Hi all,
My 90' Vanagon Carat has a cold start problem. With the help from the
listees, I have changed the oxygen sensor, coolant temperature sensor,
plugs, but it still stalls sometimes in the morning when I start the car
without pumping the gas. Ocassionally, when I start it, the idle will
gradually increase from about 400 rmp to around 900, then it might show
some slugish but once the engine is warm, everything runs perfect. I
called the mechanic, and they suggested me to have a check on the fuel
injection system, which by itself will cost $130. Because I just had the
FI recall service a year ago (when it was about 73000 miles and at that
time I was in California), I wonder should I spend the money to have the
dealer check the FI system for me or is there any other thing I should try
before I give it up? I forgot to mention that this problem seemed to occur
after I had the left side cylinder head replaced at about 75k mile. But
the independent mechanic who did the job said he should not cause the
problem and he checked the vacuum and there was no leak.

Because I am moving to San Diego by the end of August, I wonder should I
have this problem solved here in Denver or wait till I get back to
California? And if anyone can recommend good mechanics in SD?
Any suggestion will be highly appreciated.

Thank you all,

Tzung