Date:         Wed, 2 Nov 2005 22:24:39 -0500
Reply-To:     George Averill <averill@MCHSI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         George Averill <averill@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Hot Starting Problem
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Hi, everyone.  I have been away from the list for a while.

About six months or so ago, I listed a problem of hard starting after my 84 Vanagon warmed up.  Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.  So far I have done the following and still have the problem.
1.  I replaced the fuel pressure regulator.
2.  I replaced the coil.
3.  I replaced the ignition module.
4.  I replaced the temperature sensor.

If I start and stop while the engine is still cold, the engine starts right up with no hesitation.
If I drive for about 15 minutes and the temp goes up to normal temp., I can stop and quickly start, but if I wait about five minutes, there is no fire at all.  I can smell gas fumes near the exhaust pipe.
About 45 minutes or more later, the engine starts up hesitantly.

So what do I check or replace next?  The engine runs great once it has started.

George
84 Vanagon