Stephen,

I had a similar experience recently - and it turned out that I was out of gas.  My gauge claimed a half a tank but it was lying.  I'll hopefully fix that soon.

Best of luck

Peter J
85 Westy GL "Nesta"
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Stephen 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 4:45 PM
  Subject: Cannot Start?

  After shutting off my van the other day an 85 westy. I could not get it restarted. Everything would turn over fine, good battery power, starter turned but it would not start. I checked the fuel pump by replacing with another one that I knew worked, so I know that it is not the pump. Checked the rotor and cap seemed ok. Checked every wire I could find for a loose connection nothing. Checked all vacuum hoses nothing. Where and what else should I check? I know that some people have had a problem where the van would quit and they could not restart for a while, computer? I am mystified and would rather troubleshoot everything I can before I take it in to the shop.

   

  Thanks 

  Stephen

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