Dennis, whether hot or cold, the starter turns the engine rapidly and
easily. When cold, it starts easily. When hot, it turns easily but
absolutely will not fire. Let it cool a while, and it fires right up.

This engine is a 2.1L WBX with a new diesel TDI starter.

John

On Apr 24, 2017 22:25, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> What do you mean by not starting?
> Does the starter not turn the engine over?
> Does the engine turn over but not fire?
> Makes a big difference in our responses.
> Warm/hot restart (engine firing) issues can be caused by a number of
> things. Bad temp 2 sensor or connection (including ground) can cause an
> over rich condition on a warm engine which will prevent firing bad spark
> plugs or a weak ignition coil can also cuase this symptom.  So will a
> leaking fuel injector.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of John Rodgers
> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 10:29 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 2.1 WBX - Cold starts easy, Hot - failure to start
>
> On cold starts it runs good, idles good, no missing at any speed.
>
> After a shut down, it takes 45 minutes or so before it will start!
>
> Suggestions!
>
> John
>