Hi Caitlin,

Won't start as in:

A. Engine refuses to crank at all?

B. Engine cranks but won't stay running. T

Scenario A can often be resolved by removing and cleaning the wires  
from battery to starter, from ignition-starter, from battery to  
chassis and the chassis-transmission ground strap. It can also be a  
mechanical problem with the starter.

Scenario B is usually an issue with the fuel injection or ignition  
system. A complete tune-up can often take care of this and would be a  
good place to start if one has not been done in the past few years.

As far as mechanic recommendations go, I'd strongly recommend checking  
out the repair shop review page at
http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.php

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario Canada
www.pottsfamily.ca
www.busesofthecorn.com

Quoting caittespencer <caittespencer@yahoo.com>:

> I live in NYC - in Brooklyn (near Queens).  Does anyone know a good   
> mechanic for vanagons (I have a 1984 vanagon)?
>
> Also, my van seems to be having this problem whereby it starts great  
>  if its been cold for a while.  However, if you run it even for few   
> minutes, stop and then try to start it, it won't start.  Eventually   
> if you wait at least a half an hour it starts again.
>
> Any wisdom?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Caitlin
>
>
>
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