Ron,

I would test the temp. sender. Makes sense to me from your explination of the
symptoms.

Ron Semko
Orlando, Fl.

Ron Cave wrote:

> Mark
> I have a 91 Transporter Syncro and have an ongoing problem which seems to
> be very close to yours. The engine always starts first turn of the key.  It
> runs well for about one minute until apparently choking/starving itself. It
> doesn't re-start so easily but does eventually.  When it does I apply very
> gentle pressure to the accelerator with the idea of keeping it going.  The
> revs. then increase out of all proportion so I try to ease off and .....it
> stops.  Very frustrating. Once it has warmed up it is no problem.
> I have had half a dozen mechanics over the last 12 months try to fix it but
> to no avail.  The last one said he'd had sleepless nights worrying about
> it!
> New items recently fitted:-
> Radiator, 4 injectors, air filter, pressure regulator, fuel filter, airflow
> meter.
> Have read Thom's suggestions, Thanks,
> Ron