Bosch starter relay for about $12 takes care of the problem.  It is a common
vw thing.

Adam Puzerewski
81 westy
----- Original Message -----
From: <KENWILFY@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 10:25 PM
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Euro-Drive: 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start

> This is a known problem with these conversions.  The power relay for the
coil
> isn't getting enough voltage when the engine is hot and isn't allowing the
> engine to start.  Some folks have gotten around this problem by running a
> larger wire from the battery to the relay with a push button so that they
can
> temporarily give the relay more juice to get the van to start.  And you
> wonder why this conversion kit is no longer being sold :)  Hope this helps
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford (right over the river in southern Jersey)
> http://www.vanagain.com
> John 3:16
> Office (856)-765-1583
> Shop (856)-327-0027
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