Craig,

After reading the string on the link
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/archive/index.php/o-t--t-227277--.html

I recall that someone told me to change the wire going to the coolant
temperature switch as well, if the wire had a nick in it, and corrosion gets
in, then the resistance rises, causing a false signal to the ECU.

I now recall that my problem with my 1.9L went away when I changed the
coolant temperature switch (it was 10 years ago!).  I've owned my van since
87.

Jack R.
84 Westy Wolfie

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
craig cowan
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 9:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: problems starting while warm

I'm having a new set of issues with my '85 vanagon. Its running like a
real champ, but when i shut it down, the engine bay feels warmer than
i would expect (as does the lower portion of the  tailgate, the
taillight area, etc.....yet my temp guage is reacting normally to my
new thermostat and coolant exchange. BUT, when i shut down the car
after it's driven, and go to restart it after letting it sit for any
period of time.....it wont start! It'll crank and crank and
crank....but nothing. Untill i start fluttering the gas pedal.....then
it'll start to pick up cranking speed and catch gradually and be
running. Then it runs like a top. But if you shut it down, beware.

The fuel pump seems to be running for a few short seconds after i turn
the key, as it should....but is there a great way of testing to make
sure its running right and this isnt my issue?

Thanks again!
-Craig
'85GL