Could be the Temp2 sensor.  Starts cold but not hot means its temperature
related.  Before replacing any other expensive part, replace the Temp2
sensor (its cheap).

Alfred
85 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Norm - RoweBoat" <norm@ROWEBOAT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 9:28 PM
Subject: Starting problem

We purchased a 1985 Vanagon about two weeks ago.  It had been sitting for 3�
months (the owner had died).  I got the keys, opened it up, put the key in
the ignition, turned it, and the engine started immediately!  We were doing
just fine with it for three days, then it started doing something really
screwy.  It would start up just fine, but as soon as we turned it off again,
it wouldn't start again.  It would turn and turn and turn, but not even a
cough or apparent attempt to fire.  Gas pedal up, gas pedal floored, no
difference.  Even pumping the gas pedal did nothing.  Spark was going to the
plugs, gas was getting into the cylinders, but no start.  Let it sit for 45
minutes or so and it will start up just fine.  Doesn't make any difference
if it's been driven for an hour or a minute and a half.  Drive it a half a
block, turn it off, and it won't start again for 45 minutes or so.  For a
majority of our driving, that's not a problem.  But we can't turn off the
engine at a gas station unless we're going to leave it at the pump for
almost an hour!  (Most gas station people don't like that.)  If we're going
in the store for just a few items, We're going to have to wait after we're
done shopping.  Put in a new battery.  No difference.  New plugs (no wires
in stock), rotor, and distributor cap.  No difference.  Starts like a champ
first thing in the morning.  Drives very nicely and smoothly.  Idles great.
Turn it off, and it won't start again for a while.  But 45 minutes or so
later, it starts like a champ.  Any ideas?  Thanks.

Norm