Of course, it could be a number of things ... and maybe more than one
problem.

On two different 1.9s I had the symptoms of ... would start fine cold
and would restart ok if within 5 or so minutes of shutdown when warm.
But, if I waited longer than 10 minutes I had to wait about 2 hours.  On
both of those the fix was replacing the fuel pressure regulator.

The hot tailgate and rear apron could be a clogged cat.

Mike
'84 GL 7 pass
'84 GL Westy
'85 GL Westy

craig cowan wrote:
> 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
>