Hi Dave,

I didn't see the Temp II Sensor on your list of items replaced. I had
similar symptoms on my '87 Westy awhile back which ultimately were
attributable to a intermittently malfunctioning Temp II Sensor causing a
overly rich fuel mixture resulting in missing and stalling.  When I checked
the sensor myself per Bentley it checked out. It was only through the use
of Darrell Boehler's Digifant Tool which allows sensor monitoring while the
engine is running and under load that the bum sensor revealed itself.
If you're interested, I have a new Temp II Sensor with O-ring I bought a
year ago for around $10- that I can't use because Syncros use a slightly
different one. Good  luck!

Thom
'87 Syncro Westy
Port Townsend, WA
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> From: David Dustan <ddustan@WOLFENET.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited  (Help!)
> Date: Saturday, January 15, 2000 5:38 PM
>
> OK, Here is the latest "progress" on my dilemma....
>
> When we last visited this issue I would start my '86 Vanagon but it would
die shortly after starting.  Most
> members here suggested replacing the ignition switch.
>
> Since I last wrote a note the following has been replaced:
>
> Ignition Switch
> Plugs
> Cap
> Rotor
> Wires
> Coil
> Fuel Pump Relay
> Digifant Relay
> Load Reduction Relay
>
> Here are the latest findings....
>
> The problem continues.  If the engine stays running long enough to warm
up it seems to run for quite
> some time...   When the engine dies after running shortly, the plugs do
not spark.  After a few more
> minutes the engine will start again.... only to repeat the cycle.
Needless to say I am very frustrated...
> The Hall sender voltage is showing about 11.27 volts which I think should
be correct.
>
> OK everyone, where to go now??
>
> Some good out of this... I did take care of a squeak in the steering boot
and I tightened up the belts.  :>