Karl Ploessl wrote:

>         I was driving Jenny ('81 aircooled (if it makes a difference)
> Westfalia) last weekend for about 3 hours in fairly hot weather at about 65
> mph on the interstate. After turning off the engine, I tried to restart.
> Nothing! The lights (oil, battery) came on, stereo worked  (and I think I
> could hear the fuel pump) but no engine turnover whatsoever. After a few
> hours I tried again and here she goes. No hesitation! Any suggestions what
> was/is wromg?
>
>         TIA Karl.
>
> Karl
> '81 Westy "Jenny"
> Wilmington, DE

Classic van problem.  I've encountered this on two loafs and two vanagons.

Park on hill
or
Whack starter/solenoid with wrench or hammer while helper holds the key.
or
install relay (available from Bus Depot?)
or
have the starter rebuilt

Larry A.