally aspirated, pulling up a long canyon, lost power rapidly over about 5 minutes or so. Almost felt like it ground to halt. Had it towed home. Motor starts and runs fine at idle and revs fine, but with a load on it, won't pull and will stall (manual transmission). This van has low range and it will pull a hill in 1st gear low, but not roadworthy.

If it could be something simple I could, put a little time into it, but (long story), would be better for me to move on from this. If a simple fix means someone can drive it away rather than trailer it... would be good. Already listed it for sale locally.

[man_btc]

Since no one's commenting, I'll put my hand up from the Peanut Gallery and suggest...fuel pump failing? That seems the most obvious.

Were there any weird/troubling things that you noticed beforehand?

[timsrv]

Sounds to me like a clogged catalytic converter.

[mountainhick]

Thanks guys, I'll pass it on to the new owner, an intrepid enthusiast who wants to put it back into tiptop shape!

Thus ends my era as a Previa guy. A little sad, it's been a rewarding and worthwhile pursuit, but today energy is going into converting my 2006 Sprinter into 4X4...

[Previologist]

Make sure they sign up here, so we don't lose a member.

[tbuyan]

Thus ends my era as a Previa guy… but today energy is going into converting my 2006 Sprinter into 4X4...

See you on the T1N forum!

[mountainhick]

Sounds to me like a clogged catalytic converter.

Tim for the win!

New owner got back to me... clogged Catalytic.

See you on the T1N forum!

Yes indeed.

Might post a pic or two of the $X$ (LOL, holding the shift/caps key is kind of real... err...) 4x4 conversion on MWD's thread.

[timsrv]

Do I get a prize?