Hey Chris,

I would suspect some electrical issue around the TempII sender.
Try checking the wiring to the Temp II sender.� This is the sender that is clipped into the thermostat housing.� There are two wires and the connections can break or work loose.� The sender could also be going bad on you.� These are cheap enough to replace or to keep as a spare.� Make sure that you get an O-ring if you do buy a new one.� Takes 2 seconds to swap, when the engine is cool.

If the wires�are broken or off, the van will not start.� They�may be just starting to be corroded or break, since you can start when the engine is cold.

Good luck
�Joel Cort 
Rochester NY.

89 Syncro Westy (CinnabarVan)
87 Syncro Transporter (Stella)
73 Westy Campmobile (agent orange)

Founding Member of the Empire VW Camping Club
&
Westies at Watkins - www.westies-at-watkins.org 

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From: Chris Hillios <chillios@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 3:04:48 PM
Subject: 2.1 WBX Dies when hot.

Hi,

I have an 89 westy that runs great when cold, however, after a trip on the
highway, the van has issues at idle and eventually quits any time I come to
a stop.

Once this occurs, I need to wait for the van to cool down before it will
start again.

Any recommendations?

-Chris