Well, I seem to be on a "yeah, me too!" kick here.  My '81 has always
been exactly like that.  Actually with mine, I usually turn it over a
few times, then wait a few seconds, and on the second try it'll catch
on the first revolution.  Very predictable, and very weird.  Your
fuel-pressure idea is interesting... I've never measured what the
pressure regulator is holding.

        Gary

On Sat, 23 Jan 1999, Karl Batzler wrote:
> Seems that the gremlin has finally struck my father's 81 Vanagon (2.0 L
> air-cooled).  When trying to start while cold (in the morning), It needs to
> be cranked twice.  The first cranking, the motor needs to turn over at least
> 6 times....then on the second cranking, it fires right up.  I suspect the
> the fuel pressure is bleeding back to the tank.  Am I wrong here?  New: Cap,
> rotor, plugs, oil and timing is set correctly.  What's up?
>
> Karl Batzler
> 84 Vanagon
> 87 Audi 5000 S
> La Quinta, CA
>

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