Hello All:
   84 Automatic that has a starting problem.  When the key is turned I can
hear the starter engage, a second or two passes and then the starter MAY spin
and the engine starts.  Sometimes I can leave the key in the start position
for 3-4 seconds before the starter will spin.  Other times (which is really
the problem) the starter will not spin the motor although I have a good
battery.  I can leave the key in the start position and nothing more than a
tapping sound.
         I can come back 20 minutes later and the engine fires right up after
the usual two or three second wait.

Does every vanagon have that pause before starting?   I've checked all the
connection  - can the key switch be going?   Is the starter going?

Thanks in advance.
Ed