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Subject:Re: Need help with hard start after stop
From:George Averill
Date:Thu, 7 Jun 2012 16:20:17 -0400

Thanks, Dennis,
That was the problem, all four injectors were leaking!  Maybe this could be
added to the archives.

George

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
To: "'George Averill'" <averill@MCHSI.COM>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:57 PM
Subject: RE: Need help with hard start after stop

> Leaking injectors can also cause hard start problems as the engine can be
> flooded after a short shut down. Testing fuel pressure during strt up and
> after shut down can help reveal this problem along with testing-inspecting
> the injectors.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> George Averill
> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:15 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Need help with hard start after stop
>
> Hi All,
> I have been away from the group for a while.  Now I'm working on the van
> again.
>
> My problem is that my 84 Vanagon runs great, but when I stop it just
> doesn't
> want to start again.  It will eventually start if I wait long enough.  I
> recently replaced the temp sensor and the wire going to the sensor.  I
> think
> it's getting spark.  The problem seems to be in the fuel side.
>
> I would appreciate any help anyone can offer.  Also, I have forgotten how
> to
> access the archives so I would appreciate that information also.
>
> George
> 84
>

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