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Subject:Hot Start Problems with 85 Autotranny
From:Colin Stanfield
Date:Mon, 28 Oct 2002 15:59:38 -0500

Group,

Probably been hashed around a few times but...

I have an '85 vanagon with a hot start problem:

--Starts fine cold (truth be told there is a slight hesitatation before it
starts cranking. But starts reliably. Has a new battery)

--After short drive, 15 minutes in cool weather, will not start. Will crank
and crank and crank, but will not start.

--Let cool, 15 minutes, fires right up.

Should I replace the (Bus Boys order numbers and descriptions):

049-919-501 Temperature Gauge Sensor Switch - Wasserboxer 1983 to 1985 $4.20

035-906-265 UN Universal Oxygen Sensor, Bosch $25.55

025-906-041 Genuine Bosch Thermo-Time Switch 1983-1985 $27.65

Thanks for the advice,

Colin

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