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Subject:Re: Cold Start Problem
Date:Wed, 8 May 1996 14:58:33 -0500

David Brooks dbrooks@exchange.cs.mci.com writes:
>I have an 82 fuel injected gas Vanagon.  Started getting hard to
>start late this winter.  Tuned it up, new thermostat, new cyl.
>head temp sensor.  Runs great once started, but still doesn't 
>like to start when cold.
>
>Knowledgeable friend says I need new air flow sensor.  YIKES! 
>Big $$$!  Any other ideas?  Thanks.
>David Brooks dbrooks@exchange.cs.mci.com
>
If it's similar to a '78 I've worked on, you might check the cold start
injector, the temp sensor, and the wiring to these.  Though cheaper than
the AFM, NONE of the FI stuff is exactly what I'd call cheap, IMHO. :)

Pat Walsh, '71 Westy, walshp@camry.nawc-ad-indy.navy.mil