Hello List,

I am in Riverton, Wyoming, trying to get back to So Cal.  I just spent
a week in Yellowstone, and my 88 westy had some intermittent problems
starting, getting worse in the last couple days. (turning, just takes
several tries to start).

If the car had been running a while, and I turned it off, it would
start up fine again.  However, it seems that if the car sat for for
about 45 min to 3 hrs, it would be more likely to have trouble
starting. But, from dead-cold in the morning, it seems to start ok.

This morning, I started it up okay, then let it idle.  It suddenly
shut off after about 5-7 min, and I have been unable to restart since.
 It seems it's flooded and upon inspection there is fuel leaking from
the exhaust.  Really flooded.

None of the shops in town can get to my van until Monday... something
about hunting season.  Although, a mechanic I talked to *might* be
able to get to it if he has time.  In the meantime, he said to open up
the intake to let it air out. His first guesses would be coolant temp
sensor, AFM, and cold start valve.  I replaced temp sensor a week ago.
 I have a spare AFM that I will put in.  Not sure what to do about
testing/replacing the cold start valve.  He said to try starting it
with the pedal floored in "flood mode."

Anyway, after swapping the AFM, I'm gonna give it another go, and
hopefully the mechanic will become available if needed.   But in the
meantime, if anyone can offer ANY advice/assistance I'd really
appreciate it.

Please pmail.  If you're kind enough to leave a phone number, even
better.  Gotta run... will check back in if I can.

Thanks,

James