I'm having trouble starting my '89 vanagon.  I have to crank the engine over
and over until it sputters and starts.  This happens whether the car is hot
or cold.  There is also a strong seem of gas present after it starts.  Once
started it idles well when cold, but after the engine heats up (about 3 to 5
min of running) the engine gets rough at idle and stumble when I take off
from a stop.  At RPM's above 2000, it seem to run normally.

I've had the plugs, wires, dist cap and hall sender replaced to try to get
this fixed--no luck!!

Any ideas on what's going on here?

Also, does anyone know of a good vanagon specialist in the Seattle area?

Thanks!

Egill Ovenell