80 Westy Pokey wrote:

> I drove from Toronto to Kingston Tuesday to make sure my girlfriend was safe (she is at Queen's University) and when I stopped for gas after a 2 1/2 hour drive my van would not start. I was able to get it going by "push starting" it (ie: getting it rolling and droping the clutch). Then the next morning it worked fine for my drive back to Toronto.
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> However, I tried to start the van again last night (on a cold engine) and she won't go. I have not tried "push starting" as I can park Pokey indefinately where she is sitting now in case it takes a while to correct. I do hear some whirring when I turn the key (fuel pump?)
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> Any ideas?
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> Thanks,
> Chris Gronski
> '80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY
> '87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer
> '91 Pontiac Firefly - Convertable

Have you tried tapping on the starter or solenoid while someone holds the key in the starting position?  If this works, you have the common "hard start" syndrome.  A relay kit is available, I believe from Bus Depot.
  I assume that you have checked the relevant electrical connections.

Peace and good luck,

Larry A.