Thanks guys.  I believe I've replaced the temp II sensor and (rebuilt) fuel injectors fairly recently but I should check my records.
Funny how my 69 Type III used to do the same thing from time to time.  Always losing pressure.
I will check the throttle switch.  Or, I'll ask my garage to check the throttle switch.  I'm a better camper than mechanic.
Jeff

> Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:09:16 -0700
> From: scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM
> Subject: Re: Hot start problem
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Flooding comes to mind.
> Next time it does it ....try holding full throttle and crank
> continuously to see if that gets it to clear out and fire up.
> 
> temp sensor II comes to mind.
> Leaking injector is a possibility.
> Would be good to know what the fuel pressure is when it does it.
> Generally, I don't think I've ever really seen lack of resisdual pressure.
> Fuel pressure gauge is a very handy tool to have.
> Plus check throttle switch is making contact at idle.  I've found dozens
> of those not working right.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 7/24/2012 11:57 AM, Pat wrote:
> > Sounds like you're not holding rest pressure.
> > Fuel pump check valve or leaky injector?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> > Jeff Palmer
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 2:36 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Hot start problem
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> > 85 Westfalia, automatic with Boston Bob 2.1 a few years back.
> > When the motor's hot, and I turn off the ignition, it is hard to get it to
> > restart (for example pulling in to get gas off the highway, then trying to
> > get going).  The motor turns over fast enough but won't catch.  It will
> > eventually, but not quickly.
> > In the past I had hot starting issues and the motor would turn over very
> > slowly.  That was resolved with the hot start relay.
> > I do find that it helps if I let the fuel pump run it's cycle (1 or 2
> > seconds?) before attempting to start.
> > Any suggestions?
> > ThanksJeff
> >
> >
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