My '86 had the same problem. Ended up being a bad connection to the fuel pump. Didn't hear a buzz when I tried to start it. Charles Michaux '91 Westy (38K)
---------- > From: Laurie Loeb <lloeb@igc.apc.org> > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > Subject: '91 Syncro suddenly won't start > Date: Friday, February 14, 1997 1:36 AM > > Oooops, was so whacked out by my near-perfect new '91 Syncro Westy not > starting, that I spaced out saying what vehicle it is. So here's a repost > with more details: > > '91 Syncro, 2.1 engine, 49k miles, two month old battery, outside > temperature in the forties with strong wind, driving at an elevation of > about 6,000+', wet snow on the road. > > After driving a couple of hundred miles today, the final stretch of about 80 > miles after having stopped for ten minutes, I turned off the engine, and a > few minutes later it wouldn't start. There was spark, it turned over, > didn't sputter, just wouldn't start. After about 30 minutes it started up > again and ran fine. What's up? > > I'm on the road away from home (Colorado) and my trusty super-hero mechanic, > now in Northern AZ and hopefully headed for Tucson tomorrow AM, then after a > few days, on to Mexico. Had the van thoroughly checked out before leaving > home and was told everything was in excellent mechanical condition. I'm a > mechanical nincompoop and don't want car problems down there! What should I > have checked out? Anyone know where between Holbrook and Tucson there's a > reliable and good mechanic? (Assuming I can run tomorrow to get it to > someone.......) > > Laurie Loeb > lloeb@igc.apc.org > > "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." (Gandhi) > > "Peace is not won by those who fiercely guard their differences but by those > who with open minds and hearts seek out connections." (Katherine Paterson)
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