I know folks will challenge this but this relay is really not the best choice for this task. The starter solenoid is a highly inductive load and this relay can arc over and have the contacts weld closed keeping the starter operating. Hopefully when this happens the relay contact will open before the starter starts to melt or the battery/cable starts to smoke. If adding a relay for this purpose it should be something stout preferable with double break contacts such as one of those round can Ford style solenoids. 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of J Stewart
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 10:09 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue

I will second ordering from Jay! Top quality parts, testimonial from a very satisfied customer! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> Joel.That sounds just like the problem I had on my 81 Vanagon. New 
> ignition switch cured the problem, added a hot start relay after the 
> dash wires melted - I suggest the same.
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1107767 - Tell'em 
> John sent you!John