I would double check the temp 2 sensor and related wiring. This sensor
rarely fails but the connector and the ground wire connection is a
common source of hidden trouble. The next problem could be the ECU.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Larry Calhoun
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 8:34 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Cold starting problem

Hi one and all,

I'm having a starting problem with my Vanagon GL 2.1 litre. When it's
cold or warm, when I start it it cranks and cranks until it starts and
then it will belch some black smoke from the exhaust then the van runs
fine until I try to start it again. I've put in new spark plugs, cap
rotor. Temp 2 sensor.

Any help in solving the problem will be greatly appreciated.   Thank you