Date:         Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:29:04 -0700
Reply-To:     Joel Cort <joel_cort@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joel Cort <joel_cort@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue
Comments: To: "type2@type2.com" <type2@type2.com>
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Hey Gang,
 
I’m working on a 79 bus with a Vanagon air cooled engine.  
 
The timing is set right (8.5 btdc) and the engine starts and revs right up when cold.  It does rev a bit high but not too worried about that right now.  It has great pickup and power going down the road.  Engine is smooth, no misses and as much torque as I can get out of her.
 
Here is the issue, when I park it back in my driveway and try to start it again once the engine is hot, it just will not kick over.  Let it sit for a while and it starts again.  Fuel injection should be flawless and kick over everytime.  What to test or replace?  All the manuals and emails talk about cold starting issues. 
 
I have read some of the archives and I’m having errors trying to reach the Type2 archive list, but I am reading information on the TEMP 2 sender.  
 
Does the Temp 2 sender affect the starting issues when the engine is hot?
 
I will also double check the fuel pressure with my gage to get the readings for acceptable pressures.
 
Any hints as to where I should try to diagnose this?
 Thanks, 
Joel 



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