I'm new to the group and finding a lot of good info in the posts so I
figured I post my own dilema.
As of a couple of weeks ago my vanagon is intermittently having issues
starting.  Only sometimes and only when the weather is cold does this
problem occur.  When I crank the engine the rpms go up and then
quickly fall to below 1000 and the engine will not turn over.
However, when I give it a little gas the engine will start.  If I take
my foot off the gas the engine stalls.  Hence, I have to give it a
little gas until it is properly warmed up.
Again, this problem does not always occur, but when it occurs it
happens when it is cold.

If anyone has any suggestions as to what the issue might be or how to
troubleshoot this problem it would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Chris